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15-December-2023

TaxAssist Accountants hits 7th spot in prestigious league table

TaxAssist moves up three places in Elite Franchise Top 100 industry rankings.

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15-December-2023

Wingers Signs 30 Store Development Deal

 Wingers – the Chicken Wing Company – has signed a 30 store development deal for West London and the Thames Valley.   Five experienced QSR investors will grow the brand within the agreed territory in line with a long term development agreement.  At least two new stores are expected to open before the end of 2024, with restaurant numbers anticipated to ramp up to hit targets after that in potential locations which could include the likes of Windsor, Maidenhead, Chiswick, Ealing, Slough and Watford.

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15-December-2023

Water Babies founder Paul Thompson, named as new Chair of the BFA

The BFA (British Franchise Association) has announced the founder and Chair of children’s swimming franchise Water Babies, Paul Thompson, as the new Chair of the BFA. Paul joined the BFA board in 2018 and has served as the deputy chair for the last 12 months.

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14-December-2023

Only 4 brands achieve 11 straight years of five-star franchisee satisfaction

Who better to talk to about investing in a franchise than the franchisees themselves? So, who would you talk to? Well, there’s an exclusive club of elite franchises who have been rated 5-star for franchisee satisfaction every year since 2013 – ActionCOACH, Puddle Ducks, Right at Home and TaxAssist. This esteemed achievement is a reason better than any for prospective franchisees to invest.

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14-December-2023

GREGGS ACHIEVES LANDMARK 500TH FRANCHISE SHOP

Leading UK food-to-go retailer Greggs today announces the opening of its 500th franchise shop in Monktonhall, East Lothian, with the company’s franchise partner MFG. The opening of the 500th franchise shop not only highlights the strength of Greggs’ collaboration with franchise partner MFG, but also marks a key milestone for Greggs as it progresses the continued expansion of its shop estate, in line with its strategic growth plans

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14-December-2023

Lincolnshire franchisee becomes first Blossom business owner to open a high street office

Sharan Gohil, a highly experienced neonatal/paediatric nurse with over 18 years’ experience, has opened a Blossom Home Care franchise in Lincolnshire in November 2023.  It’s a momentous occasion for both Blossom and Sharan, as she became the first franchisee to open a high street office. Located in a former Lloyds Bank branch on Cleethorpe Road, Grimsby, the building has now been converted into a welcoming space for people in the area who want to find out more about the award-winning home care services we provide.

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13-December-2023

Uxbridge vehicle repair firm recognised as one of the best small businesses in London

An Uxbridge-based vehicle repair firm has been lauded as one of the best small businesses in London after launching just 18 months ago.

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13-December-2023

Celebrating Franchisee Success: Sam and Zaf's Outstanding Performance

We would like to recognise and congratulate the exceptional performance of Sam Kazi and Zaf Aboobaker who joined Concept Claim Solutions in September 2022. In just one year, they have managed and are still in the process of completing 49 claims with a total value of approximately £1,219,000.

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13-December-2023

Another Accolade for Revive!

Revive! Auto Innovations has been named as one of the nation’s top ten franchise opportunities.

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13-December-2023

Caremark secures top 10 place in esteemed league table

With over 900 franchise brands registered across the UK, Caremark – a leading home care provider, is thrilled to announce its latest achievement as one of the leading franchise opportunities in the country. Amid fierce competition spanning various industries, Caremark has secured a prominent position among the top 10 by claiming the 8th spot in the highly regarded Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100) rankings – a title it will proudly hold throughout 2024.

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