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Are you considering buying a franchise but are slightly trepidatious about exactly how they work and what you can get out of them? That’s not surprising. There are some differences in the way franchises work to other businesses. But it doesn’t have to be scary or...

As primary and secondary schools open up across the country, one theatre school with more than 50 franchises across the UK, has reached out to support the mental health of its franchisees, staff and customers. Razzamataz Theatre Schools has been running a number of...

For many people, owning your own business, becoming your own boss, and working from home are all dreams that seem too far out of reach. These ambitions are often spoken about, but realistically never achieved due to the financial strain and pressure of starting a...

A professional dancer and businesswoman from Woolwich, South East London is attempting her biggest dancing challenge to date as she prepares to dance solo for 24 hours to raise money for disabled children. Mum-of-two, Anne-Marie Martin, is a professional dancer and...

As small firms rush to protect their businesses in the lockdown, a professional online presence could be the difference between a business sinking or swimming. Local it'seeze web consultants are helping local businesses with advice and tools to keep businesses going....

We may be living in strange times but that hasn’t stopped a franchise theatre school network of students, families and staff from reaching out and doing some wonderful things to help their communities and the heroes in the NHS and keyworker roles. There are almost 50...

“We knew we could build a vibrant theatre school with lots of students but the speed in which it has happened has really surprised us,” says Nick. “Being part of an established franchise with all the power of the brand that is behind us has really propelled our...

Right at Home is delighted to introduce Janet Bennett as the owner of its 65th UK franchise. Janet, who lives in Great Budworth, Cheshire, will be trading on home turf in the Mid Cheshire territory and is hoping to gain CQC registration and start trading by the...

Franchising continues to go from strength to strength, contributing £17.2 billion to UK plc and employing 710,000. With a clear route to success, it is proving popular with young entrepreneurs looking to realise their vision with support and training. At Razzamataz...

To celebrate twenty years of being amazing, a franchise theatre school is asking all of its students to get involved in a national event for charity, testing their fitness, determination and resolve. On Saturday 21st March, students across the UK will be donning their...

At Domestic Angels, we take care of business figures, objectives, health and targets monthly on a 121 basis with our franchisees leaving our termly gatherings free to focus on the bigger picture, usually connected with individual well-being or a specialist area. This...

In 2007, four children entered BBC’s Dragons’ Den for the first time to help support a pitch for a theatre school franchise. Now, 13 years later, you won’t believe what those children are up to and how much the theatre school has grown. The children attended one of a...

The Club Hub award finalists for 2020 were announced on 2 March. 90 finalists, across 15 award categories, have been shortlisted from a total of 1019 applications, representing 388 businesses. The standard of applications was very high and represented a diverse range...

The place of performing arts in early childhood has been firmly established. Participation creates an enjoyable activity as well as developmental achievements. But most importantly, at the Razzamataz Early Years classes, the focus is on inspiring imaginations to lead...

Thousands of professional performers and teachers apply but only a select handful get chosen to teach at the prestigious MOVE IT event on 13-15 March at Excel London. MOVE IT is the world’s biggest dance event, celebrating all forms of dance and the performing arts....

One of the UK’s leading home care franchises, Radfield Home Care has launched its brand new series of educational forums to support its franchise network’s employees to drive cultural, compliance and operational change in the care delivered to their local communities....

The heart and soul of any theatre school are the team of teachers and staff who work tirelessly to inspire and bring the very best out of its students. As part of its #20YearsAmazing birthday celebrations, Razzamataz Theatre Schools have invested in its teams across...

The third franchise of Midlands-based Sandstone Yoga & Pilates has opened its doors in Bearwood, Sandwell, following funding from NatWest. Entrepreneur and yoga instructor Lis Sheridan and her partner Kayley Hall have used a £35,000 funding package from NatWest to...

It’s been more than 13 years since the original jingle stole the hearts of the business leaders in BBCs Dragons’ Den and now we are delighted to reveal a new jingle, reflecting a new decade and celebrating the theatre schools twenty year birthday. Denise...

A theatre school franchise has been working with The Stage newspapers since 2008 to offer a full year’s scholarship to attend one of their schools across the UK. At the Awards event in London, the founder of Razzamataz saw first-hand how scholarships change lives....

Leading UK homecare company, Right at Home, are excited to announce the launch of their new podcast, Focused on Franchising. Hosted by Right at Home’s Franchise Recruitment Manager, Kate Dilworth, the podcast is aimed at anyone who is thinking about starting their own...

Set Key Objectives  Before we hit the ground running, let’s get back to basics. A successful away day or teambuilding day will be achieved by understanding what the key objectives are. Working out the purpose of this day is crucial when preparing the agenda and...

Arnos Vale, Bristol   February 20, 1pm - 3.30pm  We are training up another team of 8-12 year olds in crime scene investigation! Come and put your sleuthing skills to the test – and pick up some new ones by joining our age appropriate workshop. We will work through an...

Katrina Melling is the Principal of Razzamataz High Wycombe. She took the leap from being a freelance vocal coach to owning a theatre school and is enjoying this next challenge in her career. Background I got my first job playing piano at a ballet class when I was a...

Friendship groups address social isolation in Cheshire East When Sheila’s husband passed away, she suddenly found herself living a life of almost complete isolation. Her son lived miles away and as a close and devoted couple they had no real social circle, preferring...

A day and night of joyful celebration was the perfect way to welcome Razzamataz Theatre Schools to its twentieth year in business. The franchise theatre school celebrated turning 20 with a glitzy and glamourous birthday party surrounded by Principals, teachers and...

Domestic Angels has begun this decade with a brand-new milestone with its debut entry into the Elite Franchise Top 100 franchise businesses for 2020. The home-based business has never been ‘ranked’ before as it was too young however, given that there are more than 900...

Right at Home’s newest franchise owners started their initial training at the homecare company’s national office in Liverpool earlier this week; and said it’s great to be back in the game! Claire and Bill Percy, from Ipswich, built and ran a homecare company when they...

With twenty years of business behind them, much of the success of the Dragons’ Den backed theatre school franchise is creating a happy culture among franchisees and also staff. A study conducted by Columbia University revealed that organisations with a higher company...

Michaela Crumpton is the Principal of Razzamataz Bristol South, having taken the leap from the school’s singing teacher to taking over the business. Background I have been through a range of jobs, for many years working in retail after being told by the school careers...

...and join an award winning foot care franchise.   'Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change.' Whether you are looking to reinvent yourself or you are looking for a better quality of life, we are giving you the opportunity to make 2020 a new...

Being part of a national theatre school franchise, the people working within it acknowledge it is a privilege to be part of the lives of children and their families. Principals of schools across the UK get the opportunity to help shape the future and leave a lasting...

Being part of a national theatre school franchise, the people working within it acknowledge it is a privilege to be part of the lives of children and their families. Principals of schools across the UK get the opportunity to help shape the future and leave a lasting...

A theatre school franchise is delighted to announce that they have just been named as one of the top 100 in franchising in the UK. Elite Franchise Magazine has revealed that Razzamataz Theatre Schools have made it into the EF Top 100, which recognises the sector’s...

Victoria Cooper-Jones has had two very successful careers before joining Razzamataz Theatre Schools and opening Razzamataz Queens Park and Razzamataz Belsize Park. From ballet dancer to interior designer, Victoria has found a new passion as she inspires the next...

Alison Beveridge was just 23 when she took over Razzamataz Durham. As an actress, she had a good understanding of what it took to run a drama class but no business knowledge, which is why she turned to the franchise route. Background I have a 1st class hons in...

Children dreaming of a life as a performer got the opportunity of a lifetime with the chance to perform on a West End stage. Soaking up the history and atmosphere of Her Majesty’s theatre, home to Phantom of the Opera, was a magical experience for students who attend...

As a theatre school franchise prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary, we mark the achievements of some of the first franchisees who came on board during the very early days. Razzamataz Theatre Schools achieved national recognition in 2007 after an appearance on...

Right at Home business owners have collected an array of regional awards in November, for their care, their teams and their business. Ben Selby saw Right at Home South Cheshire named ‘Care Employer of the Year’ at the North West Care Awards; whilst Joe Guishard at...

A unique workshop that explores gangs and criminal exploitation of young people has been launched by The Detective Project, a Bristol based company. The Detective Project team are skilled professionals who bring their years of experience together to run authentic,...

Homecare company Right at Home Bournemouth and Poole has been named Homecare Provider of the Year at The Bournemouth Daily Echo’s 2019 Proud to Care Awards. Right at Home Bournemouth and Poole has been operating since October 2012. The company provides high-quality...

Homecare company Right at Home Cardiff & Newport is celebrating after picking up three awards at the Regional Great British Care Awards: The Care Team Award, The Frontline Leaders Award for Jemma Nicholas and The Workforce Development Award for Abbeygail Folland....

Lights, camera, action. Students who attend a national theatre school franchise have been given the exciting opportunity to attend a professional photoshoot with esteemed performing arts newspaper, The Stage. The Stage is a weekly newspaper for the performing arts and...

‘So today marks the end of my first 4 weeks of practising, and the day I draw my first wage. I’ve treated over 100 feet and been faced with some challenges including the deepest corn ever that made the lady dance for joy after she was treated, ingrown toenails that...

This holiday season consider ditching the plastic toys or the high-tech gadgets and give an ‘experience’ gift that could have a huge impact on someone’s life. It’s no surprise that having a baby changes everything and it can take a while for parents to get to grips...

Mum of two Georgia Davies had been running her own businesses for 22 years. After more than a year of speaking to Razzamataz, she decided to take the plunge and open her own theatre school franchise and has never looked back. Background I had run a number of...

Deborah Laws is the Principal of Razzamataz Plymouth and combines 11 successful years of Razzamataz with running her own dance school, being a mum and a commitment to her own CPD. Background I am a dance studio owner, an ISTD examiner and a tutor for the ISTD teaching...

Andrea White has the theatre arts running through her veins. But even someone with her vast experience has found that joining a successful theatre school franchise has made all the difference to her business. Here we find out about her Razzamataz journey and why she...

When Aleasha Wallace was just twelve years-old, little did she know that joining a local theatre school would have life-changing effects. Aleasha was one of the first ever students to attend Razzamataz, now a high-profile theatre school franchise with almost 50...

Today’s musical theatre shows are reaching out to a younger audience and talking to them like never before. Go to any West End or touring show and the audience will be packed with teens and children, desperate to see the show that they have been following on social...

For the seventh consecutive year, quality homecare franchise Right at Home have been awarded Five Star Franchisee Satisfaction status. What does this mean to someone thinking about joining the network? Deciding to leave employment and start your own business is a huge...

Homecare provider Right at Home Central London is the first organisation in the UK to achieve the Pride in Care quality standard. An initiative of Opening Doors London (ODL), a London-based charity, the Pride in Care quality standard is awarded to organisations across...

The threat of redundancy in your forties might fill some people with dread. Not so Sunny Sachdev, who has invested half a million pounds of his redundancy money to realise his dream of running a business. Sunny worked for many years as a business and operations...

This is a question we get asked a lot. Understandably, people want to know what they’re letting themselves in for before buying a MagiKats franchise. So, we asked three of our Principals about why they chose MagiKats and about their experience of running a MagiKats...

The need to stand out in a crowded market in today’s overwhelming world where we are constantly bombarded with multi-media messages, requires a sophisticated approach to marketing and branding. For Principals that are part of a franchise with years of experience in...

A business that allows you to be part of a young person’s life journey is an incredible gift and one that is celebrated at a national franchise theatre school. In 2020, Razzamataz will enjoy 20 years of business. In that time, the students have flourished and gone on...

With almost 20 years of successful business behind them, the team at a national theatre school franchise is celebrating a number of high-profile award nominations and accolades. The trust and credibility that comes with awards recognition has encouraged Razzamataz...

For mum of three, quitting a secure job to start her own franchise business was a chance that she knew she needed to take for a better balance between her home life and work. It was a risk that certainly paid off as she now runs two franchise theatre schools and is...

Until recently, there has been no formal guidelines to assist parents in choosing how to select an activity for children. That has now changed thanks to the Children's Activities Association (CAA), an industry-led, not-for-profit community interest company founded and...

Opportunities for students that attend a Dragons’ Den backed theatre school franchise just keep getting better and better. Principals and Head Office staff have just returned from a visit to the MSC Preziosa in the port of Southampton to announce their latest venture....

Our students have gone on to make names for themselves in hit West End shows such as Hamilton and Matilda as well as TV series and films. In order for them to fulfil their dreams, they needed to go to college or university to continue their performing arts study. To...

The sad news of Thomas Cook’s demise has been particularly poignant for the Founder and MD of a Dragons’ Den backed theatre school franchise. In light of the news, she wants to reach out to those affected to share her story and offer a new beginning. Former dancer...

The magic of Disney has triumphed again with a franchise theatre school set to return to Disneyland® Paris but this time with well over 1,000 people to celebrate their 20thanniversary. As Razzamataz turns 20 in 2020, the company looks back at one of the biggest...

Nottingham-based home care provide PerCurra has reached the regional finals in two categories of this year’s Great British Care Awards. The annual awards celebrate excellence across the care sector. Care Assistant Laura Green has been selected in the Home Care Worker...

Leading UK homecare provider Right at Home is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted for two national homecare awards, celebrating the very best companies operating in health and social care services. The business is shortlisted for the Homecare Award at the...

In 2020, Razzamataz will celebrate turning 20. From humble beginnings, the franchise theatre school has built a network of inspiring franchisees. As part of our celebration, we speak to some of them about their own journeys and what joining the Dragons’ Denbacked...

Described by The Sunday Timesas one of ‘the most influential teenagers on the planet,’ Ben Towers is delighted to be working with Dragons’ Denbacked Razzamataz to inspire more entrepreneurs. Being just 21 years old, Ben has worked with global giants such as IHG,...

Keep the toddlers calm because a Dragons’ Denbacked theatre school franchise has some big news. The network of UK theatre schools has teamed up with a Channel 5 favourite to offer PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure workshop. The workshop is led by Claire...

We are delighted to invite you to an action packed session on how to expand your franchise overseas and to find out why US franchisors do it so successfully!   This seminar will offer existing or new franchisors, with aspirations for international growth,...

The Franchise Marketing Awards celebrate exemplary marketing support being provided to franchisees across the country – and Right at Home is proud to be nominated twice this year. The quality homecare provider, which has held the Best Franchise Award for three years...

This month, a brand new MagiKats Tuition Centre opens in Coventry, with Rachel Stamper as Principal. MagiKats offers out-of-school tutoring in maths, English and reasoning, for any child from pre-school to GCSE. Weekly, interactive workshops help children and...

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If you think being a parent in today’s world is hard, take a moment to consider what it is like for children. With increased pressure from school, distractions with social media and the normal teenage angst, it is no wonder many young people are feeling lost. In fact,...

Leading UK businesswomen to share knowledge and experience at new two day event Farnborough, UK. – Two of the UK’s most well regarded businesswomen, Baroness Karren Brady of Knightsbridge CBE and Lady Michelle Mone, Baroness of Mayfair OBE, will be bringing their...

The Detective Project - CSI Kids - Whats On  August 19 2019, 1.00 - 3.30pm, at Arnos Vale, Bristol The Detective Project are training up another team of 8-12 year olds in crime scene investigation! Come and put your sleuthing skills to the test – and pick up some new...

Two days and THREE amazing successes. The Little Voices network is a finalist for ‘Most loved Academic or Creative Activity’ for children and young people Jane Maudsley is a finalist in the Whatson4Kids awards as Industry Champion for the Children’s Activities...

Dragons’ Den, the BBC television series has created some of most successful British businesses. Now, one of the most memorable contestants to appear in the Den, is giving back and launching their own competition for children and young people to give them a platform...

Taking your business a step further can be daunting. You may have years of experience running a dance school or drama classes for children but are unsure of how to keep moving forwards. Expansion is not just a worthy goal to have, it is often a necessity for your...

Husband-and-wife duo claim Franchisee of the Year and Customer Engagement Accolades at flagship franchising awards. Husband-and-wife team Kev & Amy Popat, owners of homecare provider Right at Home Solent and Southampton, have been named the Franchisee of the Year...

A record number of young performers attended an audition to secure funding for their future, thanks to a charity set up by a franchise theatre school. The Future Fund auditions are now in their fourth year, having given thousands of pounds to young performers who...

On Friday 7thJune, director of Domestic Angels & Paxan Solutions Samantha Acton, was crowned the winner of the Innovation Award 2019 at the SWiB Awards. The award was given to reflect the innovative determination Sam has demonstrated in evolving and diversifying...

Although it has almost been 20 years since it began and almost 13 since the owner stepped into BBC’s Dragons’ Den, the new recruits joining the theatre school franchise still remember the famous episode. Last week, the Head Office was buzzing with franchise training...

Emerging Franchisor of the Year finalist, Radfield Home Care is attending the bfa HSBC Franchise Awards ceremony on 27th June amongst other leading UK and international franchise brands. With over 35 years’ experience in the wider care sector, Radfield Home Care’s...

The new franchise offering from a Dragons’ Den backed business has just turned one and proved that performing arts is beneficial to babies and their parents. Razzamataz Early Years franchise was launched with the youngest children in mind and consist of a new offering...

Dorset entrepreneur, Samantha Acton, celebrates the launch of a brand new business by being honoured as a finalist in the Innovation category of the 2019 Successful Women in Business Awards. The new venture, Paxan, is a tech start-up featuring a smart diary to reduce...

Samantha Acton, founder of Domestic Angels Franchising and Paxan, is a finalist in the Entrepreneur category of the Successful Women in Business Awards 2019. Fulfilling the criteria of demonstrating entrepreneurial excellence along with 4 other significant finalists,...

Children’s pre-school and extracurricular activities have been proved to have many beneficial effects. However, computers, screens and the X-box have become children’s main source of entertainment but with lots of negative repercussions. But it doesn’t have to be that...

Sabeena Kondogeorgis is a fully trained Management Accountant (CIMA) and has worked in Commercial Finance in retail for 16 years. She describes herself as someone with great communication skills who loves working with people and she’s managed several teams and...

For those not yet familiar with MagiKats, it’s well-established franchise of private tuition centres which provides out-of-school tutoring for any child from pre-school to GCSE. The comprehensive MagiKats programme provides an individual mix of teaching and practice...

Carol Ferguson was formerly a Business Analyst as well as a Computer Programmer and also has many years of experience providing frontline support to people experiencing difficulty. This makes her an ideal choice to help children and assess where it is their difficulty...

At the turn of the millennium, a former performer struck upon an idea to share her passion for her industry. Denise Hutton-Gosney’s life had been changed through her love for dance and she wanted to inspire this purpose in others. Growing up in modest circumstances...

Homecare provider Right at Home Bournemouth and Poole is proud to announce that its Registered Manager, Helen Garland, has been named Woman Franchise Employee of the Year at the 2019 NatWest Encouraging Women into Franchising Awards. EWIF is a not-for-profit...

The news feeds are buzzing with actions of young people concerned about the environmental challenges. Teenagers and children are the ones speaking out about climate change and want governments to take notice. It’s not just talk either, young people are giving up their...

Gaming and social media addiction are relatively new buzz words but ones that send shock waves to many parents. Extreme cases where a 13 year-old who gets heart palpitations every time he stands up because he is unaccustomed to his body moving around and a 14 year-old...

Leading homecare provider Right at Home is thrilled to announce the launch of its new charity partnership with Alzheimer’s Society. The franchise has pledged to raise more than £20,000 for the charity across its network of 59 locally-owned offices in the UK and the...

Nick Furlong was 22 and his girlfriend Gemma Hextall was just 21 when they bought re-sale franchise Razzamataz Sutton Coldfield in September 2015. They were both in the final year of study at Birmingham School of Acting when the opportunity arose. After a week’s...

The Guardian newspaper (12/2/2019) published the results of a care worker survey carried out for the charity HFA. …Employers identified the top three reasons for their workers having joined the sector as making a difference to people’s lives (85%), identifying with...

Leading UK homecare provider Right at Homehas beenawarded national 5 Star Employer status across its network of 59-locally owned and operated offices. The business was named a 5 Star Employer following its annual employee engagement survey, run by independent...

Recent TV programme The Greatest Dancershowed that our fascination for a life on the stage and the world of performing arts is not slowing down. The BBC dance talent show saw dancers of any age and dance style compete to win £50,000. Although the competition was...

With a mission to educate, inspire and empower more women into franchising, EWIF has just announced its 2019 finalists, including two entries from Razzamataz Theatre Schools.  The annual Awards ceremony celebrates the achievements of women across the franchising...

Following on from its well established Caring for Carers employee welfare pledge, Radfield Home Care’s network of high-quality care franchises are reaping the rewards of paying their employees the Real Living Wage.  Recognising the impact its employees’ wellbeing has...

On Tuesday April 23 at 8pm, a British Franchise Association(bfa) Award winning franchisee is to host a live Discovery Den to share her incredible success story.  Known as the biggest and most influential event in the franchising world, Razzamataz took on...

Leading UK homecare company Right at Homeis thrilled to announce that it has received four nominations at the 2019 Natwest Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWIF) Awards.  Right at Home’s Director of Operations, Lucy Campbell, is shortlisted in the Woman...

Home care provider Right at Home Solenthas been shortlisted for the Customer Engagement Award at the prestigious bfa HSBC Franchise Awards, to be held at the Vox, Birmingham, on 27th June 2019. Right at Home Solent, which covers Southampton, Fareham, Gosport and New...

Leading UK homecare company Right at Home is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted for Domiciliary Care Provider of the Year at the 2019 HealthInvestor Awards.  The annual awards, which recognise and celebrate the achievements of businesses operating in...

Leading UK homecare company Right at Homehas been shortlisted for the Leadership & Culture accolade at the bfa HSBC Franchise Awards, to be held at the Vox, Birmingham, on 27th June 2019. Right at Home’s UK operation is owned by CEO Ken Deary. Ken’s career as a...

McDonald’s Restaurants Ltd, which has 193 franchised restaurants in the UK & Ireland, has been announced as the Gold Award winner in the Franchisor of the Year award category at the prestigious annual bfa HSBC Franchise Awards 2018.  With its long history of...

At babyballet, we strive to give EVERY child the chance to dance, and teaching ballet isn’t just about female teachers and little girls in pink. We have lots of little stars who are boys and we actively encourage all our little ones, both boys and girls, to take part...

Have the best of both worlds! We all dream of doing a job we love. After all, the average person spends the majority of their day working. More than sleep or leisure time – work takes up so many precious hours, so it’s a no brainer to want to make all these hours as...

A UK based theatre school franchise has boosted their standing with a partnership with iconic film company Warner Bros.to help promote a major film.  Dragons’ Denbacked theatre school franchise Razzamataz was approached by Warner Bros.during the summer...

When Fay was recommended by speech therapists to attend Sounds Right Phonics Classes she had no idea that they would end up changing her family's life forever! Fay’s little boy George was referred to an ENT consultant just before his 2nd birthday due to severe speech...

A UK based theatre school franchise has been selected to help promote a new film and work alongside 20thCentury Fox. Razzamataz were approached to celebrate the launch of the hit movie The Kid Who Would Be Kingstarring Sir Patrick Stewart.  The partnership...

Anxiety around exams are nothing new but now it seems stress is affecting children younger and younger. Students are constantly tested throughout their school life and the period of time leading up to an exam can be particularly difficult for some.  Parents may...

One of the UK’s top 100 franchise opportunities, Radfield Home Care has continued to capitalise on its successful start to the year with two further franchise partners joining its ever-growing network and preparing to launch their new home care businesses in the...

Barbara Peters, 81, from West Yorkshire, has received top Grade eight awardBritain’s oldest ballerina started dancing at the age of two  and is now a teacherTook the test the same day her 11-year-old granddaughter passed Grade two test This article was published...

Claire Boscq-Scott is known locally for her customer experience obsession, she is joining once again the rank of the Global Customer Service Gurus by being voted #Guru5 on the GlobalGuru.org. http://globalgurus.org/customer-service-gurus-30/ ‘Wow, I am...

PerCurra Ltd has announced the launch of its fourth home-care branch; PerCurra Grantham & Newark. The West Bridgford based company has been operating in Nottingham for 10 years and also has branches in Hertfordshire and Essex. PerCurra founder and Managing...

Leanne Pattison and Jessie Lilley have more reasons than most to celebrate the New Year ... Ten years ago this month (January), the two women became babyballet franchisees and neither have looked back. Now both are celebrating their 10thanniversary in style. The two...

Leading UK businesswomen to share knowledge and experience at new two day event Farnborough, UK. 15 January 2019 – Two of the UK’s most well regarded businesswomen, Baroness Karren Brady of Knightsbridge CBE and Lady Michelle Mone, Baroness of Mayfair OBE, will be...

In the pursuit for outstanding, a Dragons’ Denbacked theatre school franchise went above and beyond at their recent annual conference. With a No Business Like Show Businesstheme, the Head Office team went to town and pulled out all the stops to create a Conference...

This February, you can meet Radfield Home Care’s franchisors, support team and franchise partners at two franchise exhibitions in London and Birmingham. On 1st & 2nd February, you can meet the franchise team at the British and International Franchise Exhibition at...

Chelmsford based business, Sounds Right Phonics Classes for Kids, is celebrating two years as a franchise and its first franchisee, also from Chelmsford, is sharing the love as her business is now two years old and thriving. In December 2015 Kelly Monksfield took a...

  Theo Paphitis has been tweeting about Sounds Right Phonics Classes for Kids. Alex Burnside and Charlie Day, two sisters from Chelmsford, launched Sounds Right Phonics Classes for Kids in 2016. Sounds Right Phonics Classes for Kids offers fun and educational...

The benefits of performing arts have been well documented for children and young people. Improved fitness, confidence and social skills are just some of the reasons why parents encourage youngsters to join a group or theatre school.  Traditionally, performing...

Radfield Home Care has brought in 2019 on a high, welcoming its first new franchise partners of the year. Mother and son team, Matt and Lis Barnes, have now completed their first introductory franchise training week and are preparing to launch their new Radfield Home...

A recent report reveals the healthy state of the franchise sector and how during 2018, it produced a huge range of opportunities for those entering the market. At the launch of the 2018 bfa NatWest Franchise Survey, the 31st time the association has distributed the...

For a second year running, Radfield Home Care has been named one of the UK’s Top 100 franchise opportunities. With all aspects of franchising considered, franchisors are ranked based on their growth, franchise partner support and financial performance, with a strong...

The popularity in performing arts has led to a booming market in theatre schools. The creative industries are the fastest growing part of the UK’s economy, one of the few sectors in which we can call ourselves world leaders and in which there is huge employment...

As a large and established theatre school franchise, we are in the privileged position of working with young people who continue to inspire us with the journeys they go on while they are with us and after they graduate. For some children, they start their dream of...

What did you do before Healthy Feet? I was a support worker in the community and specialised in dementia care and support. Why did you feel she couldn't go back to that role? I had worked within care for 15 years but unfortunately the hours did not suit my family...

diddi dance has provided a way for one mum, who has a child with a rare genetic disorder, to create a career she work around her family. Her personal experience has provided a way for her to adapt the business to meet the needs of children in her local community....

Radfield Home Care’s franchise network has experienced a winning weekend with two of its franchise partners leading the way at award ceremonies at both ends of the country. In Yorkshire, Radfield Home Care Harrogate & Wetherby franchise partner, Matthew Nutting...

One of London’s most iconic music venues came alive with the passion of 400 young performers on Sunday 18thNovember with a special production from a franchise theatre school, who believes in giving its students these incredible opportunities. The students all attend...

A group of talented young performers from across the UK are travelling to London on the 15thNovember to one of the most prestigious performing arts publications in the UK. The youngsters are all students at Razzamataz Theatre Schools and will be participating in an...

PerCurra Nottingham’s Field Care Supervisor, Sarah Wilde, was presented with the Home Care Frontline Leader Award at the Gala Dinner held at the East Midlands Conference Centre on 8th November. As a category winner, Sarah will now go forward to the national finals in...

Radfield Home Care’s franchisor and director, Dr Hannah MacKechnie recently met with the British Franchise Association to discuss her journey into the healthcare sector, the rewarding business model and the benefits of the gender diverse franchise industry. With the...

Entrepreneur Charlie Day started her own business Sounds Right Phonics Classes for Kids in 2016 and has sold the 30th franchise just weeks before her 30th birthday! Along with her sister, Alex Burnside who also lives next door to Charlie, they dreamed up this idea...

Children come in all shapes and sizes and will look just as different on the outside as they feel on the inside. When it comes to little ones, there should really be no ‘one size fits all’ approach. For some children and young people, they also have challenges of...

Being in business can feel like a lonely place and keeping up with current trends in marketing, PR and general business practice can feel like an on-going and very costly challenge. But it doesn’t have to be like that, especially if you are a part of an award-winning...

Claire Boscq-Scott, Aka The Busy Queen Bee, is launching a new Leadership book, Thriving by Caring. Now in her 9th year, The Busy Queen Bee mission is to inspire businesses to thrive by delivering exceptional customer service. Having published her first book, Thrive...

It is probably the hottest ticket in town and boasts a stellar line up of extraordinary talent. Hamilton is the smash-hit musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda and has been a world-wide sensation. Joining the cast and making his West End debut is Robson Broad, graduate from...

One of the UK’s top 100 franchise opportunities, Radfield Home Care has achieved the highly regarded Associate membership of the British Franchise Association. As the voice of franchising in the UK, the British Franchise Association defines the UK’s only recognised...

Claire Boscq-Scott launched The Busy Queen Bee six years ago and since then she has created a huge buzz in the Channel Islands. The customer services expert provides secret shopper experiences for her clients, as well as networking opportunities and events – and has...

Just 18 months since purchasing her first Domestic Angels franchise territory, Debbie Broomfield has collaborated with husband Jamie to take over the long-established Southbourne, Dorset territory. After enjoying incredible success establishing and building the...

Mental Heath and The Workplace Seminar  Thursday 18 October 2018 Darwin Gray LLP, Helmont House, Churchill Way, Cardiff CF10 2HE 4pm - 6pm Mental health in the workplace has become a huge challenge for employers. Indeed, recent studies suggest that, at any one time, 1...

Doing their bit for charity and introducing friends to the world of performing arts while having a fun PJ party is all in a day’s work for the students of Razzamataz Theatre Schools. Up and down the country, students are donning their pyjamas and onesies to raise...

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Radfield Home Care’s franchise support team and franchise partners are exhibiting at the National Franchise Exhibition at Birmingham’s NEC on Friday 5th & Saturday 6th October. As well as speaking to attendees on stand F100 both days, you will also be able to...

The Massage Company (TMC) have continued their mission to ‘bring massage to the mainstream’ and are excited to announce the opening of the first franchisee location (2ndUK centre) in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent. “Taran and Sophie Bassi, our first franchisees, have...

Brian Duckett, Chairman of The Franchising Centre, has been invited to sit on a panel discussing why and how franchise brands grow outside their home country and multi-unit franchising vs master franchising at the inaugural European Master & Multi-Unit Franchising...

This week I had the pleasure of attending two events in London organised by EWIF (Encouraging Women into Franchising) – a UK based not-for-profit organisation with the primary focus of supporting women who are looking for a route into the franchise industry, whether...

Final rehearsals are taking place up and down the country as 400 students prepare to take to the stage at one of London’s most iconic venues. It has hosted everything from the NME Awards to the legendary X Factorboot camp sessions and the British Comedy Awards. The...

Radfield Home Care continues to grow across Northern England with new franchise partners launching in West Yorkshire. The award-winning home care franchise has welcomed its second Yorkshire-based franchise in the Wakefield and Dewsbury territories, operated by...

The Best Business Women Awards have announced their finalists today for 2018. The business world is full of talented and dedicated female entrepreneurs who not only run successful businesses but in many cases also juggle the needs of their families. The Best Business...

Franchise businesses have proved themselves to be a sound investment financially for many people. Whether you are new to business or have run companies before, the franchise route is becoming increasingly popular. However, a stumbling point for some people may be the...

Brian Duckett, Chairman of The Franchising Centre, sat on a panel of advisers at The Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit in London in July. The panel heard from three emerging restaurants which are either dipping their toes into the world of Franchising or...

One of the stand out films of the year has to be The Greatest Showman, a musical loosely based on the life of PT Barnum and his circus. The universal themes will relate to most audiences, especially young people with a passion to perform. It has been an overwhelming...

Three members of The Franchising Centre are undertaking the My Tri Ironman challenge throughout August to raise money for The Wessex Cancer Trust. Laura Harvey-Smith, Alan Wilkinson and Katie Snelling have joined forces to conquer this epic challenge. Although The...

The Franchising Centre have welcomed two new starters to the business. Robert and Richard Dancy join The Franchising Centre as Franchise Development and Recruitment Consultants. They will provide potential franchisors with expert guidance through the financial...

One of the UK’s top 100 franchise opportunities, Radfield Home Care has launched a new 20-day training course for its franchise partners joining the network. With franchising providing a route to first time business ownership for many, Radfield recognised the need for...

If done right, franchising can be a great way to expand and grow your brand. Nervous about making the leap? You’re not alone. Domestic Angels Director Samantha Acton reveals what it was like to franchise her domestic cleaning and home help business, and shares her...

It is exciting times in the Dragons’ Denbacked theatre school franchise with new school openings across the UK, the third school to open in Essex and a new product launching for the first time ever in Ireland. The new Principals have recently returned from the...

After his first six months trading, Radfield Home Care Liverpool North franchise partner, Dave Bellis is already 15% ahead of his projections and there doesn’t look to be anything set to slow him down. Joining the franchise network in January 2018, Dave has seen...

  The Massage Company (TMC) is set to expand their UK store base and launch their second centre with a £500,000 investment in Tunbridge Wells. Massages available in the 14 treatment rooms are  Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports & Maternity massage all available 7...

The Franchising Centre has been named the Team of The Year at the British Franchise Association Conference which took place on Friday the 29thJune at the ICC in Birmingham. Following a year of transition, The Franchising Centre has been announced at the winner of the...

Today, the 28thJune at the British Franchise Association conference, of which they are platinum sponsors, The Franchising Centre are proud to launch their refreshed branding and new website thefranchisingcentre.com. This is all part of the company looking to the...

Known as the biggest and most influential event in the franchising world, Razzamataz was delighted to be among the winners at the British Franchise Association (bfa) Awards 2018. Hayley Limpkin, Founding Principal and now co-owner of Razzamataz Medway was shortlisted...

Although the MagiKats maths and English tuition programmes have been operating for over a decade, we have always relied on so-called ‘stock’ images to promote our service. However, with the launch of two new websites in January 2018, the team at MagiKats HQ decided...

Farrah Rose, Director of International Franchise Development at the York based The Franchising Centre, has recently returned from being invited to speak at the prestigious International Distribution Institute conference in Florence, one of the world’s leading events...

The success of the franchise industry has enabled more people to run their own businesses, even if this is the first time they have considered such a venture. With an experienced franchisor, creating a career to fit around your life and family is possible when you...

Mark & Rachel Coldham became franchisees with The Massage Company at the beginning of 2018. The process starts with finding premises and The Massage Company work with property experts in site finding and supporting the negotiating on lease contracts. Mark and...

Farrah Rose, Director of International Franchise Development with The Franchising Centre, travelled to Malta last month to join Her Excellency, Marie-Lousie Coleiro Preca, the President of Malta, before flying to Lisbon to join the President for a state visit at the...

Senior Training & Communications Manager at TaxAssist Accountants, Jo Nockels, has been chosen as one of the UK’s rising talents in the Accountancy Age 35 Under 35 ranking 2018. Jo’s career has progressed from leaving high school to become an apprentice, to...

Most people wake up on a Monday morning absolutely dreading the week ahead, as a massage therapist at The Massage Company I never get that Monday feeling. There is always a great  energy at the centre  from the management, membership supervisor team, fellow therapists...

Known as the biggest and most influential event in the franchising world, the finalist for the British Franchise Association (bfa) Awards have been announced. Among the finalist are two Razzamataz Theatre Schools franchisees. Hayley Limpkin, Founding Principal and now...

Radfield Home Care and its network of franchisees have been recognised as one of the UK’s Top 20 Home Care providers in two separate categories. Based on client reviews uploaded to online directory, Homecare.co.uk the Radfield Home Care group of franchises and company...

From the West End to Broadway, Kerry Ellis has starred in some of the most iconic shows as well as achieving chart-topping success as a recording artist. As a mother to two young boys, Kerry is passionate about the benefits of performing arts for children also....

What do Deb Broomfield, Charlotte Waldron and Hazel Burnett have in common? Well, they are all new business franchisees, yet their reasons for jumping on board the good ship Domestic Angels are very different. While Deb arrived with previous franchise ownership...

One of the UK’s top 100 franchises, Radfield Home Care is launching its Franchise Discovery Day Programme to help entrepreneurs learn more about its rewarding, ethical franchise opportunity. With its first event on 10th July in London, Radfield Home Care’s Franchise...

 Following recent success at both the Thames Gateway New Business Awards and Havering Business Awards, Radfield Home Care Havering has now been shortlisted at a third awards event, in three separate categories! Despite only launching in July last year, the home care...

A brand-new business offering has just launched from a BBC Dragons’ Denbacked franchise, to appeal to those looking for a part-time enterprise. Perhaps you are a parent wanting to work flexibly around your children or you could be someone who works part-time but is...

One of the UK’s top 100 franchises, Radfield Home Care has welcomed two new franchises to its growing network of home care business owners. Father and son team, Matthew Nutting and Jonathan Nutting have joined the network operating a new franchise in Harrogate, and...

The multi award winning franchisor TaxAssist Accountants has appointed TaxCalc as its new software partner. TaxCalc will provide TaxAssist’s 200+ franchised accountancy firms with a wide portfolio of products, including final accounts production, tax, practice...

More than 520 franchisees, partners and staff helped make this year’s TaxAssist Accountants’ Conference on Saturday, 21st April its most successful to date. Hosted at Celtic Manor, near Newport in Wales, the day started with a busy exhibition, at which franchisees...

Business is booming for Edinburgh-based accountancy firm TaxAssist Accountants headed up by serial entrepreneur Renee Mackay. Rapid growth meant she had to move to larger premises in Corstorphine in 2013 – three times the size of her original office. Renee recently...

Let’s face it, as a new franchisee, the last thing you want to talk about is selling your business. To make your franchise a success, you put your whole heart into it so thoughts of selling it to someone else seem quite wrong. But at Razzamataz, discussing franchisees...

To add to its long list of Awards, incentives and support initiatives, Razzamataz Theatre Schools has launched its Franchisee of the Term. This will help to further recognise and reward franchisees who have made huge inroads with their businesses and inspire the...

Enthusiastic students from a franchise theatre school got the incredible opportunity to dance with Darcey Bussell and try her new dance fitness workout. The youngsters all attend Razzamataz Tonbridge, which is part of a national network of theatre schools across the...

The UK’s largest network of small business accountants has started advertising across a number of terrestrial and digital TV channels. TaxAssist Accountants has invested in a TV advertising campaign to raise brand awareness as part of the national marketing package...

One of the UK’s top 100 franchises, Radfield Home Care was recently invited to spend time developing its systems alongside international digital marketing organisations, Google and Hubspot. Utilising marketing strategies and data management systems is essential for...

A theatre school based in Sutton Coldfield are paying for a child to attend school in Uganda, after finding out just how little money it costs for them to access schooling but just how few can afford it. Nick Furlong and Gemma Hextall are the Principals of Razzamataz...

It was dance that brought Kate Markham and Jo-Anne Torre together and helped them both through some tough times. Now the best friends are going into business together and bringing the UK’s leading pre-school dance academy, babyballet, to Tyneside. Forty-five-year-old...

We all know that we should be drinking more water and eating more fruit and vegetables but sometimes it is difficult to get that message out to children when there are so many unhealthy temptations surrounding them daily. A big part of the Razzamataz ethos is to...

A franchise national theatre school is backing ITV’s This Morning’s newly launched Be Kind Campaign. The idea is to be able to offer key advice and an anti-bullying message following recent powerful interviews focused on bullying and the experienced faced by children...

After just nine months of trading, franchisees from one of the UK’s top 100 franchises, Radfield Home Care are already outperforming their business plan. Essex-based Radfield Home Care Havering only began trading in July last year and has already seen a peak of almost...

Claire Boscq-Scott is known locally for her customer service obsession, she is now joining the rank of the Global Customer Service Gurus by being voted #Guru13 on the GlobalGuru.org. http://globalgurus.org/customer-service-gurus-30/ ‘I was actually shell-shocked when...

A part-time theatre school franchise has joined the ranks of the elite after their own franchisees provided feedback for an industry survey for a second year in a row. In the Smith & Henderson survey, Razzamataz Theatre Schools was scored so highly that they...

While working in his role within the banking industry, James discovered his passion and ability in sports coaching when on a 4-month trip to the States, where he and three friends worked as ‘soccer’ coaches. At the age of 23, Just 4 months after enquiring with...

After joining Premier as a coach in 1999, the same year Premier was founded, Chris Pipe was offered the opportunity to become a Premier franchisee after just one year. After partnering with Jon Mills, one of Premier’s longest standing business owners, Chris has never...

TaxAssist Accountants’ newest Master Franchisees in Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory, Tricia Kingston and Steve Herlihy, are set to receive additional training and support ahead of their launch in Perth. David Paulson, Senior Manager,...