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David, the last time we spoke you were undertaking the decision to concentrate on building a new CRM system, rather than franchisee recruitment. How has that experience been for you? 3 years ago, we took the decision to take Optic-Kleer franchise apart and piece it back together. We did this whilst we only had 30 franchisees. When we are ready to do so, which we are now, we can scale up fast, safe in the knowledge that the system is perfect. We tested the software for over 18months. This rem...

DREAM DOORS GOES FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH DESPITE CHALLENGING YEAR Although 2020 was extremely difficult and challenging, THE UK’s #1 kitchen makeover company achieved a number of milestones this year. Dream Doors’ franchisee network enjoyed its highest ever monthly turnover of £7million in July. The franchisor also launched several new trading territories throughout the country, including Preston, Enfield and Uxbridge, and has opened its largest showroom in Tunbridge Wells. Among those l...

How landscaping businesses can flourish in 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a number of negative repercussions, and there has been many, however there have been some businesses in the gardening sector that had plenty to celebrate. For example, Lawn care franchise Greensleeves achieving a record-breaking year in network turnover over 2020 is one. David Truby, MD of Greensleeves, has some advice for landscaping businesses on how they can push on into 2021. "At G...

The DNS Franchise Family are extremely delighted to welcome on board two new Franchise Partners this December. Our latest partners Adam James in Maidstone and Theresa Dunlop in Barnstaple are now on their initial training course, allowing them to take their first steps to owning their own successful accountancy practices. People find out about the DNS Accountants Franchise via a number of routes. What attracted Adam at first to the DNS Franchise offering was Nomisma – DNS’s multi-award-wi...

The bfa & EWiF join forces to increase support throughout the franchise sector to enhance awareness and education for Women within the thriving sector!A powerful collaboration in 2021, sees a combined passion for supporting women become a stronger goal within the franchise industry. The 2018 bfa NatWest Franchising Landscape Report, revealed increasing numbers of women joining the franchise industry. But there is more to be done. Which is why 2021 will see the British Franchise Association and...

Spaghetti Maths opportunity has just been expanded with new offering Mini Spaghetti MathsSince 2013 we've been delivering fun and creative maths activities to primary aged children, showing them that maths can be fun and creating positive attitudes.During the lockdown we decided to revisit a thought that we'd had for a while "What about the very little ones?".We've put together 12 sessions ideal for under 4s accompanied by a parent or carer. These are active and encourage the children to learn t...

Granite & TREND Transformations, a kitchen and bathroom renovation specialist franchise made famous by its revolutionary Top that Fits on Top, has just been named as one of Elite Franchise’s 100 most successful franchises within the UK. Every year, Elite Franchise recognise the franchise sector’s most successful and brightest franchisors, allowing thousands of potential franchisees to access their insider knowledge on the best places to invest their money. This re...

Barking Mad, the Dog Care franchise group has been ranked as the top pet sector franchise within the Elite Franchise’s top 100, as well as ranking as number 38 overall for franchises operating within the UK. Barking Mad, the pet care franchise has been recognised as one of the top 100 franchisors and ranked the top pet care franchise for three years in a row. The Elite Franchise Top 100 celebrates the best and brightest franchises that Britain has to offer, with an expert judging panel ranking...

Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced former franchise business manager, Iain Heron has become a Papa John’s franchisee and now runs eight fast food franchise stores within Scotland.    At the end of last year, Iain Heron (Papa John's Franchisee) gave up his job as a franchise business manager for the fast food franchise giant Papa John’s, moved from Durham to central Scotland with his family and opened three fast food franchised Papa John’s of his own.   ...

One businesswoman proves business start-ups can still thrive despite COVIDAs the admin and business support services sector continues to rise, one Northamptonshire virtual assistant is proving that business start-ups can still succeed in the changing landscape. Sarah Damani, from Wellingborough, is celebrating her first business birthday having launched her Alchemy Virtual Assistance (VA) Hub in December 2019, three months before the pandemic when high business birth rates were up to...

Spaghetti Maths adds to their already impressive opportunity by adding new and exciting sessions to the franchise opportunity.On top of the other creative and fun sessions that Spaghetti Maths deliver, they have now added birthday parties to the franchise opportunity. It gives franchisees an additional income stream to explore, should they wish to take it up, along with the after school clubs, workshops and holiday clubs. They are great for children who have already had an amazing experience wit...

Almost 70 potential franchisees have attended virtual Discovery Days in 2020. With the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic in March, and the need for social distancing measures, TaxAssist Accountants converted its popular monthly franchise Discovery Days to a virtual format. This new format held over Zoom has provided an opportunity for interested parties to find out more about the successful business model, the support provided, and to meet the award-winning support team. Attending a fran...