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The UK's appetite for sushi continues to grow, with YO! Sushi announcing the launch of five new Tesco kiosks this September as consumer demand for fresh, convenient food reaches record levels.The new kiosks will open in Aylesbury, Potters Bar, Kidderminster, Macclesfield and Evesham.
Most franchise marketing understandably focuses on getting started. You'll read about training programmes, established brands, operational support and growth opportunities. These are all valuable parts of franchise ownership.
However, if you're making a significant investment, it makes sense to think beyond the first year and consider the full lifecycle of ownership.
Jamaica Blue officially opens its new Bexleyheath café, bringing its premium coffee, vibrant all-day dining offer and relaxed café experience to Broadway Square, while creating a welcoming new space for local people, shoppers and visitors to enjoy. The opening represents a strong vote of confidence in Bexleyheath town centre, creating 15 new jobs locally, supporting the local high street and marking £300,000 of investment in the area.
As household budgets remain under pressure, Staines engineer Muhammad Iqbal is encouraging residents to think twice before replacing broken appliances. With nearly 20 years’ experience in appliance repairs, Muhammed has helped thousands of customers get their homes back up and running, often saving them the cost and inconvenience of buying a replacement. Having worked for major brands like Hoover, Muhammad has built a wealth of knowledge across everything from washing machines and dishwashers to ovens and tumble dryers.
Thinking about running your own business, but want the backing of an established brand? Join us at the NIC Local Regional Franchise Discovery Day in Peterborough and find out how ambitious professionals are building successful management businesses in the growing commercial cleaning and facilities management sector. This informal and informative afternoon is perfect for anyone exploring business ownership and wanting to learn more about the NIC Local franchise opportunity.
One Less Thing is delighted to announce the launch of two new Franchise Business Partner offices, further strengthening its growing presence across the UK. The latest additions to the network in Worcester & Malvern (Michele Marshall) and Liverpool South East (Godspower Adoghe & Ayosunkanmi Adekunie) represent another exciting milestone for the brand as it continues to expand its reach and support more communities through its proven business model.
Bubble CiTea has continued its growth trajectory with the signing of a third new franchisee, further strengthening the footprint of the British Franchise Association (BFA)-accredited brand, which now operates across more than 40 locations nationwide. Later this month, the corporate-owned store at Leicester Highcross will transition to franchise ownership, marking the latest step in the brand's ongoing expansion strategy. The new franchise partner, Aung, is an experienced franchise operator in another sector and will become a multi-brand franchisee by adding Bubble CiTea to his portfolio.
A husband-and-wife franchise team has strengthened its commitment to the Greensleeves Lawn Care network by investing in a third franchise territory, after building two highly successful locations across South and North Yorkshire. Jamie and Lesley Clark, who currently operate Greensleeves Doncaster and Greensleeves North Yorkshire, have now acquired the North Nottinghamshire territory, further expanding their growing lawn care portfolio.
CareYourWay continues to strengthen its franchise network through collaboration, shared accountability and a commitment to raising standards in home care delivery across the UK.The Northern Growth Summit, held in Manchester on 2nd June, brought together franchise partners and senior leaders to reflect on regional performance, align on priorities for growth, and reinforce a shared approach to delivering high-quality care at scale.
KFC UK & Ireland and its franchise partner FPG Foods (FPG) have today announced a new agreement to accelerate FPG’s growth ambitions in the dynamic UK and Ireland chicken market. As part of the agreement, FPG will acquire 17 KFC restaurants across London and the South of England. FPG will double the size of its UK business and is committed to increasing its estate to 50 restaurants by 2030.
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