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22-April-2026

New Muffin Break Cafe Opens its doors in Didcot

Didcot residents can enjoy the much-anticipated arrival of Muffin Break, as the brand new café opened its doors on Friday 10th April, at The Orchard Shopping Centre. The store’s opening marks an exciting addition to the local food scene, bringing fresh muffins, delicious treats, and expertly brewed coffee.

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22-April-2026

From DIY to DIFM: home emergency services as a growing franchise opportunity

From broken washing machines to faulty ovens, household appliance failures are becoming the modern home emergency. As appliances grow more complex and time becomes more limited, even the most confident DIYers are reaching a limit on what they can fix themselves. This shift is fuelling the rise of the ‘DIFM’ (Do It for Me) economy, where consumers increasingly rely on skilled professionals to step in when things go wron

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21-April-2026

CareYourWay Launches Creative Cafes Across the UK in Partnership with The Creation Station

CareYourWay has announced the launch of Creative Cafés, a new nationwide initiative designed to bring creativity, connection and shared experiences to clients across its growing UK franchise network. Developed in partnership with The Creation Station, the award-winning creative franchise founded by Sarah Cressall OBE, the programme introduces both in-person creative sessions and at-home craft experiences, all provided free of charge.

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21-April-2026

Caledonia Autocare Appointed as New Autoglym Franchise for Scotland

Autoglym is delighted to welcome Caledonia Autocare, led by Nadeem and Kasim, as the new Franchise partners for Scotland. This appointment marks a significant new chapter for Autoglym in a key market, strengthening our presence and expanding our ability to support customers across the region.

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20-April-2026

New support measure delivers overwhelming value for CareYourWay network

A new support tool for CareYourWay franchise partners has been successfully launched, designed to help them scale their businesses and achieve their ambition of building multi-million-pound territories.

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20-April-2026

Zambrero appoints Development Agents in the West Midlands and South West to drive its UK expansion plans

Zambrero has announced the appointment of Development Agents, James Fleck, Michelle Jelfs and Sarah Preston, to spearhead expansion in the West Midlands and South West territories. The team will be responsible for Franchise Partner recruitment in the two regions, with plans to open over 20 restaurants within the next three years, creating around 300 jobs, including full and part-time roles.

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20-April-2026

BFA CEO celebrates 10 years in post and receives two industry accolades

Pip Wilkins QFP is celebrating 10 years as the CEO at the BFA (British Franchise Association) and receiving two separate recognitions from across the business sector. Wilkins (46) first joined the trade association as a business services assistant in 1999, working her way up through every department until being made CEO in April 2016.

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15-April-2026

From Advertising to Smart Repair - Why Revive! Ticked Every Box

After more than two decades in advertising, Paul Lyonette and his wife Katie decided it was time for a career change. They were looking for more autonomy and a new challenge. Four years later the couple have just launched Revive! Canterbury and Dover and they’re full of enthusiasm for the brand and the extensive support structure provided.

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14-April-2026

Sisters are doing it for themselves!

When it comes to finding a good business partner, no one can know your strengths better than a sibling! And, as Jess Vant and Chloe Vant-Abbott, co-owners of InXpress London, are learning there were never such devoted partners as these sisters!

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13-April-2026

Hotville Turns up the Heat on Expansion and Confirms First London Store

The Nashville fried chicken takeaway Hotville has turned up the heat on its franchised expansion, confirming the opening of its first London based store.  Hotville will open in The Chimes Shopping Centre in Uxbridge in May and the site will be run by new franchisee and experienced industry professional Gohar Zaidi.

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