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Philip Short and Callum Collins-Butterton, the joint owners of the Lakeland Verandahs Franchise in East Anglia have made things work very successfully for them. Business is set to boom for the pair this year, with them aiming to have 100 happy customers with UPVC decks fitted in the East Anglian counties of Norfolk and Suffolk by the end of 2021. They bought into the franchise as they wanted the opportunity to work for an already well-esteemed business with a proven model, and saw it as a bri...

Papa John's have provided a huge boost to the morale of the Clydebank by serving their local communityLeading pizza franchise Papa John’s has announced the opening of its latest store on Kilbowie Road, Clydebank in Scotland. Nazim Vadiwala who joined Papa John’s as a franchisee in 2018, will now manage the Glasgow based store with the help of his team who also run Papa John’s in Leith Walk, Edinburgh and Whitley Bay, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Nazim Vadiwala who previously worked for a rival pizza co...

Barry and his wife Lesley have found a recipe for success at OSCAR Pet Food, as they celebrate 20 years after taking the initial step of purchasing a franchise opportunity. They say a few of their secret ingredients are made with genuine care, teamwork and tenacity! As Lesley and Barry Lavin celebrate 20 years of running their rewarding OSCAR Pet Food franchise, stand-out memories reveal that teamwork and tenacity have been key to their long-lasting success. OSCAR Pet Foods Cheadle Hulme ha...

Jorge Santos was a frequent customer of Fantastic Services, however he decided that he was going to join the Fantastic franchise network. He is of Portuguese descent with a South African soul who made a major career shift after spending many years in the UK. He had been working in the restaurant and nightclub industry for far too long only to know that he didn't want to be involved in it anymore. He recently joined Fantastic Services as an Area Development franchisee after being a loyal custome...

New TaxAssist Accountants Franchisee Sanjay Parekh, has opened his new shop at 262 High Road, Wood Green in London. Experienced accountant Sanjay Parekh FCCA, joined TaxAssist Accountants just as COVID-19 hit in March 2020. Determined to pursue his dream of establishing his own practice in his local area, he has been busy finding and fitting out his TaxAssist Accountants shop, which is now open for clients to attend a face-to-face meeting or arrange a telephone or video consultation. “I’m s...

In quite a monumental first for the company, for the very first time householders throughout Northern Ireland can now enhance their outdoor living spaces with UPVC decking, fencing and balustrades from Lakeland Verandahs. We get to take a look at why John McKnight decided to become one of the very first franchisees based in Newry and Armagh and how he will be leading the way in Northern Ireland. John is no stranger to being a franchise owner. For a decade, he successfully ran a franchise in the...

Diamond Home Support's franchisees have all come together to share their wonderful experiences and success stories since joining the Diamond franchise family. "I bought the Woking Franchise three years ago and then extended to Guildford. I have built my business up at my own pace, as I have also been working part time. The help and support I have received from Andrew and his team has been fantastic, he is always available to talk through any problems. I had never run my own business...

Whether you are a veteran and have a your own practice already, or are just beginning your career in accountancy, DNS Accountants Franchise can help support you with your growth aspirations. They are delighted to welcome their latest franchise partner Kate Fisher who has joined DNS with an existing practice. DNS are thrilled to introduce you to their latest franchise Partner Kate, who is joining them in Warwickshire. Kate Fisher is a fully qualified Accountant with a great deal of experien...

Oven Cleaning Franchise experts Ovenclean, owned by the Franchise Brands plc and one of the UK’s original oven cleaning companies, has unveiled a new company logo designed to better reflect its customers and franchisees. With a more contemporary look and feel, featuring crisp, clean lines and a brighter colour palette, the logo benefits from an updated strapline which, Ovenclean Marketing Manager, Rebecca de Chair says, ‘better communicates the benefits of its service’.The new ‘Less gr...

When meeting a franchisor for the first time, it can be a very daunting experience. Not only are you there representing and selling yourself, but also having to ensure you come across in a way that makes you the perfect franchisee. In this article, we go over some top tips in order for you to make that great first impression which will make you a cut above the rest. From the initial idea of searching up franchising, you need to be methodically planning how you are going to approach this next...

International Women’s Day is a worldwide commemoration and is celebrated to champion the things we do as people and as businesses to create a fairer, more equal world for women to live and work in.ChipsAway have welcomed women and men from all walks of life, who each have one thing in common - they want to take control of their careers and be their own boss, and they understand how important it is to ensure the franchising industry is open and accessible to all.To demonstrate the variety of oppo...

To go hand-in-hand with Rishi Sunak, The Chancellor of the Exchequer, delivering his second Budget on 3rd March, TaxAssist Accountants was pleased to provide its franchisees with personalised versions of the Budget 2021 material to share and communicate with clients, prospects and business referral contacts.This included a summary highlighting the announcements that will affect businesses and the self-employed, and an e-mail newsletter to its clients. The latter was personalised for franchisees’...