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30-April-2026

YouMeSushi to Open in Islington and Names Three More Sites Set to Open within Weeks

YouMeSushi is to open in Upper Street, The Angel, Islington in May.  The growing fresh sushi franchise has also confirmed it’s set to open in Canterbury, Wandsworth and Milton Keynes in the coming weeks.

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29-April-2026

Zambrero appoints Development Agent for the South East of England as part of UK growth strategy

Zambrero is pleased to announce the appointment of Development Agent, Sumin Lohani, to spearhead expansion in Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and Berkshire.  He will be responsible for Franchise Partner recruitment in the three counties, with plans to open up to 30 restaurants by 2030, with at least 20 to open in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight and 10 in Berkshire. The new openings will create around 450 jobs, including full and part-time roles.  

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29-April-2026

Meet High-Growth Franchise Brands Expanding into Florida

whichfranchise and Akerman LLP will be running a highly curated investor forum in Miami on May 12-13, for those franchisees focused on multi-unit growth. The event will bring together a select group of multi-unit/multi-brand operators, franchise investors, and PE groups to meet proven international and US brands actively seeking expansion partners in Florida and across the US.

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28-April-2026

Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Visits Home Instead to See the Future of Home Care First-Hand

Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty spent the morning at Home Instead’s national office, meeting Care Professionals and clients as part of a visit to better understand how home care is delivered in practice.

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27-April-2026

Jamaica Blue Brewing Up Excitement Ahead of Peterborough Launch

Jamaica Blue has confirmed it will officially open its new Peterborough café on Friday 29th May, bringing its premium coffee and vibrant all-day dining experience to the city. The new café, located at Queensgate Shopping Centre Peterborough, will create 20 new jobs for the local area, with recruitment currently underway via Indeed.

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27-April-2026

Home Instead Franchisee Announced as Finalist in National Awards

Karina Brown, franchise owner of Home Instead Bromley, Chislehurst and Orpington has been announced as a finalist in this year’s Encouraging Women into Franchising Awards (EWiF), celebrating the achievements of women from across the franchising sector. 

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24-April-2026

Muffin Break Telford Unveils Fresh Look After Refurbishment

Muffin Break Telford will welcome customers back, today, Friday, 24th April after a major refurbishment worth £65,000, offering a stylish new atmosphere for guests to relax and enjoy.

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24-April-2026

CareYourWay awards brand new franchise in South Buckinghamshire

Building on its strong presence across the London region, CareYourWay is excited to expand its network by awarding a franchise to Rupa Kotecha-Smith, the new Director of CareYourWay South Bucks.

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23-April-2026

Bunsik franchisee to open second site next week with Southampton outlet

Will Bray, who became the first franchise partner of the Maguro Group-owned, Korean street food concept, Bunsik, is to open his second site next week, in Southampton.  Last September, Maguro Group opened its first franchise location with the launch of a Bunsik in Bristol’s Cabot Circus in partnership with Bray, who previously ran a four-strong Subway portfolio in the south west. Now, Maguro Group and Bray are opening in the food court of the Westquay shopping centre in Southampton on Thursday, 30 April – marking the first Bunsik in Hampshire. 

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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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