Stefan Sleiman and Boris Petkov, two doctors with a long-held interest in the fitness industry, came together to invest in Snap Fitness Hereford in February 2022 They share how the franchise model and the support it offers both complements and amplifies their combined skillsets. Boris and Stefan met as junior doctors at Tunbridge Wells hospital and quickly hit it off. “We discovered early on we shared a mutual interest in fitness,” recalls Boris. “As doctors, the pandemic put us both under a lot of pressure, so we started to look for investment opportunities. We wanted something that could g ..read more

Eddie Hall demonstrates how customers enjoy a hassle-free service from leading UK and global shipping franchise Logistics experts’ InXpress are delighted with the response, following the launch of their latest media campaign which features TV strongman Eddie Hall. Eddie, who won the 2017 edition of ‘World’s Strongest Man’, fronts a short two-minute video that illustrates how InXpress provides a seamless, stress free, service for their global customers. Founded in 1999, InXpress is a logistics business which specialises in transporting their customers’ goods around the world. Melanie Martin ..read more

The UK’s leading lawn care franchise, Greensleeves, is pleased to mark the one-year anniversary of its acquisition by Neighbourly® UK, one of Britain’s largest home services organisations United by shared values and culture, they have worked together to cement their position as the market leader for lawn treatment services in the UK. Greensleeves has continued to strengthen its strong foundations with the centralised support from Neighbourly and its family of six brands, all of whom work in synergy with each other. “It has been energising and challenging, packed with relationship building, l ..read more

Surrey-based performing arts franchise continues to expand across the UK and overseas It’s been a booming few months for Stagecoach Performing Arts who have welcomed eight new franchisees to their network. Those joining this autumn have set up businesses in the English towns of Havant, Malvern, Marlborough, Stockport and Winchester; as well as Bridgend and Cowbridge in Wales. The other new Stagecoach location is in the London borough of Hackney, where experienced performer Natalie Wright is franchisee. Natalie has enjoyed an impressive acting career on stage and screen, and among her credits ..read more

After more than 30 years’ in-house with some of the world’s biggest brands, renowned franchise expert, Tim Morris, is shaking up franchisee support His new business, Pinnacle, is tackling an all-too-common phenomena faced by franchisors: how to engage and motivate longstanding franchisees and drive even the highest performers to new heights. In most franchise networks, there are a number of individuals who excel at ‘working the model’ and smashing expectations of revenue growth. For several years, these franchisees soak up every available drop of support and interaction with their franchisor ..read more

Gala ceremony staged during BFA’s annual conference The Football Fun Factory and My Window Cleaner were just two of the brands to emerge victorious at this year’s WorkBuzz Best Franchise Awards. The Football Fun Factory secured the honours in the category titled ‘Best New Entry’, while My Window Cleaner collected the gong in the ‘Best Franchise Business-to-Consumer’ section. The other successful brands were Tezlom, The Creation Station and Molly Maid. This year’s WorkBuzz Awards was staged last week, with the winners unveiled during the British Franchise Association’s (BFA) annual conference ..read more

In the ever-evolving landscape of professional development, Sandler is making waves with its strategic move to Virtual Training and the establishment of Collaborative Training Networks As the world embraces virtual interactions post-pandemic, Sandler is leveraging this paradigm shift to not only enhance training efficiency but also foster collaboration among its franchise network. Virtual training transforms the training landscape The global pandemic has undeniably altered the way businesses operate, and one significant shift is the acceptance and even preference for virtual meetings and tra ..read more

The BFA HSBC awards shine a light on outstanding franchisors and franchisees across the UK The BFA HSBC awards shine a light on outstanding franchisors and franchisees across the UK Some of the best franchises in the UK have been honoured in one of the industry’s most prestigious awards, the BFA HSBC awards. Recognised as the ‘Oscars of Franchising’, the BFA HSBC Awards celebrates outstanding franchisors and franchisees regardless of their size or industry, honouring the cream of the crop across various sectors. Nearly 600 members of the franchising community gathered at The Vox Conference C ..read more

Paul Hogg is the new franchisee of Jackson Fire & Security in Greater Manchester Jackson Fire & Security have appointed a new franchisee in the north-west of England, with the news that Paul Hogg takes over in Manchester. The fire safety franchise took to social media to announce his arrival saying: ‘Our Manchester branch officially launches under new management.  ‘Paul Hogg, our new branch director, brings with him a wealth of experience having spent most of his career in the fire and security industry. We are very excited he is now with Jackson Fire & Security heading up o ..read more

The leading children’s drama franchise in the UK, Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, is rebranding as Drama Kids – paving the way for an exciting and promising future Rooted in a mission to promote children’s self-development through drama worldwide, this rebranding initiative aims to sustain the franchise’s impressive growth trajectory – driven by its strong ethos and tight-knit network of franchisees. For over four decades, Helen O’Grady Drama Academy has been committed to creating a non-competitive, nurturing and empowering environment where students can be themselves, thrive and develop skills ..read more