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21-October-2026

Russell and Jon come of age with Revive!

Twenty-one years after becoming Revive! franchise owners, Russell Hudson of Revive! West Lincs and Jon Miles of Revive! Bromley have plenty to celebrate.

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20-October-2026

Greene King Pub Partners reopens The Sportsman in Reading following £250,000 investment and new chef partnership

Greene King Pub Partners has reopened The Sportsman in Reading following a £250,000 transformation, bringing its Nest Pubs franchise concept to the local community alongside an exciting new food offering. The pub has joined Greene King Pub Partners’ growing Nest Pubs franchise estate and will be operated by franchisee Katie Heath, who brings more than five years of experience running pubs in the area.

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20-October-2026

Four Home Instead offices rated outstanding by CQC

A number of Home Instead franchise offices have recently been delighted to receive an outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), a status achieved by only 3% of home care companies. They have been praised for their dedicated care teams, exceptional training programmes and innovative approach to care that puts clients at the heart of everything they do.

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19-October-2026

KFC OPENS NEW RESTAURANT IN MONKS CROSS SHOPPING PARK

York gets another serving of finger lickin’ good chicken, as KFC opens a brand-new restaurant at Monks Cross Shopping Park. Opening to customers on 17th October, the new drive-thru restaurant will serve up KFC's full menu of fried chicken favourites, including the recently launched Tenders & Dips range, and the limited-edition Mozzamelt menu including the Mozzamelt Burger and Mozza Dipping Feast* as well as its bold drinks range Kwench.

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16-October-2026

The TaxAssist Group appoints Nicholas Partington as Group Director of Complementary Services

Nicholas Partington will lead the next stage of development for TaxAssist Plus, helping clients access trusted specialist support for their wider business and personal financial needs.

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15-October-2026

Muffin Break Expands South London Presence with New Croydon Cafe

Muffin Break is set to open a new café in Croydon on Friday 30th October, bringing its much-loved fresh bakery café concept to one of the town centre’s busiest retail locations on Croydon High Street, beside Marks and Spencer. The opening represents a £300,000 investment and will create up to 15 new jobs locally, with recruitment currently underway through Indeed.

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15-October-2026

Greensleeves franchisees roll out exterior care services this autumn

A new suite of exterior cleaning services is transforming the way Greensleeves Lawn Care franchisees operate – unlocking year-round revenue, reaching new customer groups and creating dedicated full-time roles. Originally developed to help franchisees make traditionally quieter periods more productive, Greensleeves’ Exterior Care Package is delivering results far beyond its initial blueprint. Early numbers point to a significant commercial opportunity, with franchisees using the comprehensive offering – spanning gutter, fascia, soffit and hard surface care – to build a complementary operation alongside their established lawn care businesses.

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15-October-2026

Building a Business Beyond the Tools

For many new business owners, entering the automotive repair sector can be a daunting prospect. For Revive! Luton & Stevenage franchisees Dane Bell and Giles Goudge, however, the journey began with more than three decades of combined industry experience and a shared ambition to build something of their own.

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15-October-2026

New Cardiff appliance expert shares his five-minute MOT for household appliances

A strange noise from the washing machine, a fridge that doesn’t feel quite as cold or a dishwasher that suddenly leaves glasses looking cloudy – small changes can sometimes be the first warning that an appliance needs a little attention. Now, Cardiff’s newest appliance repair expert is sharing a simple five-minute MOT to help households spot those early warning signs and keep everyday appliances running smoothly.

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15-October-2026

McDonald's Celebrates 40 Years of Franchising in the UK

McDonald’s is celebrating 40 years of franchising in the UK, marking four decades of partnership, entrepreneurship and growth. Since the first franchised McDonald’s restaurant opened in the UK in 1986, franchising has played a central role in the brand’s journey. Over that time, franchisees have invested in and grown their own businesses, created employment opportunities, developed people and brought valuable local knowledge into the wider McDonald’s system.

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