News

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...

Stirling’s top takeaway dishes have been revealed by Deliveroo. Food delivery service Deliveroo has revealed that a medium noodle box from Dr Noodles on Murray Place is the most popular order on the app. A chicken burrito from Banditos Burritos came second, pancakes from Flip n Shake third, a BBQ bacon and cheese burger from BirdBox is fourth and chicken souvlaki from Cafe Aina was fifth.

The most popular dishes on Deliveroo for 2021 have been revealed, and Dr Noodles named in the Top 50.See the UK’s top 50 dishes below:Build your own Poke Bowl from Honi Poke, LondonCheeseburger from Five Guys, LondonBurrito from FreshMex, AberdeenPad Thai (g/f) (n) from TING THAI CARAVAN, EdinburghGrilled Chicken Burrito from Tortilla, LondonHouse Black Daal (V) from Dishoom, LondonThe Original German Doner Kebab from German Doner Kebab, ReadingBurgerism Meal from Burgerism, ManchesterOriginal F...

Deliveroo marked its four-year anniversary of operating in Dundee by revealing the takeaways it delivers most.The dish ordered most frequently by hungry locals is the Chicken noodle box from Dr Noodles with the bacon cheeseburger by Five Guys in second place.The most popular type of food ordered by Dundonians is Chinese, followed by American and German.Data from the firm shows Saturday at 7:49pm is the most popular time for Dundee locals to order food.

Driver Hire’s annual conference, back for the first time in two years, held at the Lowry Hotel, Manchester, provided a perfect opportunity to celebrate an outstanding year for a whole host of franchisees and their offices.Nic Chaviaris collected the top award, ‘Franchisee of the Year.’ Also on the podium were: Jordan Tracey (Dundee & Perth) and Oliver Maxwell (Milton Keynes) who each won ‘New Start of the Year’ - the first time in Driver Hire history that two franchisees have won this category i...

Azura Group Ltd (“Azura”), a leading franchise management software system developer, announces the promotion of Mark Scott to Managing Director with immediate effect. Mark joined the business in June 2021 as Operations Director having previously been Head of the Franchise team at NatWest. Over the past nearly twelve months he has helped develop Azura’s operations and processes, which has included an investment in people and processes to manage the increasing number of franchise businesses using...

Sandra James, founder of premium cat care franchise The Cat Butler, has reached the finals of the EWiF (Encouraging Women into Franchising) Awards, in the category of New Woman Franchisor of the Year.The Cat Butler does as the name suggests, catering to every whim of its feline clients. Cats are visited in their own home, fed, played with and generally pampered in the same way their owners would if they were at home.Sandra first launched the exclusive cat visiting service in her hometown of St A...

To be a successful franchise, you must have successful, motivated and happy franchisees. And happinest, the architectural design franchise, has that in abundance. Chris - South London franchisee achieving year two sales in one month! I joined happinest two months ago and it’s been great.  The initial training really helped give me all the skills needed to confidently start to visit clients and quote for extension plans. I have hit year two figures in month two and can really see how I...