Darren Taylor, owner of tree stump-grinding business StumpBusters UK Ltd, has sold his first international master franchise in Holland. Founded by Martin Chignall and Michael Cook in 1991 and franchised in 1994, StumpBusters provides tree stump grinding services to commercial and domestic land owners across the United Kingdom. Darren was a StumpBusters franchisee before he …
Why buy a franchise? Over the past few decades, the number of franchises in the UK has skyrocketed. There are now more than 900 franchised brands across the country employing around 561,000 people between them. The franchise industry contributes a significant amount to the country’s economy every year and helps to bring a wide variety …
Home Instead Senior Care is the only homecare franchise to rank as a finalist in the 2018 bfa Franchisor Awards – with a shortlisting for the coveted Innovation accolade announced today. No stranger to awards for pioneering originality – Home Instead already holds the Queen’s Award for Innovation in recognition of the blueprint it has …
Why care franchises make a great investment Every year the UK’s population gets a little bit older. We’re living longer lives than ever before with many OAPs no longer considering themselves old until they’re well into their 70s or even 80s. At the moment, 18% of Brits are aged over 65, which works out to …
Neil and Lorraine Stapleton Celebrate 20 Years of OSCAR Success Devon was in for a big surprise when Neil and Lorraine Stapleton launched their OSCAR Pet Foods franchise business twenty years ago. Celebrating an anniversary in a business that continues to flourish proves there is always room for more! “In a past life we recall …
Why invest in a children franchise? Thanks to the many benefits offered by franchising, the business model has been used across a wide variety of sectors by businesses looking to expand quickly and efficiently. One area in which the franchise is currently having a big impact is children’s entertainment and education. A rapidly growing industry, …
What is the history of catering franchises? Although the franchise business model has been around since at least the 19th century, it wasn’t really until food and drink companies began to adopt the franchise that the idea really took off. For many of the catering franchises that began to appear in the 20th century, franchising …
It’s the Chinese Year of the Dog, spring is on the way and Trophy Pet Foods are delighted to welcome 3 new franchisees. Russell from Trophy Pet Foods Cheshire & Wrexham, John from Trophy Pet Foods West Lothian and Christine from Trophy Pet Foods Cambridgeshire. All 3 are starting their training this week at Trophy …
Spoton Franchise Success What’s it really like to join a successful website franchise and hit the ground running? A year after partnering with Spoton.net, John Wright reflects on his experience so far. Having previously worked in the building and construction industry, John decided it was time to take his career in a new direction. He …
International Franchise Show ExCel London 2018 Review ExCel, a world class exhibition and conference venue based in Docklands, London is home to this prestigious International Franchise Show Excel 2018, which was held over the weekend, 16th & 17th February 2018. Vistors pre-registered or registered on the day for FREE entry to the show. This leading …
Growing Your Own Business Conference review Experts in the fields of business planning, sales, marketing and PR, will propel entrepreneurs further along their path to success at Olympia London on 9 & 10 March. The free-to-attend Growing Your Own Business Conference is co-located with The British & International Franchise Exhibition, London’s only franchise event to …
Franchise UK at The International Franchise Show The International Franchise Show at ExCel, Docklands, London is now open to visitors come and meet the Franchise UK team on stand 860, speak to Franchisors, attend seminars and workshops. Learn more about franchising at this well attended and popular International Franchise Show. Open today and tomorrow 10am till …