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The bfa/NatWest Franchise Survey 2015 has just been released and the findings are optimistic. In particular, franchising has contributed approximately £15.1 billion to the UK economy over the last 12 months and, of the franchises reviewed, the performances of these businesses have set a new benchmark with 97% profitability reported. To discover more about this thriving industry...
New research has shown the UK’s franchise sector is operating at record levels with all-time highs reported in turnover, employment and numbers of franchisee-owned businesses. Franchising contributed £15.1bn to the economy last year and employs 621,000 people, according to the independently researched British Franchise Association/NatWest Franchise Survey 2015. Both figures are up more than 10 per cent since 2013.
New research has shown the UK’s franchise sector is operating at record levels with all-time highs reported in turnover, employment and numbers of franchisee-owned businesses.
Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced the opening of the brand new Merthyr Tydfil store. Franchisees John O’Brien and brothers Clif and Dale Roberson are a trio of local school friends, turned entrepreneurs, who also plan to open three, further Papa John’s in Wales within the next year.
The Original Poster Company (OPC) turned 25 on the 7th February and Ryan Cutler, an OPC franchisee, turned 25 the following day making Ryan not only the same age as OPC and the youngest franchisee in the OPC greeting cards network, but also the youngest franchisee with not one but two territories having originally purchased Bournemouth and then, more recently, Salisbury.
Revenue for national lawn care franchise, TruGreen Professional LawnCare grew by 27% in 2015, following significant investment into its local marketing support, digital strategy and operating model.
A lawn care business owner has expanded his operation by purchasing the franchise licence to operate in Bromley, 11 years after launching his lawn care business in Epsom.
Family-run cleaning company in Stafford celebrates 20 year's service. An award-winning, family-run, domestic cleaning company in Stafford is celebrating 20 years of service to its loyal customer base.
With 155 franchises operating in the UK and Ireland, there may be resale opportunities in an area you are interested in. When a new franchise prospect is interested in a specific location, we will automatically check to see if there is a store registered for sale in the immediate area, while checking out other available sites for a new store.
As microchipping becomes compulsory for all dogs, OSCAR has also been 'chipping away' at its franchisee expansion programme during March, proudly welcoming another five new franchisees to enjoy the many benefits available to its Nutritional Advisors.
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