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The award-winning estate agency Propertynest has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of Paul Sheard as National Training and Business Development Manager, to support the development of the sales and lettings franchise opportunity. Paul has over 40 years’ experience and is well known in the industry, having helped grow some the sector’s most recognised brands including Countrywide and EweMove.
The 1st of October was a special day for ServiceMaster Brands: New Founders Day, the multi-national franchisor’s annual observance celebrating its worldwide second anniversary as a stand-alone company. That’s why they’re paying homage to their founders and communities who made ServiceMaster Brands what it is today.
This month, lawn care franchise, Greensleeves, has announced two ground-breaking advancements in their digital technology platforms to enable franchisees to run their businesses more efficiently. The continued pursuit of improving and streamlining their technological services and offerings establishes the horticultural service provider as one of the most innovative brands in the outdoor franchising sector today.
With the Bank of England raising interest rates as Britain’s worst bout of inflation for 40 years hit, world-renowned business coach Brad Sugars is warning business owners against taking a natural reaction of battening down the hatches.
Gong cha, one of the world’s fastest-growing global tea brands, is pleased to announce the opening of Gong cha Merrion Centre in Leeds – its 11th store in the UK.
Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) has secured its first franchise partner, OCO Westend, for Ireland as the Group continues to accelerate the growth of its ‘better chicken’ brand, Slim Chickens. An established hospitality franchisee, and one of Starbucks' longest licensed partners, OCO Westend will open Slim Chickens’ 30th site and its first for Ireland on Belfast’s Boucher Square on 11 October.
A former army Sergeant’s vehicle repair business is soldiering on to a bright future as it celebrates an annual turnover of more than £1 million for the first time ever, leading the firm to being recognised by a prestigious franchise award committee.
We are pleased to announce the completion of another internal resale that sees Centre Manager, Peter Tubb take ownership of the Signs Express (Slough) franchise. Peter has been with Signs Express (Slough) since 2020, working alongside the previous franchisee’s family, before taking on the day-to-day responsibilities a year later, operating the centre and maintaining its strong brand presence and reputation in the territory.
Cirencester gets a taste of Papa John’s as the leading pizza franchise’s latest store opens on Bishop's Walk, creating 15 new jobs in the Gloucestershire market town.
James joined Oven Wizards in Sept 2006 and renewed his agreement for a further 5 years in 2011. “I looked at many franchises before choosing Oven Wizards and I know without a doubt that I made the right choice. Oven cleaning is going through an exciting period of growth and Oven Wizards is perfectly placed to grow with the industry. My Oven Wizards business has given me the work-life balance that my previous job never did. Working hard reaps its rewards but I still have the flexibility to take time to enjoy life.”
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