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Musical Moments is proud to announce that it has been selected as the regional winner of the FSB Franchise Business Award 2024 in Yorkshire and the Humber. This prestigious accolade recognises the outstanding performance and dedication of Musical Moments in the...

Business coach, James Siddy, is the latest at InXpress to have gain their BFA Qualified Franchise Professional certification! He joins a long list of qualified InXpress support staff.   When it comes to professional development in franchising, nothing carries...

Sylvian Care franchisees come from all walks of life, and every possible background, but each and everyone has embarked on a transformational journey to an exciting and rewarding new career with our help. Every franchisee story is special and unique in its own way,...

The Friends for Pets Chew Valley franchise is managed by Vicki. Vicki has been a dog owner for 25 years and has lived in Winford and now Felton in Chew Valley area for 23 years. Vicki had been working as a manager in the charity sector for nearly 30 years, but has...

Having a fire in her belly from a young age, Emma Francioli was determined to make a career for herself in engineering.  From carrying out safety checks in the museums and art galleries of major cities, to installing smoke detectors in donkey stables, Emma’s role in...

“I was feeling trapped by my job and in a place where I no longer felt passionate about what I did. Finding Razzamataz was like having a weight lift off my shoulders.”   Profile: Meet Charlotte Bradshaw, aged 30 and the new Principal of Razzamataz Leicester. Charlotte...

As we #InspireInclusion this International Women’s day, who better to talk to than one of our first independent female franchisees, Jess Vant, owner of InXpress London! If you’ve been looking at InXpress as a business to invest in, you may be forgiven for thinking...

Tracey Hudson joined The HR Dept in 2005 as a franchisee and has since built up a team of 15 employees and owns 5 territories across The HR Dept Network. We caught up with Tracey to find out more about her journey and to find out about the new podcast which she is now...

Frankie Gray has been crowned one of the UK’s most impressive female entrepreneurs by Small Business Britain’s ‘f:Entrepreneur #IAlso100’ campaign. Frankie, who founded Harmony at Home Nanny and Household Staff Agency in 2004, is being profiled among 100 inspirational...

Award-winning virtual outsourcing agency Get Ahead is delighted to welcome a new franchisee to its growing franchise network. Louisa Summerfield will be running the West London region, helping businesses from Windsor to Wimbledon to get ahead. After graduating with a...

Every November, InXpress UK franchisees collaborate to donate 1p from every shipment made through us. With a parcel being sent every 4 seconds, this means we can make a big difference to people’s lives. InXpress franchisees are driven by compassion and a commitment to...

CEO Lucy Campbell and Director of People and Brand, Heather Wehrle, spoke passionately about the challenges the social care workforce faces, and the recognition it deserves Right at Home was proud to shine a spotlight on the social care workforce at the annual Future...

Rebecca Faraday, Norland Nanny and former Nursery Manager has launched the Leeds and North- West Yorkshire branch of Harmony at Home. With a Norland Diploma and Degree in Early Childhood. Studies from Norland College, Rebecca has acquired a great amount of experience...

It was Friends for Pets 15th Birthday in the Summer last year! We can’t quite believe it has been 15 whole years of friends for pets, from when Becca started it by herself in 2008 and soon realising it was too much to manage on her own, she knew she needed some help,...

With so much sadness in the world, have you ever wondered if there’s a way you can make a difference? We think we’re incredibly fortunate here at InXpress; but at this time of year, we can’t help but think about those who don’t have what we often take for granted....

Harmony at Home is celebrating after earning recognition as one of the top franchise opportunities in the UK. Among numerous contenders spanning various industries, Harmony at Home has ranked #80 in the esteemed Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100) – a title it will...

IT’S A LITTLE unusual for a travel company to hold its annual company conference for franchisees on Sunshine Saturday, the first Saturday after the festive period which is typically the most popular day of the year for holidaymakers to book a trip abroad.
But we are known for being a little different (in a good way) so did just that, hosting over 400 consultants, who operate under the Not Just Travel brand, and 50 corporate teams in Stratford-Upon-Avon last weekend (6th-7th January).
Having been ranked 12th in Elite Franchise’s Top 100 and 10th best franchise in the UK by Franchise Direct, we were keen to announce and celebrate the fact that 2023 was a “phenomenal year” in terms of holiday sales, profit and franchisee recruitment.

Alongside being in one of the BFA’s Top 3 franchise brands, InXpress is also in the Elite Franchise Top 10! Proving InXpress truly is a franchise you’d be proud to be a part of.   Every year, the franchise industry waits for the EF100 list of the UK’s top 100...

We're thrilled to announce that Sylvian Care has officially made it onto the prestigious HSBC Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100) for 2024!Every year, Elite Franchise publishes a list of who it considers to be the best franchises available in the UK. As their panel is...

Kidslingo achieved a remarkable feat by clinching four prestigious titles at the esteemed What’s On 4 Kids Awards 2023, often hailed as the Oscars of the children's activities sector. These awards, recognising and celebrating the pinnacle of the industry, have been a...

With more people over 50 feeling pushed out of their workplace, you could re-discover yourself and redefine your future with an InXpress franchise.    We know it’s not polite to ask people about their age, but if you’re over 50, let’s pause for a moment together....

This year we wanted to celebrate all our lovely pet carers that help across all our franchise teams. We thought having an award ceremony would be a great way to show our appreciation for all our pet carers that provide such a great service. We asked all our...

Now is the time to consider how you can make an impact on the business landscape, and what actions you can take to ensure success with N.Bar.What do you know about the nail and beauty industry? This year, we witnessed a massive uptake: Nail & beauty salons were...

WE WON!!! We are delighted to announce that Extra Help has won ‘Lifestyle Franchisor of the Year’ at the prestigious British Franchise Association Awards! Last month, we told you that we’d been shortlisted as a finalist in the upcoming British Franchise Association...

Are you a military veteran looking to make a bold career transition into entrepreneurship? Discover how you can follow in the footsteps of one former Navy Engineer who found success with an InXpress franchise. When wondering what to do when you leave the Armed Forces,...

Lucy Campbell was named the Home Care Business Woman of the Year at the Women Achieving Greatness in Social Care Awards   The CEO of Right at Home UK has been awarded a major accolade at the Women Achieving Greatness in Social Care Awards. Lucy Campbell, who has led...

Chris and Diane Eales have found success in the UK following an incredible journey as their family emigrated from South Africa.   Family franchise owners, Chris and Diane Eales, are celebrating after their north London based business, My Window Cleaner, was awarded...

After being shortlisted four times, over the last five years, InXpress have a shiny new trophy to display, placing them firmly within the top three franchise brands in the UK! When it comes to showcasing the best of British Franchising, the bfa HSBC Awards is the...

Growing up in an environment that proves the value of successful franchising is nothing short of inspiring. And this much can certainly be said for Joyce Tweedie, whose whole family had benefitted from the flexibility of the franchise model for most of her...

It was Friends for Pets 15th Birthday back in July this year! We can’t quite believe it has been 15 whole years of friends for pets, from when Becca started it by herself in 2008 and soon realising it was too much to manage on her own, she knew she needed some help,...

Amplo Group, the parent company to Amplo Commercial Finance have been nominated in the South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Awards.   The business finance, mortgage and protection insurance company has been shortlisted for Business of the Year...

A Cumbrian theatre school principal whose rapidly expanding business is helping children on two continents and providing inspirational role models for ethnic minorities has won a coveted industry award. Asha Marie Richardson, owner of Razzamataz Theatre Schools South...

With entrepreneurs across the UK continuing to identify the franchise industry as being the ideal next step in their careers, 2023 has seen a diversity of industry-leading brands further strengthen their franchise opportunities through welcoming high-quality...

Families residing in the southern area of Essex now have access to their very own Norland Nanny owned branch of Harmony at Home. Norland Nanny Chloe Willett who is now herself a mother, has been running the Essex South branch for almost a year and families in the area...

At InXpress, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusivity, and it was with this spirit that the InXpress International Women's Conference returned for the third year, on September 6th. Over 100 women from around the world came together to learn, connect, and...

Back to school and back to bringing more exceptional performing arts training and opportunities to young people across the UK as a multi-award winning franchise announces the launch of more new schools and classes. Dragons’ Den backed Razzamataz Theatre Schools is...

In the fast-paced world of technology, where digital literacy is becoming increasingly vital, TechyTots is on a mission to empower young minds with essential coding skills. With great excitement, we announce the latest addition to our growing family of franchisees:...

Multi-award-winning franchise Razzamataz Theatre Schools is delighted to announce an exciting partnership with Mattel’s Monster High brand, an iconic brand that is known for celebrating individuality and self-expression. The collaboration will empower students to...

Our Farnham franchisees are the perfect example of how important it is to follow your dreamsWhile summer is still only just fading into autumn, our elderly population are still feeling the cold grip of something even more terrible than winter: loneliness. People are...

“Razzamataz has always felt like a massive family and the commitment of building from within has given so many young people opportunities to grow successful careers.”Meet Jodie Hall, age 22 and the new franchise owner at Razzamataz Derby. Jodie has been part of...

When it comes to a brand who cares about how it looks to customers, the InXpress franchise is always on trend, ready to attracting customers for franchisees’ business growth.Running a business which has been around for any number of years, can come with its own...

Silvana’s story of changing careers is a positive outlook on how we can grow and expand as individuals. Are you ready to take that leap into the unknown?Have you ever felt stuck in a career you knew wasn’t right for you? Do you dream of one day taking those steps to...

“Building a relationship with the children and watching them grow and develop remains the most special part of my job. It’s been a wonderful part of my life and works because it fits around the family, I can do school drop offs and pick-ups and I don’t ever have to...

Life has changed immeasurably for both me and my daughter What did you do before franchising and what prompted you to make the change? I had worked in the performing arts sector for around 20 years – my last role was as CEO of a national music development charity. I...

It’s certainly been a very exciting year so far for the Sylvian Care franchise! In just the first six months of 2023, the award-winning brand welcomed 13 new franchisees, expanding their reach to 33 different locations in the UK. The UK’s care landscape is constantly...

We are so proud to share we have just finished training 3 new franchisees almost doubling the size of our all female team of Franchisees! Jane, Caroline and Libby have all taken the leap out of teaching to be their own bosses and bring Musical Moments to Solent,...

The Travel Franchise has a high percentage of female business owners who have started travel consultancies. Even though many have never worked in travel before, their businesses have skyrocketed. Meet Ami Wood whose part-time hobby grew into a full-time award-winning...

New school openings, new Principals and new territories have been announced after a rejuvenating summer break. Razzamataz Theatre Schools are getting set to return and unveil its ambitious expansion plans, which include the opening of new territories in Manchester...

In January 2018, Fiona Ibbetson's dream of running her own business became a reality as she launched Get Ahead Leeds. Following a career spanning two decades at grocery giant Morrisons, Fiona was ready for a new challenge. She loved managing people and the fast pace...

In recognition for her outstanding contributions to the performing arts and the community, a local theatre school’s Principal in Leighton Buzzard has secured two prestigious awards at the SME Bedfordshire Business Awards.  The awards celebrate the success of...

Martina Atiemoh and Ambrose Anash, a dynamic couple fuelled by a shared passion for compassionate care, recently celebrated the achievement of their Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration for their Sylvian Care franchise in Newcastle. Now embarking on their...

When Sarah and Majid Aswed moved back to the UK from Dubai in 2019,  having emigrated 10 years previously to provide somewhere safe for their kids to grow up, they wanted to invest in a business they could work in together. They recognised the franchise industry would...

Sam Woodroff  has been a student at flagship school Razzamataz Medway since it opened 13 years ago. After enduring the challenges of lockdown, navigating anxiety issues and even considering quitting, Sam is now 18 and the proud winner of this year’s Future Fund, the...

We firmly believe diversity of experience makes us stronger, as our newest franchisees prove. As experts with a reputation in providing high-quality care, we obviously greatly value anyone who can bring their own experience in the industry to the network. However, we...

How did I get here? Meet Ana-Mai Addenbrooke, age 32 and the dance teacher with Razzamataz Sheffield. Ana-Mai started in January 2020 and had to quickly pivot to online teaching during the pandemic. She is currently the dance teacher for the upper school and Project...

Successful performer steps out of comfort zone to inspire children “As a business owner, you must consider marketing, admin, recruitment etc and you are the head of every department. I really couldn’t have done any of it without the training and support from Head...

Childhood hobby is the inspiration for creative entrepreneur “I want to give local children the same experience I had because it really changed my life and gave me a passion to succeed.” Profile: Meet Ross Thompson, age 26 and the new franchisee of Razzamataz...

A former university outreach director from Colchester is now reaching out to a much younger audience in Essex, by setting up her own baby and children’s sleep consultancy business to help tired parents across the county get a better night’s sleep.   Lucy Murray, who...

Sam Heggie, will be offering her premium cat care service to felines and their human paw-rents across East Oxfordshire ((Thame, Chinnor and Watlington) and Buckinghamshire (Aylesbury, Princes Risborough and Stoke Mandeville) from Monday 10th July.   Introduction Sam,...

When it comes to winning awards, we’re no stranger to it! So, we’re excited to learn we’ve been nominated for two more awards at the World Spa Award! For any brand, becoming the best in your field is the mark of success. N.Bar, as a global brand has a world-class...

In the spirit of constant evolution, Sylvian Care is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking development: the launch of the Sylvian Academy.  2023 has already proven to be a transformative year for us, with a number of fantastic new franchisees joining our network, a...

In 2021, the International & British Franchise Show at NEC Birmingham was abuzz with businesses looking for promising franchisees. Amidst the bustling event were two brothers, Paul and Danny. In many ways, they were just like so many others who were interested in...

Since the pandemic we have become much more used to talking about mental health, even in children and young people. But what are the issues that are really affecting teenagers today? Razzamataz Theatre Schools is a national network of part-time schools, teaching more...

Former fashion Industry veteran, Jane, brings The Cat Butler's premium cat sitting services to the areas of Radlett, Bushey, Borehamwood, Watford, Abbots Langley, Kings Langley & Rickmansworth. In a complete career change, South African-born Jane is leaving behind...

Franchise partners Kristy Roff and Suzanne Evett of Get Ahead Berkshire, North Hampshire & Surrey, are delighted to have been shortlisted in the Great British Business & Community Awards in the Female Entrepreneur category. Launched in 2021, the Great British...

On Saturday the 25th of March, TechyTots held their first discovery event. The event provided a platform for potential franchisees to learn more about the TechyTots business model and ask questions directly to Julie Barber the owner and franchisor of TechyTots and...

Opening your own care franchise is about so much than just tapping into a successful business model, especially with one like the SylvianCare franchise. At the heart of everything we do is our mission to improve lives, for everyone from our franchisees and colleagues...

Sandra James the founder of The Cat Butler recently met entrepreneur and former Dragon’s Den star Theo Paphitis, to receive her certificate after she was a winner through his social media initiative #SBS (Small Business Sunday.) Every Sunday, from 5 – 7.30 pm, small...

Franchisor Jane James, the founder & CEO of the popular performing arts school ‘Little Voices’, has been announced as a finalist for the Lifetime Achievement Award in this year’s national Club Hub awards. Jane was nominated in recognition of the significant impact...

An award-winning franchise has shown that its commitment to its students goes above and beyond with an exciting event to talk with Principals, teachers and teams about how to best prepare students for their next steps in this exciting but highly competitive industry. ...

With women making up more than 60% of our franchisees, SylvianCare is ready to take the next step in championing women in franchising. As a leading provider of home care services in the UK, we’ve always prided ourselves on our commitment to gender diversity and equal...

Julie Dunn spent over 20 years project managing for the NHS before she became the owner of The Cat Butler Chichester in March 2022. Introduction Julie started life as a radio presenter and producer, before opening her consultancy business in 2011, project managing for...

A theatre school franchise with more than 23 years’ experience in the children’s activity sector was invited to participate in an education conference attended by leaders in their respected fields. The world is now global and as a leading performing arts franchise in...

Another day, another round of exciting news from the SylvianCare franchise! We are thrilled to announce the latest addition to our growing network, Sher Ali, who has just joined our family of franchisees in Woodford. SylvianCare offers a fantastic business model with...

SylvianCare is expanding its care services in the South West after recently being approved as a home care supplier to the local authority in Bristol. This means that SylvianCare South Gloucester and SylvianCare Bristol East will be providing more home care services in...

Zara Diamond, former nanny and childcare expert, has become one of Harmony at Home’s latest franchisees, launching the Manchester branch in May 2022. Growing up in Northern Ireland, Zara found a genuine love, care and passion for children and their well-being. Shortly...

Helping to raise standards in the franchising industry is something that Dragons’ Den backed Razzamataz Theatre Schools is passionate about. With more than 22 years’ experience in the theatre school sector, Razzamataz is one of the most established children’s...

2023 is proving to be another fantastic year for one of the UK’s fastest growing care franchises. With demand continuing to grow and grow in the UK, the care sector is welcoming talented individuals who can take SylvianCare’s established business model and create...

Toddler dancers from across the UK have raised more than £1 million for pregnancy charity Tommy’s, in an incredible fundraising effort to support research into the causes of, and treatment to prevent, baby loss. Over 3 Danceathons in 2016, ‘18 and ‘22, babyballet®...

Dragons’ Den theatre school franchise announced as new Ambassador for The Prince’s Trust! It’s time to pay it forwards as the MD and Founder of a successful theatre school franchise is going back to where it all began and supporting the important work of The Prince’s...

Embracing flexible working long before the pandemic made it fashionable has helped human dynamos Kristy Roff and Suzanne Evett win a major business award. The owners of virtual outsourcing agency Get Ahead in Berkshire, North Hampshire and Surrey have won a Great...

Bridgewater Home Care Warrington, a local provider of companionship-focused care at home for the elderly and vulnerable adults, have recently moved to larger premises to facilitate growth due to high demand for their services in the area. Since 2010, domiciliary care...

Groe Global is proud to announce the launch of the #LoveFranchising 2023 campaign. Running throughout the month of February, the campaign aims to showcase the significant value that franchising brings to local communities around the world. Last year, Groe Global...

Huge congratulations to Victoria Cooper Jones, franchise partner at Razzamataz Queens Park and Razzamataz Belsize Park, who is celebrating her fifth anniversary. Victoria changed careers when her children were teenagers and has never looked back. This is her story. In...

What a way to kick start the new year with the first ever three-day Razzamataz Conference. Set in the stunning Lake District, Razzamataz franchise partners were treated to a spectacular mix of training, wellness coaching, exciting challenges and entertainment in what...

In a bid to reinvigorate workers that are experiencing career burnout Radfield Home Care has published a career change guide to help individuals take back control of their career and find the right route forward. The guide is a 19 page document, aimed at helping you...

Five years of successful franchising Huge congratulations to Zoe McKibbin, franchise partner at Razzamataz Edinburgh and Razzamataz Glasgow South, who is celebrating her fifth anniversary. Zoe followed her dream about working with children and the arts because she...

Radfield Home Care has recently welcomed another new franchise partner into its ever-growing network, launching in Radfield’s Epsom & Leatherhead territory. Stepping into the role of business owner and director is Karen Knapp. Karen started her career as a family...

It’s no secret that teachers are leaving the profession, either through battling with years of underfunding, the stress of the last few years of Covid or simply because they want to put their skills and talents to a different use. What many teachers may not realise is...

If you are a dancer, actor, singer or a performing arts professional, take the next steps by joining the double award winners in the bfa HSBC Franchise Awards and power up your career. Kick start the new year by ensuring you join a company that values your personal...

On Tuesday 6th December, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, welcomed Dr Hannah MacKechnie, founder & director of Radfield Home Care to Banqueting House in London to celebrate successfully achieving a Princess Royal Training Award. Radfield Home Care are among...

It was a night of pride, joy and happy tears as a theatre school franchise network put on a gala performance at London’s Shaftesbury Theatre. This is Razzamataz Theatre School’s seventh West End performance and first at the iconic Shaftesbury Theatre. Due to huge...

It was a night of total celebration at the bfa HSBC Franchise Awards with Razzamataz Theatre Schools sweeping the board by winning both of their categories in this prestigious event. Known as the ‘Oscars’ of the franchising industry, this year saw a record number of...

Former nanny and childminder, Vicky Newton has become one of Harmony at Home’s newest Franchisees, launching the Kent Downs territory earlier this year. After applying for roles within recruitment agencies, she knew there was something out there that would fit her...

On the 15th of October 2022, We Love Pets held its third Annual Conference, where all their franchisee network were able to meet up for the day, share stories, success, challenges and find out all the latest news and innovation from Head Office. This year's theme...

 Jamie lost his brother, Paddy, at the age of 36. The siblings bonded through music and before he died, Paddy was the guitarist in a band.  The band cut a record that was thought to be lost, until, 40-years later, Jamie became a client of Radfield Home Care. In a bid...

At the heart of any theatre school are the teachers that interact with the children on a regular basis. Ensuring that they have access to full support, training and mentoring to enable them to be the best teachers possible, has been something that a theatre school...

Razzamataz Theatre Schools is offering the best present that you can give a child, and that’s the gift of confidence and education. With Christmas just round the corner, family and friends looking to give a gift that will have lasting benefits for years to come, may...

Virtual outsourcing agency Get Ahead is delighted to welcome its first franchisee in the Republic of Ireland, continuing its global expansion. Linda McCormick will be running Get Ahead Ireland from her base in Wicklow, just south of Dublin. Linda has over 20 years of...

Simi is from a big family with a strong emphasis on looking after older relatives. It’s the strong emotional connection to family that motivated her to launch a business in home care. She has an extensive and varied background in the world of law, later moving into...

Dedicated professional Norland Maternity Nurse, Georgina Ware has become one of Harmony at Home’s newest franchisees, launching the UK-wide Harmony at Home Maternity Agency. With over 25 years working as a specialist maternity nurse, Georgina has worked...

Local businesswoman Jane James, the founder & CEO of the national popular performing arts school franchise Little Voices, was recognised on Thursday evening in the national What’s On 4 Kids Activities awards, the UK’s longest-running awards for children’s activity...

We recently held a new starters’ training session and thought it would be a great chance to catch up with some of the new members of our team and find out what they thought of their induction training. We are extremely proud of our award-winning training programme for...

A single mum from Biggleswade is celebrating her new business venture after launching a cleaning business with a difference - she doesn’t do any cleaning! Amie-Jo Buckland has taken on a franchise with the national cleaning specialist Time For You Cleaning, covering ...

Jessica Chandler-Smith’s dream of opening a theatre school came to fruition in 2017 when she opened Razzamataz Brentwood. Within just five years, that dream multiplied and Jessica was able to also open Razzamataz schools in Romford, Hornchurch and Thurrock. This...

This month, Bridgewater Home Care celebrate 12 successful years in business, looking back at what they have achieved throughout that time! Bridgewater Home Care provides care at home with a difference, focussing on relationship-building, continuity of care and quality...

Recently we read this article[1] which stated that, according to online accounting software provider FreeAgent, even though 55% of people dream of setting up their own business in the future, ‘70% of British people were reluctant to start their own business in the...

Jane was nominated for the ‘Remarkable Achievement’ award for overcoming a catastrophic mental and physical breakdown that saw her having to rebuild her life; and for ‘The Steve Franks Industry Champion of the Year’ award for her tireless work in the children’s...

Being an entrepreneur can sometimes feel like a lonely place. The pressure of getting your business off the ground can feel heavy when you don’t have anyone around to bounce ideas or collaborate with. Being part of a franchise network, allows you the support of others...

Razzamataz Theatre Schools has been shortlisted in the Lifestyle Franchisor category of the bfa HSBC British Franchise Awards. Razzamataz was established in 2000 and was backed in 2007 by BBC’s Dragons’ Den. Today franchising is allowing the brand to achieve their...

Huge congratulations to Helen Bell, franchisee of Razzamataz Sheffield, who is celebrating her tenth anniversary. Helen has been part of the Razzamataz network for many years, starting as a teacher during her second year of university. Fast forward 14 years and Helen...

In a bid to reinvigorate workers that are experiencing career burnout Radfield Home Care has launched a new campaign to help individuals take back control and show their life who’s boss. The campaign, aptly titled ‘Show your life who’s boss’ will consist of a host of...

Here at babyballet, we all love birthdays. So, we’re really excited to be celebrating an important milestone at babyballet HQ. Our very special ballet dance school and franchise has grown from a seedling of an idea back in the early Nineties, and this year we are 17...

Across the UK, new parents are juggling the demands of a new-born with the realisation that their work life is going to look very different now that a child has come along. More and more new parents are rejecting traditional forms of employment and opting for an...

Radfield Home Care has recently welcomed another new franchise partner into its ever-growing network, launching in Radfield’s Harlow, Epping & Ware territory.  Stepping into the role of business owner and director is Ritesh Vyas. Ritesh’s experience in care...

At Rainbow International, we always make sure that our customers are at the heart of what we do, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year…..” We Restore, You Recover”. Rainbow International is a nationwide network of franchises supplying damage restoration services to...

InXpress are committed to finding ways to give back, and over the summer, they’re on a mission. To raise money for Mentors International before the next InXpress Women’s Conference. InXpress franchisees love to be able to give back to others through their flourishing...

A franchise theatre school in Leighton Buzzard is delighted to be announced as a finalist for the SME Luton & Bedfordshire Business Awards in the category Best New Business. Razzamataz Leighton Buzzard is part of a multi-award-winning, Dragons’ Den backed...

Radfield Home Care has recently welcomed another new franchise partner into its ever-growing network, launching in Radfield’s Barnet & Finchley territory. Stepping into the role of business owner and director is Po Wun Wan.  Prior to launching Radfield Home Care...

MagiKats Franchisee Sarah Bell-Woods: “It allows us to manage our working and family life perfectly.” Sisters Sarah and Holly, who run the MagiKats Hove Tuition Centre have now renewed their franchise contract again after ten years in the network.  They opened in...

Like many parents, Debbi Ledwith was so busy bringing up her three children and working as a teacher in a secondary school, that she never stopped to think about what it was that she really wanted to do. It was only in 2014 when she separated from her husband, that...

Investing in its teams and people has always been of paramount importance to one theatre school franchise and despite the challenges of the pandemic, they continued to forge ambitious growth plans. Razzamataz Theatre Schools is delighted to have further strengthened...

With live theatre back and better than ever before, a theatre school franchise is offering its students and franchisees an incredible opportunity in the heart of theatreland. Razzamataz Theatre Schools has partnered with The Shaftesbury Theatre, home to smash hit show...

Radfield Home Care has recently welcomed another new franchise partner into its ever-growing network, launching in Radfield’s Croydon & Sutton territory. Prior to launching Radfield Home Care Croydon, Devendra spent many years working in the hospitality sector....

One theatre school franchise believes in going above and beyond for students, even when they are no longer customers. For the last seven years, Razzamataz Theatre Schools has been offering scholarships to students who are continuing their performing arts training at...

Meet founding member of the All Stars Academy “With Razzamataz, you get out what you put in. Working in other roles, this is not always the case, which can be frustrating.” Profile: James Pennell and Esmé Tutill took over Razzamataz Newcastle in November 2020,...

Premium cat care franchise the Cat Butler, has awarded a new franchise in Oxford. Following redundancy from the customer services training department at British Gas in Oxford, Mark Mentiply (41), has been awarded the Oxford territory of premium cat care franchise, The...

After an uncertain few years of overseas travel, airport chaos and cancelled flights, families are looking to make this summer special. Help is at hand for busy parents with the announcement that the network of Dragons’ Den backed performing arts schools are bringing...

“If you are buying into a brand, it must align with your own beliefs and there should be plenty of opportunities that you can tap into to help build your business.” Profile: Rebecca Scott, age 25, lives in Durham and is shortly to become the new franchisee of...

A national theatre school franchise has proved that the Kickstart Scheme, which creates jobs for 16–24-year-olds on Universal Credit, can be very successful. George Darrall, age 24 from Cumbria, joined Razzamataz Theatre Schools via the scheme on 10th January 2022....

 hile responding to a rise in client enquiries, Radfield Home Care has claimed a selection of awards that recognise quality care and franchising opportunities. With a focus on care quality and supporting Care Professionals, Radfield Home Care has been able to meet...

With theatres back open, the students of Razzamataz Theatre Schools are performing in shows throughout the UK. With more than 22 years’ experience in the theatre school industry, the Dragons’ Den back franchise has seen some exceptional perks for children (and their...

A franchise theatre school owner received four yes votes from the judges at ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent, in what must be one of the most joyful acts to grace the stage. Marc Kelly owns the territories of Razzamataz Hackney and Razzamataz Radlett, inspiring children...

Jo Vowles has quickly established herself as the leading nanny agency within Buckinghamshire and has now set her sights on the county of Hertfordshire. Having purchased the Buckinghamshire franchise in July 2021, she was smashing targets from the get-go. By her second...

“Razzamataz is about providing performing arts training for young people to develop their confidence, health, and fitness. I want to be a positive influence in their life and that is my driver on why I want to be successful.” Profile: Matty Aitchison-Rayson took over...

Radfield Home Care has recently welcomed another new franchise partner into itsever-growing network, launching in the Radfield Home Care Leicester East territory.The owner of Radfield Home Care Leicester East, Sona Bharkhada has always had apassion for positive social...

The effects of school closures and lockdowns have been widely spoken about in terms of children’s health and development. In a recent interview, Chief Medical Officer Sir Chris Whitty describes potential for substantial impact on children’s health with mental welfare...

A UK-wide theatre school franchise is challenging their students to pull off a wacky new hairstyle to raise money for various charities. Not only has lots of money been raised but children have flexed their creative juices by creating some memorable new looks....

Children’s dance school babyballet® has been awarded the What’s on 4 Kids ‘Most Loved Music, Dance or Performing Arts Activity Franchisor or Independent with 20+ Leaders Overall'. This award has now been won by babyballet an astounding three years running, which...

“Through the training process, I know that I can turn my passion for performing arts into a profitable business.” Profile: Amber Gibney, age 24, is the youngest franchisee in the network and is looking forward to launching Razzamataz Stockton-on-Tees, where she grew...

Making dreams come true, a franchise theatre school network is once again offering an exceptional opportunity to win a year’s scholarship to receive award-winning performing arts tuition.   Returning for the thirteenth consecutive year, Razzamataz Theatre Schools is...

Award-winning children’s dance school, babyballet® has embarked on a new magical adventure, with its first ever book release! Entitled Twinkle and Teddy in the Rainforest, the interactive story book features the much-loved babyballet mascots going on their very own...

“Becoming a Razzamataz franchisee is incredible. I would say to others, do it, you don’t know what you are missing out on.”     Profile: Amber Jones, age 27, is the franchisee of Razzamataz Bournemouth, a new school within the network. Having attended performing...

“Becoming a Razzamataz franchisee is incredible. I would say to others, do it, you don’t know what you are missing out on.”  Profile: Amber Jones, age 27, is the franchisee of Razzamataz Bournemouth, a new school within the network. Having attended performing arts...

This week, Barbara Peters, 83, put her best foot forward as the dance legend stepped into the small screen! After being followed for a day at a Brighouse studio by the BBC’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two’ crew, the ballet teacher and co-founder of children’s...

After the successful launch of their franchise model in 2021, Bridgewater Home Care are celebrating the launch of their first independently owned office in their franchise network. Bridgewater Home Care, a high quality provider of non-medical care and support for...

A theatre school franchise network has been rewarded for going above and beyond in their local communities during the exceptionally difficult days of the pandemic. Razzamataz Theatre Schools entered their Cumbrian schools for the Community Award in the FSB Awards and...

“This role allows me to live the life I want. I’m never tied down and can work to my own schedule.” Profile: Samantha Wingfield is the franchisee of Razzamataz Leighton Buzzard which she launched in September 2021. After just one term, which is 12 weeks, Samantha...

“There is always room for growth. I doubt I will ever become stagnant.” Razzamataz franchisee. Razzamataz Theatre Schools are delighted to announce the excellent feedback from their own franchisees at the end of a challenging few years. Despite the huge difficulties...

Bridgewater Home Care are delighted to introduce Vindya and Shehan as their new (and first!) Franchise Partners to the Bridgewater Home Care Franchise! Upon launching the Franchise opportunity in 2021, Bridgewater Home Care are looking to expand their network of...

“The fact that I was investing in a franchise was very reassuring and I understood that if you worked within the guidelines then you would be successful.” Profile: Victoria Cooper Jones has been the Principal of Razzamataz Queens Park since 2017 and took over the...

After two years of being apart, the franchisees at a multi-award-winning network were delighted to be back together, creating a buzz, and sharing the amazing successes that were achieved despite the challenges. Razzamataz Theatre Schools welcomed back franchisees to...

“I needed a kickstart. I knew how slowly it takes to build an independent school, so I looked at the franchise route and Razzamataz was the most appealing.” Profile: Andrea White has been the Principal of Razzamataz Bognor since 2014 and has just opened Razzamataz...

Rewarding franchisee growth has been part of the ethos of a Dragons’ Den backed theatre school since it first started franchising. Now in its twenty second year, the multi-award-winning franchisor has announced the launch of another huge opportunity to support...

A multi-award-winning franchise theatre school network has announced the next stage of their development with the launch of a national Teacher Training Academy. Razzamataz Theatre Schools has been supporting, nurturing, and progressing the careers of students, staff,...

“I looked in the mirror and thought, what am I going to do with the rest of my life.” Profile: Michael French, franchisee Razzamataz Barnet, which opened in April 2012. Michael has just signed on for a further five years. In the beginning: “I trained as a singer,...

The last few years have been challenging but there’s no better time than now to help your child build back confidence and learn new life skills. Razzamataz Theatre Schools is a national network of schools; teaching excellence in performing arts training and helping...

MagiKats are delighted to announce a new centre to open in Peterborough. The MagiKats Peterborough North centre will be run by experienced teacher Catherine Gourlay. Catherine already plans to open a second centre in Peterborough South in the near future, and has...

Domestic Angels has successfully completed the audit and assessment process of the British Franchise Association (bfa) to be awarded membership.  The comprehensive audit evaluates all areas of the franchise business so that the bfa can confidently recommend Domestic...

As part of the annual Domestic Angels Customer Satisfaction Survey, clients were invited to anonymously rate the housework and cleaning group of franchise companies to establish how likely they are to recommend the service. Using the globally recognised business...

babyballet®’s Leah Stead has had somewhat of a diverse career. Having enjoyed a successful 12 years as a solicitor in Nottingham, and becoming a Partner of a law firm in that time, it was Leah’s first love, dancing, that she simply couldn’t escape from. In 2019, Leah...

Hollie Watt’s performance and entertainment background is one that many little girls would dream of, including the likes of becoming a ‘professional mermaid’! But after two years of teaching babyballet®, Miss Hollie realised a dream of her own - opening her own...

The coronavirus pandemic came and hit us all like a bus. So the last thing you’d expect to be reading is that one of our franchisees has managed to grow her performing arts business by an incredible 222% over the past 12 months. Yet for Laura Hanlon, who took over the...

Just before the pandemic gripped the world, a Dragons’ Den backed theatre school franchise was preparing for a programme of support mentoring. With restrictions now lifted and just over 18 months later, the Growth Hubs intensive training course has been announced....

WorkBuzz is an independent organisation that has gathered feedback provided by the franchisees of 200+ brands across the UK over the last decade. The Franchisee Satisfaction Benchmark Survey has been running since 2011, and this year is pleased to award babyballetâ a...

Gloucestershire and Bristol families now have access to their very own Norland qualified Childcare Expert following the decision of Norland nanny, Zoe Fearnley to bring Harmony at Home, the household staff and nanny recruitment agency, to Gloucestershire and Bristol....

The world may have been put on hold but that hasn’t stopped children and young people dreaming of their futures. For those with a passion for performing arts, a national theatre school network has helped keep those dreams alive with a prestigious scholarship worth up...

Your Domestic Angels franchise will give you not just 1, but 4 income streams. Some would call this 4 businesses in 1, we call it sensible diversification so that your business is resilient in the face of economics and pandemics. All 4 services are within the...

Demand for help in the home has been increasing year on year within the UK culture since the turn of the century and in particular since 2008 when a value shift occurred triggering the change in family priorities making time together a fact rather than fiction....

Meet multiple franchise owner with Razzamataz Theatre Schools Marc Kelly as he celebrates five years in the network and is about to launch his second territory. What’s your background? I’ve been a professional performer and theatre arts teacher all my life. I...

The benefits of running your own theatre school are clear: making a significant difference to young people’s lives, creative freedom, the flexible hours, a profitable business and it’s fun to name just a few. But what if you don’t have a professional background in the...

Not-for-profit tech hub and think tank, Birmingham Tech, today announced its first cohort onto their ScaleUp Programme. The businesses selected will now take part in a 6-month programme where they will get access to tech leaders from across the world, including...

Flexible careers for new mums - Debbie Meet multiple franchise owner with Razzamataz Theatre Schools Debbie Mitchell, who is the Principal of Razzamataz Carlisle and Razzamataz Dumfries. About Razzamataz Prior to the pandemic, we ran performing arts classes on a...

Women are steadily increasing their presence in business, and the latest statistics from the franchising sector prove it. Female entrepreneurs have an added reason to celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day - there are more women owning franchise businesses...

Leading homecare provider Right at Home UK has received four nominations for this year’s NatWest Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF) Awards. The national awards are taking place virtually on the evening of Thursday 11 March. The news comes straight off the back...

Lauren Hill – The Best Magic Mirrors (Windsor) "Have you ever felt as though something has been missing from your career? I was working in an industry which I enjoyed but I wasn’t seeing the results I wanted; I just wasn’t fulfilled and craved greater success. Then I...

WorkBuzz has announced the winners of the 2020/21 Best Franchise Awards, sponsored by Lloyds Bank, at their virtual awards ceremony held on Wednesday 10th February. Multi-award winning Razzamataz Theatre Schools is delighted to be named as Best Franchise in the...

Just about a month ago, when lockdown was announced, we had to think fast. As a tutoring service that prides itself on the high quality tuition offered in its workshops, the big question was, “How can these continue in a virtual world?” Well, the good news is they can...

Obviously, the coronavirus is at the top of everyone’s mind at the moment, and small businesses in particular are worried. With that in mind, we thought it would be helpful to explain the role of a franchise when it comes to a situation like this and how important it...

In August 2019 a new MagiKats Tuition Centre opened in Coventry, with Rachel Stamper at the helm. Bearing in mind the tumultuous events that have unfolded since, its interesting to catch up with Rachel and see how her first year as a franchise business owner and...

The performing arts sector has been one of the hardest hit during this pandemic. But that hasn’t stopped one theatre arts franchise achieving awards success and celebrating the strength and resilience of its students in their first virtual conference. Multi-award...

FranScape gives new clients up to 50% off with fees only due when Clients go live FranScape is a Franchise Management Solution built by Franchisors for Franchisors. The team behind FranScape know a thing or two about building a multi award winning Franchise brand. The...

The Best Franchise Awards are based on feedback from the Franchise Satisfaction Benchmark programme, coordinated by survey specialists WorkBuzz.   Each year it sees thousands of franchisees answer 32 questions about their franchise ownership experience via a...

After small beginnings in the Cheddar Valley in 2008, dog walking and pet care company, Friends for Pets is celebrating after being named as one of the UK’s top franchise opportunities for the first time in 2020. From hundreds of entries across every sector, Friends...

Looking for your next business venture and wondering what it’s really like to join a franchise?  We’ve recently spoken to our franchisees from Hull, husband and wife duo Nic and Sarah, to give you the lowdown on what it’s like to run your own business with the backing...

It’s been a challenging year for all businesses but with the support that a franchise offers, confidence for the future is strong with new franchisees joining and existing ones renewing their franchise agreement. Razzamataz Theatre Schools has five franchisees...