Signs Express is the largest provider of signs and graphics in the country, with a network of 65 centres around the UK and Ireland and have recently expanded with the newest addition in Macclesfield, Cheshire.
At the Best Franchise Conference and Awards, ActionCOACH was awarded the UK’s Best Business-to-Business Franchise 2018. An independent survey of the franchise network, with scores benchmarked against other franchises placed ActionCOACH in the Top 3 for franchisee satisfaction; a panel of franchise industry experts interviewed the Top 3 and decided ActionCOACH was number 1.
Six new franchisees joined the flourishing small business accountancy network on its last initial training course of the year, bringing the total number of franchisees recruited in 2018 to 19, including resales and partners.
Mahomed Imtayas has bought Driver Hire’s Manchester South franchise from long-standing owner, Mike Moores.
Roger Bowen, owner of TaxAssist Accountants in Llanelli was one of three intrepid cyclists who embarked on an epic bike ride in aid of Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital Charity and LATCH Welsh Children’s Cancer Charity.
Belvoir CEO Dorian Gonsalves has announced that all of Belvoir’s 300 High Street offices are now able to enhance their business through the services of an in-house mortgage adviser.
Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has launched its 2018 festive campaign! Papa John’s Festive Feast Pizza builds upon the success of previous festive pizzas but this year it includes hog roast, plus, for a sweet treat afterwards: Cherry Shimmer Candy canes!
HITIO Gym has announced the appointment of Mark Chambers, senior health and fitness club professional, as CEO, ahead of the Norwegian gym franchise’s international expansion.
Commenting on his new role and his ambitions for the brand, Mark said: “I am delighted to be taking on this role ahead of HITIO’s international launch. "We have ambitious plans for the UK and European markets but with a proven investment model that we know works, and I am hugely passionate in the brand’s vision to create community experiences through physical activity; particularly given the challenges we are facing with child and adult obesity. HITIO offers a clear alternative to other fitness studios and it has enormous potential, both in the UK and globally.”
BROTHERS-in-law Samiul Islam and Abdul Muktadir have surpassed their income targets in their first 18 months of running a Dream Doors franchise.
Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced franchisee Syed Shar, is to sponsor the Southampton 10K charity fun-run to be held on Sunday 2 December 2018 at 10am on Southampton Common. Organised by MCC Promotions, the race is part of the successful Run Series which was originally set up in 2006 and now attracts around 8,000 participants each year, many of whom compete for their nominated Charity. This year, the Southampton Fun Run is supporting homeless charity: The Society of St James.