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How to fight the back-to-school blues while preparing for the year aheadSeptember and the ‘back-to-school’ routine can fill some students with dread. But, if preparations are done properly and thoroughly, they can be a great way to instil excitement and motivation. With the next academic year right around the corner, it is best to get organised now to alleviate the stress and worries children around the country might be starting to feel. Here, the in-home and online tutoring company, Tutor Docto...

If you are looking for a franchise opportunity, have an interest in health and fitness or preventative health, but are put off by the issues that traditional gyms are facing in the current economic climate, then you should take a closer look at fit20. We are bucking the trends of traditional gyms, there is a lot to say, but first we would like to invite you to come and meet our CEO Walter Vendel, National Director Niri Patel, and franchisee Duncan Attwood from fit20 Exeter, at The National...

Not Just Travel was presented with the Cruise Award for BEST HOMEWORKING AGENCY 2022 in a lavish ceremony aboard The Cutty Sark in Greenwich, London last month. Run by CRUISE ADVISER, the leading cruise publication for the travel trade, the Cruise Awards recognises the very best companies in travel.How We Got Here – The Cruise Mastery ProgrammeNOT JUST TRAVEL is a leading UK travel franchise with over 500 franchisees. We’re keen to help our homeworking consultants react to industry trends. In fa...

Cirencester gets a taste of Papa John’s as the leading pizza franchise’s latest store opens on Bishop's Walk, creating 15 new jobs in the Gloucestershire market town.“As a brand, Papa John’s continues to expand across the UK. We aim to create convenience for our customers, so we are opening on high streets in smaller trade zones. This shortens delivery times and means more people can share the treat of Papa John’s pizza wherever they are.” Amit Pancholi, director of business development, Pa...

Oven Wizards got together earlier this Summer for their Annual Conference in Stratford-upon-Avon. It was great to be back meeting face to face. The Conference together with the Regional Meetings are a great Opportunity for Wizards to get together face to face to build relationships, share best practice and enjoy themselves in a relaxed atmosphere. The day included the business meeting in the afternoon and a social event with excellent entertainment in the evening.Harvey Rainbow, who owns and ope...

One in five UK adults want to start their own business* – what’s stopping you?With a franchise, you could be your own boss with the added benefit of an established brand, a proven business model, and ongoing training and support. Unlock the potential of this lucrative business model at the UK’s flagship franchise event – The National Franchise Exhibition on 7 & 8 October 2022 at the NEC, Birmingham.Attendees will have the opportunity to get to know the teams behind over 100 leading franchise bra...

Franchise Brands, an international multi-brand franchise business, is pleased to announce that Andy Brattesani has joined the board of Franchise Brands as a Non-Executive Director.  "We are pleased to welcome Andy to the board of Franchise Brands as a Non-Executive Director. His substantial franchising experience, profile in, and knowledge of the market, and business development expertise will be particularly valuable as we continue to grow our business both in the UK and internationally...

A new store opening in Alton makes it five for Papa John’s delivery driver turned multi-unit franchisee, Jay Singh. Jay who also runs Papa John’s in Farnham, Basingstoke, Andover, Farnborough and now Alton, started out in-store and as a delivery driver for the leading pizza franchise, before working his way up to become a store manager over several years.By 2010 Jay Singh was able to acquire his first franchised Papa John’s store in Basingstoke. He explains: “Papa John’s is one of the best brand...

Huge congratulations to Eve Aston, franchisee of Razzamataz Tonbridge, who is celebrating her fifth anniversary. Eve joined the Razzamataz network after a successful career as a seamstress and role within the gaming industry. With two grown up daughters, Eve has reinvented her working life to become a successful business owner. This is her story.In the beginningI was a busy mum with daughters at stage schools, which meant taking them to lots of auditions, classes and shows. I helped on the front...

Papa John’s multi-unit franchisees have turned up the heat on expansion with their latest new store opening in Timperley, Manchester. Mandy Kaur and husband Chan Singh now run seven Papa John’s including Timperley, plus Castleford which opened earlier this year in Yorkshire. “Timperley is about six miles southwest of central Manchester so is a great location for us. We have recruited 15 new team members who have all been fully trained and now we are ready to deliver!” Mandy Kaur  Man...

Steve Perry has opened a new TaxAssist Accountants shop at 17 Brunswick Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1HF. Steve Perry has recently joined the TaxAssist Accountants network and opened his first shop in the centre of Newcastle-under-Lyme. Steve has many years’ experience working in accountancy, advising a vast array of clients from different sectors. He also worked as a Financial Controller in Industry, so brings with him a host of knowledge and practical experience in dealing with all da...

The Travel Franchise have just been voted the first ever Sustainability Champion of the Year (Large Agency). The award came at the travel industry Agent Achievement Awards, held at London’s Park Plaza Westminster Hotel. The award winners are selected based on voting by travel industry suppliers including tour operators, airlines, cruise lines and tourist boards, with some categories decided by panels of expert judges. These awards are the highest accolade for travel agencies and agents. The...