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Awesome Chips which launched as a franchise in January 2023, is already on track to hit its target and open five new franchised shops in the UK by the end of this year.“We have seen double the anticipated enquires from potential franchisees in the first month after the franchise launch, with some great applications. We are very comfortable that we will be able to open five new shops by the end of 2023.” Anthony Round, franchise director, Awesome ChipsAwesome Chips which was originally creat...

Maybe some of you reading this are under increased pressure financially and looking at options to generate additional revenue, options might be limited if you are already working part or full time, with family constraints too, there is a lot that can get in the way isn’t there!There is some good news for you though, and one that is often overlooked, this is by way of investing in a part-time franchise, you might think this is a myth that does not even exist, but let us explore the options in thi...

Gurjinder Singh has converted his existing practice to TaxAssist Accountants. Gurjinder Singh has recently joined the TaxAssist Accountants network covering the Dartford area.A qualified Chartered Accountant and bookkeeper, Gurjinder has more than 10 years’ experience running his own practice from the Howbury Technology Centre, Thames Road, Dartford DA1 4RQ, and is now looking forward to scaling up his business under the TaxAssist Accountants brand name.“What really attracted me to TaxAssist wa...

Ovenclean has marked the start of the year celebrating double digit growth in customer enquiries compared to pre-pandemic levels, with leads generated for franchisees up 24% for 2022 compared to 2019.The growth equates to an average of £4k worth of customer enquiries per franchisee per month, which the company says is a major contribution to franchisee success against a backdrop of potentially challenging trading conditions.Ovenclean, which has been established for almost 30 years, puts the incr...

Barking Mad, the UK’s most trusted dog sitting service has partnered with several other leading pet-care franchisors to put the welfare of pets at the forefront of the £3.1 billion industry (Statista, 2021). Collectively, the franchisors have formed the Pet Care Franchise Association (PCFA). The main objective of the group is to improve animal welfare standards in the pet-care industry across the UK.Together with other leading pet care franchisors, including Petpals, Pet Stay and We Love Pets, B...

Groove Noise, the UK’s premium DJ franchise, is delighted to announce the arrival of their first franchisee Marcin. “The franchisor has provided me with all the necessary package. That includes my own territory, extensive training, access to all the resources and so on. Everything was as on the prospectus and no points has been missing in relation to help with the business set up. Spencer hosts the training which is helping me develop as a DJ, I’m learning new skills to be better and better....

According to the Negotiator judges 2022 was another year of record entries to the Awards, reflecting an extremely high standard of entry. The supplier category is a particularly tough category to win as it includes a vast spectrum of suppliers who support letting agents across the UK.“We are absolutely delighted to win silver in the professional supplier category for 2022. It is a very competitive category spanning a breadth of industry suppliers, so to be recognized as outstanding by the judges...

Coffee Republic are delighted to announce a new store opening in the beautiful Maldives! This opening is a continuation of our strong international presence, we welcome potential franchisees from both the UK and the rest of the world!

We would like to give a warm welcome to our two newest franchisees that have recently joined the OSCAR franchise Network, having bought an established business.Gary & Sarah Williams – OSCAR Pet Foods Stockport“As dog owners we know that choosing the right pet food can be a challenging task, so our aim is to take your pain away with helpful advice, easy ordering, and safe delivery. We have been OSCAR clients ourselves for over ten years (having met franchisee Brian Hulme at a local farmer’s show)...

Barking Mad Dog Care has been ranked as the top pet sector franchise in the 2023 Elite Franchise Top 100, as well as ranking as number 48 overall in the UK. Barking Mad has been recognised as one of the top 100 franchisors and ranked the top pet care franchise for five years in a row.The Elite Franchise Top 100 celebrates the best and brightest franchises that Britain has to offer, with an expert judging panel ranking franchisors on everything from franchise support to business growth and their...

Agency Express are delighted to announce that we have once again been recognised as one of the UK’s top franchise opportunities, raking within the Top 50 of the Elite Franchise Top 100.From hundreds of entries across every franchise sector, Agency Express has been ranked 31tst in the prestigious EF100 – a title which will be held for the duration of 2023.The EF100, established in 2017 in association with HSBC, is the franchising list to watch. It recognises the sector’s brightest businesses and...

For those of you who are caught on the treadmill of the workplace, dream about controlling your work life balance whilst releasing your entrepreneurial side, then franchising could be the ideal solution, especially if you have never run a business before and have no business experience. Franchising in the UK is expected to continue its popularity, especially amongst those franchisors offering recession proof products or services, that do not rely upon overseas trade for their success. The thr...