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Charlie Walker has opened a new walk-in small business tax and accountancy franchise shop on 129 High Street within the Huntingdon franchise territory, to operate alongside his existing one in the Bedford franchise territory. Charlie Walker, like all TaxAssist Accountants franchisees, has been incredibly busy over the last six months, helping his over 200 clients to navigate their way through the coronavirus pandemic. However, keen to continue with his planned expansion, he has now opened his s...

INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE SHOW MD ACQUIRES CONTROLLING SHARES IN THE GREAT BRITISH BUSINESS SHOW AND THE BUSINESS START UP EXHIBITIONS Christian Yandell, Managing Director of The International Franchise Show is delighted to have acquired controlling shares in The Great British Business Show and The Business Start Up exhibitions. The show is fast approaching its 43rd edition and attracts 25,000 visitors who want to start or grow their own business, sitting comfortably as the largest sho...

‘Our business model has proven its resilience by not only withstanding the C-19 pandemic but actually growing!’An Ultimate Learning Solutions franchise is an easy to run management training solutions franchise that provides you with the tools to start earning from day one. All you need is a little know how and the motivation to succeed.As a franchisee you’ll not only receive access to an extensive range of learning materials for Leadership & Management resources across levels 2, 3, 4 and 5, 120...

A comprehensive new marketing strategy following the easing of lockdown restrictions has created a surge in demand for ChipsAway’s services, with the company celebrating a record month for consumer leads generated for the UK-wide network of franchisees.In the month of July, ChipsAway, the UK’s leading SMART car body work repair network, recorded a 10 per cent increase in customer leads compared to July last year, marking its most successful month ever! Website sessions also increased 7 per cent...

A DREAM Doors franchise within the Scottish franchise territory has turned over more than £208,000 in one month during the Covid-19 lockdown. Jordan McDonald, who operates Dream Doors Stirling and Perth, said business was booming throughout July for the UK’s #1 kitchen makeover company. Jordan said: “Engagement from Facebook, even throughout the Covid-19 lockdown, has been unbelievable. I actually reached the point where I couldn’t take on more kitchen makeover projects without finding mor...

Increased investment in marketing and the easing of lockdown restrictions has led to Ovenclean celebrating its most successful July on record.In the month of July, Ovenclean, the UK’s original oven cleaning company, recorded a 25 per cent increase in customer leads compared to July last year, marking its most successful July ever in the company’s 26 year-history. Website sessions also increased by 59 per cent year on year, with its advice blog – offering handy hints and tips on how to clean your...

As people turn to accountants for advice and guidance during the COVID-19 pandemic, TaxAssist Accountants registers its highest ever number of July new business client leads. In the most turbulent of times, small business specialists TaxAssist Accountants have proved to be an essential hub for local business communities as a result of unsurpassed levels of support and communication. With over 230 franchises across the UK looking after more than 76,000 clients, TaxAssist Accountants has seen it...

Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced it has opened its latest franchised store within Streatham, London franchise territory.  The brand-new fast food franchise outlet shows off Papa John’s refreshed look, designed to appeal to customers who just love Papa John’s top quality pizza, made with only the freshest, finest ingredients.   Phil Gaffer, QFP, franchise sales and business development manager Papa John’s UK explains: “Streatham is one of several new store openin...

Business coaching and advisory board franchise The Alternative Board has been shortlisted in the Leadership & Culture category at the bfa HSBC British Franchise Awards, to be held at the Vox, Birmingham, on November 30.Each month a TAB franchisee facilitates board-style meetings made up of 6-8 local SME business owners, the ‘members’, who bring issues and challenges they face in their business and seek the real-life experience and knowledge of the other members around the table. In between those...

Angela's Swim School, who has been franchising since 2014, have had some outstanding achievements over the years. International Aspirations Angela’s Swim School is delighted to be a part of ‘Franchising the Next Generation’ a special news and current affairs-style collaboration between the British Franchise Association and ITN Productions. Supporting The Lords and Lady Taverners Angela attended the Lords Taverners Christmas lunch at the Grosvenor House Hotel this year and met many amazing pe...

DREAM Doors, the kitchen makeover franchise group turned over a record £7million this July despite the Covid-19 lockdown. The UK’s #1 kitchen makeover franchise company saw a large increase in online enquiries and sales as customers were forced to spend more time in their homes. The franchise giants' managing director Ed Brewer said the retail franchises recession-proof business model, plus the hard work of showroom owners, means the firm continues to succeed in turbulent times. Ed said:&...

New recruits have recently joined the Business Development, in-house Payroll and Tax Consultancy and Finance teams, with two Senior Managers taking on new roles in Compliance and International Development. While the Norwich-based TaxAssist Accountants franchise Support Centre staff may still be working from home, this has not hindered recruitment, with a number of teams recently bolstering support to the franchise network with new additions and promotions. Karl Sandall, Group Chief Executi...