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The UK’s franchising industry is gearing up for the highly regarded and competitive Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100) on its 8th annual search for franchise supremacy which begins as entry opens on Thursday 1st August 2024. Recognition by the EF100 not only certifies you as a top franchise, but also allows you to showcase to the industry what you are made of and boost your business’s credibility, appealing to thousands of potential franchisees.The rankings are judged by a superior panel of over 25...

Northumberland based Barking Mad franchisees, Barbara Frater and Caroline Bradshaw have been selected as finalists of the prestigious 2024 BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards for the ‘Community Focus’ category.Barbara and Caroline, set up their Barking Mad business in 2019, after swapping their busy and pressurised careers as teachers, for running their hugely popular home-from-home dog boarding franchise.Feeling like they had got out of education all they were going to get, and achieving all t...

activ Digital Marketing is proud to announce the launch of its newest franchise, activ Digital Marketing Barnet, under the leadership of Julie Francis. With over 20 years of experience in office and event management, Julie is set to bring her expertise to the businesses of Barnet and surrounding areas.This expansion comes at a time of significant recognition for activ Digital Marketing, which has been shortlisted for the Great British Entrepreneur Awards in the Creative Entrepreneur of the Year...

As the first half of the year has already flown by with record audiences for their podcast, The Business Excellence podcast hosted by James Vincent, and the largest number of delegates ActionCOACH has ever seen at their signature BizX conference in April, their network of franchise partners is expanding too – and they’re proud to introduce the latest three to join the team. The first of these is Sean O’Donnell, who officially launches his ActionCOACH firm on 12th July with his first event but...

Wingers – the Chicken Wing Company – is flying high with five new franchised store openings this year including Telford, Watford, West Bridgford, The Taproom in Harborne high street Birmingham and Birmingham International Train Station. Wingers, which now has eleven shops trading successfully, aims to have 20 stores open in locations across the UK by the end of 2024. Amran Sunner, co-founder and operations director of Wingers confirms: “The demand for our delicious fresh buttermilk fried chic...

activ Digital Marketing Franchise CEO& Franchisor Katie Bullon Shortlisted for Creative Entrepreneur of the Year at 2024 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awardsactiv Digital Marketing Franchise proudly announces that its CEO & Franchisor, Katie Bullon, has been shortlisted for the prestigious national Creative Entrepreneur of the Year category at the 2024 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards.Along with activ bringing franchising to the table, this year's varied shortlist showcases...

In June, Betterclean Services hosted another successful franchise training program! New franchisees from across the region were equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to launch and operate their own thriving cleaning businesses. The comprehensive training program covered all aspects of running a Betterclean Services franchise, from the ins and outs of our proven cleaning methods to effective marketing strategies and exceptional customer service techniques. Places for our August traini...

In December 2018, cherished Action Coach Kent Rhodes sadly passed away after a brave fight against cancer. Kent was a well-known and respected figure in the franchise community, admired for his generous and rigorous spirit. His legacy extends far beyond his exceptional work as a franchise partner. To honour Kent’s memory, the ActionCOACH UK community undertakes an annual challenge that embodies his qualities, while doing as much as they can to help those less fortunate than themselves. Earlie...

It’s not every day you are presented with an opportunity to combine work with play. But that is exactly what happened to local Dad Shaun Rapley, for he is on track to open two new children’s ‘stay and play’ options – one in the Leicestershire village of Newtown Linford, the other a little further north-west in Swadlincote. The Train Time ‘Stay and Play’ facilities are centred around trains – and lots of them! Over 200 feet of track will be laid and an endless supply of carriages promise t...

activ Digital Marketing Franchise is thrilled to announce a major milestone. On June 10th, the company was honoured with the “Best Adaptation to Change” award at the Virtual Franchise Awards 2024, organised by the Quality Franchise Association UK. This accolade highlights activ Digital Marketing Franchise's innovative and strategic adaptation in the dynamic digital marketing landscape. The award was won for the new franchise model launched this year; a consultant-led trading brand, empowering...

Puzzle Piece Law, an independent legal consultancy business renowned for advising individuals on all family law matters, is thrilled to announce the addition of two new franchisees, Jonathan, in Cambridge and Lee, in Guildford. This exciting expansion marks another milestone in our mission to ensure that people across the UK can access the legal advice they need. Jonathan and Lee, both seasoned professionals with extensive experience in supporting vulnerable people in the police service, will...

Award-winning, activ Digital Marketing Franchise is excited to announce the expansion of its network with a new franchisee in Basingstoke.This is the first under activ’s newly launched 'Consultant Led' brand, introduced this year as an expansion to their 'Location Led' brand, which has been trading with franchisees across the UK and Ireland since 2008.Launched in 2024 to meet the needs of frustrated marketing consultants and influencers, the 'Consultant Led' brand offers an innovative growth app...