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From 3 Google reviews at 2 stars to 926 reviews at 5 stars. James Pye and Boots Opticians Uttoxeter rebuilt the patient experience first. The reputation followed. Read more: ow.ly/fqU451010jo #BestInFranchising #BFAHSBCUKBritishFranchiseAwards
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100% NPS and client relationships lasting up to seven years. Anu Khanna and her @ActionCOACHUK team have built their approach around long-term support, accountability and measurable client results. Read More: ow.ly/y0VG5100ZJZ #BFAHSBCUKBritishFranchiseAwards
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One week to go until awards night. There is still time to join us in Telford and celebrate the 2026 finalists with the UK franchise community. thebfa.org/bfa-hsbc-uk-briti… #BFAHSBCUKBritishFranchiseAwards #UKFranchising
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Jenni Whyte + Louise Friseal = complementary leadership in action. 1,000+ babies enrolled. NPS 85. Back-to-back UK Franchise of the Year. Dynamic Duo recognition: ow.ly/Ccpz5100YZ9 @WaterBabies #BestInFranchising #BFAHSBCUKBritishFranchiseAwards
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One Snap Fitness club became three, with a fourth on the way. Olga and Gurnake Cheema now support almost 5,000 members across Bodmin, Pontyclun and Wadebridge. ow.ly/W5xx5100YB7 #BestInFranchising #BFAHSBCUKBritishFranchiseAwards
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What role does technology really play in shaping the future of business? Join us on 12th November for a day of fresh perspectives, inspiration and ideas to take back into your business. thebfa.org/bfa-annual-confer… #BFAConference #StrongerTogether #Franchising #Technology
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Mother and daughter. Different strengths. One shared ambition. Anne and Chloe Goodfellow have grown Driver Hire Nottingham while expanding into virtual territories in Mansfield and Newark. Their Dynamic Duo story: ow.ly/erUN5100uGH @DHFranchising
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A year of achievements. One evening to celebrate them. Join the UK franchise community on 12 November for the BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards 2026. Find out more and book your place: thebfa.org/bfa-hsbc-uk-briti… #BFAHSBCUKBritishFranchiseAwards #UKFranchising #FranchiseAwards
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Five learning tracks. Ten breakout sessions. Explore franchisee experience, marketing, leadership, network growth and international opportunities at #BFAAnnualConference. Choose your path and discover the full programme: thebfa.org/bfa-annual-confer… #UKFranchising
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What can you expect from Aaron Moon at this year's BFA Annual Conference? Aaron gives us a little insight into his upcoming session on 12th November. Don't miss out! thebfa.org/bfa-annual-confer… #BFAConference #StrongerTogether #Franchising
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18 years in franchising and still pushing the business forward. Sarah Austin’s recent Free Trial Fortnight generated 111 trials and 69 new customers, alongside continued support for the wider Puddle Ducks network. ow.ly/KaBT5100rJK @PuddletheDuck
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103% growth. 100% staff retention for 2.5 years. Back-to-back Franchisee of the Year. Pink Spaghetti’s Yuki Dennis is a BFA Star Performer finalist. Full story here: ow.ly/RlLB5100rkb #BestInFranchising #BFAHSBCUKBritishFranchiseAwards
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Eight consecutive years rated Outstanding by CQC. Karina Brown’s @Homeinsteaduk team also leads on employee engagement, community initiatives and ideas adopted across the wider network. Read her BFA Star Performer story: ow.ly/ol805100rbb #BFAHSBCUKBritishFranchiseAwards
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Community impact is not always about money. Sometimes it is about time, skills and showing up. That is the approach behind Signs Express Liverpool & Wirral. ow.ly/povy5100qYo @SignFranchising #BestInFranchising #BFAHSBCUKBritishFranchiseAwards
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One second chance creating many more. @ChipsAwayUK franchisee Shawano Crichton is using his Dulwich and Guildford businesses to create training, mentoring and employment opportunities. Read the full story here: ow.ly/5JcX5100q3m #BFAHSBCUKBritishFranchiseAwards
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Eight Boots Opticians practices, one community-led culture. Q&K Optical Group invested £10k+ locally and £80k+ in developing its people over the last year. Community Impact finalist: ow.ly/fQKt5100aTH #BestInFranchising #BFAHSBCUKBritishFranchiseAwards
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At 22, Keelan Fallows took over Super Star Sport South West Midlands with no previous business ownership experience. In his first year, he also acquired Leapfrog Sports. Read the full story here: ow.ly/9Mgl5100axO #BestInFranchising #BFAHSBCUKBritishFranchiseAwards
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At 27, Muhammad Saqib had never owned a business or worked in hospitality. He went on to open Smoke & Pepper Manchester and has since secured six further territories with his brother. Read his Young Guns story: ow.ly/pP5c5100aqz #BFAHSBCUKBritishFranchiseAwards
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At 23 and 25, Chris Utulu and Molly O’Shea became @CompXplorersUK’ youngest franchisees. Nine months later: 15 venues, 13 instructors and 4,209 children reached. Full story here: ow.ly/LCpH51009LE #BestInFranchising #BFAHSBCUKBritishFranchiseAwards
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