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20-September-2022

Mary Brown's Wins Foodservice and Hospitality's Company of the Year Award

Foodservice and Hospitality and Hotelier has unveiled the 2022 winners of its prestigious Pinnacle Awards; the 33rd edition of the “Oscars of the industry. Company of the Year honours go to Mary Brown’s Chicken; the largest Canadian quick-serve chicken restaurant and one of Canada’s fastest-growing QSRs.

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15-September-2022

Alton Opening Makes It Five for Papa John's Delivery Driver Turned Franchisee

A new store opening in Alton makes it five for Papa John’s delivery driver turned multi-unit franchisee, Jay Singh.  Jay who also runs Papa John’s in Farnham, Basingstoke, Andover, Farnborough and now Alton, started out in-store and as a delivery driver for the leading pizza franchise, before working his way up to become a store manager over several years.

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13-September-2022

Local businessman transforms empty industrial unit into £250,000 cosmetic vehicle repair business

In spite of the challenging economic climate, an enterprising Lincoln resident has defied the odds and transformed an empty industrial unit into a quarter of a million-pound cosmetic vehicle repair business, in just one year. 

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12-September-2022

What is the similarity between franchising and football?

By Nick Williams, Ashtons

At this time of the year my mind turns to the promise of a new football season, full of anticipation and expectation – just like the plan of a new franchisee.  Teams have trained, tactics have been discussed, and plans made. New signings are keen to show their worth. Sometimes early season games impress, but can produce disappointing results and fans, commentators and pundits ask ‘why’? That is where the franchise comparison can be made! There are aspects that apply to potential franchisees, franchisors, players and managers.

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12-September-2022

Burger & Sauce Brings Fresh Offering to Nottingham

 Burger & Sauce brings a fresh offering to Nottingham with the launch of its brand-new restaurant on Alfreton Road, creating 20 new jobs in the city.   The new site will be managed by Subhan Munir who also runs the Alum Rock Burger & Sauce in Birmingham. 

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12-September-2022

Ready Chef signs supply contract with Camile Thai

Ready Chef, the market leader in fresh and prepared produce solutions, are delighted to announce the signing of a €7m, three-year supply contract with Camile Food Group. This includes the award winning Camile Thai restaurant group and their newly launched brand Thindi, offering authentic Indian cuisine. 

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12-September-2022

Camile Thai launch new Indian brand, Thindi with four new locations

Camile Thai is delighted to announce that we have expanded into Indian fare with the major talent that is Thindi to launch a new Indian delivery service. This new addition to the Irish restaurant scene has recently opened its doors in Shankill under serial Camile franchisee Paul Abraham.

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09-September-2022

TaxAssist receives record new business enquiries in August

TaxAssist Accountants’ brand and advertising strategies continue to deliver outstanding results for the franchised network.

 

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08-September-2022

Husband and wife led team scoop coveted award at Greater Manchester Business Awards

A husband and wife led team, specialising in mobile vehicle bodywork repairs are celebrating their success as they are recognised as Small Business of the Year in Greater Manchester.

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08-September-2022

YOUTUBE STARS THE SIDEMEN TO BRING SIDES TO BOXPARK CROYDON WITH SECOND EVER RESTAURANT LAUNCH

Slowly becoming one of the most popular fried-chicken brands in the country, this September, Sides will be stepping foot into BOXPARK Croydon. While there are currently a remarkable 100 Sides kitchens operating globally, this will be the brand's second ever physical restaurant, alongside their original site in BOXPARK Wembley.

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