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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...

Alchemy Virtual Assistance (Alchemy VA), the UK-based virtual support and franchising business, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary in October 2026, marking a decade of steady, values-driven expansion in the virtual assistance and outsourcing sector. Founded in 2016 by Suzy Sanders, Alchemy VA has evolved from a solo venture into a thriving franchise network with a growing national footprint. Since launching its franchise model in 2019, the business has prioritised sustainable growth over...

Territories are allocated on an exclusive basis, meaning once an area is secured, no other Optic-Kleer franchisee can operate within it. Availability is continually reducing as new franchisees join the network.Current available territories are:Chelmsford, Maldon & Bishops StortfordCheltenham & GloucesterChesterChippenham & TetburyExeter, Bude & MineheadHereford & WorcesterKidderminster, Bromsgrove & BridgnorthLeedsMacclesfield, Alderley Edge & CongletonMiddlesbroughNewcastle upon TynePlymouth, N...

The group behind QSR brand Wraps & Wings are virtual concepts including Eggsquisite and Holy Bagel has formalised operations under a new parent company called Eatphoria ahead of planned expansion. Mohammad Shaikh, who helped found the business back in 2014 and is now CEO of Eatphoria, tells MCA the group is targeting accelerated growth across the UK in coming years with an ambition to reach 100 sites in the next three to four years. It follows a 163% increase in system sales over the past thre...

Super Star Sport is proud to announce the acquisition of Leapfrog Sports, marking another exciting step forward in the company’s long-term growth strategy within the UK children’s sports coaching sector.Founded in 2014, Leapfrog Sports has built a fantastic reputation for delivering high-quality sports coaching across schools, early years settings and weekend programmes. The business has always placed children at the centre of what it does, something that strongly aligns with Super Star Sport’s...

When you’re thinking about investing in a franchise, there’s one thing you absolutely deserve to know: Are the existing franchisees genuinely happy? Not just coping. Not just fine. But are they thriving, proud, and confident about their future?Because choosing a franchise is about choosing a partner, a system, a culture, and a positive future. Nothing reveals the truth about a franchise more clearly than the voices of the existing franchisees, who are living, breathing and working with it every...

When a property suffers a major loss, the impact rarely stops at the damage itself. It quickly extends into cash flow, disrupts operations and places immediate pressure on decisions that carry long-term consequences.In those moments, the distinction is not simply between having a process and following it. It lies in understanding the mechanics of a building insurance claim and, more importantly, the commercial realities behind them.At Concept Claim Solutions (Leatherhead and West Surrey), Pierre...

YouMeSushi is to open in Upper Street, The Angel, Islington in May. The growing fresh sushi franchise has also confirmed it’s set to open in Canterbury, Wandsworth and Milton Keynes in the coming weeks.“Our new Islington store will be thoughtfully designed to appeal to the local community. We create an ‘eat in’ feel, and customers are welcome to visit, enjoy a bowl of noodles or a plate of fresh sushi, or to collect a meal to share with friends and family at home. Our established relationships w...

Franchisees from oven cleaning specialist Ovenu have raised £694 for Cancer Research UK at the company’s annual general meeting. The charity was chosen after a franchisee was forced to retire following a diagnosis of prostate cancer, prompting colleagues to rally behind the cause. Held near Redditch, the AGM also gave franchisees an opportunity to strengthen relationships, share best practice and align on the company’s continued growth. Founder and managing director Rik Hellewell highlighte...

Six months on from starting her MagiKats Tuition Centre in Kenton, we caught up with franchise owner and Principal, Swati Shukla, to find out how it’s all going.Swati joined MagiKats at the start of the school year whilst still working full time as a teacher and raising her young family. Since then, the centre has quickly established itself and has a growing presence in the local community, supporting children of all ages and abilities with structured, confidence-building tuition. She said, “I s...

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...