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28-October-2025

Home Instead Franchisee Recognised as One of the UK's Best in National Award

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.

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28-October-2025

GERMAN DONER KEBAB CONTINUES GLOBAL EXPANSION WITH ENTRY INTO INDIA

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.

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27-October-2025

TaxAssist Accountants named Finalist for 2025 Best Franchise Award

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.

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27-October-2025

The Drain Guys signs franchisee for East London

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.

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24-October-2025

Going for Growth and New Horizons

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. 

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22-October-2025

CHAIIWALA INDIAN STREET FOOD CAFE NOW OPEN IN CAPE HILL, SMETHWICK

Chaiiwala, the UK’s leading Indian street food café brand, is delighted to announce the opening of its new café in Cape Hill, located at 46 Cape Hill, Birmingham, Smethwick B66 4PB.

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22-October-2025

Mexi Bean Express signs first UK franchise location - and Peterborough is about to get a little spicier!

Mexican food brand Mexi Bean Express is firing up its UK expansion with the signing of its very first franchise location. Peterborough-based entrepreneurs Manoj Kumar Maruthan and Mohamed Fayas Athambawa are bringing the fiesta home – pairing a great business investment with love at first bite.

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20-October-2025

CHAIIWALA INDIAN STREET FOOD CAFE NOW OPEN IN STAINES

Chaiiwala, the UK’s leading Indian street food café brand, is delighted to announce the opening of its new café in Staines, located at Two Rivers Retail Park, 918, Unit SUFC, Norris Rd, Staines-upon-Thames, Middlesex.

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20-October-2025

Sides Turns Up the Flavour-scale Heat with its new British-born Menu Launch

Sides, the UK home of Nashville-style hot chicken, launches its new bold menu on 19th October to celebrate the Sidemen’s 12th birthday, introducing a bigger, bolder customisable flavour experience and new products across all UK restaurants. 

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20-October-2025

Walfinch Founder Set In Plaster To Highlight Osteoporosis

Amrit Dhaliwal, Founder and Chief Executive of Walfinch home care, had his arm set in plaster for a day to publicise The Great British Bone Check a free online risk checker launched for World Osteoporosis Day, 20 October.

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