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World’s oldest Cornish pasty maker, Warrens Bakery, opens first franchise store

World’s oldest Cornish pasty maker, Warrens Bakery, opens first franchise store

Warrens Bakery, one of the UK’s leading craft bakeries and the World’s oldest Cornish pasty maker, marks its foray into national expansion with the first franchise store opening in Birmingham.

20/02/2017 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
One Stop opens first company-owned store in Scotland in north of border push

One Stop opens first company-owned store in Scotland in north of border push

The village of Fallin, near Stirling has been unveiled as the location of the first ever One Stop store in Scotland, as the neighbourhood retailer makes its historic debut north of the border. One Stop revealed its intention to launch

25/06/2015 | Convenience and independent retailers, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
One Stop signs 100th franchise store as more symbols get on board

One Stop signs 100th franchise store as more symbols get on board

One Stop is celebrating treble figures for its franchise operation, just fifteen months since the full roll-out. The 100th store to sign up to One Stop’s franchise model is located in the Midlands and will be undergoing its transformation within

07/05/2015 | Convenience and independent retailers, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Kitchen makeover franchise Dream Doors opens three further showrooms in April, on the back of a record-breaking Q1

The Dream Doors kitchen makeover retail franchise continues to go from strength-to-strength, with the launch of another three showrooms in April 2015. The showroom openings in Dudley, Derby and Swansea bring the total of showrooms in the UK to 55, with the

05/05/2015 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
One Stop Franchise reaches final of bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards

One Stop Franchise reaches final of bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards

One Stop Franchise has been announced as a finalist in the 2015 bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards, less than 15 months since it began its official roll-out. Supported by Express Newspapers, the Awards are the highest honours available within

21/04/2015 | Convenience and independent retailers, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Bluefin appointed as One Stop’s preferred franchise insurance provider

Bluefin has been appointed the preferred insurance provider for One Stop’s franchise operations. Retail businesses face specific risks, and Bluefin’s years of experience in this sector, means it can guide retailers through the complex insurance-buying process, to ensure they have

26/02/2015 | Convenience and independent retailers, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Starbucks reaches 100th UK franchised store

Starbucks reaches 100th UK franchised store

Starbucks has opened its 100th franchise store in the UK with a new store opening on London’s Mile End Road. Starbucks launched its franchise programme two years ago. The first store in Liphook, Hampshire opened in February 2013 and Starbucks now partners

02/02/2015 | Food-to-go retailers, Retailer News | Read More
Tesco-owned One Stop set to launch in Scotland with company-owned and franchise stores

Tesco-owned One Stop set to launch in Scotland with company-owned and franchise stores

One Stop Stores is launching in Scotland in 2015, in a move which it claims will create employment and increase choice within the convenience market. One Stop said it will be opening both company-owned and franchise stores from early next year,

28/11/2014 | Convenience and independent retailers, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
One Stop ramps up openings with five new franchisees in Stoke-on-Trent

One Stop ramps up openings with five new franchisees in Stoke-on-Trent

One Stop Franchise has gained another regional cluster, with five new franchisees opening up in the space of five weeks in the Stoke-on-Trent area. With Darlington, Leeds, Cardiff and Scunthorpe already featuring multiple franchise stores, Stoke is the latest location

27/11/2014 | Convenience and independent retailers, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Marks & Spencer to open 15 franchise stores across Finland and Norway

Marks & Spencer to open 15 franchise stores across Finland and Norway

Marks & Spencer has agreed new franchise partnerships with two of Scandinavia’s leading retail operators, which will see it open 15 new franchise stores across Finland and Norway and launch a Finnish website in 2016. The move is part of Marks & Spencer’s international

17/09/2014 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Latest One Stop franchise opens in Kibblesworth, Gateshead

Latest One Stop franchise opens in Kibblesworth, Gateshead

The latest One Stop franchise store has opened in Kibblesworth, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear. The launch event was held on 6 September 2014. The mayor, local school children and personnel from One Stop and the Post Office, helped the Thandi family celebrate

15/09/2014 | Convenience and independent retailers, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Parle Wafers ties with Rovio Entertainment for Angry Birds franchise in India

Parle Products, India’s largest biscuit, confectionery and snack manufacturer, has partnered with the international entertainment company, Rovio Entertainment, to launch the Angry Birds FMCG franchise across its Parle Wafers range. As part of the tie-up, Parle will launch a marketing

27/08/2013 | Manufacturer news, Retail News | Read More
Starbucks opens first franchise store in UK and plans nationwide roll out in 2013

Starbucks opens first franchise store in UK and plans nationwide roll out in 2013

Starbucks is opening its first franchise store in the UK, in Liphook, Hampshire. The store is part of an eight-store deal with local entrepreneurs, 23.5 Degrees, expected to create over 100 new jobs in the Dorset and Hampshire area. 23.5

06/02/2013 | Food service, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Spanish fashion retailer, Grupo Cortefiel, picks Micros solution for franchisees

Spanish fashion retailer, Grupo Cortefiel, is implementing a franchise planning solution from leading provider of technology for the retail and hospitality industries, Micros, to help co-ordinate its international franchise partners and drive revenues. Building on the successful implementation of Merchandise Planning

03/12/2012 | Retail News | Read More
Tesco to franchise F&F clothing in international markets via cloud technology

Tesco to franchise F&F clothing in international markets via cloud technology

Tesco is expanding its F&F clothing range into new international markets. The supermarket has signed a three-year agreement with cloud-based technology provider, ConcretePlatform, which will enable the F&F brand to be traded by its global franchise partners. The news comes

02/02/2012 | Retail News | Read More
Pawnbroker, Cash Converters, opens 200th UK store and plans 50 more

Pawnbroker, Cash Converters, opens 200th UK store and plans 50 more

Cash Converters, a leading UK chain of pawnbrokers, has announced the opening of its 200th UK store in Goole, Yorkshire; and is targeting a chain of 250 stores by mid 2012. Expansion follows a period of sustained growth and recruitment

16/09/2011 | Retail News, Retailer News, Rival retail news | Read More

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