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03-July-2026

SoBe Burger Enjoys Biggest Summer Yet as UK Expansion Accelerates

SoBe Burger is enjoying its biggest summer of expansion yet, with a series of successful openings already completed and five more restaurants set to launch across England over the coming weeks.

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03-July-2026

SoBe Burger Continues UK Expansion with Two High-Demand Openings

SoBe Burger has enjoyed one of its biggest weeks yet, with two successful site launches attracting queues of hungry customers despite temperatures reaching 35°C. The fast-growing, Miami-inspired smash burger brand has opened a new permanent restaurant in Kentish Town while unveiling a fully refurbished Norwich location

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03-July-2026

From Brewery Smash Burger Pop-Up to 250+ Locations in Five Years

Most restaurant brands take a decade to reach nationwide recognition. SoBe Burger did it in five years. What started as a residency in a London brewery has exploded into the 4th fastest growing burger franchise in the UK, serving 9.4 million burgers across 250+ locations. With a 19% month-over-month order increase, SoBe isn’t just growing, it’s dominating.

But rapid growth rarely happens by accident. Behind the numbers is a story of inspiration, authenticity, and strategic execution.

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03-July-2026

BDO advises Revive! on its investment from?Mobeus Equity Partners

Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP has advised one of the UK’s leading mobile SMART repair franchise networks around its investment from Mobeus Equity Partners, as the business continues to execute an ambitious growth strategy.

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02-July-2026

BUNSIK JOINS BTS THE CITY ARIRANG LONDON WITH EXCLUSIVE MENU, COLLECTABLE FAN STICKERS AND CHINATOWN VENUE TAKEOVER

BUNSIK, the UK’s No.1 Korean street food brand behind the viral Korean corn dog craze, has been handpicked to take part in BTS THE CITY ARIRANG LONDON, joining a major London project created to celebrate the K-pop group’s music, message and global cultural impact through an exclusive limited-edition menu across all 13 Bunsik sites in the UK, alongside a venue takeover a Bunsik’s flagship Chinatown store.

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02-July-2026

New Speedy Parcels Franchisee Jake Galea Set to Support Businesses Across Oldham

Businesses across Oldham now have a dedicated local parcel shipping expert on hand, with Jake Galea joining the growing Speedy Parcels franchise network. As the new Speedy Parcels franchisee for Oldham, Jake will be working with businesses of all sizes to simplify their parcel shipping, helping them access competitive multi-carrier solutions and expert advice tailored to their individual needs.

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30-June-2026

Wonderfield Group Celebrates Another Record-Breaking Sales Week Across YO! and Panku Kiosks

The Wonderfield Group is celebrating another milestone after achieving its highest-ever weekly sales across its YO! and Panku supermarket kiosk estate - just three weeks after setting its previous record. A total of 273 kiosks achieved record sales.

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30-June-2026

Bubble CiTea Launches Exclusive Summer Movie Collaboration with Limited-Edition Drinks

Bubble CiTea is partnering with Illumination and Universal Pictures to celebrate the release of the new Minions & Monsters movie with three exciting limited-edition drinks, available exclusively until August at participating Bubble CiTea stores nationwide.

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29-June-2026

Not local? Not cheap? The BFA busts franchising's biggest misconceptions

The BFA (British Franchise Association) has recently revealed the most common myths about franchising in the UK today.

In a poll of their members, that includes franchisors, franchisees, advisors and suppliers, the association, considered to be the self-regulatory body for franchising in the UK, asked its members: What is the biggest misconception about franchising in the UK? Read more...

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29-June-2026

New Jamaica Blue Cafe Opens at Lakeside Village

offee lovers and shoppers in Doncaster have a new place to enjoy breakfast, lunch and a treat, as Jamaica Blue opens its doors today at Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping Centre. The new café is creating 15 local jobs and represents a £300,000 investment in the area. It will offer customers a relaxed, modern space to sit down, catch up with friends or refuel during a day of shopping. 

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