Propertynest Expands into Guildford with New Franchisee

The award-winning estate agency Propertynest has expanded into Guildford with new franchisee Stephen Lowe.  Stephen will now manage a property lettings and sales agency servicing residents of Guildford and the surrounding villages in Surrey.   “I am passionate about delivering quality customer service having worked in the hospitality industry for two decades,” explains Stephen Lowe.  […]

Dog Lover Joan gets a Canine Cuddle for Mother’s Day

Joan Shewry recently celebrated her 100th birthday – and now the centenarian dog lover has been wished a happy Mother’s Day by miniature poodle Mya. The visit was organised by the care team at Walfinch Oxford, who provide care for Joan alongside her son David. David says: “Joan really appreciates her Walfinch carers – and […]

Awesome Chips Adds Vegan Burgers to Menu

The fresh fries franchise, Awesome Chips, has added vegan burgers to its menu following a successful trial.  A Vegan Chicken-style burger, Cheeseburger plus Vegan Wings are now available in the Birmingham and Leicester shops and for local delivery. “Myself and my family have been vegetarians for about ten years now and we’ve been working on […]

Awesome Chips Reports 20% Rise in Sales

Awesome Chips which recently launched as a franchise, has reported a 20% increase in like-for-like sales in January compared with last year. Roni Dalal founder of Awesome Chips confirms: “Across our three shops in Birmingham, London and Leicester we served over 15,000 portions of chips alone in January, which is 20% up on last year.  […]

Fries Offer Awesome New Franchise Opportunity

Awesome Chips has launched as a franchise.   The company set up in 2015, serves-up fresh hand cut chips, complimented with a range of sauces, rubs and spices and nothing else.  With successful branches in Leicester, Wood Green in London and the Bullring Shopping Centre in Birmingham, Awesome Chips is now welcoming applications from franchisees to […]

Propertynest Expands into Yateley

The award-winning estate agency Propertynest is expanding into Yateley as experienced agent Mark Holloway now joins the growing team.   Propertynest’s Elmbridge agent Doug Parks set up his branch of the franchised agency, in Surrey in the summer of 2020 and since then, the business has gone from strength to strength.  He explains:  “Welcoming Mark is […]

Carers walk 100,000 steps for Age UK Oxfordshire

Carers and support staff from Walfinch Oxfordshire have collectively walked 100,000 steps, in less than one week, raising funds for Age UK Oxfordshire.  The walk has raised £200 and a further £300 was donated by Walfinch to bring the total to £500.   The team from the homecare business, which provides care to people in […]

Walfinch Appoints New Senior Business Development Manager

Walfinch, the national homecare provider, has appointed Julie Farrow as senior business development manager, to support its national network of franchisees as the group continues to pursue its ambitious growth plans.   Julie joins the business with 25 years care experience and 15 years franchise experience in homecare, having previously worked as business development lead […]

Homecare Provider Launches Career Pathway Programme for New Carers

In a bid to boost recruitment of new carers into the industry, homecare specialist, Walfinch, has launched a new professional career pathway programme for frontline carers.   With adult social care across the country facing a recruitment challenge, having been added to the ‘UK’s shortage occupation list’*1, and an estimated 122,000 full-time equivalent vacancies*2, Walfinch […]