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02-July-2026

BUNSIK JOINS BTS THE CITY ARIRANG LONDON WITH EXCLUSIVE MENU, COLLECTABLE FAN STICKERS AND CHINATOWN VENUE TAKEOVER

BUNSIK, the UK’s No.1 Korean street food brand behind the viral Korean corn dog craze, has been handpicked to take part in BTS THE CITY ARIRANG LONDON, joining a major London project created to celebrate the K-pop group’s music, message and global cultural impact through an exclusive limited-edition menu across all 13 Bunsik sites in the UK, alongside a venue takeover a Bunsik’s flagship Chinatown store.

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02-July-2026

New Speedy Parcels Franchisee Jake Galea Set to Support Businesses Across Oldham

Businesses across Oldham now have a dedicated local parcel shipping expert on hand, with Jake Galea joining the growing Speedy Parcels franchise network. As the new Speedy Parcels franchisee for Oldham, Jake will be working with businesses of all sizes to simplify their parcel shipping, helping them access competitive multi-carrier solutions and expert advice tailored to their individual needs.

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30-June-2026

Wonderfield Group Celebrates Another Record-Breaking Sales Week Across YO! and Panku Kiosks

The Wonderfield Group is celebrating another milestone after achieving its highest-ever weekly sales across its YO! and Panku supermarket kiosk estate - just three weeks after setting its previous record. A total of 273 kiosks achieved record sales.

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30-June-2026

Bubble CiTea Launches Exclusive Summer Movie Collaboration with Limited-Edition Drinks

Bubble CiTea is partnering with Illumination and Universal Pictures to celebrate the release of the new Minions & Monsters movie with three exciting limited-edition drinks, available exclusively until August at participating Bubble CiTea stores nationwide.

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29-June-2026

Not local? Not cheap? The BFA busts franchising's biggest misconceptions

The BFA (British Franchise Association) has recently revealed the most common myths about franchising in the UK today.

In a poll of their members, that includes franchisors, franchisees, advisors and suppliers, the association, considered to be the self-regulatory body for franchising in the UK, asked its members: What is the biggest misconception about franchising in the UK? Read more...

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29-June-2026

New Jamaica Blue Cafe Opens at Lakeside Village

offee lovers and shoppers in Doncaster have a new place to enjoy breakfast, lunch and a treat, as Jamaica Blue opens its doors today at Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping Centre. The new café is creating 15 local jobs and represents a £300,000 investment in the area. It will offer customers a relaxed, modern space to sit down, catch up with friends or refuel during a day of shopping. 

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29-June-2026

Jamaica Blue Celebrates Opening of new Bristol Cafe

Jamaica Blue is delighted to officially open the doors to its brand-new café in Bristol, Friday 26th June, bringing its signature premium coffee, freshly prepared food and vibrant all-day café experience to the heart of the City.

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29-June-2026

"And the finalists are" -The BFA announces the names of the 2026 BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards

The BFA (British Franchise Association) has today announced the names of the finalists in the 37th BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards.

The awards are open to the BFA’s 2,300+ members which includes franchisors, franchisees, advisors and suppliers.

This year there are 58 finalists in 14 categories. There is one new category for 2026, the Advisor and Supplier Award, recognising the efforts of a company or individual who has done the most to support the franchising industry. Find out the Finalists...

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25-June-2026

BUNSIK OPENS ITS BIGGEST RESTAURANT YET IN PLYMOUTH

BUNSIK, the UK's No.1 Korean street food brand behind the viral Korean corndog craze, is set to open the doors to its first Devon restaurant on Friday 3 July, bringing its signature Korean corndogs, Korean fried chicken and Seoul-inspired street food to Plymouth city centre. Located at 134 Armada Way, within Plymouth’s newly regenerated and pedestrianised city-centre quarter, the new site marks BUNSIK’s first opening in Devon and its 13th UK location, building on the success of recent openings in Bristol and Southampton.

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25-June-2026

YO! Sushi Expands Tesco Partnership as Demand for Sushi Continues to Soar

The UK's appetite for sushi continues to grow, with YO! Sushi announcing the launch of five new Tesco kiosks this September as consumer demand for fresh, convenient food reaches record levels.The new kiosks will open in Aylesbury, Potters Bar, Kidderminster, Macclesfield and Evesham.

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