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16-December-2025

GET READY FOR THE SWEET SOUND OF SUCCESS - BANG & OLUFSEN IS EXPANDING IN SCOTLAND

One of the world’s most loved and iconic audio-visual brands, Bang & Olufsen (B&O), is looking for ambitious partners to invest in retail outlets in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Across 70 countries the company has 382 monobrand franchise partner stores focused on delivering the B&O product range & exceptional service. There are already 20 partner-owned locations in the UK currently.

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16-December-2025

All Six Neighbourly Brands Recognised in the Elite Franchise Top 100!

Neighbourly entered the UK market in 2010 and, since then, has grown into a franchising powerhouse made up of six home service brands delivering premium housekeeping, kitchen makeovers, drainage, plumbing, lawncare and grounds maintenance.

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15-December-2025

CHAIIWALA INDIAN STREET FOOD CAFE OPENS AT THE FORT SHOPPING PARK, BIRMINGHAM

Chaiiwala, the UK’s leading Indian street food and café brand, is delighted to announce that its new café in The Fort Shopping Park, located at 20 Fort Parkway, has today opened its doors for the first time. The store at The Fort, which is ran by local franchisee Balkar and Mandeep Garcha, will provide a calming and welcoming space for the Park’s busy shoppers.

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15-December-2025

PLAN BURRITO OPENS FIRST-EVER STORE IN WALES

Plan Burrito, the UK’s fastest-growing Tex-Mex franchise, has officially launched its first Welsh location in Swansea, marking a major milestone in the brand’s nationwide expansion. Located in the heart of the city, Plan Burrito Swansea brings the brand’s award-winning burritos, bowls, nachos, and loaded California-style specials to Wales for the very first time.

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15-December-2025

Sylvian Care Southampton Partners With Mountbatten Hospice

At Sylvian Care Southampton, Florin and Alina Răcilă have built their home care service on that deeper meaning. Their mission goes far beyond delivering high-quality home care. It extends into the heart of the local community, where compassion and connection matter just as much as practical support.

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15-December-2025

Sylvian Care Southampton Celebrates a "Good" CQC Rating Across All Inspection Areas

We are delighted to announce that Sylvian Care Southampton has been awarded a ‘Good’ rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), achieving ‘Good’ in all five inspection categories: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-Led.

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15-December-2025

Fight Path Ltd Acquires UBX Master Franchise for the UK and Ireland, Marking Next Phase of Major Expansion

Fight Path Ltd, founded by David Herman and Andre Hordagoda, two established UK franchise owners of the global Australian boutique gym brand UBX Boxing and Strength (pronounced “You-Box”), today announced the acquisition of the Master License for the brand across the UK and Ireland, heralding a new era of growth for one of the world’s most dynamic fitness concepts.

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12-December-2025

Sixteen new franchisees join TaxAssist Accountants in 2025, rounding off a very successful year

Four accountants began their journeys into practice ownership, six accountants purchased an established practice, three accountants converted their practice to TaxAssist Accountants and three prospects joined as partners in existing practices.

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12-December-2025

Sides is Coming to Scotland in 2026 With Two New Openings

Sides, the fastest-growing UK hot-chicken brand, has announced a significant F&B expansion across Scotland, as part of its national expansion strategy plan. TManaging Director, Aaron Moore-Saxton, joined in 2025 to strengthen the leadership team following spells with Chopstix, Pizza Hut and Itsu.he brand is set to open two new locations across Scotland in the first half of 2026 in Glasgow and Livingston, marking its first entry into the Scottish market.

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10-December-2025

The British Christmas dinner gets a hot chicken glowup with new Sides menu

Sides, the UK home of Nashville hot chicken, brings the ultimate Christmas dinner into burger format with new menu launching in all UK restaurants this December. 

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