With spring just around the corner, one South Glasgow business owner is gearing up for his busiest season yet. Six months after launching his Greensleeves Lawn Care business, local resident Mark Hull is ready to help homeowners across the area get their gardens in shape for the months ahead.
The Auld Hoose in North Berwick has opened an exciting new chapter as Greene King Pub Partners celebrates the launch of its ninth Scottish franchise pub of 2025. Following a £240,000 investment, the pub has undergone a thoughtful transformation designed to elevate the customer experience while preserving its welcoming local charm.
The Maguro Group, which includes Korean street franchise Bunsik, has appointed Laz Poutama as Head of People. Laz, whose career includes Head of People for Brewdog, will be responsible for building and embedding a strong, consistent culture across all Maguro Group brands.
UK hot chicken brand Sides, founded by YouTube sensations The Sidemen, storms to victory at high stakes Fried Chicken Contest, cementing its place among the UK’s fried chicken elite.
Shkelzen Bajrakurtaj (Zen) has joined The Drain Guys as the franchisee for the North West London territory. Zen comes from a strong construction background, having trained as a builder and spent the last seven years working in drylining.
Concept Claim Solutions are a multi-award winning loss assessor and building repair network with over 24 years of experience supporting homeowners and businesses across the UK. The company specialises in managing property damage claims, helping customers recover from incidents such as water damage, fire, storms and structural damage – while providing expert support from start to finish.
Shining the spotlight on outstanding brands in the sector and celebrating the very best of British franchising, Home Instead is shortlisted in three categories at this year’s Elite Franchise Top 100 Awards.
A new survey by the BFA (British Franchise Association) has revealed that members are confident about their business plans for the year ahead as they enter 2026. As part of a new ‘Question of the Month’ initiative, the BFA asked its members: ‘How confident do you feel about your business plans for the year ahead?’
Sabrosa Tacos, a UK-based fast-casual taco brand, is set to enter the Indian retail and dining landscape through a strategic partnership with Franchise India Brands Limited. Established in January 2022, the brand has scaled rapidly—starting as a dark kitchen before evolving into full-fledged dine-in outlets. As Sabrosa Tacos accelerates its global franchising strategy, India has been identified as a key focus market for its next stage of expansion.
Investor interest in property franchises has surged, driven by resilient, repeatable demand for lettings support services, inventories and inspections. Unlike sales-dependent models, these services are essential across market cycles and directly tied to compliance, deposit protection and dispute resolution. For would-be No Letting Go franchisees, that translates into dependable income, clear service lines and strong client retention.