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Pupils at Archbishop Wake CE Primary School in Dorset are getting fit by taking part in the Daily Mile initiative, thanks to the opening of a new running track made of artificial grass. Installed over the summer holidays by the UK’s number one professional grounds maintenance franchise, Countrywide Grounds Maintenance, the school wanted an all-weather artificial surface that could be used throughout the year, offered good shock absorption and would stand the test of time with excessive use. Th...

Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced the appointment of its new UK managing director: Liz Williams.   Williams, who has more than 20 years’ experience in the food industry, will now be responsible for UK operations including overseeing the success of the Company’s network of more than 400 franchised stores throughout the country. Liz Williams, managing director, Papa John’s UK explains: “The UK offers the biggest market place for pizza sales outside the US and our r...

Why is the Capital the place to launch your franchised business? So, you’ve got to the stage where you’ve decided to take the big plunge and start your own business, this route of earning a living can prove to be a rather exciting one, that is of course once you’ve got through the first initial challenges. There are many different factors you will have to consider prior to launching your own franchise, such as finances, staffing, marketing and more. This is exactly why the franchising route is...

Acquiring the rights of a Franchise within the UK doesn’t entail long days and running yourself into the ground to ensure your franchise business succeeds. There are several home-based franchise opportunities, internet-based franchises that present an opportunity for you to work from within the comfort of your own home, and most importantly working the hours you desire. Work from home internet-based franchises are often priced at the lower end of the investment level spectrum, presenting you wit...

New industry developments and opportunity, electric and hybrid vehicles and Hollywood glamour were just a few of the themes at this year’s ChipsAway annual conference and awards ceremony held at the 5* Celtic Manor Resort in South Wales. Taking place this past weekend, a contingent of around 200 ChipsAway franchisees, members of staff, sponsors and suppliers gathered to explore the latest in industry developments and opportunities that would help to grow their businesses. ChipsAway Managing Dir...

Featuring a range of the company’s high-end products alongside the latest appliances from Blanco, Franke, Karndean and Samsung. The site, based in the grounds of the Grade II*-listed Cams Hall Estate in Fareham, Hampshire, is a major milestone in the company’s development, adding the infrastructure required to support 100 franchisees by the end of next year. Dream Doors was recently able to run its largest ever franchisee training course at the site, taking seven new business owners and th...

The many attributes of defined franchise territories If you’re seriously considering the option of becoming your own boss through franchising, then you need to carefully assess which franchise territory is best for you to both launch your initial franchise operation with the potential to expand if required. Each franchise territory requires the correct number of target customers (this can be either consumers or businesses) for your franchise to grow and prosper within. You need to ensure yo...

Pest control businesses have enjoyed ongoing growth over the last 10 years and with the UK pest control sector is currently valued at just over £400 million. The great thing about this sector is that its constantly in demand, as it all businesses and home properties must adhere to strict health and hygiene standards. The pest control market has seen major changes to how and who operates these vital services. If you had needed help removing pesky critters from your home or business 15 years ag...

The Massage Company (TMC) have continued their mission to ‘bring massage to the mainstream’ and are excited to announce the opening of the first franchisee location (2nd UK centre) in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent. “Taran and Sophie Bassi, our first franchisees, have found a terrific property on Monson Road near the centre of the town” explains Elliot Walker, Founder and Commercial Director. “The building is based over 2 floors, with space for 14 treatment rooms, including 1 duo room. The whole...

This year Dublcheck held is 25th Silver Jubilee at the Mere Hotel Golf & Spa Resort in Knutsford Cheshire franchisees were joined by the head office staff to celebrate Carol Stewart Gill the Chester based inspiring entrepreneur, and founder of national commercial cleaning business Dublcheck. Dublcheck’ s 25th Silver Jubilee Celebrations Here’s what some of our franchisee had to say about the night: “I would just like say what an amazing time that I had at the 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner. Ha...

Dwyer Franchising, LLC (“Dwyer Group”), one of the world’s largest parent companies of home service brands, has announced that it is changing its corporate name to Neighborly, effective immediately. The decision follows the rapid success of the consumer-facing Neighborly platform developed a little more than a year ago to unite all of its service franchise brands under one umbrella. The new trade name supports the community of home service experts’ approach for providing an easier way for peop...

Looking at the option for purchasing a franchise can be a life-changing experience for anyone looking to become their own boss. You can help yourself by ensuring the transition of becoming a franchisee is a positive experience by undertaking thorough due-diligence prior to the signing of any franchise agreement. It would be highly beneficial for you to instruct the services of a credible franchise lawyer or franchise consultant to go through any franchise agreement with you. A well designed and...