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27-March-2025

Mexi Bean Express Founder awarded Hospitality Leader of The Year award

Danielle Best, Founder of Mexi Bean Express, has been awarded the Hospitality Leader of The Year award at the TheBusinessDesk.com Yorkshire Leadership Awards 2025. TheBusinessDesk.com created the Yorkshire Leadership Awards to celebrate the people who are role models within their organisations and raise the bar for their competitors.

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26-March-2025

Kishan's Community Commitment Brings Walfinch Home Care to Leicester

A new Walfinch home care service is opening in Leicester, powered by Managing Director Kishan Pala's commitment to the community. Kishan says: “I'm involved in charity Go Dharmic, which distributes free food such as pasta, Mexican dishes and Indian snacks, and drinks to anyone who wants it, from a stand in the middle of the city every month. At Christmas we offered Christmas pud!

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26-March-2025

Greensleeves Lawn Care named a "Rising Star" at national business awards

Greensleeves Lawn Care, the experts in keeping lawns lush and healthy, is celebrating a major win after being named the Rising Star of the Year at this year’s Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100) awards. The business climbed an impressive 33 places to secure 47th position in the rankings – a remarkable achievement that reflects Greensleeves’ growing reputation and commitment to excellence in lawn care.

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26-March-2025

Wendy's on Track to Open 50th Restaurant in the UK

Iconic quick service restaurant brand, Wendy’s®, today announces significant progress in its UK expansion strategy, bringing more of its fresh famous food to fans across the country. The brand is on track to open its 50th UK restaurant in 2025, a year that will also see Wendy’s establish its presence in Scotland, Ireland and Romania for the first time. 

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25-March-2025

Experienced Accountant Syed Hussain converts existing practice to TaxAssist Accountants

Businesses and individual taxpayers in East Croydon, Addiscombe and Addington will now be able to benefit from the services of Syed Hussain under the TaxAssist Accountants brand.

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25-March-2025

Building Success with Card Connection

Before entering the world of franchising, the journey for Martin Rolfe, Card Connection’s longest serving franchisee of 33 years, began with a convenience store—a venture that offered valuable insights into running a business. However, the desire for a change of direction led to an unexpected inspiration. When the card merchandiser visited to stock greeting cards, the idea of a franchise business seemed intriguing. It sparked an exploration into the world of franchises, leading to the discovery of Card Connection. After careful research and consideration, Martin made the decision to step into this promising opportunity.

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24-March-2025

BFA (British Franchise Association) Members Dominate Elite Franchise Awards, Showcasing Industry Excellence

British Franchise Association franchise members swept the board recently, winning 10 out of the 11 awards at the prestigious EF100 Awards. Pip Wilkins QFP, CEO of the BFA said: “What an absolute triumph for BFA members at the EF100 this year. Name, after name, after name was called and we knew them all; it just underlines how utterly professional and exceptional our members are, and we could not be more proud of them.

 

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24-March-2025

TaxAssist Accountants Barnstaple strengthens position in Devon following merger

Rob Miles has partnered with Jamie-Leigh Heyda to grow TaxAssist Accountants’ presence in the Barnstaple area. Rob said: “Jamie-Leigh and I are excited to share that we have merged our practices under the TaxAssist Accountants brand, with the clients and team joining our shop at 36 Bear Street in Barnstaple.

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21-March-2025

Home Instead celebrates Best Employer ranking

Home Instead has been ranked number 3 in the Financial Times’ inaugural ‘Best Employers’ survey, alongside some of the 500 biggest brands in the UK, including Apple, HSBC, Waitrose and Specsavers.

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21-March-2025

From Healing to Helping: Two GP Friends Join Forces to Expand Sylvian Care to Slough

Sylvian Care is proud to welcome its newest franchise, Sylvian Care Slough, launched by a uniquely qualified team of healthcare professionals who share a deep commitment to community care. Co-Directors Dr. Kashif Minhas and Dr. Javaid Sheikh, both seasoned GPs, have embarked on this venture fuelled by a lifelong friendship and a shared vision to enhance the quality of life for the elderly and disabled in their local community.

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