First Gymnastics has signed a new franchise partner for Newcastle, Chloe Turnbull. Mum of two Chloe, whose background is in financial services, was looking to start a business of her own that has potential to grow. After much research, she came across First Gymnastics, and, despite not having a gymnastics background, she immediately recognised the potential of the business.
Chicken Cottage, the globally loved fast-food franchise renowned for its delicious, freshly prepared chicken, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its new restaurant in the picturesque town of Oban. This marks an exciting chapter in the brand’s expansion across the UK, bringing its iconic flavours to the heart of the Scottish Highlands.
Children across the nation donned their pyjamas and took the plunge recently, taking part in baby and child swim school, Puddle Ducks’ Pyjama Week.
In this article, Ale Hub Franchisor Connor McDiarmid examines the key difference between an Ale Hub and a High Street Pub. From location to overheads, and no kitchen required and premuim products.
URBAN Fresh Burgers & Fries, a breakout brand in the QSR franchise market, is thrilled to announce a successful opening weekend for its first franchisee-owned outlet in Sheffield, South Yorkshire.
Smashed burger brand Burger Boi has hired a new Operations Director, Garth Almendro, to oversee the expansion of the franchise as it is set to double the size of its estate next year. Garth joins the team from German Doner Kebabs (GDK). At GDK, Garth held roles such as Franchise Business Manager, Regional Director of Operations and Operations Director UK. He also previously spent ten years in working in his native South Africa for Wimpy owner Famous Brands.
Snap Fitness is celebrating an outstanding year across the UK & Ireland, breaking records across a number of key performance areas. The global gym franchise, which opened its first UK location in 2012, has excelled in the past 12 months and for a second consecutive year, grew its UK club network more than any other multi-gym franchise.
Cardiff-based GreenThumb franchise owner, Mark Durkin, has won Rising Franchise Star at this year’s national 2024 Franchise Business Awards, as well as being shortlisted for Franchisee of the Year. The double accolade celebrates Mark’s outstanding achievements since he started his business in 2017, as well as recognising his unwavering commitment to excellent customer service and the ongoing success of his business, which covers Cardiff West, Newport, Chepstow and Gloucester.
A Home Instead franchisee is proud to have won ‘Young Woman in Franchising’ at the Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF) Awards, a national business awards ceremony which celebrates fantastic females in the franchise sector.
CareYourWay is delighted to have opened their latest franchise in Blackburn. Franchisees, Sophie Hession and Callum Ramsey, are working alongside their dedicated team, to bring quality, personalised care to residents across East Lancashire.