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Townhouse, the world’s largest premium nail salon brand, has signed a 40-salon franchise agreement with PRCNX Italia S.r.l., marking the brand’s entry into Italy. The first Townhouse salon is expected to open in Milan in the coming months, followed by a phased rollout across Italy’s leading cities. Founded in London in 2018, Townhouse has grown to more than 45 salons across Europe and the US.
No Letting Go has been awarded Bronze for Inventory Provider at the Trusted By Agents Supplier Awards 2026, recognising the business among the property industry's highest-rated technology and service providers. The Trusted By Agents Supplier Awards are designed to recognise suppliers based on the evidence of how they are actually rated by estate and letting agents. Unlike traditional awards, suppliers do not enter or submit themselves for consideration.
Exactly one month after taking over as Britain’s 59th Prime Minister, the seventh in a decade and only the second Labour Prime Minister in as long, the BFA (British Franchise Association) asked its members for their thoughts on the new administration. As the UK’s self-regulatory body for franchising since 1977, the association represents 350+ franchisors, advisors and suppliers and 2,000+ voluntary franchisees, across a myriad of sectors, from hospitality to home care, all affected differently by new taxes, rules and regulations.
Proper Good [PG] has announced plans to open a new quick service restaurant at 3 Soho Street, marking the brand’s first opening in England and a significant milestone in its growth ambitions. Following the launch of its debut Glasgow restaurant earlier this year, the Soho Street opening will become the second location for the fast-growing food and drink brand, founded in partnership with Professor Green and Hero Brands, the team behind successful concepts including Sides with the Sidemen.
Smell Fabulous Now, the luxury fragrance vending business bringing premium scents into hotels, bars, restaurants, nightclubs, spas and other hospitality venues, has announced the launch of its UK franchise programme. Established in 2025, Smell Fabulous Now has developed a modern take on fragrance retail through sleek, wall-mounted vending machines that allow customers to purchase a spray of premium fragrance instantly using contactless payment.
YO! is actively seeking ambitious new franchise partners across Scotland, with exciting opportunities available in key cities including Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow. The expansion comes as YO! continues to deliver record-breaking sales across its growing franchise network, demonstrating the strength of demand for sushi and the potential available to franchise partners in high-footfall locations.
Jamaica Blue has confirmed that its new Ashford café will officially open on Thursday 17th September, bringing the brand’s premium coffee, relaxed café atmosphere and vibrant all-day dining offer to the town. The new café, located at The County Square Shopping Centre, represents a £300,000 investment in Ashford and will create 15 new jobs for the local area, with recruitment currently underway via Indeed.
Snowflake Gelato is celebrating a major milestone in its growth journey with the opening of its 20th location at The Oracle in Reading, as the award-winning brand looks ahead to its next phase of franchise expansion across the UK and internationally. The new Reading boutique marks another significant step in Snowflake's expansion strategy, bringing its artisan gelato and dessert experience to one of the South East's leading retail destinations while further demonstrating the brand's ability to operate across high-profile shopping and leisure locations.
German Doner Kebab (“GDK”), the fast-growing premium kebab brand, today announces the appointment of Wayne Shurvinton as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Simon Wallis, who is stepping down from the role. Wayne will start on 1st September. Wayne brings extensive senior leadership experience across the restaurant, franchise and wider hospitality sectors, with a career spanning Greene King, KFC and Pizza Hut within Yum! Brands.
Chicken Cottage, the established British halal quick-service restaurant brand, is pleased to announce the signing of an exclusive Master Franchise Agreement with Real Gold Group, granting the company the rights to develop and operate the Chicken Cottage brand across Somalia.
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