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Bio-Rite the leading infection control franchise has just been Confirmed as British Franchise Association (bfa) Provisional MemberPip Wilkins, Chief Executive of the bfa commented on their confirmation: “Membership of the British Franchise Association is only open to franchisors and professional advisors to the franchise industry that are able to satisfy our accreditation criteria successfully,” “In joining the bfa, Bio-Rite has undertaken to develop their franchise network from the outset in...

After being named among the top three high investment franchises in the UK, Right at Home can has revealed the full results of its Franchisee Satisfaction Survey. The Best Franchise Awards, run by research experts Smith & Henderson, are based on feedback from thousands of franchisees from all sectors who have completed the Franchise Satisfaction Benchmark survey. This asks local franchise owners to anonymously rate their franchisor on everything from training and support to shared goals and ho...

The TaxAssist Accountants franchise group are honoured to reveal that they have smashed through two milestone figures. The hugely successful network of small business specialist accountants now services the requirements of over 60,000 clients across the UK, with a combined bank that exceeds £40 million. This exciting news follows on from the TaxAssist Franchise group recently hitting another milestone, having recently passed the 200 TaxAssist Accountants mark. Phil Sullivan, Group Operations Dir...

Steve Mullarkey, an Existing Papa John's Franchise opens his seventh franchisePapa John's, a leading pizza franchise is pleased to announce set-up of its latest franchised store that will be based in Southport, Merseyside. The proud owner of this franchise isn't a new face to the Papa John's head office as Steve (the franchisee) already has 6 other franchise locations with Papa John's. Steve first set his eyes on Papa John's in 2013 and now has plans to increase his franchise portfolio to 20 sto...

TaxAssist unveils new look “mobile friendly” websitesTaxAssist Accountants franchise is pleased to announce that it has launched its newly designed client and potential franchisee websites. Both sites have been redesigned with a clean new look, to improve the experience of users, and to enable clearer access to content from mobile devices.Phil Sullivan, TaxAssist Accountants Group Operations Director comments, “We have worked closely with industry experts to examine all elements of design to br...

Marla Franchisee helps Becky become more independent Steve Hartland, the franchisee for Marla Custom blinds has made a difference to a particular customers life. Steve owns the franchise territory for Sidmouth in Devon and was approached by Becky, a lady confined to a wheelchair and who has had her home customised to permit her to become more independent.Steve contributed to making her life a little easier by installing 3 electrically operated vertical blinds in an angled bay that are controlled...

Lucky number 13 for Abdul and Papa John's Abdul Sattar Karami already had a portfolio that consisted of an impressive 12 Papa John's franchised locations before he recently acquired his latest location in Hatfield. Abdul has been a franchisee for Papa John's for many years and his key franchise territories include locations such as Harpenden, Leighton Buzzard, St Albans, Watford and Hemel Hempstead. Abdul comments on his latest acquisition: "Hatfield is the perfect setting for a Papa John's...

2016 sees the launch of a new organisation providing support and services in an alliance to franchisors, franchisees and franchise industry service providers.The Franchise Alliance is to deliver a combination of services to the franchise industry, offering independent advice on franchise purchasing and simplifying communication between franchisor and franchisee.The organisation’s aim is to ‘Unite the Franchise industry’ by combining over 50 years of experience within the sector with a practical...

The West Midlands TaxAssist Accountant franchise celebrates a 56 per cent increase in businessLloyd Evans and his team based at the West Midlands TaxAssist Accounts franchise are celebrating an encouraging start to the year after witnessing a rise in business on the previous year. Lloyd, purchased his TaxAssist franchise back in 2012, and he currently services over 700 individuals and small businesses from the two shops he currently operates within. Lloyds two premises cover the franchise terri...

Thanks to everyone we met at the Olympia Franchise ExhibitionThe successful home care franchise Right at Home was in attendance as an exhibitor at the recent British and International Franchise Exhibition that took place at Olympia in London. Right at Home had an exceptional two days during the franchise exhibition where they thoroughly enjoyed communicating with potential entrepreneurs. They met and discussed the quality of the home care sector to dozens of prospective franchisees who were all...

EWIF (Encouraging Women into Franchising) is an organisation that aims to celebrate and promote the success of all women across the franchising network within the UK. EWIF are seeking women in franchising to share their respective successes and achievements over the past twelve months. The theme for the 2016 NatWest EWIF Awards is 'Making it Happen' and EWIF are inviting all franchisees, franchisors and franchise employees and franchise service providers to be part of this momentous evening. Tho...

As microchipping becomes a compulsory procedure for all dogs, Oscar Franchise has also been 'chipping away' at its franchisee expansion programme during March, proudly welcoming another five new franchisees to the Oscar Pet Food franchise and all will enjoy the numerous benefits available to its Nutritional Advisors. Oscar Pet Foods Franchise prides itself on always being ahead of the times when offering solutions to all forms of pet care. And in providing opportunities for franchisees to fulfil...