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As schools across the UK mark Safer Internet Day and the theme ‘Smart tech, safe choices’, children in Southwark are gaining valuable digital confidence and online safety awareness through hands‑on computing classes led by former self‑driving car programmer Khang Pham Minh, 29. Since launching ComputerXplorers Southwark in autumn 2025, Khang has been sharing his passion for technology through coding lessons, robotics workshops and Minecraft clubs for children aged 6–11.
ComputerXplorers, the award-winning children’s computer education provider, is preparing Haringey’s children for the future following the launch of ComputerXplorers Haringey, with an ambitious young couple at its helm. Bringing fun, hands-on tech-focussed classes to local children are Molly O’Shea, 23, and Chris Utulu, 25, who are passionate about inspiring the next generation of digital creators.
Sides, the fastest-growing UK hot-chicken brand, has announced bold growth plans for 2026, setting out its ambitions to significantly grow its footprint across the UK and key international markets. In 2026, Sides plans to open 15 new restaurants globally, taking its total portfolio to 20 Sides locations worldwide by the end of the year.
Home Instead, the UK’s leading home care franchise, has announced a leadership transition, as CEO Martin Jones MBE has stepped away from the business after 15 years. The company is delighted to announce the appointment of Ruth Brown, previously Chief Operating Officer, as its new Managing Director.
Pizza 1889 is proud to share how their business continues to strengthen its solid foundations through years of learning prepare for future growth. Founded over a decade ago as a family-run business, Pizza 1889 built its reputation on authentic Neapolitan pizza served fresh daily through consistency, and long-term relationships. That ethos continues to remain embedded in the the brand today.
In home services franchises where operations are complex and reputation is everything, franchise partners need confidence that the franchisor behind them has the right infrastructure in place. Strong training, ongoing support, and a recognised brand help them grow – and give them the reassurance they need to run their business in their local area with confidence. This is where the idea of local business, national backbone really comes into play. Here, Jonathan Rudolph, Franchise Manager at Pacifica Local, explains…
Pacifica Local, the national appliance repair franchise, is kicking off 2026 with two significant milestones that showcase the growing belief in its franchise model. The brand is welcoming a new partner in Derby, Fawaz Ibrahim, while an established Oxford-based business run by Mark Linsey has rebranded to join the Pacifica Local network.
December 2025 marked a special moment for CareYourWay - 20 years since the brand was founded in 2005 by the Sabater family, with a clear intention to deliver home care that is personal, respectful and shaped around each individual.
CareYourWay is proud to share that the majority of its franchise partners are performing within the top 0.5–2.5 per cent of home care providers in the UK, based on independent ratings published by homecare.co.uk, the country’s largest and most widely used home care review platform
CareYourWay is proud to welcome Kohil and Deepa Patel as new franchise owners serving the London borough of Harrow. , Kohil and Deepa join the network with a shared ambition to deliver care that is thoughtful, reliable, and built around people.
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