URBAN Fresh Burgers & Fries, a breakout brand in the QSR franchise market, is thrilled to announce the signing of its first franchisees, Meliha and Mehmet Candir. The pivotal agreement marks the beginning of the brand’s expansion through franchising, after announcing the opportunity in May this year.
Auntie Anne’s UK & Ireland and Auntie Anne’s, the world-renowned pretzel brand, announced new store openings and exciting remodels as part of UK growth and expansion. Walthamstow Post Office location opened on June 20, 2024, managed by franchisee Saf Abdeen Shukry and is the brands first venture into the vibrant community of Walthamstow. On July 2, 2024, Auntie Anne’s opened at the Bexleyheath Broadway Shopping Centre, bringing the number of UK stores to 36.
Leading baby and child swimming school franchise, Puddle Ducks has been shortlisted in the Leadership and Culture category of the BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards.
MB Chicken, the much-loved Canadian chicken institution, which is widely proclaimed by fans and reviewers to be ‘better than KFC’, has opened the doors to its second UK restaurant, the first in a major UK city.
With the Department of Health and Social Care projecting a 57% increase in adults aged 65 and over requiring care in England by 2038 compared to 20181, leading UK home care company Caremark has announced it’s revolutionising staff training across its 134 franchises in anticipation of the surge in demand.
Two Walfinch home care franchises have been named as top 20 home care providers for 2024.
No Letting Go, the largest Franchise property inventory management provider in the UK, is proud to spotlight the ongoing success of its specialized training programs, the Learning Hub and Training Academy. These platforms have been instrumental in preparing new franchisees to excel in the property management industry, even those without prior experience.
Gym franchise Snap Fitness has boosted its expansion plans after increasing the amount of funding available to new franchisees, with support from HSBC UK. Snap Fitness’ banking partner HSBC UK will now lend up to 60 per cent of start-up costs to franchisees.
Seven Caremark UK offices have recently been named top-rated providers in the annual Top 20 Home Care Provider Awards 2024. The prestigious ranking is bestowed on those that attain the highest score from service users, customers, family and friends on leading review website, homecare.co.uk
We are delighted to announce that Dyno-Rod has been listed as one of the six finalists in the prestigious Franchisor of the Year (Established) category at the BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards 2024.