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Hi, I'm Ashley, the Franchise Coordinator at Clear Brew Ltd. Over the years I've spoken to multiple people who are interested in running their own business, and one question I get asked is.. What actually is franchising? That's exactly what this guide is here to explain - in plain English, no jargon. Think of a franchise as stepping into a business that's already figured things out. Someone else has done all the hard work of building the business from the ground up. They've tested what works...

ChipsAway franchisee Shawano Crichton has been named as a finalist in the ‘Community Impact’ Award category at the BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards, recognising his outstanding commitment to creating opportunities for disadvantaged young people, ex-offenders and individuals facing hardship.The award, sponsored by HSBC UK and presented by the British Franchise Association (BFA), celebrates franchisees who use their businesses to make a lasting, positive impact in their local communities. It reco...

New campaign introduces mysterious ‘SuperChips’ character before revealing the real heroes are ChipsAway’s specialists. ChipsAway has launched a bold new AI-generated short film campaign featuring a mysterious superhero-style figure - “SuperChips”, created entirely using artificial intelligence, to make one simple point:When it comes to repairing your car paintwork properly, nothing beats real expertise. The fun and self-aware campaign sees the fictional “SuperChips” character appear out of no...

Fast-growing Asian street food franchise Chop & Wok Express has continued its rapid nationwide and international expansion, with 18 stores now operating across its growing franchise network.The brand has strengthened its presence in high-footfall travel locations with the launch of new train station stores in Southampton and Hayes, targeting commuters and on-the-go consumers seeking fast, fresh Asian cuisine.Further expanding its flexible footprint strategy, Chop & Wok Express has also introduce...

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...

We have recently caught up with Mark, who established Clear Brew Northamptonshire in 2018 and later went on to operate the Peterborough region. Here he discusses the path that led him to Clear Brew, shares his thoughts on life as franchisee, and expresses his goals moving forward with the business. What did you do previously, before becoming a business owner with Clear Brew Ltd?I have always worked in IT, starting as a Mainframe Operator. Over the years I have worked in all areas of IT before s...