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Becoming a Blossom Home Care franchisee immediately opens up a world of opportunities.Not only will you be providing genuinely life-changing care to those in need within your community, you will also reap the benefits of our proven, lucrative business model.From the outset, consistent growth is your target – with each franchise territory being large enough to accommodate up to three offices. Crucially however, as demand for our services flourishes nationwide, new territories regularly become ava...

After leaving our mark all across England, we are absolutely thrilled to share the news that Oodles franchise are now officially in Scotland! And what an incredible start it has been!The presence of the Aberdeen Mayor, coupled with jaw-dropping marketing spectacles, filled our hearts with warmth from the Scottish community. The turnout surpassed our expectations, and the love and support from all who joined us have left us immensely grateful.A heartfelt welcome goes out to our new franchise part...

Couple launch travel agency in 2022 and sell over £1 million-worth of holidays this year - despite travelling abroad 14 timesThe majority of businesses, on average, take two to three years to become profitable while franchises, however, have a much faster scale-up and success rate.One example is married couple Matt and Ash, who invested in The Travel Franchise in 2022 and are on course to earn an impressive six-figure income in their second year - whilst travelling the world at the same time!Whi...

Each year, ActionCOACH hold their global franchise conference in an inspiring location and the picturesque Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa in Phuket, Thailand, hosted this three-day event which also celebrated the brand’s 30th birthday. It is at this conference when the Team of the Year is announced, where one region of the world who has stood out for their support of their local franchise network and the contributions they have made to the wider ActionCOACH community. For the 15th consecutive yea...

Cello, the leading gift and accessory retail franchise group has grown from strength to strength in recent years and has recently opened its newest retail store within the franchise territory of York city centre. Launched in 2015, Cello was born as a result of our knowledge, expertise and passion for retail, quality home fragrance and creating an exciting, bespoke collection. Our product range is constantly growing and taking influence from current trends to offer our customers the very best....

Extra Help, a flexible home-help and domestic services provider, has made it to the finals of the prestigious 2023 BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards.Founded in 1977, the British Franchise Association (BFA) is a self-regulating governing body, formed to accredit and promote franchise systems that meet strict ethical and business criteria.Fighting for their position amongst hundreds of other entrants, Extra Help are finalists in the “Lifestyle Franchise of The Year” category.Extra Help was founded...

Red Air Media recently attended the CESW Awards 2023 and were nominated as a finalist for both the Innovation Award as well as the Digital Construction Award.The CESW Awards have established themselves as the one of the most prominent accolades in the South West’s built environment and are a celebration of exemplary practices. They serve as a resounding testament to the inherent success of the construction industry in the region, showcasing its dedication and determination to deliver diverse bui...

Giving back has always been Neil and Melodie Watson’s priority. With Neil’s 25 years’ experience as Managing Director of manufacturing companies combined with Melodie’s 22 years working in high school pastoral departments, the pair have always been motivated by providing invaluable opportunities to better their community. So, after reassessing their careers and endeavouring to find a shared venture that would make them feel personally and financially rewarded, September 2022 was the turning poin...

The annual quest for franchising excellence resumes The UK's franchising industry is all set to witness a stellar showdown as the esteemed Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100) kick-starts its seventh annual quest for franchising supremacy on Tuesday 1st August. Franchisors nationwide are enthusiastically preparing to showcase their acumen, creativity and impact in this increasingly competitive arena, with the application period closing on 29th September. Since its establishment in 2017, the EF100 h...

A local Hounslow businesswoman has launched a new cleaning service, aiming to serve up to 80 homes and creating more jobs in the area. Soniya Fernandes, who moved to the area four years ago, recently launched the Hounslow branch of national cleaning franchise Poppies with husband and business partner Lester. The entrepreneurial duo have ambitious plans to provide a high-quality professional service to local residents and create a boost in jobs for the community.Born and raised in India, Soniya c...

Embracing new tech is all part of being a good franchisor – we’re all now au fait with Teams, just about getting the hang of Office 365 and many of us have even dabbled with the dizzying capability of Chat GPT or Bard AI. However, embracing ‘old’ technology has been the key to Agency Express’ most recent innovation - AgencyQR. QR Codes are most definitely not cutting edge; they were developed in 1994 by the Japanese corporation Denso —a division of Toyota, to track automobile parts...

myTiptApp is a new product! Designed by the team at Trustist to improve the way that hospitality businesses collect tips and distribute them to their staff. myTiptApp utilises the same technology as TrustistTransfer which means businesses can simplify their tipping process using just a smartphone. Using the app, serving staff can request tips from their customers via a QR code. Once the customer has scanned the QR code, they’re taken through the steps to make the tip payment on their own phone v...