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Emma’s career journey began early, shaped by a strong work ethic instilled by her mother. At just 14, she set out into her hometown of Loughborough with a stack of CVs, determined to find her first job. From working in a welcoming family-run fish and chip shop to studying marketing in Manchester during the financial crash, Emma’s path has been anything but conventional. Along the way she explored retail, e-commerce and estate agency before making a bold decision to leave her job without another lined up. That leap led her into franchising—a sector she quickly realised felt like home and where she continues to thrive today.
Last month we shared the news that Just Shutters had been shortlisted in two categories at the British Blind and Shutter Association Excellence Awards 2026. We are now delighted to confirm that, at the awards evening held on 7 March, Just Shutters was announced as the winner of Best Retail Marketing Programme, a fantastic moment for everyone involved in the business.
CareYourWay is becoming one of the first home care franchise brands in the UK to embed a neuroscience-led coaching model into the core support structure for its franchise partners. The brand has very proudly announced a strategic partnership with franchise consultancy and coaching organisation Franchology to deliver structured one-to-one master executive coaching for franchise partners across its network.
With UK unemployment rising to 5.2% in late 2025 - marking a five-year high of 1.88 million people unemployed – today’s job market is more competitive and unpredictable than ever*. Many professionals are rethinking what ‘moving up’ really looks like. Instead of chasing the next rung on the corporate ladder, a growing number are taking control of their futures by investing in recession-proof franchise businesses. Here, Lee Garland, Head of Franchising at Pacifica Local, explores why more professionals are turning to franchise ownership than ever before and why recession-proof franchises provide stability, autonomy and long-term growt
Sometimes in life the most unexpected turn of events can lead you down a completely different career path as HR & Payroll services executive and classic car enthusiast Liz Pither, owner of Revive! Great Yarmouth & Lowestoft found out.
PG Fast Food has officially opened its doors with its first restaurant in Glasgow, bringing a bold new fast‑casual concept to the UK with a clear mission to redefine what fast food can and should be. Co‑founded by Hero Brands and musician and entrepreneur Professor Green, the brand is introducing a modern, community-driven approach focused on quality, creativity and accessibility.
The Nashville fried chicken takeaway Hotville will open in Alum Rock, Birmingham within the next three weeks. The sixth Hotville store which is currently in build, will be run by franchisee Hijrat Safi. Usman Ganny, Franchisor and Co-founder of Hotville confirmed: “Following the success of the Hotville in Sparkhill, Birmingham, Hijrat was inspired to open in Alum Rock.
Katie Hawking Joins The TaxAssist Group as its Director of Group Projects, effective 2 March.
The Back Nine Golf, the fastest growing indoor golf simulator franchise globally, has signed their first UK franchisee. Due to open in Epsom in June, the franchise will be run by husband and wife team Giuseppe and Anna.
The UK’s leading appliance repair brand, Pacifica Local, has continued its domestic expansion with its launch in Liverpool. Led by lifelong entrepreneur Dean Pitot, who previously built and managed businesses across Mauritius and South Africa, Dean brings a wealth of commercial insight and ambition to the Pacifica Local network.
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