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Manual Magic AI®, the private LLM that drafts Operations Manuals and standard operating procedures from a franchisor’s intellectual property, today announced a co-sell partnership with Claromentis, a bfa-accredited supplier of franchise management software. Manual Magic AI® is now available as an integrated application within Claromentis Franchise Hub product, accessible via the application menu using OAuth2 single sign-on.
Bubble CiTea has welcomed experienced multi-brand franchise operators Sunil Joshi and his wife, Madhuri, to its growing franchise network. The couple, who have a background in food and beverage franchising, will take over an existing Bubble CiTea corporate-operated kiosk at Festival Place in Basingstoke in the coming weeks.
Leading commercial cleaning and facilities management franchise NIC Local is targeting Scotland for further expansion, with opportunities for ambitious entrepreneurs across Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen, Inverness and Kilmarnock. NIC Local is looking to strengthen its presence north of the border as it continues to grow its network of management franchisees across the UK.
The Sushi Co is launching its inaugural Liverpool store in the old Cinnabon on Lyceum place, having opened up two separate units to make a larger site, with premium furniture and fixtures for the ultimate fast dine-in experience. It will include The Sushi Co’s unique offering: a Live Sushi Kitchen, in which chefs make top of the range, fresh food in minutes, in front of customers - described as ‘delicious’ and ‘heaven sent’ on Tripadvisor.
Dream Doors is expanding its presence with a new showroom in Wolverhampton, headed up by local business owner Lewis Bagnall. The new Dream Doors Wolverhampton location will bring the kitchen makeover specialist’s service to homeowners across the area, offering an alternative to the cost, disruption and waste often associated with a complete kitchen replacement.
Fast-growing Tex-Mex franchise Plan Burrito is celebrating another impressive awards haul, adding five new accolades to its growing list of industry recognition. The multi-award-winning restaurant brand has been named Best Mexican Restaurant at the British QSR Awards 2026, adding another major national accolade to its growing awards cabinet.
Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important consideration for businesses and their customers. At NIC Local, we’re committed to making a measurable difference through responsible purchasing, smarter supplier partnerships and more sustainable products, helping our franchisees build successful businesses while supporting the environmental goals of the organisations they serve.
NIC Local is celebrating another new client win after securing a contract to provide regular commercial cleaning services for Material Matters at its offices in Hampshire. The new contract will be managed locally by NIC Local Regional Director Ismail Timurlenk, whose team will be responsible for maintaining a clean, professional and welcoming working environment for employees and visitors.
A new appliance repair business has launched in Wembley, run by cousins Alrick Robinson and Iain Lawson - and the pair are using their first weeks on the job to bust some of the most common appliance myths they say lead people to bin appliances that could easily be fixed. Pacifica Local Wembley combines Iain's technical training in appliance repairs with Alrick's years of hands-on business experience, bringing a trusted, family-run repair service to homes across the area.
Plan Burrito is continuing its ambitious UK expansion with three new store openings planned for Lincoln, Stevenage and Milton Keynes over the coming months. Each location will be operated by a new franchisee joining the Plan Burrito network, further strengthening the brand’s growing community of franchise partners and its presence across the UK.
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