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All Industry News Development Agents for Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire, Dawn Catherall, Damian Bennett (Image: Zambrero)
Zambrero has opened its latest UK restaurant in Rochdale, marking the brand’s first Development Agent-supported opening in the country. The new site is the 18th Zambrero location in the UK and creates six new jobs in the local community.
All Industry News PILAT3S Putney studio featuring reformer Pilates equipment in a spacious, modern studio.
PILAT3S has opened its first standalone London studio in Putney, welcoming almost 300 visits in its first week and achieving 96% occupancy on its first Saturday.
All Industry News PILAT3S studio at Westfield London, featuring rows of reformer Pilates machines in a modern wood-panelled space.
Urban Gym Group has opened its first standalone PILAT3S studio in London, marking an important step in the brand’s franchise expansion and growing presence in the UK fitness market.
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A Graze Craze franchise in Modesto catered 3,300 meals for Kaiser Permanente during Medical Professionals Week, showcasing the potential of corporate and event catering for franchisees in England.
All Industry News Lewis Perkins smiling and holding a British Franchise Awards certificate in an office.
New BFA member polling reveals how franchisors are attracting the next generation, with 47.5% planning to do more to bring younger people into their brands over the next 12 months.
All Industry News Group photo of Zambrero Development Agents: Charles Stewart, Chris Seymour and Matt King
Zambrero has appointed Charles Stewart, Chris Seymour and Matt King as Development Agents to lead its next phase of growth across Greater London, with plans to open 36 new sites and create around 540 jobs over the next three years.
All Industry News Anytime Fitness Didcot Paul Carter and wife Marcia
A visit to The British & International Franchise Exhibition helped Paul and Marcia move from successful corporate careers to business ownership. Discover how they found the right franchise, opened Anytime Fitness Didcot and why they’re already considering their next locations.
All Industry News A white table holds two wooden trays filled with assorted cookies, pastries, crackers, cheeses, and fresh berries. Two wine glasses—one with white wine and one with red wine—sit beside the trays.
Grazing boards have evolved from a social-media trend into a growing catering category, driven by Gen Z and millennials’ appetite for more casual, experiential ways to gather. As demand grows, Graze Craze is bringing its made-to-order boards, boxes and grazing tables to England.
All Industry News Sourced Living Shop front
Sourced is investing at least £10 million in established estate and letting agencies, combining acquisition funding with its franchise model to help ambitious operators take ownership of existing businesses. Through its Assisted Acquisitions Programme, eligible franchisees can access funding of up to 100% of an agreed purchase price, alongside training, guidance and ongoing support.
All Industry News Photo of Phoebe Bradstock after a marathon run wearing a Royal Osteoporosis Society pink tshirt
Phoebe Bradstock, a recruiter for Walfinch Oxfordshire, is taking on the London Marathon in April 2027 to raise £5,000 for the Royal Osteoporosis Society. A mum of two, Phoebe is already training for the challenge, running up to five times a week with her four-year-old Cocker Spaniel, Rosie. Inspired by her work in the care sector, she hopes her fundraising will raise awareness of osteoporosis and encourage people to take action early through exercise and healthy lifestyle choices.

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