As National Coding Week kicks off this 15th-21st September, ComputerXplorers Colchester celebrates connecting over 1,000 kids and counting, with coding. Colchester resident Neil Howard launched ComputerXplorers in late 2023 after returning to the area from Cape Town, South Africa.
Children, schools and businesses have welcomed the arrival of ComputerXplorers South Buckinghamshire's new tech clubs and computing classes, which are bringing digital skills to children across South Buckinghamshire. Owner David Reilly launched ComputerXplorers South Buckinghamshire this summer.
Children and Young People in Warwickshire are preparing for a tech-driven future and having plenty of fun in the process with the launch of new computing and tech clubs and classes from award-winning children's activity provider, ComputerXplorers. Ashley Marks, 36, is bringing hands-on computing, coding, and digital skills to children across the region with classes accessible to children of all abilities.
Revive! Birmingham North, one of the UK’s leading mobile providers of minor paint and bodywork repairs for vehicles and alloy wheels, is celebrating their fifth anniversary of establishing the business in the Midlands area.
Leading fitness franchise Snap Fitness’ latest gym opening in Longford has broken a global record; opening with more members than any other gym in the brand’s 13-year history. Snap Fitness Longford is owned by a franchisee group spearheaded by family trio Dalvinder, Sam and Aaron Aujla and is their fifth Snap Fitness site.
Thinking about growing your franchise portfolio? Or maybe you’re curious about what it really takes to manage multiple brands or locations? The Multi-unit Franchise Conference, returning on Friday, 3 October at the NEC, Birmingham, is designed to give ambitious franchisees and entrepreneurs the tools, inspiration, and connections they need to level up their portfolios.
Jamaica Blue brought its signature blend of premium coffee and all-day café culture to Bradford, with the opening of a brand-new store at the Broadway Shopping Centre. Spanning 1,800 square feet in the heart of the city’s retail hub, the new café represents a £300,000 investment in the local community and created 20 new full time and part time jobs.
British Franchise brands swept the board at the European Franchise Awards in Belgium last night. The UK was the only country to have finalists in all categories, with each one receiving a podium finish on the night. Domiciliary care brand Right at Home were the undisputed winners of the night, taking home the prestigious Gold award in the ‘Franchisor of the Year’ category. Franchise specialist solicitors Stevens & Bolton, claimed Gold in the ‘Services to Franchising Award’, whilst Canopy Nurseries took home the Bronze award in the ‘Emerging Brand’ category. Cost management consultancy ERA Group (Formerly Expense Reduction Analysts) were awarded Silver in the ‘International Brand’ category and franchisee, Jon Radford from Football Fun Factory, took home the Bronze position in the ‘Franchisee of the Year Award.’
The food-to-go sector is hungry for fresh ideas – and a fast-growing Yorkshire brand is stepping up to the plate. Fresh from securing accreditation from the British Franchise Association (BFA), Mexi Bean Express is set to take the spotlight on the national stage, with founder and CEO Danielle Best joining the Next Big Thing Panel at lunch! – the UK’s leading food-to-go, retail and coffee shop event – at Excel London on 25th September.
CareYourWay was delighted to take part in a very special filming session with the British Franchise Association (BFA) this week, as preparations continue ahead of the upcoming awards ceremony this November. This year is particularly exciting for us, as we are proud to have not just one, but two finalist placements across the network. CareYourWay Franchising has been shortlisted in the Franchisor of the Year – Emerging category, while Sobia and Shahid from CareYourWay Hertfordshire have earned their place as finalists in the Dynamic Duo award.