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Former commercial photographer Gavin Bond has made a flying start to life as a business owner after launching Naturespace Nottingham in May and already securing several substantial contracts. After almost 20+ years running his own photography business, Gavin was looking for a new challenge that would allow him to build another successful business while enjoying a more active, outdoor lifestyle.
ACCA-qualified accountant Salman Memon has taken ownership of TaxAssist Accountants Basingstoke. Salman brings more than 25 years’ experience in accountancy, finance and treasury, having worked across a range of industries, practices and geographical locations. Former owner Chitrng Shah will remain involved, working alongside the existing team and ACCA-qualified Practice Partner Yasir Ali who will be managing the day-to-day operations at TaxAssist Basingstoke.
Greene King Pub Partners is targeting the North West of England for further growth of its franchise business, with a number of pub opportunities available for ambitious hospitality operators looking to run their own business. The leased, tenanted and franchise division of Greene King is actively seeking new franchise partners across the region as it continues to expand its successful Hive Pubs and Nest Pubs concepts.
As convenience and premium experiences increasingly shape consumer expectations, innovative UK franchise brand Smell Fabulous Now is bringing a fresh perspective to the world of luxury fragrance.
Luxury fragrance has traditionally been associated with department store beauty counters, perfume boutiques and dressing tables. But one innovative UK business is looking to change that, bringing premium fragrances directly to consumers in some of the places they least expect them. Smell Fabulous Now is introducing a fresh approach to fragrance through its wall-mounted vending machines, designed to give customers convenient access to a spray of luxury scent while enjoying a night out, visiting a hotel or spending time at a hospitality venue.
Smell Fabulous Now has celebrated a successful debut at its first franchise exhibition in October, where the innovative luxury fragrance vending business attracted significant interest from prospective franchise partners keen to learn more about its unique business opportunity. The event marked an exciting milestone for the emerging franchise brand, providing an opportunity to introduce its concept to a wider audience of aspiring business owners and engage in meaningful conversations with individuals seriously considering investing in a franchise.
Let’s Go Fitness, the Swiss fitness operator with more than 65 clubs, will open four new PILAT3S studios by the first quarter of 2027. The openings will bring the brand to five locations in Switzerland, making it the country’s second-largest Reformer Pilates brand in a market where most brands operate three to four studios.
Tribute Brands continues to expand its partnership with Fitness First UK, with the PILAT3S Reformer rollout now spanning five locations, following the latest openings at Marylebone in London and St Albans in Hertfordshire. The two studios join existing PILAT3S locations at Fitness First London Bridge, Fenchurch Street and Highbury, and are seeing strong consumer interest and high occupancy levels. Two further studios are set to open before the end of the year, taking the partnership to seven locations.
PILAT3S, the technology-led Dynamic Reformer Pilates franchise, is setting its sights on accelerated growth across the UK as it looks to partner with ambitious entrepreneurs and experienced multi-unit operators to bring its premium boutique fitness concept to new locations. Launched in 2024 and backed by international fitness group Tribute Brands, PILAT3S has established a growing presence across Europe and is now focused on expanding its UK network through a combination of standalone boutique studios and its innovative Boutique-in-Gym (B.I.G.) model.
In just three years, Home Instead franchise owner Sunny Singh has grown an established home care business into a successful multi-unit operation, earning recognition as a winner of the Great British Franchisee Awards 2026. Sunny, who operates Home Instead territories across South East Northumberland, North Tyneside and Durham, has been recognised for his impressive commercial performance, commitment to developing his team and dedication to delivering high-quality care within his local communities.
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