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18-September-2023

Harnessing digital innovation to deliver better commercial cleaning

Commercial cleaning may not be the first sector that springs to mind when you think of digital innovation. But although the end product is delivered in the physical world, Minster Cleaning is committed to equipping franchisees with an IT service that enables them to provide an efficient and effective service, ultimately helping them stand out from the competition.

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18-September-2023

Minster Cleaning franchisee celebrates a successful first year in charge

When Chris Jenner took ownership of Minster Cleaning’s Kent franchise in December 2021 he knew exactly what to expect. For once this wasn’t because of the company’s comprehensive onboarding programme, it was because he already worked at the branch.

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18-September-2023

TIM HORTONS ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW FRANCHISE MODEL IN THE UK

Tim Hortons® the Iconic Canadian, beverage led QSR brand has today announced plans to launch a new franchise model in the UK. A brand-first for the market, the new franchise model will support Tim Hortons® in expanding its current portfolio of 75 restaurants, by growing its national reach at pace to new towns and cities across the country.

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15-September-2023

Tutor Doctor franchisee clinches top spot in national tutoring awards

Rob and Lynne Kerrison, founders of Cambridge and Norwich-based tutoring franchise, Tutor Doctor, are celebrating a huge success after being crowned the winners of a national tutoring award. The husband-and-wife led company has been honoured by a distinguished panel of judges with the National Tutoring Award 2023 for ‘Best Tuition Delivery to Schools’, presented at this year’s award ceremony in London on 30th June.

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14-September-2023

Doncaster teacher launches own tutoring business to support local education system

After 14 years of teaching physical education (PE) in an over-stretched school system, and almost as many years of having to miss out on her own children’s sports days, Nicola Brough was determined to have a positive impact on local children’s education. The Doncaster-born mum-of-two decided to start a new venture with a flexible in-home, online and in-school personalised tutoring company, Tutor Doctor.

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14-September-2023

Super Mario switches industries and wins major award

A loss assessor who helps homeowners with their property insurance claims in Surrey and Berkshire has won a major industry award. Mario Lovric, owner of Aspray Maidenhead and Guildford and already acclaimed as his network’s National Franchisee of the Year for 2023, has just scooped a Great British Franchisee Award.

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14-September-2023

New Merry Maids business launches in Bedford under industry pro

After years of working in care, a Bedford-based businesswoman is expanding upon her long career in care by opening a home cleaning franchise with Merry Maids UK.  Mercy Ikeji, who lives and works in Bedfordshire, has recently made great strides towards self-actualisation as a small business owner with the support of the nationwide Merry Maids UK franchise.

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14-September-2023

Home Instead is heading to the NEC for The National Franchise Exhibition 2023

Taking place on the 6th - 7th October, at Birmingham’s NEC, The National Franchise Exhibition provides potential franchisees with the chance to discover a wide variety of franchise opportunities, meet the people behind the brands and learn from the experts.

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14-September-2023

Plan Burrito Brings fresh Tex-Mex flavours to Shrewsbury

Exciting news for Shrewsbury foodies! Plan Burrito, the fresh Tex-Mex eatery, has officially opened its doors at 29 Castle Street. This new hot spot is set to tantalize taste buds with mouth-watering burritos, tacos, nachos, bowls and more.

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13-September-2023

Call to Celebrate Carers' Expertise in Alzheimer's Month

 During Alzheimer's month this September, we should remember the other Alzheimer's experts – the ones who deliver care to people with the disease, says Amrit Dhaliwal, Chief Executive of home care provider Walfinch.

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