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08-May-2025

WHAT I WOULD DO AS A FRANCHISEE

My name is Amrit Dhaliwal. I'm the CEO and founder of Walfinch. And today I'm going to talk about how I would buy a franchise if I was buying a franchise. I've been a franchisee and now I'm a franchisor. And so if I was buying a franchise in any space, I would do a couple of different things. I would make sure that I have either spoken to five different companies, at very least within that one sector that I'm looking at, whether that's home care, grass care, restaurants, anything.

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08-May-2025

Local Free Exercise Sessions Spurred by Woman's "Miracle" Recovery

 Home care provider Walfinch Newcastle is launching free, local exercise and activity sessions, partly inspired by Betty Dunn, from North Shields. Basic exercise took Betty, 90, from being bedridden to walking around her home and making her own meals, in just two weeks.

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08-May-2025

Gong cha appoints Justus Haller as General Manager, Growth Markets

Gong cha, one of the world’s fastest-growing global tea brands, is pleased to announce the appointment of Justus Haller as its new General Manager, Growth Markets, effective May 2025.

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07-May-2025

MANCHESTER CONFERENCE PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY TO CELEBRATE FRANCHISEE SUCCESS

Driver Hire’s 2025 annual conference - held in the splendid surroundings of the Hilton Hotel, Deansgate, Manchester - was a perfect opportunity to mark the achievements of its top-performing and long-standing franchisees

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07-May-2025

Callum Ellis, NEW Franchise Recruitment Manager at Cafe2U

“I Help People Quit the 9–5 and Build Coffee Empires on Wheels – Are You Next?”

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07-May-2025

The Grand Opening of CareYourWay Bury & Rochdale, Led by Inspiring Mother-Daughter Duo!

A warm and vibrant celebration marked the grand opening of CareYourWay Bury & Rochdale, a family-led home care provider dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality support to local residents. The launch event brought together families, healthcare professionals, and community leaders to welcome this new service, spearheaded by the inspiring mother-and-daughter team, Shabana Pervaz and Simra Tariq.

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30-April-2025

UK Expansion Continues: MB Chicken Adds Preston to Its Growing List

Canadian quick-service restaurant chain Mary Brown's (MB) Chicken is set to open its fourth UK store in Preston on Thursday, May 1st, further expanding its presence after successful launches in Northern Ireland and London. The new location will be on Church Street.

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30-April-2025

CareYourWay Heads to the North West Care Roadshow for a Very Special Milestone!

CareYourWay is excited to announce its participation in the North West Care Roadshow at Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool, on 13th May 2025 - a particularly reflective and proud moment for the company, especially as it looks ahead to celebrating its 20th anniversary later this year.

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30-April-2025

Anytime Fitness UK and Ireland Welcomes New Leadership Team

In a major development for the UK fitness and franchising sectors, Justin McDonell and Richard Peil, the entrepreneurs behind the success of Anytime Fitness Australia have acquired a majority shareholding in the Anytime Fitness UK and Ireland Master Franchise.

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30-April-2025

Why franchisees should be entering awards - and reaping what they've sown

There is something undeniably vulnerable about raising your hand and saying, “I think I’m doing a great job.” As a franchisee, you are often taught to follow a proven system, stick to the brand playbook and focus on results. But what happens when you are quietly delivering exceptional results – consistently hitting targets, building strong teams and delighting customers – and no one knows about it?  Here, Cheryl Harper, MD of Greensleeves Lawn Care, shares why stepping out of your comfort zone and putting yourself – and your franchise – forward for awards can transform your confidence, your business and your future

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