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Ruth Brown, Home Instead COO to appear on Franchise Brand Stories

One of the most popular live stream platforms, Franchise Brand Stories has invited Ruth Brown to join Harvey Tuck in conversation – the man with the hat will be learning more about the hugely successful Home Instead story. Make sure to listen in on...

03-04-2025 Read more
Home Instead wins the Innovation of the Year Award at the HSBC Elite Franchise Awards 2025

We are delighted to announce that Home Instead has won the Innovation of the Year Award at the HSBC Elite Franchise Awards 2025. The Elite Franchise Awards celebrate businesses that are setting new standards in the franchise industry through...

02-04-2025 Read more
Home Instead celebrates Best Employer ranking

Home Instead has been ranked number 3 in the Financial Times’ inaugural ‘Best Employers’ survey, alongside some of the 500 biggest brands in the UK, including Apple, HSBC, Waitrose and Specsavers. The dominant industry sector among the ranking of...

25-03-2025 Read more
Visiting Angels leads the way in staff retention by putting carers first

Visiting Angels, the carer-centric home care provider, has set a new standard for caregiver retention by achieving a national staff turnover rate at an exceptionally low 9% – improving on its already impressive 12%. This success is even more...

21-03-2025 Read more
Home Instead shortlisted for a trio of awards

Leading home care franchise Home Instead is delighted to be shortlisted for not one, but three awards in the HSBC Elite Franchise awards 2025. They are finalists for HSBC Exceptional Performance of the Year chosen by HSBC, businessesforsale.com...

14-03-2025 Read more
Puddle Ducks - Finalist for Community Builder of the Year

Leading baby and child swimming franchise Puddle Ducks is a finalist for the Natalia Shvarts Community Builder of the Year Franchise Award. This award honours brilliance across eight different criteria, recognising a winner whose standout strategies...

11-03-2025 Read more
Keeping it in the family - Minster franchise father & sons business

For James Lofthouse, running Minster Cleaning franchises has become a family affair. All three of his sons are now involved in making the Sheffield and Derby businesses a success.Two of those sons, Charlie and Edward, bought the Sheffield franchise...

07-03-2025 Read more
Home Instead enters 20th year in business in the UK

2025 is already shaping up to be a successful year for Home Instead. The home care company will reach its 20th anniversary this year; that’s two decades of transforming the home care sector and becoming the number one franchise in the sector. The...

13-02-2025 Read more
Spring Show Guide

Your latest guide to the world of franchising – the Spring  issue of Business Franchise, with Show Guide to The British & International Franchise Exhibition 2025 – is FREE and out now!  The essential free read for anyone interested in becoming...

24-01-2025 Read more
Fit and Future-Proof Franchise

As the fitness industry continues to evolve at a dizzying pace, United Fitness is pioneering a forward-thinking, modular franchise model that offers something refreshingly unique. Imagine walking into a fitness hub where one day you’re hitting a...

24-01-2025 Read more
Transform your future through franchising at Olympia London

Franchising in the UK is booming, contributing an impressive £19.1bn to the economy and boasting an average unit turnover of £400,000*. As London’s premier franchise event draws near, there’s never been a better time to explore the opportunities...

22-01-2025 Read more
Visiting Angels awakens the greatness within at the annual conference

In-home care franchise Visiting Angels has wrapped up another year with a grand celebration of network-wide achievements. While franchisees, carers and the head office team were invited to reflect on a remarkable 2024 marked with growth and success,...

10-12-2024 Read more

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