Leading commercial cleaning and facilities management franchise NIC Local is targeting Scotland for further expansion, with opportunities for ambitious entrepreneurs across Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen, Inverness and Kilmarnock. NIC Local is looking to strengthen its presence north of the border as it continues to grow its network of management franchisees across the UK.
The Sushi Co is launching its inaugural Liverpool store in the old Cinnabon on Lyceum place, having opened up two separate units to make a larger site, with premium furniture and fixtures for the ultimate fast dine-in experience. It will include The Sushi Co’s unique offering: a Live Sushi Kitchen, in which chefs make top of the range, fresh food in minutes, in front of customers - described as ‘delicious’ and ‘heaven sent’ on Tripadvisor.
Dream Doors Wolverhampton is under new ownership, with Lewis Bagnall taking the helm and looking forward to building on the business’s established presence in the local community. Lewis is now bringing his own energy and ambition to the Wolverhampton showroom, with a strong focus on delivering excellent customer service and helping local homeowners create kitchens they love.
Fast-growing Tex-Mex franchise Plan Burrito is celebrating another impressive awards haul, adding five new accolades to its growing list of industry recognition. The multi-award-winning restaurant brand has been named Best Mexican Restaurant at the British QSR Awards 2026, adding another major national accolade to its growing awards cabinet.
Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important consideration for businesses and their customers. At NIC Local, we’re committed to making a measurable difference through responsible purchasing, smarter supplier partnerships and more sustainable products, helping our franchisees build successful businesses while supporting the environmental goals of the organisations they serve.
NIC Local is celebrating another new client win after securing a contract to provide regular commercial cleaning services for Material Matters at its offices in Hampshire. The new contract will be managed locally by NIC Local Regional Director Ismail Timurlenk, whose team will be responsible for maintaining a clean, professional and welcoming working environment for employees and visitors.
A new appliance repair business has launched in Wembley, run by cousins Alrick Robinson and Iain Lawson - and the pair are using their first weeks on the job to bust some of the most common appliance myths they say lead people to bin appliances that could easily be fixed. Pacifica Local Wembley combines Iain's technical training in appliance repairs with Alrick's years of hands-on business experience, bringing a trusted, family-run repair service to homes across the area.
Plan Burrito is continuing its ambitious UK expansion with three new store openings planned for Lincoln, Stevenage and Milton Keynes over the coming months. Each location will be operated by a new franchisee joining the Plan Burrito network, further strengthening the brand’s growing community of franchise partners and its presence across the UK.
Plan Burrito is setting its sights on the North as the fast-growing Tex-Mex franchise looks for ambitious new partners to establish the brand across Scotland, North West England and North East England. The award-winning franchise has identified the three regions as key priorities within its UK growth strategy and is actively seeking entrepreneurs and experienced operators interested in bringing Plan Burrito to new towns and cities.
Plan Burrito has placed multi-unit franchise partners at the heart of its future growth strategy as the fast-growing Tex-Mex brand looks to accelerate its expansion across the UK. The award-winning franchise is seeking ambitious entrepreneurs and experienced operators with the appetite to develop multiple Plan Burrito restaurants, as it builds a stronger network of franchise partners capable of growing alongside the brand.