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02-November-2026

Smell Fabulous Now Celebrates Successful First Franchise Exhibition and Strong Interest from Potential Partners

Smell Fabulous Now has celebrated a successful debut at its first franchise exhibition in October, where the innovative luxury fragrance vending business attracted significant interest from prospective franchise partners keen to learn more about its unique business opportunity. The event marked an exciting milestone for the emerging franchise brand, providing an opportunity to introduce its concept to a wider audience of aspiring business owners and engage in meaningful conversations with individuals seriously considering investing in a franchise.

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29-October-2026

PILAT3S set to become Switzerland's second-largest Reformer Pilates brand as Let's Go Fitness adds four studios

Let’s Go Fitness, the Swiss fitness operator with more than 65 clubs, will open four new PILAT3S studios by the first quarter of 2027. The openings will bring the brand to five locations in Switzerland, making it the country’s second-largest Reformer Pilates brand in a market where most brands operate three to four studios.  

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29-October-2026

Tribute Brands and Fitness First UK Expand PILAT3S Rollout to Five "Boutique-in-Gym" Studios

Tribute Brands continues to expand its partnership with Fitness First UK, with the PILAT3S Reformer rollout now spanning five locations, following the latest openings at Marylebone in London and St Albans in Hertfordshire. The two studios join existing PILAT3S locations at Fitness First London Bridge, Fenchurch Street and Highbury, and are seeing strong consumer interest and high occupancy levels. Two further studios are set to open before the end of the year, taking the partnership to seven locations.

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29-October-2026

PILAT3S Sets Sights on Accelerated UK Franchise Growth as Demand for Reformer Pilates Continues to Rise

PILAT3S, the technology-led Dynamic Reformer Pilates franchise, is setting its sights on accelerated growth across the UK as it looks to partner with ambitious entrepreneurs and experienced multi-unit operators to bring its premium boutique fitness concept to new locations. Launched in 2024 and backed by international fitness group Tribute Brands, PILAT3S has established a growing presence across Europe and is now focused on expanding its UK network through a combination of standalone boutique studios and its innovative Boutique-in-Gym (B.I.G.) model.

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29-October-2026

Home Instead's Sunny Singh Wins Great British Franchisee Award 2026

In just three years, Home Instead franchise owner Sunny Singh has grown an established home care business into a successful multi-unit operation, earning recognition as a winner of the Great British Franchisee Awards 2026. Sunny, who operates Home Instead territories across South East Northumberland, North Tyneside and Durham, has been recognised for his impressive commercial performance, commitment to developing his team and dedication to delivering high-quality care within his local communities.

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29-October-2026

GoCruise & Travel invests in the personal touch with enhanced franchise business support

GoCruise & Travel has unveiled a comprehensive new business support structure following extensive consultation with its franchise community. Over the past year, the franchise has invested significantly in revitalising its offering, introducing a refreshed franchise framework, technology enhancements and improved business development resources designed to help franchisees grow successful travel businesses.

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29-October-2026

GoCruise & Travel Earns 5-Star Franchise Rating

We are over the moon to report GoCruise & Travel have achieve a 5 STAR rating from our Franchisees with how we are as a Franchisor and the service we provide to our Franchisees.

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27-October-2026

TruGreen franchise owner Steve Graves wins Great British Franchisee Award 2026

TruGreen franchise owner Steve Graves has been named a winner of the Which Franchise Great British Franchisee Award 2026, recognising his resilience, determination and commitment to building a successful business. Steve Graves owns TruGreen South Bedfordshire, which now serves more than 400 customers. The business was originally started by his dad in 2010. Steve Graves joined him in 2012 after around 15 years in management roles with Tesco and later took over the day-to-day running of the business. His dad remains involved today, supporting with administrative tasks.

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27-October-2026

TaxAssist franchisee Jaz Grewal wins Great British Franchisee Award

TaxAssist Accountants franchisee Jaz Grewal has been named a 2026 Great British Franchisee, recognising his outstanding success in building a thriving accountancy practice. Having qualified as an ICAEW Chartered Accountant through a Big Four audit training contract, Jaz gained valuable experience working with large organisations before pursuing his ambition to build his own business.

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27-October-2026

From Portugal to Yorkshire: Maria Mestre wins national award after building thriving cleaning business

Maria Mestre, who runs NIC Local across South and West Yorkshire, has been named a winner of the Great British Franchisee Awards 2026, recognising her outstanding business achievements, commitment to customer service and dedication to developing her team. Over the past 11 years, Maria has built a thriving commercial cleaning business, serving a diverse range of clients, from offices and healthcare facilities to some of Yorkshire's most iconic attractions.

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