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A Barking Mad franchisee is celebrating after expanding her territory, to match even more doting dog owners with helpful hosts.Louise Jones bought the territory of Market Harborough in April 2022, launching Barking Mad in the area for the very first time. Since then, she has established a stronghold of pet hosts who are on hand throughout the year to support owners looking for a home from home for their pets while they go on holiday.Now, she’s expanding into neighbouring Loughborough, an existin...

A fire safety firm is expecting red-hot success after appointing a new franchisee to strengthen its presence in Manchester. Jackson Fire and Security, which has 13 franchise sites across the UK, has recruited Middleton-based Paul Hogg to ensure more businesses in the region are equipped with up-to-date building safety solutions. With strong links in Manchester having previously worked as a site engineer in the Arndale Centre, Paul is eager to further extend the franchise’s reach across the r...

Anyone working in the education sector knows that the autumn term is a tough one. It seems to go forever, and by the time the kids finally break up and you crawl home for Christmas, you’re completely exhausted. And even if you’re not in the education sector, you may find yourself leaving home and retuning in the dark at this time of year, putting in long hours and wondering if there isn’t a better way. The good news is that there is a career opportunity for you to do what you love on your own...

Elliott Robinson of oven cleaning service Ovenu Solihull was one of the first to respond to an appeal from local food bank Community Essentials, which almost closed last year after its resources were drained by rocketing fuel bills and operating costs.The volunteer-run organisation is already experiencing a 50% increase in demand for its emergency food parcels, and currently supplies 100 to 120 food parcels a week across Solihull and south Birmingham and expects that demand to rise in the run-up...

Jonathan Fry is enjoying a record start to the year as he marks the 20th anniversary of his business, Ovenu Bolton.During his two decades with Ovenu, the UK’s largest oven cleaning franchise, Jonathan estimates to have restored the sparkle to more than 13,000 ovens.2022 also proved a record year as more clients sought to avoid large outlays during the cost-of-living crisis by having their oven regularly cleaned to help extend its life span.Jonathan, from Westhoughton, said: “It’s difficult to be...

Julie Anson-Boynton is focused on building up her business having signed a new five year franchise agreement for Ovenu Lichfield.Julie, who says being her own boss has allowed her to take control of both her life and career, had no hesitation in renewing the agreement with Ovenu, the UK’s largest established oven cleaning network.Since establishing Ovenu Lichfield in 2018 she has built up a strong client base and enjoys high levels of repeat business, much of it through personal recommendation.H...