Belvoir acquires Northwood for £22m
Belvoir has become the UK’s largest property franchise by acquiring Northwood for £22m
Puddle Ducks reveals new partnership with Butlins
Children’s swimming-lesson franchise Puddle Ducks announces new partnership with the holiday-park operator
Finalists for NatWest EWIF Awards announced
The EWIF has revealed a shortlist of the UK’s most talented female franchisors and franchisees ahead of the NatWest EWIF Awards this May
Subway opens 5,000th European restaurant in Scotland
Landmark store in Livingston is the 16th to be opened by seasoned Subway franchisee Haj Atwal
Finalists announced for bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards 2016
Home Instead, McDonald’s and Driver Hire among the lucky franchisors shortlisted for the prestigious industry award
NatWest EWIF Awards winners announced
The sixth annual NatWest EWIF awards has celebrated the achievements of seven women in franchising
Franchisees “extremely important” part of Pizza Hut’s £40m expansion plans
Finding the right franchisee is key for the pizza chain’s growth, as it sets out to open 200 new takeaway stores in the UK
Swimtime co-founders sell franchise after 20 years at the helm
The UK’s largest swimming-lesson franchise has been sold for an undisclosed sum to the former CEO of the Swimming Teacher Association
Harry Ramsden’s enters the pub sector
A new partnership with Punch Taverns has seen the iconic fish-and-chip brand make its first ever foray into pubs
Pip Wilkins appointed CEO of the bfa
Former head of operations set to step into the role, with current CEO Brian Smart to stand down in two months’ time
