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ChipsAway International is proud to announce that its Technical Director and Training Manager, Simon Kings and Paul Harper, have both successfully achieved reaccreditation for the IMI Senior Cosmetic Repair Qualification. In addition, they are also now qualified IMI assessors themselves, able to undertake assessment for the Senior Paint and Technician Paint Level qualifications.These achievements mark a significant milestone for ChipsAway International and mean the business can now offer and ass...

UK's Premier Franchise Event Addresses Surge in Demand as Professionals Seek Independent Business OpportunitiesThe International Franchise Show returns to Excel London on 17th & 18th April 2026, the UK's premier event for becoming your own boss and starting your franchising journey. With over 250 vetted franchise brands and expert guidance throughout, the event makes finding the right franchise opportunity clearer and more accessible than ever.A growing number of professionals are discovering th...

Former beautician Charlotte George, who swapped glamour for graft after joining the family conservatory business, has opened the door on a whole new career with the launch of oven valeting service Ovenu Caversham. The 30-year-old, from Reading, has long held an ambition to run her own business and gained valuable experience working alongside her dad at Mark George Conservatories, which specialises in repairing and upgrading timber conservatories. Before that, she trained as a beautician, worki...

fit20 will be exhibiting at the British & International Franchise Exhibition 2026, taking place on 30–31 January at Olympia, London. Visitors can meet the team at Stand C60.fit20 is a globally established fitness franchise, operating in 14 countries, with a highly differentiated strength training concept delivering results in just 20 minutes per week. For franchise partners, this translates into a streamlined, scalable business model with strong member loyalty, clear systems, and long-term susta...

Bodystreet UK is pleased to announce two significant developments within its growing franchise network: the opening of Bodystreet Bedford by existing franchisee Idai Makaya, and the relaunch of Bodystreet Sutton Coldfield under new ownership by Scott Warner. Bodystreet operates a premium, small-studio fitness model based on Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS), delivering fully coached 20-minute workouts. The concept attracts time-poor clients seeking measurable results, creating strong demand...

Property franchises are booming. Here’s why No Letting Go looks the safest bet for the future Aspiring franchise owners are flocking to property services — and with major renter reform on the horizon, compliance-led brands with strong tech are best placed to thrive. Investor interest in property franchises has surged, driven by resilient, repeatable demand for lettings support services, inventories and inspections. Unlike sales-dependent models, these services are essential across mark...

What’s on your agenda for 2026, and how’s it going so far?For us, January is all about new beginnings, of course, but also building on the foundations of everything we’ve learnt over the last year, and 2025 had a lot of lessons for us all. Here’s what our experts have been up to since the start of the year, and what they think will be most important over the year ahead. TFC Digital and Software House If you’ve been bombarded with messages about how AI is going to change the world – and you...

ActionCOACH UK is proud to announce it has been ranked no.20 in the prestigious Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100), marking a significant milestone in its journey as one of the UK’s most successful and respected franchise brands. Securing a Top 20 place in such a competitive and prestigious ranking is no small feat – and is a powerful endorsement of ActionCOACH’s continued leadership in the franchise industry, as well as its unwavering commitment to helping businesses grow and thrive across the co...

Considering a change in 2026? If not now, when? Is it time you decided what kind of 2026 you really want? Around this time of year is when we all naturally reflect on where we are and where we want to be; this is especially true of those thinking about starting a new business, or simply leaving behind a job or current business that isn’t taking them where they want to be any more. If that sounds like you, maybe the start of 2026 could be the perfect time for you to talk to us. Let’s find o...

Tutor Doctor, the global leader in personalised in-home and online tutoring, is celebrating national recognition after once again being named the UK’s number one education franchise in the prestigious 2026 Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100). The brand secured an impressive 25th place overall, reaffirming its long-standing position as one of the country’s most successful and impactful franchise opportunities. Now in its ninth year, the EF100 – sponsored by HSBC UK – highlights the strongest perfor...

It’s been a stellar end to 2025 for the Tan & Deliver Franchise Group, marking a period of significant growth, expansion and achievement across the UK. Established over 15 years ago, Tan & Deliver has become a prominent and trusted brand within the UK tanning industry. Renowned for quality and reliability, the business works closely with leading UK-based manufacturers to produce the market-leading home hire sunbeds that customers know and trust. This year has been particularly momentous for th...

fit20 UK has closed 2025 with a landmark year of growth, recording a 50% increase in national membership numbers as more people prioritise strength training as a foundation for long-term health and wellbeing.The brand’s unique proposition, delivering supervised strength training in just 20 minutes per week, continues to resonate with a growing audience who are moving away from quick fixes and aesthetics-led fitness and towards a more sustainable, health-focused approach.Strength training for lif...