Aaron Dohery, Footlights franchisee for Rossendale & Burnley, won the "Franchisee of the Year" award at the 2020 bfa Franchise of the Year Awards. At just 27 years old, Aaron won the award for the difference he is making to the lives of children in his local community as well as being the top performer in the Footlights franchise network.
InXpress franchisees are “All-In” when it comes to supporting others. Every year, the InXpress Gives Back annual Penny Per Shipment campaign, shows commitment to making a difference, as they almost double the amount they raised last year!
To cater for demand, Lloyd Evans has moved to a larger and more prominent shop at 1-3 Moss Grove in Kingswinford.
OSCAR Pet Foods explain why teamwork and staying local promises continued success for 2021 and beyond.
Leading pizza franchise Papa John’s has announced the introduction of some new flexible franchising formats for 2021. Following the continued success of its franchised high street stores, Papa John’s is now aiming to expand its reach by providing even more convenience for customers, by opening in brand new locations such as holiday parks, stadiums, leisure attractions and other ‘non-traditional’ venues.
TaxAssist Accountants continued its successful recruitment of new franchisees virtually throughout 2020, with 17 new joiners, including two new partners to existing practices and one franchise resale, bringing the total number of franchise areas up to 244 in the UK. It also redesigned and hosted three virtual Initial Training Courses despite the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic.
The unique awards are based on feedback from franchisees, highlighting the best franchises on the market.
Despite the negative consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, and there have been many, there have been some businesses in the outdoor sector with plenty to celebrate. Lawn care company Greensleeves achieving a record-breaking year in network turnover over 2020 is one. David Truby, MD of Greensleeves, has some advice for landscaping businesses on how they can push on into 2021.
Martin Thomas and Sarah Kay join in partnership for new venture at 205 Lavender Hill, London, to operate alongside Martin’s shop in Victoria.
Anytime Fitness UK has unveiled its ‘Panel of Health’, comprising four leading experts who will support its members during lockdown and beyond.