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Agency Express, the largest provider of professional estate agency board services in the UK has won the Franchisor of the Year – Gold award at the 2023 BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards. Founded in 1977 and with a strapline of ‘Discover Your Tomorrow’ the BFA (British Franchise Association), is the hub of franchising in the UK. The association strives to brighten people’s futures by showcasing the opportunities for businesses and individuals to transform their lives through franchising, whils...

Homecare.co.uk, the leading UK Home Care review website, representing over 12,000 care providers, annually run the Home Care Awards which recognises 20 of the top rated home care organisations in each region of the UK. This is based on the reviews that are left by customers and their family or friends. Acacia Homecare are very proud to receive this award across all regions in the UK, demonstrating the strength and consistency in the quality of care from the entire group. All the franchisees b...

Last Thursday, nearly 600 members of the franchising community gathered for the prestigious annual BFA HSBC Awards dinner, known as the ‘Oscars of Franchising’, to celebrate the finest in franchising in the UK.Owner of ChipsAway Exeter and Torbay, Brandon Akerman, was proudly awarded the ‘Next Generation’ accolade – an award which looks to highlight those who’ve achieved so much before they’ve even reached the age of 30.Brandon invested in his ChipsAway franchise in 2020, aged just 21, after com...

Dublcheck, the leading franchise contract cleaning company with franchises across the United Kingdom, recently hosted a spectacular Gala Dinner to honour a highly successful 30 years in business in the commercial cleaning industry. The highlight of the evening was the announcement of the prestigious "Franchisee of the Year" award. The Gala Dinner, held at the luxury Carden Park Country Estate in Cheshire, brought together franchisees, employees, and business partners from across the UK to ref...

The winners have been named at the glittering 2023 BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards.Founded in 1977 and with a strapline of ‘Discover Your Tomorrow’ the BFA (British Franchise Association), is the hub of franchising in the UK. The association strives to brighten people’s futures by showcasing the opportunities for businesses and individuals to transform their lives through franchising, whilst also providing an educational space and accreditations, governed by their high standards and a code of...

Ovenu Aylesbury, led by Nigel Brady, has won the Leading Oven Cleaning Specialist for Buckinghamshire award in the Southern Enterprise Awards 2023. The awards recognise businesses that are ‘ahead of the curve with their forward-thinking dedication, zest for spotless service, and their fingers firmly placed on the pulse of their own industries’. This recent award comes almost five months after Nigel won the Quality Business Awards 2023, having been voted Best Home Cleaning Service in Aylesbur...

Starting a business is a dream for many, but it often comes with significant risks and challenges – especially in times of economic uncertainty. For those seeking a safer and more structured path to entrepreneurship, becoming an Ovenu franchisee combines the independence of being your own boss with the support of a tried and trusted brand with a heritage dating back to 1994. Under founder and managing director Rik Hellwell, it has grown to become one of the UK’s largest established oven clea...

World Space Week took place between 4th and 10th of October this year. It’s an amazing culmination of space related events held by space agencies, aerospace companies, schools, planetariums, museums and astronomy clubs. It brings together people from across the globe in a celebration of science and technology and its positive impact on our way of life.It’s a great week for Go Fly Your Kite as we carry out lots of workshops teaching children all about the science and technology behind flight, abo...

The BFA HSBC Annual British Franchise Awards is a highly anticipated event that recognises the exceptional achievements of franchisors and franchisees across the United Kingdom. This year, we were thrilled to celebrate the success of Gary Dimond, the franchise partner of Concept Claim Solutions in Belfast, who was a finalist in the highly competitive "Franchisee Trailblazer" category.Along with his wife Helen and the Concept Claim Solutions team, we came together to celebrate Gary's achievements...

In an increasingly saturated global market, the spotlight on organisational values has never been more important. World Values Day, celebrated annually on 19th October, prompts us to reflect on the intrinsic beliefs that govern our actions and decisions. This year, with the theme 'Values Bring Us Together', the focus shifts towards the cohesive power of shared principles, especially within the franchising sector, which forms a significant pillar in the commerce industry.Within franchising, the a...

Are you looking for a business that will transform people’s health and fitness? In a world where the focus is shifting from external appearances to embracing holistic well-being, fit20 is leading the way as a pioneer of this transformative approach. For over a decade, we've championed the cause of true well-being, and now, we invite you to be a part of this incredible revolution! Recent Trends and Our Vision In an industry that once fixated on aesthetics, where the negative impact of ov...

Race car mechanic Stephen Lynch is one of seven rookie business partners to join the ever-growing global brand. Stephen Lynch, who recently took the plunge to become part of Snap-on’s extensive UK network, has worked in the motor trade business for more than three decades. Starting out at the age of 16, Stephen is certainly no stranger to Snap-on merchandise, having used the brand’s tools for much of his working life.He has worked as a race car mechanic and has risen up the ranks to become ma...