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29-January-2024

From Pharmaceutical Chemist to founder of BRGR Lab franchise

When Hamzah Islam embarked upon a career as a Pharmaceutical Chemist he had no idea that in 2020 he and his brother Hassan would launch a QSR takeaway concept!  Before launching BRGR Lab, Hamzah and Hassan created a Marketing and Branding Agency that would see him and his brother working with some of the biggest brands in world football. 

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29-January-2024

The Travel Franchise Reports Best Month in 20 Year History

Latest figures from The Travel Franchise suggest that the post-Covid travel boom is here to stay and there’s never been a better time to launch a travel business. More holidays than ever before are being booked through its franchisees who operate home-based agencies through its customer-facing brand Not Just Travel with revenue and holiday bookings this month up over 39 and 32 per cent respectively compared to January 2023 (which was also a record January).

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29-January-2024

Investing in minds: Why now is the right time to start an education franchise

The education market is big and growing. In the UK alone, the education industry produced over £58.9bn in revenue1 over the past year and is projected to increase by 2.2 per cent annually. So, if you’re a passionate educator with an entrepreneurial spirit, then an education franchise opportunity might be the right investment for you. Here, Frank Milner, the global president of the in-home and online tutoring franchise, Tutor Doctor, shares his insights on the benefits of why now is the right time to start an education franchise and why it can be a rewarding and smart business decision for prospects looking to invest in or kick-start a new career path.

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29-January-2024

Tackling Tomorrow Together: 2024 Convention Round-Up

Friday 19 January 2024 saw us come together as a network for our annual Signs Express Convention, held this year at the Coventry Building Society Arena. It was fantastic to see such a great turn out, with over 80% of our network in attendance, over twenty suppliers from across the industry, a range of expert speakers, plus our Franchise Support Centre team, so it was safe to say we had a full house!

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29-January-2024

Welcoming Dan Wilson: Our Just Shutters Gloucestershire Specialist

We are delighted to introduce the newest member of our dynamic family network of franchisees, Dan Wilson. With a strong background in sales within the home improvement sector and a discerning eye for design, Dan instantly knew that he could utilise his skills and experience to great effect when designing for his Just Shutters customers in the Gloucestershire region.

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29-January-2024

Tackling Tomorrow Together: Convention Award Winners

Taking the time to celebrate the talent and amazing work that goes on within our incredible network, our Sign and Franchise Awards held at our recent Convention allow us the perfect opportunity to do just that!

With over 80% of our network in attendance, over twenty suppliers from across the industry, a range of expert speakers, plus our Franchise Support Centre team, it was a full house, creating the perfect setting to recognise the incredible achievements over the past year.

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29-January-2024

The Chilterns - An Exciting Addition To The Ever Extending Just Shutters Franchise Network

Heather Nogueria is the proud new managing director of Just Shutters The Chilterns, marking an exciting addition to the ever-extending Just Shutters family franchise network.

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29-January-2024

Duane Butterfield Joins the Just Shutters Family

Just Shutters proudly introduces Duane Butterfield as the newest addition to our expanding family franchise network. His journey to becoming the Managing Director of Just Shutters Cheshire is a testament to the fusion of passion and expertise that defines our brand.

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29-January-2024

Just Shutters: A timeless staple within the Franchise Sector

Since its inception in 2006, Just Shutters has emerged as a prominent player in the franchise sector, specifically specialising in retail plantation shutters. Standing as Britain's largest independent retail shutter specialist company, Just Shutters has distinguished itself through a commitment to unique design, style, sustainability, and unparalleled customer service.

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25-January-2024

Earn and learn: Home care company launches Open University funding for employees and their children

Caremark, a leading home care provider, has announced an inspiring new recruitment initiative – funding an Open University undergraduate degree for care assistant employees or their children.

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