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In every franchise network, there is someone who has led the way for others, the pioneering franchisee! The individual who took the leap and bought into the challenge, and excitement, of being the company’s first franchisee. However, that leap shouldn’t be into the unknown. If it is an ethical franchise, the model should be a proven concept, developed by a business with many years of successful trading under its belt.
Marugame Udon, winner of the R200 Best Value Restaurant award, continues to grow across London with the opening of their tenth kitchen on The Strand this March. Following nine successful openings across the city, Marugame Udon will bring a taste of Japan's favourite Sanuki udon kitchen to the heart of London’s theatreland.
Artist drawings show the inside of a new burger restaurant which is opening in Sheffield very soon. Phat Buns will open a new eatery in Sheffield on Saturday, April 29, and will serve American-style 'smash' burgers in a 'quirky' setup that seats 28 diners.
The average business takes 47 hours to respond to a lead - even though research from Harvard Business Review reveals that five minutes is the optimum time. And with 50% of consumers ultimately working with the company that responds first, the time you take to qualify a new inbound lead could be the difference between new revenue and a lost sale. Tim Morris - a distinguished franchise professional and customer service expert and now MD of inbound comms specialist, Cymphony - gives his three top tips for franchisees to increase their lead conversions.
I am Doner is proud to say that their very own founder Paul Baron has been shortlisted for Azets in Yorkshire Food + Drink Business Awards 2023 in the PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR category.
Joan Shewry recently celebrated her 100th birthday – and now the centenarian dog lover has been wished a happy Mother’s Day by miniature poodle Mya.
Burger & Sauce Franchisee Kamil Munir, who also successfully runs the Burger & Sauce in the Bullring shopping centre in Birmingham, has opened a further restaurant in Birmingham on Bearwood Road, creating 15 new jobs.
The Travel Franchise, the UK’s fastest growing travel franchise was presented with the Highest New Entry of the Year award in HSBC’s prestigious Elite Franchise Top 100 league table on 16th March.
After 14 successful years as a TaxAssist Accountant, Melvyn Shephard has sold his franchise to fellow franchisee Kully Sahota. “I’ve hugely enjoyed running my own practice, but the time has come to pass on the reins and retire,” said Melvyn.
“I can tell when the Walfinch carer is with mum because I hear them laughing together.” That’s Folake Adigun, talking about the care her mum, Kehinde, enjoys from carers at Walfinch East Barnet. Kehinde, formerly an active woman who enjoyed getting out and about, had a stroke in 2022. Walfinch carers have been visiting her twice daily for over six months. Her daughter Folake sometimes works from the next room.
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