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05-November-2025

Local Business Owner Named One of Great Britain's Best Franchisees

Dave McCartney, owner of The Alternative Board (TAB) Leeds North franchise territory, has been named a winner in the Great British Franchisee Awards 2025, recognising his exceptional leadership, long-standing commitment to the Leeds business community, and the transformative impact he’s made through peer-to-peer business boards.

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05-November-2025

Reflecting on 20 years of excellence in care: highlights from CareYourWays 2025 annual Franchise Conference

CareYourWay franchise partners united to celebrate 20 years of innovation, impact, and purpose; shaping the next chapter of compassionate care.

This year’s CareYourWay Conference brought together our franchise partners, Head Office leadership team, incredible suppliers, and a number of inspiring guest speakers for a day of connection, collaboration, and celebration. As we marked 20 years of compassionate, outstanding-quality care, the energy in the room was nothing short of remarkable — a true reflection of what makes CareYourWay so special.

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05-November-2025

Choice Hotels International significantly expand in EMEA with the near doubling of its French portfolio

Choice Hotels International Inc.® (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest hotel franchisors, is expanding its EMEA growth strategy by introducing 50 new Quality Suites™ properties in the French market. 

 

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05-November-2025

The roof's the limit - mother and son duo bring More Than Loft Ladders to Portsmouth and West Sussex

A dynamic new family-run franchise is climbing high on the south coast! Energetic mother-and-son pair Lynette and Chris Turner have officially launched their More Than Loft Ladders (MTLL) franchise, covering Portsmouth and West Sussex – and they’re ready to raise the roof on local loft access.

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04-November-2025

Walfinch's Stratford-upon-Avon Thrive Club Changes Local Lady's Life

A free activities and social club run by Walfinch home care Stratford and Leamington Spa has already changed the life of one local lady. Shai Patel,  Managing Director of the new Walfinch home care branch, who arranged the Walfinch Thrive Club exercise session at Wellesbourne, says: “One lady had not been out for some time, but decided to come to our inaugural Thrive club session.  She told me that she had to push herself to do it, but once she was there, she enjoyed the chair exercise, followed by refreshments and chat,” says Shai.

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04-November-2025

SureCare branches achieve Homecare.co.uk Top 20 Awards 2025

Each year, the care directory website homecare.co.uk publishes its Top 20 Home Care Providers in each region, based on reviews from service users and their loved ones. We’re delighted to see that 4 SureCare branches have been recognised in the awards for 2025!

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03-November-2025

Just Shutters Conference 2025: Energised, Engaged and Evolving Together

Franchise owners from across the UK recently came together with the Business Support Team for our annual Just Shutters Conference. Across two inspiring days, the room was full of energy, positivity and laughter. It was a fantastic opportunity to reconnect, share experiences and celebrate everything we’ve achieved together.

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03-November-2025

Leading Bodywork and Alloy wheel repairer celebrates 15th anniversary in Tamworth

Revive! Tamworth, one of the UK’s leading mobile providers of minor paint and bodywork repairs for vehicles and alloy wheels, is celebrating their 15th anniversary of establishing the business in the Staffordshire area.

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03-November-2025

The Sushi Co Opens First Dual Branded Store with Smashio

 The Sushi Co has opened its first dual branded store with Smashio, in Basildon, Essex.  The restaurant in East Square Walk creates 25 jobs across the team who will now welcome up to 70 eat in customers and also offer take away and delivery for both brands. 

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30-October-2025

Puddle Ducks Franchisees Come Together for Regional Meetings

With over 35 franchisees, owning over 50 territories across the UK and teaching more than 25,000 children every week, Puddle Ducks franchisees benefit from regular business from loyal customers who enjoy the award-winning programme provided by the swim school.

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