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Debbie Walker, the owner of Merry Maids of Croydon, has been recognised at whichfranchise.com’s Great British Franchisee Awards 2025 for her excellence in franchising. As a winner, Debbie has proven excellence in her franchisee stability, business experience, growth and performance, staff retention and care, customer satisfaction, community involvement, franchise brand investment and inspired leadership.
Local entrepreneur, James Cook – better known as ‘Cookie’ to his friends, family and clients – is celebrating a major win after his business, My Property Pros Newport, was named Best Cleaning Service 2025 at the Best of Welsh Business Awards. This incredible achievement comes just 15 months after James launched the company, proving that hard work and dedication truly pay off.
Nishit Chotai, Managing Director of the Minuteman Press franchise in Bath details recent developments at the company and their exciting plans for the future. Nishit shares, “I am excited to announce that I am the new Owner and Managing Director of Minuteman Press in Bath, having officially acquired the business in April of this year from David Ghent, the company’s founder.”
At the end of August, Concept Claim Solutions and its franchise partners took on the challenge of climbing the breathtaking heights of Snowdon, all to raise essential funds for Ivison Trust. This dedicated charity works tirelessly to protect vulnerable children from the imminent dangers of sexual and criminal exploitation, offering vital support to families grappling with heartbreaking circumstances.
Karl Gessner Joins The TaxAssist Group as its Group Director of Practices, effective 1 October. In this newly created role, Karl will oversee the management, integration and growth of the Group’s owned practices. He will be based at the Norwich Support Centre, while working closely with teams across the Group’s acquired businesses.
Businesses and individual taxpayers in the Dennistoun area of East Glasgow will now be able to access expert tax and accountancy services led by TaxAssist Accountant Tosin Oluyemi ACMA, CGMA. Tosin brings extensive experience in business, finance and accountancy and is currently fitting out a new TaxAssist Accountants shop in Dennistoun, Glasgow.
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The Sushi Co has confirmed it will open seven new sites by the end of 2025. New franchised live kitchens are set to open in Basildon, Sidcup, Worthing, Islington, Hendon, Dalston and Redhill within the next few months.
A family from Milton Keynes has thanked Walfinch home care after their care and technology gave them longer to say goodbye to their beloved mother. Alison, whose 89-year-old mother was a home care client of Walfinch Milton Keynes, says: “Mum's carers noticed that she wasn't her usual self, so Ninitha Thomas, their Registered Care Manager, visited mum with their Whzan Blue Box, which takes health readings as part of Wellness Checks.
Home Instead, the UK’s leading home care franchise, is proud to announce that its Watford office has been named Franchise Business of the Year at the 2025 SME Hertfordshire Business Awards, a fantastic achievement that celebrated excellence across the region’s business community.
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