Tim Lowther is bringing a better burger to Blighty
The man who helped American better burger chains Shake Shack and Five Guys beef up on these shores, Tim Lowther, is now leading the UK expansion of another: Smashburger
NatWest EWIF awards 2015 winners announced
Yesterday was the fifth annual NatWest EWIF awards, which recognise and celebrate the achievements of women in franchising
Costa Coffee brews up further expansion
Costa will take a shot at tripling its presence in China after a year of strong success
Subway celebrates 500 non-traditional stores in UK
Subway reaches the milestone of 500 non-traditional stores as it continues its growth in the UK
Franchises should be more cautious of data breaches
Data breaches are at an all-time high so maybe it’s time to take more responsibility
Bartercard reveals expansion plans
Franchise announces bfa membership and new ten-year growth plan, which will see it take on 30 franchisees and 10,000 new members
One Stop hits 100-franchise milestone
The Tesco-owned retail convenience business reaches a landmark of 100 franchises
Smashburger lands in the UK
American burger chain Smashburger eyes 35 restaurants in the UK as part of its continued growth overseas
Finalists revealed for bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards 2015
Water Babies and Home Instead Senior Care among the franchises shortlisted for bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards
International childcare franchise Sherpa Kids is scaling new heights
Going from a New Zealand-based venture with just 19 sites to a global childcare franchise with a presence in five continents, Sherpa Kids has found a way to balance rapid expansion with a personalised touch
