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Joanne Reid, mum of two from East Lothian, Scotland, has put her caring nature into practice by launching her baby development franchise, Bloom Baby Classes. As a flagship location north of the border, Joanne is looking forward to bringing her passion for baby care and wellbeing to parents living in her own community. Following the sad passing of her son Oran late last year, Joanne hopes to bring care to thousands of parents across the county as she launches next month.
Acclaimed Japanese ramen brand Shoryu Ramen will open their first UK franchised restaurant in August this year with Bowl Life Ltd – a subsidiary of Restaurants Inc. a development vehicle founded by sector investor Krishan Katyal and Dominic Ford to launch new restaurant businesses in the capital. Krishan has partnered with Ford Consultancy Group to develop his business and they will provide the operational and management expertise for the restaurants.
Virtual Hero is headed for huge growth by the end of this year with 200 Sides sites to be launched across the globe. The market leader for delivery-only brands has teamed up with YouTube supergroup, The Sidemen, to create fried chicken brand Sides which is already available across the UK and Middle East.
Russell Borland joined Oven Wizards in September 2020. He has bought the Lanarkshire territory. "When looking for a business opportunity oven cleaning was not initially on my list, but after investigation I realised this offered the advantage of profitable repeat business. Having previously been both a franchisee and franchise manager in other sectors, the Oven Wizards franchise stood out, due to the potential return on investment and work-life balance it offered."
Children’s services franchise Stagecoach Performing Arts has announced the launch of its new global student recruitment campaign. Called ‘A Place To…’ the new messaging has been devised to ensure all children, no matter their ethnicity, background or experience with the arts, feel welcomed and celebrated to be who they want to be.
Sun, sea and pizza is on the menu with the latest Papa John’s store opening in Felixstowe, Suffolk. Amit Pancholi director of business development. Papa John’s UK explains: “Felixstowe is a wonderful coastal town and a great location for our newest store. There's nothing better than the treat of great pizza to share with friends and family right by the seaside!"
Lawn care experts, Greensleeves, announces further expansion into Scotland with the launch of two new territories. The franchise, which has more than 108 franchises throughout the UK, has now increased its presence north of the border opening businesses in Clyde Coast and West Lothian to meet growing demand for its services.
The UK’s leading poké operator has launched a new site in Bicester Village, its first location outside of London. Island Poké is bringing its Fresh Pacific Flavours to Bicester Village, the luxury shopping destination in Oxfordshire. The brand has opened a kiosk unit along the main thoroughfare with enough seating for up to 40 people.
Back in business! ServiceMaster Brands UK. has just held its first conference for its franchise networks since 2019 following the COVID pandemic. Franchisees from ServiceMaster Clean: Contract Services, Residential and Commercial, ServiceMaster Restore, Merry Maids, TruGreen, and Rosemary Bookkeeping networks got together for the two-day event.
HSBC UK has launched a £500 million fund today for franchise businesses, as part of its commitment to help British businesses to innovate, thrive and grow in the UK and internationally.
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