Case Studies

Before Richard joined Caremark, he was already used to running a franchise business and leading people. He knew how to manage performance and build a team. He also understood the importance of keeping standards high. What he wanted next was a business that still used those skills. But he also wanted one that made a direct, positive difference in his local community. “Leading over twenty employees has given me the necessary experience to empower teams and new employees entering the business.”...

Before joining Caremark, Dev spent nineteen years working for a McDonald’s franchise. As an area manager, he oversaw 11 branches and led a team of more than 500 employees. Jyoti worked as a security officer at Heathrow Airport. She had always wanted to move into a customer service role because that was the part of her work she enjoyed most. They shared the same moral values and a strong interest in serving their community. After the COVID-19 lockdown, they began to look seriously at how they...

Franchisor, co-founder and director of Screen Rescue, Amanda Hilario recently caught up with franchisee, Adam Collins and said, “We are absolutely delighted to introduce our genuine motorhead franchisee, Adam Collins:Adam was made redundant in 2023 after working in the Security sector for 20 years, where he worked his way up the chain to managing national and regional clients along with 300 employees and saw his redundancy as an opportunity for a new challenge - doing something where he could en...

Surging demand has prompted Dean Chew, owner of Ovenu Leeds North West, to recruit a new oven technician to support his growing client base.The move comes as the oven cleaning service surpasses an impressive 2,000 five- out-of-five star reviews on respected customer feedback platform Trustist - underlining a reputation for consistently high-quality service.Dean is currently fully booked several weeks ahead and regularly completes three to four oven cleans per day, often working weekends to keep...

fit20 Kingston upon Thames has officially opened, marking the third studio for West London operator Attila Leb and a significant milestone for the growing UK network. Having launched his first studio in fit20 Chiswick in 2019, followed by a second in fit20 Uxbridge, Attila has steadily built a multi-site operation grounded in consistency, member results and long-term thinking. His latest opening in Kingston upon Thames reflects both the strength of the fit20 model and the increasing demand f...

Launched by Anne Mattei, PILAT3S De Pijp became Amsterdam’s first standalone PILAT3S studio – blending design, movement and community. First-year highlights: 4,300+ monthly visits95 classes per weekHigh community engagement & wellness events Today, PILAT3S De Pijp is a benchmark for boutique Reformer Pilates in Amsterdam. Proven results: Breakeven in 3 monthsPayback in 12 months Just last year, Anne Mattei opened the first PILAT3S standalone studio in De Pijp, Amsterdam. Motivated by pa...

Nurse Next Door is delighted to share that Karen Patel, CEO of Nurse Next Door, has been named Most Influential CEO 2026 – Home Care Services (Greater London) by CEO Monthly.While the award recognises Karen’s leadership, it also reflects the strength of the Nurse Next Door brand as a whole. It highlights the positive impact the organisation continues to have across the home care sector for customers, caregivers, franchise partners, and local communities.What Influence Really Means in Home CareIn...

When I decided to start my own care business, I wanted to make the right choice, I wanted something different and that really connected with my values, but when I began looking at different care agencies, it honestly was a minefield, so many options but none of them really stood out, until I came across Nurse Next Door. Their "Happier Ageing" philosophy immediately felt right. It wasn't just about care, it was about bringing joy and independence to people's lives and that's exactly what I bel...

Running around after two teenagers, holding down a monotonous corporate job, and trying to keep on top of life left James exhausted and deflated. He realised it was time for a change and set out to find a new path. Here we explore James’ journey from the corporate world to joining Clear Brew. Where it all started Prior to joining Clear Brew, James spent the majority of his working life in the tech industry selling software for large American companies. For the last 10 years he resided in a lea...

Woodlands Home & Garden Group is excited to launch their twenty-fourth retail show site for their award-winning specialist garden building retailer Tiger at Cherry Lane Southview Garden Centre in Great Yarmouth. The brand-new site will display a popular selection of Tiger garden buildings including high-quality sheds, summerhouses, log cabins, modular garden rooms and more to discerning Yorkshire consumers.This is the company’s first ever show site with the Cherry Lane group, and its second open...

While many sectors continue to feel the strain of economic uncertainty, one industry has quietly proven its resilience: education. That resilience stems from a simple truth – education is one of the few universal needs that transcends economic cycles.As a result, demand for personalised learning support has evolved into a robust growth market. In the UK, the online tutoring sector alone is projected to achieve a compound annual growth of 11.8% until 2030, reflecting a sustained appetite for addi...

“I am growing a network of professional development experts throughout Europe.” Uwe, Europe“The resources, programs and support have been invaluable for scaling my training company.” Darko, Europe“I highly recommend these programs for clarity and overcoming barriers!” César, Australia“The 5-day sales and leadership training session in Helsinki was world-class.” Petri, Europe“I’m building a business to empower others and enjoying the collaboration and flexibility.” Abrar, Middle East"Brian Trac...