The shortlist for the 23rd Asian Achievers Awards, the UK’s most prominent and longstanding celebration of British Asian achievement across multiple fields, is out. Amrit Dhaliwal, CEO, Walfinch and author of Time to Thrive, The Home Care Revolution has been shortlisted for Business Person of the Year.
Last year, Edgar Thoemmes opened ServiceMaster Restore Bath and Bristol, providing exceptional disaster restoration services for the first time across the region. A seasoned entrepreneur with over fifteen years of experience developing profitable businesses, Edgar was drawn to the ServiceMaster Restore franchise opportunity for its scale and profitability, ability to integrate with other enterprises in his portfolio and proven business model.
TaxAssist Accountants, in collaboration with Intuit QuickBooks, hosted an exclusive gala event on 7th August 2025 at the iconic Tower of London - an unforgettable evening featuring a private viewing of the Crown Jewels, live entertainment and a glittering awards dinner.
The BFA (British Franchise Association) has been praised for its role in strengthening UK–Malaysia franchise relations following a recent high-level meeting in London with the Deputy Prime Minister, Honourable Dato’ Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Bin Hamidi and the Malaysian Franchise Association (MFA).
“I decided to start my own home care company when I saw the way one treated my auntie. To them, she was just a number,” says Mohamed Railey.
“I inspired my commitment to create a care service where dignity, kindness, and excellence are non-negotiable, but I knew it would take a long time to set up a care business on my own. That's why I became a franchisee with Walfinch home care. It means I can bring high-quality care and healthy activities faster to the people of Birmingham South.”
The Sushi Co has rolled in to Brighton and is now open on Western Road, taking the franchised network to 21 sites in the UK. The new restaurant which offers eat in, takeaway or delivery is run by franchisee and former cluster store manager for The Sushi Co, Nandu Reddy along with his team of 13.
Jamaica Blue, the café brand renowned for its high-quality coffee and fresh, contemporary menu, is continuing its expansion across the UK with the opening of a new store in Maidstone - its latest addition in the Southeast of England.
TaxAssist Accountants is celebrating the success of senior practice staff and Support Centre staff who have recently graduated from its bespoke Training Academy LEAD course. Managing a practice involves far more than overseeing processes - it requires strong leadership, effective team management, and the ability to build meaningful client relationships.
In the world of smart vehicle repairs, few stories capture the spirit of franchise success and personal freedom like that of Barry Hussey’s. This year, Barry celebrated a remarkable achievement - raising his 10,000th invoice since adopting ChipsAway’s bespoke CRM system in 2014. It's a significant milestone in a journey that began back in October 2010, when he took the leap from being a Garage Manager to becoming a franchisee with ChipsAway.
SoBe Burger, the Miami-inspired smash burger sensation, has landed in Plymouth with a bang. Franchise seventeen opened on 31 July 2025 at 116-117 New George Street, PL1 1RZ, with hundreds of customers queuing an hour before opening to get their hands on a SoBe Burger.