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28-September-2023

Former paramedic scoops major business award

A former paramedic who switched from saving lives to improving the quality of life for Newcastle’s busiest homeowners has won a major industry award. Deborah Hart, owner of Newcastle’s Bright & Beautiful housekeeping and domestic cleaning service, is a recipient of a Great British Franchisee Award – one of the most prestigious honour in the highly competitive franchise world.

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28-September-2023

Burger & Sauce Confirms Six New Restaurants Will Open This Year

Burger & Sauce has confirmed six new restaurants are to open this year.  The fresh burger chain successfully set up during the Pandemic and officially launched as a franchise last year, will now open in Perry Barr, Shirley, Liverpool, Manchester, Bristol and Telford.

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27-September-2023

Oxford Home Care Service Walfinch Launches Local Art Class

A home care company in Oxford has launched an art class for its clients, making art activities accessible for everyone who receives care at home.

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27-September-2023

Redefining how we appeal to customers

Running a business which has been around for any number of years, can come with its own challenges. How do you avoid it looking dated and out of touch? This is where the benefit of joining a franchise can really work in your favour, because you don’t have to worry about this side of things… your franchisor will! And true to form, at InXpress, this is something we’re always keen to address so our franchisees never fall behind the competition.

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21-September-2023

Surrey tech guru wins coveted business award

A Guildford man who gives children a head-start in a tech-driven world by teaching them digital skills and computer confidence has won a major industry award. Alan Harrison, owner of ComputerXplorers West Surrey, is the recipient of a Great British Franchisee Award. More than a thousand pupils a year depend on Alan for extra-curricular education at after-school sessions, weekend academies, holiday camps or in-school lessons.

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20-September-2023

GUY WARNER: INVESTING IN A FRANCHISE THAT GENUINELY CARES ABOUT OUR SUCCESS

With a long-standing career in the retail industry, Guy Warner opened his first Anytime Fitness gym in 2023 as he grasped the chance to diversify his business portfolio. Having operated successful convenience stores and petrol stations across the Cotswolds for the past 20 years, Guy identified a significant opportunity to open a gym in Gloucestershire village Bishop’s Cleeve.

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20-September-2023

How one busy mum effectively started her travel business for free!

As part of The Travel Franchise’s campaign to promote the opportunities that franchising can offer women, the UK’s fastest-growing franchise tells the story of one busy mum who effectively started her homeworking travel business for free.

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20-September-2023

Franchise celebrates success at National Conference

Leading property franchise X-Press Legal Services has celebrated ongoing success at its annual national conference.

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20-September-2023

TaxAssist celebrates payroll success

In-house team goes from strength to strength

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20-September-2023

Poppies franchisees celebrate seven decades of sparkling success

In the ever-changing business landscape, longevity and consistency speak volumes about a brand's credibility. Poppies, a leading name in the UK's cleaning franchise sector, has been the epitome of such enduring success since its launch over 40 years ago. This year marks an extraordinary milestone for Poppies as three territories celebrate a collective 70 years of unwavering service. Their stories are not just a testimony to their commitment but also a brilliant case study of the franchise model done right.

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