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So, the whole world is in lockdown, many businesses are shut, schools closed, and the elderly are in isolation, but does this really mean you have to place your future aspirations on hold? Just this week it was announced that fast food franchising giants McDonald’s and Five Guys will be reopening selected stores across the country to allow for delivery and collection. This is on top of other franchising brands that includes Dominos and Subway that have still been offering delivery and collectio...

Fast food franchise giants McDonald’s have given hungry lockdown fans light at the end of the tunnel.Now before everyone goes running, who we kidding, driving to the nearest McDonald’s the chain has reconfirmed that this will only be a re-opening of a trial branch and not all of their 1250 UK outlets."Restarting our business is not an easy task, even when reopening in a limited capacity. For now we remain closed, and will only reopen when we are absolutely confident we can have the right measure...

Having a baby and toddler is a blessing but it of course comes with its challenges. Through this pandemic, the difficulties have manifested for everyone so it’s no wonder parents are stressed and anxious. It is common to feel overwhelmed trying to care for a baby and a toddler and what gets most people through, is being part of a community of other new parents so you can discuss sleeping, feeding and any worries as well as laugh at all the shared funny experiences that you have. The impact tha...

Faneau van Niekerk, who acquired his Inleaf franchise at the end of 2019 and covers the south west, recently undertook a bespoke reindeer moss green wall installation for the Battersea Power Station in London. The support he has received from the Inleaf head office since launch has been crucial to his early success. The Inleaf head office team couldn’t be any more understanding. They’re always on hand to supply great answers and solutions to any queries that I may have. For the recent in...

As the UK battles Coronavirus, national language teaching provider Lingotot, has launched a new campaign to support the older generation as they prepare to self-isolate.Many residential care homes have already reduced visitor numbers too which leaves the older generation at risk of isolation and loneliness.Lingotot is doing their bit to encourage community spirit and help those in need.Lingotot Generations was founded in 2018 on the back of studies into the benefits of children and the elderly i...

One-to-one tutoring programme offers e-learning capabilities as families prepare for coronavirus. As the government continues preparations to delay the spread of Coronavirus, concerns have quickly been turning to the health and safety of students in classrooms across the nation. Medical experts have begun to coalesce around the importance of ‘social distancing’ but what does this mean for students? One global brand has reported a surge in demand for their online services, as parents recognise t...

Local pet owners can now be reassured that their pets will be well looked after when they’re at work or on holiday. Alison has just become the latest franchisee to join the Scamps & Champs pet franchise network and she’s ready to visit pets who need walking or looking after on an occasional and regular basis. Alison will be covering the franchise territory of Macclesfield, Alderly Edge and Wilmslow area so make sure you look out for her! “My cat is very much part of my family and I know there a...

Bodystreet welcomed their latest franchisee to their UK network as Hollie Hamilton opens her Bodystreet fitness franchise studio within the franchise territory of Barnet, North London. Hollie, had been operating her own personal training business when her cousin introduced her to Bodystreet. Living in Germany, he’d seen the amazing success of Bodystreet over there and suggested Hollie took a good look at the concept now, whilst it was developing here in the UK.  The opening of her Bodystr...

We have some fantastic news to share with you all! The Kleaning Company franchise group has just been awarded Phase 2 at New Covent Garden Market by Vinci Construction where we will be required to be working at a height of 14 metresIn other news, Wembley Park is progressing well, Block 3B was handed over in February; Block 4 will be handing over this month, and finally Block 5 in April. It’s been an epic project with some 741 units over 4 blocks for McAleer & Rushe. Work is also progressing wel...

After successfully completing the application and recruitment process to become join the Scamps and Champs family, Katie and Andrew opened their Scamps and Champs dog walking and pet care branch within the Halifax franchise territory this time last year. This isn’t the first franchise Andrew has joined and having over 19 years experience operating within a franchise network and growing a profitable business, Andrew is now supporting his partner Katie to do the same within Scamps and Champs the...

Right at Home UK launches national recruitment campaign to support those most vulnerable during coronavirus outbreak    Leading homecare provider Right at Home UK has launched a national recruitment campaign to fill 1,000 new vacancies. It is calling for caring and compassionate people to join their team of CareGivers to help those most vulnerable during the coronavirus pandemic.  Right at Home is a homecare franchise with 60+ locally owned and operated offices across England a...

Bodystreet the world’s most successful boutique fitness franchise studio featuring EMS training was, like everyone else, stunned by the rapid spread of COVID19. As a business, whilst not being a gym, we took the decision to close in line with the government’s request for leisure centres etc to close. Being a business that provides personal training this closure meant our franchisees could no longer provide workouts for clients and that got us, as a franchisor, into creative mode. Within a few da...