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22-July-2025

Top ServiceMaster Clean Franchisee Launches Merry Maids Franchise

Siva and Ayranna Kugathas are no strangers to the technicalities of operating a successful cleaning business. Siva is the owner of ServiceMaster Clean AAA, one of the largest ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services franchise operations in the UK, which covers 19 territories spanning from Inverness to Dover. Having grown from just a single territory in Guildford, which he purchased in 2017, Siva is turning his hand to home cleaning by heading up an existing Merry Maids business in Inverness.

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22-July-2025

TaxAssist Accountants Waterlooville welcomes new owners

TaxAssist Accountants Waterlooville has welcomed new owners as husband and wife team, Scott and Claire Butteriss, take the reins of the established local practice. The business has been purchased from founder Doug Clanchy, who launched the practice 15 years ago. Doug will remain involved for a handover period to ensure a smooth and seamless transition.

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22-July-2025

Card Connection Franchisee of the Year 2025

Card Connection is proud to announce the winner of the Franchisee of the Year 2025, along with the exceptional regional winners whose commitment and achievements continue to inspire our network. These franchisees represent the very best of what Card Connection stands for: dedication, innovation, and unwavering drive. A huge congratulations to Munawar Mohammed for being named Franchisee of the Year 2025.

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21-July-2025

BRGR Lab to Open New Store in Leamington Spa This August

BRGR LAB, one of the UK’s fastest-growing smash burger brands, is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest store in Leamington Spa this August. Known for their bold flavours, premium ingredients, and unique culinary twists, BRGR LAB will also use the new location to unveil its exciting new store concepts – a fresh design and customer experience that reflect the brand’s evolution and innovation.

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21-July-2025

The Sushi Co Reports Record Sales

The Sushi Co has reported record week-on-week average transactions and sales.  Overall, the company's sales have increased by 16.3% year-over-year while a 12% increase was reported in Q2 compared to Q1 of 2025.  The franchise, known for its live sushi kitchens across London and beyond, also confirmed its best ever Monday last week. 

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21-July-2025

Sparkling Result As Bright & Beautiful Derby Selected As A Finalist For The British Franchise Awards - Community Impact

Toni Hibbert, Bright & Beautiful Derby, has been announced as a finalist for The BFA Community Impact Award! Toni is a trustee at the Me & Dee charity, an organisation that supports families whose time together might be cut short, due to life-limiting or life-shortening health conditions, helping them make the most of the precious time they have together.

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21-July-2025

The TaxAssist Group acquires three TaxAssist Accountants practices

Ambitious franchising and accounting group now owns and operates eleven of the network’s 250 territories. The TaxAssist Group completed three acquisitions in early July, purchasing practices from its franchisees in Norwich, Cambridge and Kingswinford & Wolverhampton.

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21-July-2025

National Franchise Week Sees 2,000+ Miles Moved, £1,000 Raised and 100+ Brands Involved

 The BFA (British Franchise Association) has recently completed their inaugural National Franchise Week with franchisors, franchisees and sector suppliers taking part in a diverse range of events, designed to help them step away from their desks, focus on their mental health and wellbeing and raise money for charity.

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21-July-2025

Walfinch Home Care Brings Time To Thrive to Stratford And Leamington Spa

Shai Patel, Managing Director of the new Walfinch home care business covering Stratford and Leamington Spa, has been on a business journey from cars to care, via financial advice. Now he's bringing Walfinch's care, and extra free activities, to the area.

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21-July-2025

Snap Fitness levels up franchise model with launch of 24/7 Reformer Pilates programming

Leading fitness franchise Snap Fitness has announced its plans to introduce 24/7 Reformer Pilates programming across its EMEA clubs. In a first-of-its-kind rollout, the leading fitness franchise has partnered with Your Reformer, a specialist provider of smart, self-guided Pilates solutions, to bring high-end Reformer Pilates to a commercial gym environment.

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