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Muffin Break, the much-loved café-bakery brand celebrated for its freshly baked goods and expertly crafted coffee, has officially opened its doors in Crawley’s County Mall Shopping Centre today.
           
        
After a major lifestyle change that transformed his own health and wellbeing, Glenn is now bringing fit20’s unique 20-minute training concept to the people of Dronfield (Derbyshire). Opening a new business is always a big step, but for Glenn Stuart, owner of fit20 Dronfield, it’s also the fulfilment of a personal mission.
           
        
Chartered Accountant Hugo Mills has taken ownership of the Newbury and Theale practice, following its acquisition from Paul Greenan. Hugo brings extensive experience in accountancy, finance and strategic advisory services to support the more than 500 local businesses and individuals at the practice.
           
        
Walfinch home care has been recognised as one of the fifty fastest-growing businesses in the South of England by the UK Fast Growth Index for 2025, the programme which identifies the fastest-growing companies in the UK. This achievement underlines Walfinch's significant impact on its market and its capacity for growth and innovation.
           
        
Home Instead franchise owner, Leena Lakhani, who operates Home Instead Ealing and Wembley has been named a winner in the Great British Franchisee Awards 2025, a national recognition that celebrates the UK’s most successful and inspiring franchise business owners.
           
        
German Doner Kebab (GDK), the global fast-casual brand revolutionising the kebab experience, has just announced plans to enter the Indian market - marking the next chapter in its rapid international growth story. The launch follows a milestone year for GDK, having recently celebrated the opening of its 150th UK restaurant in the UK and the imminent debut of its first Ireland location in Dublin, reinforcing the brand’s strong trajectory and demand across key international markets.
           
        
TaxAssist Accountants has been announced as a finalist in the ‘Best Franchise – Business to Business’ category at the Best Franchise Awards 2025, sponsored by Lloyds Bank. The recognition follows the company’s 13th consecutive 5-Star Franchisee Satisfaction Award, based on outstanding feedback from franchisees across the UK.
           
        
Sudharman (Sudha) Sivaraj has joined The Drain Guys taking the East London territory. Sudha comes from a background of civil engineering having worked in the industry for over 15 years. He has experience delivering major infastructure, tunnelling, and utility projects across the UK for some very major companies.
           
        
Four years on from launching Revive! Slough, owner Kyle Thorburn is way ahead of his original five year plan and already working on the next stage of his business growth. In the past year alone, he’s bought the neighbouring territory of Wokingham, doubled the size of his vehicle fleet, moved to a larger house and welcomed his son to the family firm as a technician.