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Extrawurst franchise is introducing its ‘simply better’ German bratwurst brand to the UK
There will be three Extrawurst franchise formats which will be located in shopping centres, high streets, street food markets, festivals and events.
Franchisee turned franchisor shares his top tips after nearly 20 years in franchising
While people starting out in franchising can only dream of decades of success, David Truby says he has overseen his network through its most successful year ever.
PGH Beegone franchise, a Prince’s Trust supported business, recruits its first franchisee
PGH Beegone is in the live bee removal field. The safe process moves honeybees and combs from chimneys, walls, roofs and trees without using insecticides. The extracted alive bees are re-located.
Island Poké bowl restaurant announces first two UK franchise partners
Island Poké, a UK poké bowl restaurant, reports that it has signed its first two UK franchisees which will bring a pipeline of 23 stores over the next five years.
Papa John’s new multi-unit franchisees ‘hungry to open stores’
Papa John’s new multi-unit franchisees for the North West of England have signed a development deal to open nine new stores across the region.
New agreement reinforces the positive and long-standing partnership between the BFA and VMG
The BFA will continue to exclusively support VMG’s market leading franchise exhibitions, which will continue to focus on delivering high-quality franchise opportunities to potential franchisees.
Co-op convenience store has opened its third franchised unit this year
A former SPAR, has been transformed into a 3,000 sq. ft. Co-op store. Co-op says that it offers a full-service franchise model and a unique proposition for independent retailers.
The top five reasons why franchisors fail
Potential franchisors need to know what steps to take, and not to take, before deciding to franchise their business. By Dugan Aylen, at The Franchising Centre.
23.5 Degrees opens 80th Starbucks store in just eight years
The first UK Starbucks franchisee, 23.5 Degrees, has opened its 80th Starbucks outlet in King’s Lynn, Norfolk as part of its ongoing expansion programme to reach 300 stores by 2027.
Co-op opens first service station convenience store in Cornwall
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.
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.
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