Summer is here! Cool down with some refreshing franchise news. This week, franchises are revelling in the summer spirit with news of fresh opportunities, hot events, special offers, and just keeping busy in general. Check out this week’s Friday Franchising News to see what’s been going on in the world of franchising.
Merry Maids Hosts Their BIG Summer Summit
Merry Maids takes this opportunity during the summer to give franchise owners the opportunity to communicate with their peers and talk business. At Merry Maids’ BIG Summer Summit this year, 100 individuals from Merry Maids franchises across the country met to talk all things business and to attend session topics covering HR, Marketing, Sales, Technology and Products. Being a part of a franchise system means support and guidance from not only the franchisor, but also a network of established business owners who know exactly what you’re going through. Attendees departed the summer fun with goody bags of branded Merry Maids merchandise.
Celebrate Summer With Las Iguanas Special Airbnb Experiences
Las Iguanas, a UK-based restaurant franchise serving authentic South American cuisine, joined forces with Airbnb to offer users of the hospitality platform two unique “Experiences”. During these experiences, guests will take part in a Chef’s Table and cocktail masterclass at the Las Iguanas flagship diner at the Southbank Centre, London, where they will learn to make Pli’s Pastels, a dish featuring crispy pastries filled with prawns and spiced coconut. Classes will be hosted by award-winning chef and head of Las Iguana’s food development, Glenn Evans.
ServiceMaster Clean Get Businesses in Shape for Summer
Getting in shape isn’t just for your body this summer. ServiceMaster Clean Commercial Services franchises help businesses get in shape for the summer season by providing carpet, hard wood floor and upholstery cleaning services so local businesses can feel confident inviting in guests and clients. ServiceMaster Clean Commercial Services franchises clean during or outside of normal working hours so that businesses can go along with their regular schedule and still get the shine they deserve. With a commercial cleaning franchise, owners get to take control of their business and pre-plan their schedule in advance so that it works for them.
Travelodge Puts Out a Call for Employees for the Busy Summer Period
Summer is a busy travel period, and to prepare for the influx of vacationers this year, Travelodge is seeking out over 500 new employees for its London hotels. New employees will be working at the franchise’s 74 hotels in the capital city alone. Nationwide, the franchise is looking to fill 1,785 roles across 546, both as permanent and temporary summer positions. Travelodge is one of London’s largest hotel chains, and the franchise is opening its new flagship hotel, London City Travelodge, this summer. Positions open to enthusiastic staff include bar café assistance, house keepers, reception staff, and more.
Marston’s Celebrates National Beer Day
The pinnacle beverage of summer time is a pint of beer, and every year the drink is celebrated across Britain on June 15 as National Beer Day. This year Marston’s, a brewery and tavern franchise, celebrated the day for the fourth year by inviting fans to take a tour of its Burton brewery and relish in beer tasting classes, sampling a range of exclusive Marston’s ales.