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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...

As a direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Franchise Show will be live and online on the 5th & 6th June 2020. The traditional event, which was postponed from April 2020 due to the cancellation of large gatherings, is due to go ahead on the 4th & 5th September at ExCel London. The online event will run in addition to this, offering an opportunity for the international franchise community to communicate under the new restrictions. This innovative virtual show will be host...

Lingotot have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to support their franchise partners through the Coronavirus pandemic.Franchisees have been benefiting from these hugely in a number of ways:Pivoting within 24 hours to move all classes online, to support existing customers and reach new ones.This enables Franchise Partners to make an income when venues are closedAll classes remain fun and interactiveIncreased online marketing to make sure they have plenty of customers when things get back t...

Following successful expansion to the Republic of Ireland and Australia, the UK’s largest network of small business specialist accountants is now launching in the USA.Having proven that the TaxAssist Accountants concept can be successfully replicated in the UK, the Republic of Ireland and Australia, TaxAssist is now offering Area Representative and single-unit franchise rights to selected states in the USA. Karl Sandall, Group Chief Executive Director, says: “After years of careful researc...

During this lockdown period, you don’t have to feel locked into the career you currently have.  NOW is the time to start investigating and researching your next career steps and options for your future. Franchise Education Sector There is going to be increased interest in tuition and educational support for children as lockdown eases. Taking a look at an education franchise can be a great way into the education sector or, for those who are already teaching, gaining the benefit of a st...

MagiKats Tuition Centres – making the business working remotely for kids, parents and would-be franchisees. Just about a month ago, when lockdown was announced, we had to think fast. As a tutoring service that prides itself on the high quality tuition offered in its workshops, the big question was, “How can these continue in a virtual world?” Well, the good news is they can continue really well! Here’s what some parents and children had to say about their recent workshop experiences, from centr...

As the UK begins to move towards its ‘new normal’, many people are deciding that now is the perfect time to invest in the rapidly expanding Love Brownies food franchise opportunity. With a flexible and reputable franchise model, from takeaway chocolate brownies and drinks to a full café offering there is something to suit all aspirations and budgets at Love Brownies. In March, just as lockdown hit the UK, our tenth franchise store within the Swindon franchise territory was just days away from l...