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Franchising in the UK is booming, contributing an impressive £19.1bn to the economy and boasting an average unit turnover of £400,000*. As the UK’s flagship franchise event draws near, there’s never been a better time to explore the opportunities within the thriving franchise sector.On 3 & 4 October, The National Franchise Exhibition will open its doors to provide the spark of inspiration for the next generation of franchise entrepreneurs. Aspiring business owners are invited to the NEC, Birming...

Tiger Launches New Garden Building Show Site at Tong Garden Centre, Marking Major Milestone for Yorkshire BrandWoodlands Home & Garden Group is delighted to announce the launch of its latest Tiger garden building show site at the award-winning Tong Garden Centre, near Bradford. This exciting new site marks the 18th location in the retailer’s fast-growing national network - double the number it had at the start of 2025 - and represents a significant moment for the Yorkshire-based company, which h...

More people than ever are exploring self-employment – whether it’s about finding purpose, improving work-life balance or simply taking control of their future. But when it comes to launching a business, do you start from scratch, or should you look at alternative options – such as investing in a franchise?It’s a big choice and there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Both paths come with their own rewards – and risks. That’s why it’s so important to think carefully about what kind of support, struct...

Razzamataz Theatre Schools is setting a new benchmark in children’s performing arts education, with the launch of a fully planned six-week Minis curriculum designed to support franchisees and their teams while offering families a unique blend of fun, skill-building, and personal growth for their children.Developed in direct response to parent and guardian feedback, the programme has been crafted to meet the needs of today’s families who want their children to experience joy, connection, and conf...

From September 2025, three brand-new Super Star Sport franchise areas will be kicking off their journeys – Peterborough, Finchley (North West London), and South Lincoln. We’re thrilled to welcome our newest franchise directors as they begin their exciting adventure as business owners.Behind every new franchise is one simple purpose: children. Helping children to be fit, active, healthy, and smiling is at the heart of everything we do. With Peterborough, Finchley and South Lincoln joining the net...

The My Property Pros (MPP) network is celebrating a wave of exciting achievements as franchisees across the UK continue to hit new heights in growth, performance and recognition. From rapid team expansions to industry accolades, the success stories are stacking up fast.In South Belfast and Lisburn, Aidan Davis – MPP’s youngest franchisee – has taken a major step forward by hiring his first full-time employee, less than six months after launching. Meanwhile, over in Kingswinford and Stourbridge,...

The Sushi Co gave away 100 free rolls to celebrate the opening of its new live kitchen in Tower Bridge on Thursday 14 August 2025. The new launch follows recent openings in Brighton, Harringay and Hampstead and the announcement that the company is actively recruiting more franchisees to meet the increasing demand for its fresh flavourful sushi.Experienced QSR professional and Co-Founder of The Sushi Co Raheel Choudhary, confirms: “Sushi is trending across the UK right now and we welcomed new cus...

Incredible entrepreneur, Sally Wilse, shares her story of overcoming ageist workplace challenges, to co-find Seniors Helping Seniors, a movement which empowers an older demographic of workers. At the age of 40, Sally spent 12 years building a start-up business to great success. Unfortunately, however, due to workplace ignorance around the symptoms of menopausal women, Sally was then made redundant from this company, through no fault of her own. Without the necessary support and knowledge in pl...

ChipsAway Franchisee Barry Hussey Raises 10,000th Invoice and Reflects on 15 Years of Automotive Entrepreneurship In the world of smart vehicle repairs, few stories capture the spirit of franchise success and personal freedom like that of Barry Hussey’s. This year, Barry celebrated a remarkable achievement - raising his 10,000th invoice since adopting ChipsAway’s bespoke CRM system in 2014. It's a significant milestone in a journey that began back in October 2010, when he took the leap from b...

When you think of education franchisees, you might picture someone with a background in teaching, stacks of worksheets on a desk and a room full of energetic children. And if you come from a business or corporate background, you might think: ‘That’s not really for me.’But here’s the thing – in most cases, that perception couldn’t be further from the truth.The education sector has evolved, yet still, a few common myths keep potential franchisees – particularly those not from an educational backgr...

For so many people, the idea of working full time in sports feels like a dream – something you’d love to do, but maybe think is only possible if you’re a professional athlete or coach at a big club. The truth? There are loads of opportunities out there to make sport your career, and at Super Star Sport, we see it happen every day. We now have 28 branches across the United Kingdom, with people just like you building full-time careers doing what they love – inspiring children to be active, heal...

Woodlands Home & Garden Group is excited to launch their thirteenth retail show site for their award-winning specialist garden building retailer Tiger at Leyland Garden Centre. The brand-new site will display a popular selection of Tiger garden buildings including high-quality sheds, summerhouses, log cabins, modular garden rooms and more to discerning consumers across Lancashire.Launched as part of Tiger’s new partnership with Lancashire Outdoor Living Limited, the site at Leyland Garden Centre...