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02-September-2024

The secret to recruiting and retaining personal trainers in the fitness industry

The fitness industry is currently experiencing accelerated growth, with fitness franchises playing a large role in meeting this demand. It’s estimated that, as of 2023, there are 4,880 gyms and fitness centre businesses in the UK – an increase of 9.6% from 2022, according to IBISWorld research1.So, the demand for the fitness industry is here to stay. But how do providers ensure customer loyalty, making them stand out from competitors and increase their opportunity for success?

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02-September-2024

Greensleeves franchise sales manager becomes franchisee

Greensleeves, leading lawn care franchise, is delighted to announce that their Franchise Sales Manager John Lilburne, has become their latest franchisee!  John has taken over their established Mid Staffs territory.

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30-August-2024

The Park Playgrounds partners with Center Parcs

The Park Playground is excited to announce that the first customer for the new turnkey VR facility solution is none other than other than Europe's leading premium holiday village operator, Center Parcs. Park Hochauserland in Germany will offer multiple VR experiences to guests via The Park VR System.

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30-August-2024

The Park Playground opens in Porto

The Park Playground, a unique VR franchise, has opened its latest location in Porto, Portugal. The Porto venue includes a bar and catering, alongside three free-roam fields offering The Park Playground’s full library of original immersive VR experiences.. 

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29-August-2024

Revive! expands its network with new Exeter and Crewe Franchisees

Award-winning industry leader Revive! UK has expanded its network across the UK with the opening of two additional franchised territories.

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28-August-2024

Walfinch Art Exhibition Displays Care Clients' Talents

“Art and crafts bring the benefits of self-expression, achievement and wellbeing to everyone, including people receiving care,” says Hannah Tomlin, activities co-ordinator at Walfinch home care in Oxfordshire, who this month mounted an exhibition of artworks by members of her regular art and craft sessions in the village hall at Uffington, near Faringdon, Oxfordshire.

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28-August-2024

The TaxAssist Group celebrates 10-year anniversary of groundbreaking buyout deal

The 2014 TaxAssist Franchisee-assisted Management Buyout (FaMBO) is believed to have been the UK's first buyout of its kind.

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28-August-2024

Walfinch Art Exhibition Displays Care Clients' Talents

“Art and crafts bring the benefits of self-expression, achievement and wellbeing to everyone, including people receiving care,” says Hannah Tomlin, activities co-ordinator at Walfinch home care in Oxfordshire, who this month mounted an exhibition of artworks by members of her regular art and craft sessions in the village hall at Uffington, near Faringdon, Oxfordshire.

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26-August-2024

Lucky B's first franchisee takes on second location

Lucky B’s first franchisees, father and son team Sohail and Usman Ghafur, have opened their second Glasgow store, after purchasing the original Lucky B’s store in Giffnock.  Sohail and Usman, previous owners of 4 Subway stores in Glasgow, are delighted to have opened a second store and are already looking at locations for a third.

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26-August-2024

Multi-unit Subway franchisee to open Lucky B's in Blackpool

Lucky B’s Hot Chicken is set to open its’ first franchise outside of Scotland in the seaside town of Blackpool. The Blackpool franchise will be the first store for Ross Fairbairn, Lucky B’s master franchisee for Lancashire. Ross is a seasoned veteran of franchising, as he is also a multi-unit Subway Franchisee operating 22 stores across Lancashire, Merseyside & Cumbria.

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