Celtic Manor in Wales was the first class venue once again for the TaxAssist Accountants Annual Conference. Over 490 franchisees, staff and business partners were in attendance for the exhibition, conference and evening gala. TaxAssist children were also welcomed and fantastically catered for throughout the weekend.
Children’s coaching specialists, Premier Sport, have been shortlisted for the Franchisee Recruitment category at the prestigious 2016 bfa HSBC Franchisor Of The Year Awards.
In this unique article, whichfranchise talk to Bill Hendrie of (FDS), the Franchise Development Centre, regarding one of the most common questions asked by prospective franchisees - what franchise will make them rich. Bill looks at how you can assess the franchise industry and what business opportunity is right for you.
Steve Bramley, Head of the Support department at Rainbow International, has recently been elected onto the main board at the British Franchise Association (bfa). Prior to being elected onto the board he was the Midlands Forum Chair for a year. This is great news for Rainbow International and their franchise network and shows that their franchisee support team is better and stronger than ever!
Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced the opening of its latest franchised store in Southport, Merseyside. Franchisee and former wine merchant, Steve Mullarkey opened his first Papa John’s in 2013. He now runs seven outlets and has plans to franchise 20 stores!
The UK’s No 1 homecare franchisor Home Instead Senior Care received the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in recognition of innovation – on Her Majesty’s 90th birthday today (21st April.)
Agency Express the UK’s largest, multi award winning estate agency board specialist are delighted to announce that they have been voted as the UK’s no1 estate agency board supplier for a third consecutive year, at the 2016 ESTAS ‘Supplier of the Year’ awards.
Jane Wiles, franchisee of Signs Express (Portsmouth), has been nominated for the title of NEW Female Franchisee of the Year 2016 at the EWIF (Encouraging Women into Franchising) awards.
The British Franchise Association (bfa) has appointed Emily Price as its new operations manager, succeeding Pip Wilkins who takes on the role of chief executive on Wednesday 6 April.
A diverse range of businesses will compete for the biggest accolades in UK franchising after the British Franchise Association (bfa) revealed the shortlist for the bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards 2016.