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.
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.
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...
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.
Jamaica Blue is delighted to officially open the doors to its brand-new café in Bristol, Friday 26th June, bringing its signature premium coffee, freshly prepared food and vibrant all-day café experience to the heart of the City.
The BFA (British Franchise Association) has today announced the names of the finalists in the 37th BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards.
The awards are open to the BFA’s 2,300+ members which includes franchisors, franchisees, advisors and suppliers.
This year there are 58 finalists in 14 categories. There is one new category for 2026, the Advisor and Supplier Award, recognising the efforts of a company or individual who has done the most to support the franchising industry. Find out the Finalists...
BUNSIK, the UK's No.1 Korean street food brand behind the viral Korean corndog craze, is set to open the doors to its first Devon restaurant on Friday 3 July, bringing its signature Korean corndogs, Korean fried chicken and Seoul-inspired street food to Plymouth city centre. Located at 134 Armada Way, within Plymouth’s newly regenerated and pedestrianised city-centre quarter, the new site marks BUNSIK’s first opening in Devon and its 13th UK location, building on the success of recent openings in Bristol and Southampton.
The UK's appetite for sushi continues to grow, with YO! Sushi announcing the launch of five new Tesco kiosks this September as consumer demand for fresh, convenient food reaches record levels.The new kiosks will open in Aylesbury, Potters Bar, Kidderminster, Macclesfield and Evesham.
Most franchise marketing understandably focuses on getting started. You'll read about training programmes, established brands, operational support and growth opportunities. These are all valuable parts of franchise ownership.
However, if you're making a significant investment, it makes sense to think beyond the first year and consider the full lifecycle of ownership.
Jamaica Blue officially opens its new Bexleyheath café, bringing its premium coffee, vibrant all-day dining offer and relaxed café experience to Broadway Square, while creating a welcoming new space for local people, shoppers and visitors to enjoy. The opening represents a strong vote of confidence in Bexleyheath town centre, creating 15 new jobs locally, supporting the local high street and marking £300,000 of investment in the area.