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Over 200 delegates gathered at the 5* Celtic Manor Resort, for ChipsAway’s Annual Conference and Roaring 20s ‘Gatsby’ themed Awards Dinner over the weekend. The event celebrated the minor car body repair brand’s ‘roaring ahead’ approach in the car body repair industry.The conference highlighted the ‘future is here’ in terms of electric vehicles, ADAS and changes in the automotive industry. Technical Director, Simon Kings, spoke about ChipsAway’s dedication to training the franchise network on El...

New Franchise Development Manager role for former TaxAssist Accountants franchisee and non-executive director, Mark Fordham.Former TaxAssist franchisee and non-executive director, Mark Fordham has re-joined the franchise as a Franchise Development Manager, with a specific remit to support new franchisees.Mark’s role is to share his expertise and experiences along with TaxAssist best practice, to help with growth and operations in a franchisee’s vitally important first year in business.“Having li...

Franchisee Realises Dream to Open Papa John’s in Hometown of Stourbridge. Franchisee Atif Maroof Zar has realized his dream to open a Papa John’s in his hometown of Stourbridge in the West Midlands. Multi-unit franchisee Afif Maroof Zar joined Papa John’s in 2017 and now runs eleven stores with the help of his brothers Umair Ramay and Amir Maroof and over 150 team members. “Opening a Papa John’s in my hometown has been a goal for some time and is now a dream come true! It means a lot that ou...

Screen Rescue announces they are holding a FREE Franchise Open Day at the Cambridge Belfry, Cambourne Cambridge on Wednesday 6th July 2022. Jaime Hilario, founder, and franchisor of Screen Rescue is delighted to announce both franchisors are hosting a FREE Franchise Open Day at the Cambridge Belfry, Cambourne, Cambridge on Wednesday 6th July 2022. Screen Rescue are now recruiting franchisees in your local area. Jaime says, “We are looking for ambitious individuals with the drive and energy t...

German street food franchise, Doner Shack, is set to open its third restaurant in Leicester on the 11th of June. Doner Shack's latest 110-seater restaurant, where diners can also enjoy an outside eating area, will offer all-day dining, takeaway, delivery and click & collect. “Coming from humble beginnings, we are evolving into a multi-site business with big plans for the future and we feel incredibly excited to introduce Leicester to our exceptional kebabs, giving locals the chance to taste th...

Not Just Travel has been named as the Homeworking Agency of the Year at the Classic Awards, cementing its standing as the best travel company to open an agency with, especially for those without prior industry experience.Beating national competition, the Not Just Travel franchise has been recognised as the best in the UK for home-based travel agents, at the most recent Classic Awards.The award’s announcement is timely: The company’s franchisees have been breaking sales records throughout the sta...

Aspiring and existing business owners alike will have the opportunity to explore the lucrative world of franchising at The British & International Franchise Exhibition this summer. Returning to Olympia London on 17 & 18 June, this free event enjoys the exclusive support of the British Franchise Association and is an unmissable opportunity to meet a wide range of franchise brands and to tap into a wealth of expert advice – all under one roof. For would-be entrepreneurs, investing in a franc...

Training and development support for new franchisees has been adapted and increased.With the COVID-19 pandemic enforcing change and adaption, TaxAssist Accountants has successfully delivered its Initial Training Course virtually. As a result, a new extended and enhanced hybrid training and support programme has been developed for new franchisees joining the network on the June 2022 course onwards.Head of Group Training, Samantha Skyring, FCCA, ACIPP, MAAT, explains: “It soon became apparent that...

The local community of Blaby District in central Leicestershire, some five miles south of Leicester city centre, will now be able to enjoy a taste of Papa John’s as the leading pizza franchise launches its latest store in the region. Run by franchisees Sukhy and Kam Bains, Blaby is now the fifth Papa John’s in Leicestershire.“I live nearby and so I’m super excited Papa John’s can now be the pizza brand of choice in South Leicestershire! Sukhy and Kam have worked incredibly hard backed up by the...

If you are looking for that perfect recipe for franchise success, then fit20 believe they have 3 ingredients to create just that. A rapidly growing ‘starving crowd’A highly palatable and attractive proposition … that is backed by scienceA proven formula for delivery And you know what they say about a good recipe? The proof is in the pudding! fit20 is expanding rapidly across the globe, now in 13 countries, and with desirable territories being signed up across the UK every month. Let’s...

ChipsAway, the UK’s leading minor car body paintwork repair service, has launched a new TV advertisement to promote the convenience and ease of the service they offer.The new TV commercial demonstrates how easy it is for customers to enquire and obtain their free, no-obligation repair estimate. Customers can submit details on the ChipsAway website 24/7 from the comfort of their own home. The TV advert also shows how quickly and conveniently minor damage can be repaired by a ChipsAway specialist,...

For Mr Charger franchisee, Mike Rhodes, his new role couldn’t be as far removed from his previous career. After taking redundancy from the oil industry, he’s now leading the charge for greener driving.You can’t help but be aware of the crisis facing the gas and oil industry, and the difficulties for those who work within it due to rising costs, and production challenges. The black gold of the past is no longer prized, as people look for more sustainable ways of living. For Mike Rhodes, after al...