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11-September-2026

German Doner Kebab Partners With The Vegetarian Butcher UK To Elevate Vegetarian And Plant-Based Kebab Menu

German Doner Kebab (GDK) has partnered with Europe’s leading meat alternative brand, The Vegetarian Butcher, to introduce a new and improved recipe across all of GDK’s vegetarian and plant-based kebab offerings. Available across all UK branches, GDK’s OV Kebab Vegetarian and OV Kebab Plant-Based dishes now use The Vegetarian Butcher’s NoChicken Chunks designed to deliver the taste, texture and versatility of real chicken.

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11-September-2026

Franchisee satisfaction rises at TaxAssist Accountants

TaxAssist Accountants has been awarded 5-Star Franchisee Satisfaction status for the 14th consecutive year, as its latest independent survey records an increase in both satisfaction and participation. The latest independent survey, conducted by leading franchise consultancy WorkBuzz, also saw TaxAssist Accountants rewarded for continuous improvement, reflecting the Group's ongoing focus on listening to franchisees and enhancing the support, systems and opportunities available across the network.

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11-September-2026

New TaxAssist Accountants shop opens in Putney

Beyant Khosti has opened a new TaxAssist Accountants shop at Unit 4, Griffin Gate, 135 Lower Richmond Road, Putney, London, SW15 1EZ. Beyant, who is FMAAT, AFA, ACPA and MIP qualified, had been running his own accountancy practice for eight years before joining TaxAssist Accountants in 2025. He saw an opportunity to strengthen and grow his business with the backing of an established national brand.

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11-September-2026

The TaxAssist Group recognised as one of the UK's Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services 2026

The TaxAssist Group has been named one of the UK's Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services 2026 by Great Place To Work, earning a place on the prestigious list in the small and medium-sized business category.

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10-September-2026

McDonald's franchisee marks ten years with expansion to ten restaurants

McDonald’s franchisee Harry Rashid is celebrating a major business milestone after adding two more restaurants to his portfolio – bringing the total to ten restaurants in his tenth year as a franchisee.

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10-September-2026

New McDonald's franchisee Chris Williams takes the helm in Brixton

Entrepreneur Chris Williams MBA has officially become the Owner/Operator of McDonald’s Brixton High Street, completing a 563-day journey from submitting his application to taking ownership of his first restaurant.

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09-September-2026

Zambrero UK opens 17th restaurant as national franchise expansion gathers pace

Zambrero, the modern Mexican restaurant group, has announced the opening of its 17th UK restaurant in Brackmills, Northampton, led by first time hospitality Franchise Partner Caleb Slater, in the latest development in the brand's ambitious UK franchise growth strategy.

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09-September-2026

Sides Heads to the Middle East with 51-Restaurant Franchise Deal

Sides, the fast-growing UK hot chicken brand founded by the Sidemen, has signed a landmark master franchise agreement with Element F&B for Restaurant Management, part of the Al Kharafi Group, to launch 51 restaurants across the Middle East. Sides, the fast-growing UK hot chicken brand founded by the Sidemen, has signed a landmark master franchise agreement with Element F&B for Restaurant Management, part of the Al Kharafi Group, to launch 51 restaurants across the Middle East.

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09-September-2026

JERSEY MIKE'S MAKES UK DEBUT ON LONDON'S ARGYLL STREET AS US SANDWICH CHAIN KICKS OFF EUROPEAN EXPANSION

Jersey Mike’s, one of America’s fastest-growing sub sandwich brands, has confirmed the location of its first ever UK restaurant, with its London debut set to take place on Argyll Street in the West End in late autumn 2026. Located moments from Oxford Circus, the new restaurant will bring Jersey Mike’s to one of London’s most high profile retail and hospitality destinations, marking the first step in the brand’s expansion across the UK and Ireland.

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04-September-2026

Bunsik to open in Birmingham and Coventry

Bunsik, the No. 1 Korean street food brand, is continuing its rapid UK expansion with the opening of two new locations this autumn, bringing its much-loved Korean street food experience to Coventry in September and Birmingham’s iconic Bullring in October.

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