New franchisee planning second van after just a few months in business!
In September 2024 Simon Dugan became one of Countrywide Signs’ newest franchisees, taking on the very promising Bristol & Bath territory.
Meet Bernard Sullivan, Cafe2U franchisee, Biggleswade
Before joining Cafe2U Bernard had worked in retail for almost his entire life but, when he took redundancy from his role as a Senior Store Manager in 2021, he was more than ready for a new challenge.
Meet Scott & Emma Colmer, Cafe2U franchisee, North Kent
Former business consultant Scott Colmer’s work was badly hit by the effects of COVID, and he soon found himself in need of a new income.
A Journey into Franchising: Building Success with Card Connection
Before entering the world of franchising, the journey began with a convenience store—a venture that offered valuable insights into running a business.
NIC Local | A Day in the Life: Finance Business Partner Nick Costello
Welcome back to our Day in the Life series.
Former NHS Nurse Transforms Lives Through Hitsona Studio Ownership
After years of struggling with weight gain, stress, and the challenges of a demanding career in the NHS, Tania Bruce found her solution in Hitsona, a fitness community that changed her life.
Agency Express Franchisee Case Study: Sam Ralph
From Redundancy to exponential growth
IWD 2025 Ovenclean Case Studies | Natasha Pemberton
Having been made redundant 3 times in 3 years, Natasha, aged 30, decided enough was enough, and took control of her career, investing in an Ovenclean franchise, and is so happy she took the leap!
IWD 2025 ChipsAway Case Study | Jolanta Francis
To celebrate International Women’s Day, we’ve caught up with one of our hugely inspiring franchisees, Jolanta Francis, to find out how she finds being a female specialist in a male-dominated industry.