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In the ever-evolving world of franchising, longevity is more than a number - it’s a testament to trust, resilience, and relevance. This month, Extra Help, the national, home-help and cleaning franchise network, celebrates 15 years of delivering compassionate, flexible home-help services across the UK. For prospective franchisees, this milestone signals a franchise model that’s not only stood the test of time, but continues to thrive.A Legacy of Trust and CompassionFounded on the values of kindne...

Spaghetti Maths welcomes two new franchisees to the franchise network. We're delighted to welcome on board our two newest franchises, Kate and Lyndsey! Kate will be running Spaghetti Maths Wirral and Lyndsey will be running Spaghetti Maths Belfast. We had a brilliant few days with them here at our Nottingham Head Office for training in July, and they've made a roaring start, with their first schools booked and delivering clubs already. We're so excited to be expanding Spaghetti Maths and ent...

The UK’s leading professional oven cleaning network pushes creative boundaries with cutting-edge technology Ovenclean, the UK’s leading professional oven cleaning network, has embraced the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create its latest advert - a playful, engaging campaign that demonstrates how technology can transform the way brands connect with their audiences.  The campaign has been launched across Ovenclean’s social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, and Yo...

Franchising in the UK is booming, contributing an impressive £19.1bn to the economy and boasting an average unit turnover of £400,000*. As the UK’s flagship franchise event draws near, there’s never been a better time to explore the opportunities within the thriving franchise sector.On 3 & 4 October, The National Franchise Exhibition will open its doors to provide the spark of inspiration for the next generation of franchise entrepreneurs. Aspiring business owners are invited to the NEC, Birming...

Tiger Launches New Garden Building Show Site at Tong Garden Centre, Marking Major Milestone for Yorkshire BrandWoodlands Home & Garden Group is delighted to announce the launch of its latest Tiger garden building show site at the award-winning Tong Garden Centre, near Bradford. This exciting new site marks the 18th location in the retailer’s fast-growing national network - double the number it had at the start of 2025 - and represents a significant moment for the Yorkshire-based company, which h...

More people than ever are exploring self-employment – whether it’s about finding purpose, improving work-life balance or simply taking control of their future. But when it comes to launching a business, do you start from scratch, or should you look at alternative options – such as investing in a franchise?It’s a big choice and there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Both paths come with their own rewards – and risks. That’s why it’s so important to think carefully about what kind of support, struct...

Razzamataz Theatre Schools is setting a new benchmark in children’s performing arts education, with the launch of a fully planned six-week Minis curriculum designed to support franchisees and their teams while offering families a unique blend of fun, skill-building, and personal growth for their children.Developed in direct response to parent and guardian feedback, the programme has been crafted to meet the needs of today’s families who want their children to experience joy, connection, and conf...

The Franchising Centre’s annual summer conference focussed on how we can all best respond to the changing landscape of franchising, we dug especially deep into our various areas of expertise, as well as reaching out to colleagues and partners right across the industry. International Franchising While there has obviously been a great deal of uncertainty around global events, there has definitely been an uptick in interest in British franchises in the European markets, and significant intere...

From September 2025, three brand-new Super Star Sport franchise areas will be kicking off their journeys – Peterborough, Finchley (North West London), and South Lincoln. We’re thrilled to welcome our newest franchise directors as they begin their exciting adventure as business owners.Behind every new franchise is one simple purpose: children. Helping children to be fit, active, healthy, and smiling is at the heart of everything we do. With Peterborough, Finchley and South Lincoln joining the net...

The My Property Pros (MPP) network is celebrating a wave of exciting achievements as franchisees across the UK continue to hit new heights in growth, performance and recognition. From rapid team expansions to industry accolades, the success stories are stacking up fast.In South Belfast and Lisburn, Aidan Davis – MPP’s youngest franchisee – has taken a major step forward by hiring his first full-time employee, less than six months after launching. Meanwhile, over in Kingswinford and Stourbridge,...

The Sushi Co gave away 100 free rolls to celebrate the opening of its new live kitchen in Tower Bridge on Thursday 14 August 2025. The new launch follows recent openings in Brighton, Harringay and Hampstead and the announcement that the company is actively recruiting more franchisees to meet the increasing demand for its fresh flavourful sushi.Experienced QSR professional and Co-Founder of The Sushi Co Raheel Choudhary, confirms: “Sushi is trending across the UK right now and we welcomed new cus...

Incredible entrepreneur, Sally Wilse, shares her story of overcoming ageist workplace challenges, to co-find Seniors Helping Seniors, a movement which empowers an older demographic of workers. At the age of 40, Sally spent 12 years building a start-up business to great success. Unfortunately, however, due to workplace ignorance around the symptoms of menopausal women, Sally was then made redundant from this company, through no fault of her own. Without the necessary support and knowledge in pl...