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Leading property-maintenance franchise, Fantastic Services, has announced it will be exhibiting at the National Franchise Exhibition that will take place on the 21st and 22nd May. The virtual event is the perfect place for anyone who’s been considering starting their own business, has just begun their research, or are seeking an alternative source of income. By visiting Fantastic Services’ virtual stand, you’ll get the chance to explore the lucrative world of home services and learn more about...

In Franchise Direct's yearly report, the UK's 7th best franchise goes to the property-maintenance leader Fantastic Services.Franchise Direct’s Top 100 Franchises list is the premier, research-only based ranking of the UK’s top 100 franchises. Fantastic Services secured the 7th spot in the list, outshining franchisors, firmly positioned in the top ten for years. The high ranking recognised Fantastic Services’ resilience, flexibility, social responsibility and support for over 530 franchisees, pro...

TaxAssist Accountants franchise owner Dave Underwood, has recently celebrated 20 years of success in Harrogate with leading accountancy network. Dave Underwood’s introduction to franchising was as a family venture, joining TaxAssist Accountants alongside his sister Val and brother-in-law John Robinson. After successfully growing the practice together, which fully supported two families, Dave became the sole franchisee after Val and John retired in 2016. He now runs his busy shop at 6 Mount Str...

TaxAssist Accountants franchise owner Russell Chapman, has opened his second shop at 46 Busby Road, Clarkston in Glasgow.ACCA-qualified Russell Chapman joined the TaxAssist Accountants network in 2018, after purchasing an established practice at 108 Battlefield Road in South Glasgow from a former franchisee. Encouraged by the growth of his practice, he has now opened a second shop to cater for demand.“I’m extremely proud of how the business has processed since I took it over in August 2018. Annu...

Over 7,000 new entrepreneurs set up up their own business in Scotland in 2020, with now even more opportunities available thanks to Shuttercraft, as they have released 7 new regions for partners to join their ever-expanding network.  Over the last couple of years, interior shutters have been the fastest growing window coverings market in England, and the whole market was worth £1.52bn in 2019. So far, our franchise network in Scotland has not yet been established but we’ve recognised t...

ChipsAway has come out on top to receive the honour of being named the UK's Top ‘Car and Auto Repair’ franchise in Franchise Direct’s Top 100, but also ranking as number 40 in the Top Franchise overall in the UK. The Franchise Direct Top 100 celebrates the best franchises that Britain has to offer. The top 100 franchises are ranked by several different criteria, including size of brand, turnover, stability and growth, right through to social responsibility, awards and recognition, so this is...

Big news coming out of the North-West of England, with two multi-unit franchisees agreeing to open brand new stores! Papa John’s has announced new multi-unit franchisees Richard McElroy and Chris Makin have signed a development deal to open nine new stores in the North West of England, with ambitious plans to create 20 more Papa John’s in the future.  Long-term friends turned business partners, brought together through ‘football, children, and a love of good times’ (including great piz...

Many people say that once you get into franchising its very difficult to leave the franchising world. And none can say that is truer than Total Cleans Franchise Development Director Will Gavan. We share the insights from Wills 22, and counting, years in franchising. FS: Will, you’ve had a long successful career in the UK franchising sector but what was your background and experiences before the last two decades? Will: I graduated in the late 80’s with a Degree in Business Studies and went on...

Helen Williams receives a heartfelt review since being a Your Mortgage Plus Mortgage & Commercial Finance Consultant Franchisee. Helen has been absolutely amazing throughout the journey. It started off with my decision to re-mortgage my house. I needed a person who would be fully committed to seeing this through, you often hear other people relive their horror stories, they talk about the enormous amount of stress they felt dealing with solicitors, the sleepless night they endured and how...

Your Mortgage Plus franchisee who has recently acquired a CeMap has just completed their first mortgage application as part of the franchise network. One of our newly appointed and recently CeMap (Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice) qualified mortgage and protection advisors has just completed a mortgage application, marking their first completion as part of our network. The case was relatively straightforward but was not without its complexities, as most cases often are, and did r...

Prestige Sports Development have launched a brand new booking system which allows parents to sign their children up to Football Mania in Haverhill and it completely sells out!  We have recently partnered with ClassForKids booking system which allows us to electronically automate subscriptions for our weekly sessions. In Haverhill, Football Mania includes 4 football classes per week with a total of 100 spaces available. Since the launch of the system in April 2021, Football Mania has 100...

Prestige Sports Development have already sold out for their Easter Holiday Camps across multiple franchise territories around the UK. The return to sport and holiday camps saw our popular Holiday Camps sell out. The camps currently have a slightly different look with our Covid Secure Bubbles but as always were a massive success. We were a complete sell out across 5 sites, with barely any spaces left at others. These included two locations in Haverhill, Two in Cambridge and two in Dunmow. We...