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09-March-2023

CHOPSTIX GROUP CONSOLIDATES POSITION AS UK'S LARGEST ASIAN QSR WITH AQUISITION OF CHOZEN NOODLE

Chopstix Group, which owns the UK’s largest Asian quick service restaurant brand, Chopstix Noodle Bar, has announced the acquisition of competitor, Chozen Noodle for an undisclosed fee.

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08-March-2023

Matt MacSwiney takes Just Shutters Wessex forward

Matt MacSwiney joins the Just shutters family as the new Managing Director of Just Shutters Wessex. “Just Shutters have an amazing product that looks great in your home and is of excellent quality, when I met Chris and the team, I loved the existing brand and knew I wanted to be part of it. I have run a business myself for over 5 years, so I’m looking forward to a new challenge with Just Shutters Wessex, and I can’t wait to get started,” says Matt.

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08-March-2023

Carolyne Jones Takes Over Just Shutters Hertfordshire

Our Hertfordshire customers have a new, professional and passionate shutter specialist, Carolyne Jones, she is ready and raring to go! Carolyne has spent a lot of time with Tom and Brooke the previously owners of Just Shutters Hertfordshire (who are moving back to the USA to be with their family) training in every aspect of shutter design and installation. 

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08-March-2023

New Wiltshire Specialist: Gareth Foulston

Just Shutters extends a warm welcome to Gareth Foulston, the latest business owner to join the Just Shutters family. Gareth had a 20-year career working with furniture, and also owned an installation service business before joining the Just Shutters family. 

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08-March-2023

BATH BUSINESS OWNERS JOIN THE JUST SHUTTERS FAMILY

Rosie and Toby have lived in the Southwest for most of their lives  It has always been a long-term ambition of theirs since working together at the Open University to get back to working toge.er again. Just Shutters was the perfect fit for them with their shared passion for design, Toby’s background in strategy and hands on ability and Rosie’s extemporary customer service skills.

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08-March-2023

NatWest EWiF Award 2023 Finalists Are Announced

Today is International Women's Day, where we celebrate the incredible achievements of women and the progress we've made towards gender equality. At Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF), we are proud to be part of a community that's all about empowering women and creating opportunities for them to succeed in franchising. 

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07-March-2023

The Massage Company revolutionising the wellness industry in Altrincham

After building the foundations of multiple massage centres in London, the home counties and Midlands, The Massage Company (TMC) the brand revolutionising the wellness industry, strengthens their rapidly growing portfolio of specialist massage centres with their first location in the North of England in the prestigious South Manchester market town of Altrincham.

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07-March-2023

Dream Doors makes Elite Franchise's Top 100 for 6th year running

Brackley-based kitchen makeover company, Dream Doors has once again been voted one the UK’s top franchised businesses. In the hotly contested HSBC EF100 awards, Dream Doors moved up in the rankings for the 6th year in succession, rising to 13th place for 2023.

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07-March-2023

Successful Sisters Encourage Other Women Into Franchising

Sisters, Melissa Holliday and Sophie Mellor are celebrating a decade in business together, as franchise owners of award-winning home care company, Home Instead Lytham, Fylde and Wyre.

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06-March-2023

Burger & Sauce Turns Up the Heat with Major Marketing Campaign in the Midlands

Burger & Sauce has turned up the heat on marketing with major – March Madness - campaign in the Midlands.  The award-winning fast food franchise which saw sales rise by 20% in the first few months of the year, has taken space on digital billboards across Birmingham to promote offers including discounts on original burgers throughout March.

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