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According to research by De Nationale Franchise Gids (The National Franchise Guide), fit20 grew more than any other franchise brand in the Netherlands! The growth of Jumbo and Electro world was mainly due to conversion of existing units. In 2019, fit20 grew by no fewer than 46 locations. The Dutch formula in physical personal training is active in nine countries. Last year the formula celebrated its 10th anniversary. Founder and franchisor Walter Vendel expects to grow to 300 branches in th...

It’s widely recognised that teaching is a tough profession, and 2020 has surely got to be one of the toughest years yet. If classroom sizes and under resourcing weren’t bad enough, in March 2020 teachers had to re-invent how they teach, grapple with technology and start delivering the National Curriculum ‘virtually’ and all within a very short space of time! It’s no surprise that as a teacher, you may be considering leaving the classroom behind you.However, if you are thinking about a change of...

Children across the UK and beyond will soon have the opportunity to learn a new language in a fun, interactive Forest School. The franchise business, which has been running since 2010, has grown from offering French lessons to children in the North-East of England to a multinational operation, providing the option of eight different languages, including Spanish, Mandarin and Italian. Lingotot has continued to support children with interactive, engaging and child-centred online classes througho...

Lingotot to run Superhero-themed lessons between April 13-17 for free or with a donation to the NHS champions.The whole Lingotot network of franchisees, teachers and of course our wonderful customers, are joining together in support of the NHS.Lingotot has been running weekly online classes since schools, nurseries and community venues closed. The sessions have been very much welcomed by parents and schools as the lively and interactive classes have been keeping children up and down the country...

Lingotot celebrates their 10th anniversary in business.Angela has grown the business into a multinational operation teaching tots aged 0-12 a range of eight languages. After starting a small number of French classes in her home town in the North East of England in 2010.The celebration saw 40 children and their parents experience a family French session followed by bilingual play time. The event was warmly welcomed with some important VIPs in attendance.Richard Holden, newly-elected MP for North...

Hear from the franchisees of Lingotot, the award winning multinational language company, as they share they successes and experiences. I have been a Lingotot Franchisee for 6 years and it has been the best decision of my life! Work-life balance now restored, ultimate job satisfaction and continuing to grow! Love it! Michelle Marsland (Lingotot Tyne and Wear) I love Lingotot because the programme is absolutely brilliant. The fact it teaches all children from birth is great! Jennie Barnet (L...

Leading UK homecare provider franchise group Right at Home has been awarded national 5* Employer status across its network of 60+ locally owned and operated franchisee offices.  The franchise care business was named a 5* Employer for the second year running, following its annual employee engagement survey, run by independent researcher WorkBuzz. More than 1,200 CareGivers completed the anonymised survey across the Right at Home care franchise network.  Right at Home...

In the first franchise event of its kind, the International Franchise Show Online will be live on the 5th & 6th June 2020 and Franchise Supermarket will be partaking with 200 other exhibitors! Following the cancellation of large gatherings due to Covid 19 restrictions, The International Franchise Show was moved from April to 4th & 5th September in ExCel London. The Online event will run in addition to this, offering an exciting, new opportunity for the International Franchise community to commu...

15 award winners for 2020 were announced by Club Hub on Saturday 16th of May.  Managing Director and Founder of Razzamataz Theatre Schools, Denise Hutton-Gosney was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award. Winners were selected from six finalists in each category, who had been shortlisted from a total of 1019 applications, representing 388 kid’s activity businesses. The standard of finalists was extremely high and represented a diverse range of kid’s activities, clubs and related businesse...

As we all work together to stay safe and alert, OSCAR’s nationwide franchise network of Pet food franchisees are on hand to deliver essential services to customers within their specific franchise territories.   Oscar Pet Food franchisees have still been on hand delivering a comprehensive range of pet foods, treats, toys and accessories to those self-isolating, shielding, or recovering from Covid-19, means peace of mind for pet owners who can concentrate on their families and working...

Franchisee support is on hand from the Marla Custom Blinds head office team for challenging project When it comes to conservatory roof blinds and shades, it’s a fact that no two conservatories are ever the same!  Each poses unique challenges. When Marla Custom Blind franchisee Andrew Benson who covers the Devon Franchise territory, visited Manor Farm in Totnes to survey a sunroom, he was confronted with an unusually challenging puzzle. As he looked up at the custom-built roof, he...

The past few months, the world has changed beyond recognition. Words such as self-isolating, social distancing and lockdown have become part of our everyday narrative and lives that have sadly been lost are never far from our thoughts.Alongside devastating personal losses, businesses worldwide have had to re-evaluate and find ways to adapt their day-to-day working practices. Some have been able to do so at speed, while others have had to cease trading in the hope that once this crisis is over no...