UKBM is delighted to have been awarded a Five Star Franchisee Satisfaction Survey Award from Workbuzz. With so many franchisors claiming to offer excellent training and support, it can be challenging to stand out- and even harder for prospective franchisees to figure out which opportunities are truly the best fit.
UKBM is delighted to share that they’ve been named a finalist in the 2025 Best Franchise Awards, organised by WorkBuzz and sponsored by Lloyds Bank. They have been nominated in the Business to Business category.
Children across the nation donned their pyjamas and took the plunge recently, swapping their usual swimwear for cosy pyjamas as part of Puddle Ducks’ charity PJ (Pyjama) Week - an initiative that blends fun with vital water safety education.
Bunsik, the fast-growing Korean street food brand, is opening its 9th store in Shepherd’s Bush on Saturday 29th of November. Situated on the bustling Uxbridge Road area, Shepherd’s Bush is the brand’s 7th London store.
FoodCo chief executive Mike Arbuckle says the franchise group could potentially double its UK presence as it approaches the opening of its 100th store. He added that Jamaica Blue is “gaining strong traction” in the market and may eventually surpass its sister brand, Muffin Break.
A new free community initiative in Orpington is giving older adults and carers a free weekly space to connect, move, and feel their best.
The Thrive Club Orpington, a partnership between Walfinch Home Care Dulwich, Bromley and Sevenoaks and Home Links Physiotherapy, launched on 30 September, at Orpington Village Hall.
Studio Charrette, a planning, architectural, and legal services consultancy established to simplify and streamline the often-complex journey of property development and home improvement, has launched its UK-wide franchise programme.
Concept Claim Solutions has become one of the first four franchisors in the UK to join the Franchise Well Accreditation Programme, a pioneering initiative developed by Jen Chapman at Cinder to promote wellbeing, resilience, and mental health awareness across the franchising sector.
Awais Tariq and Yaseen Ismail have taken ownership of the practice at 288a Gloucester Road, Horfield, Bristol BS7 8PD following its acquisition from long-standing owners Ian and Yvonne Smith. Awais, an FCCA-qualified accountant and Yaseen, MAAT-qualified are joining the TaxAssist network by converting an existing practice and jointly purchasing the Horfield franchise. Together, they bring significant expertise and a strong commitment to client service.
Snap Fitness is set to open its 108th UK & Ireland gym in Winton, Bournemouth this December and it will be launched by first-time franchisee, Josh Glover. Josh is a shining example of turning your passion into a career. Having got into fitness just over seven years ago, he was balancing an active lifestyle with a career in retail that spanned over 20 years.