The Co-op has launched its first franchised store at a service station, with the opening of Co-op Cornwall Services. The new outlet is the 15th franchised store for the retailer.
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HSBC UK launches £500m SME fund to support franchise businesses
HSBC UK has launched its first ever £500m fund for franchise businesses as part of its commitment to help British businesses innovate and grow.
Ovenu sponsors a guide dog puppy named Selsey
The oven valeting franchise Ovenu is supporting the Guide Dogs charity by gifting it £10,000 to sponsor a black Labrador puppy named Selsey.
Based on feedback from thousands of franchisees the UK’s best franchisors are revealed
WorkBuzz has announced the winners of the 2020/21 Best Franchise Awards, sponsored by Lloyds Bank, at their virtual awards ceremony.
New franchisee ‘perfectly aligned to the Alchemy family and ethos’
Alchemy Virtual Assistant welcomes Midlands-based Gemma McMillan to its network of virtual assistants for entrepreneurs and small enterprises, after she decided to pursue her business dreams during lockdown.
Creams dessert café identifies key areas ripe for development
Creams, the dessert café brand, reports that it is seeking further franchisees nationwide to expand its current network from 91 outlets.
The Meyers Estate Agents franchise ‘provides a great level of job satisfaction’
Being furloughed at the start of the pandemic last year, Becky Peters decided it was the right time to take charge and move on with her career.
Camile Thai Kitchen has strengthened its executive board
Brian Caulfield and Andy McCue join the Camile Thai board for international and national expansion with further hires planned for first quarter of 2021.
Car salesmen switch career by investing in a two-region LockFit franchise
Two sports car salesmen from the West Midlands have switched careers by investing in a two-region locksmith franchise for Coventry and Warwick/Leamington Spa, reports LockFit.
Friends branch out into a business partnership for a StumpBusters territory
Two friends have formed a business partnership to buy the StumpBusters franchise for the territory of East and West Kent.
Papa John’s introduces flexible franchising formats beyond the high street
The company’s aim is to expand its reach beyond the established high street store by opening in brand new locations such as stadiums, leisure attractions and other ‘non-traditional’ venues.
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