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International Franchise Show 2026 Event Listing

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:47:53 GMT

International Franchise Show 2026 Event Listing

Event Name: International Franchise Show
Location: Excel London, Hall S6

Dates: 17th & 18th April 2026

The International Franchise Show is the UK's largest franchise exhibition, taking place on 17th & 18th April 2026, at Excel London. Over two days, you'll meet 250+ franchise brands from 25+ industries, attend expert seminars, and speak directly with franchisors and existing franchisees. The event provides everything you need to find and evaluate franchise opportunities, all in one place.

Franchising provides a proven business model with built-in support, essentially a 'business in a box' that dramatically reduces risk compared to starting from scratch. At this event, you’ll walk away with the knowledge, connections, and confidence to become your own boss. Your franchise journey starts here.

Whether you're seeking financial freedom, ready to be your own boss, or looking to build something meaningful, you'll leave with clarity, confidence, and a clear path forward. Two days that could transform your future.

Get your tickets here!

Guinot Mary Cohr inducts UK and Irish Franchisees into Guinot Hall of Fame

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 21:48:41 GMT

Guinot Mary Cohr inducts UK and Irish Franchisees into Guinot Hall of Fame

Sunday 30th November, during Guinot Mary Cohr International seminar hosted in Chantilly, Justyna Rostek, Guinot Earlsfield Franchisee, and Valerie Craven Grace, Guinot Celbridge Franchisee, were both inducted into the Guinot Hall of Fame.

The ceremony, attended by International and domestic Guinot and Mary Cohr franchisees, hosted by Docteur JDM, Jean-Daniel Mondin, Guinot Mary Cohr Founder of Laboratoires Guinot - Mary Cohr and Edouard Falguieres, International Development Director & Franchise Director French and International, saw global franchisees celebrated for business achievements across 20205.

The highlight of the night saw Justyna Rostek, Guinot Earlsfield Franchisee, and Valerie Craven Grace, Guinot Celbridge Franchisee both being inducted into the Guinot Hall of Fame, while cheered on by the Guinot UK and Irish network and support team. Individually celebrated for their achievements towards the UK and Irish Franchise Network, including but not limited to being trailblazers for operating/owning the first Guinot Franchisees in their respective countries.

Both respected globally and within the Guinot Franchise network, Valerie and Justyna have been at the forefront of the growth of the Guinot Franchise network and have often championed and encouraged upcoming franchisees and supported them with other salon growth and development.

Speaking after their Hall of Fame induction, Ellie Tidy QFP, Guinot Franchise Manager, said, ‘Having two franchises inducted into the Guinot Hall of Fame shows the ever-growing expansion of the Guinot Franchise Network being globally recognised. Justyna and Valerie show true character and display the very essence of being a Guinot Franchisee – this honour allows all to reflect on their hard work and dedication over the years.’

Both Guinot Earlsfield and Guinot Celbridge are premium skincare salons, with beauty doctors available to treat and prescribe the very best treatments and products to suit your skin type and achieve your beauty goals. Guinot offers the latest innovations in non-invasive face and body treatments, including Guinot’s star Hydradermie Youth facial and the Advanced techniSPA slimming and firming body treatments. Founded in France over forty years ago by renowned chemist René Guinot, the collection of skincare products known throughout the world as “Guinot Paris” began as a focused approach to treating the skin with the now legendary Hydradermie treatment. Today, Guinot is the No. 1 skincare brand choice in Beauty Salons in France. A complete line, Guinot Paris provides a wide range of beauty care, covering three specific categories: face, body, and sun. In each category, the company’s philosophy of professional expertise as a guide to product use is an important part of the skincare message. It is the synergy of professional services and skincare products that results in beautiful skin, for which Guinot Paris is renowned.

Guinot Celbridge,(W23 YA49 Kildare) which opened on 12th December 2016, and Guinot Earlsfield( SW18 4HW) , launched on 26th November 2015, continue to set the standard for skincare excellence within the Guinot network.

Anytime Fitness UK and Ireland Welcomes New Leadership Team

Mon, 26 May 2025 08:19:37 GMT

Anytime Fitness UK and Ireland Welcomes New Leadership Team

In a major development for the UK fitness and franchising sectors, Justin McDonell and Richard Peil, the entrepreneurs behind the success of Anytime Fitness Australia have acquired a majority shareholding in the Anytime Fitness UK and Ireland Master Franchise.

The acquisition sees McDonell and Peil joined by RM UK, LLC, an indirect subsidiary of Purpose Brands (the global owner of the Anytime Fitness brand), and existing shareholder Marcello Jimenez. Together, they are committed to a collaborative, franchise-first approach to strengthening the brand’s position across the UK, where Anytime Fitness operates more than 180 clubs.

The Master Franchise Agreement covers the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, presenting significant opportunities to grow the Anytime Fitness network and deliver even greater impact in communities across these regions.

Bringing Proven Expertise to the UK Market

Commenting on the acquisition, Richard Peil said: "This is a proud moment for us. Anytime Fitness is a globally respected brand, and we’re excited to bring our experience and passion to the UK. With a strong network already established and a thriving fitness industry, we see enormous potential to build on the excellent foundations laid to date."

Over the past 17 years, McDonell and Peil have built Anytime Fitness Australia into the country’s largest gym network, with more than 575 clubs and over 700,000 members. They have set a benchmark for franchisee support, operational excellence, and delivering outstanding member experiences.

Justin McDonell added: "We’ve grown a values-driven business in Australia by prioritising club standards, franchisee success, and member satisfaction. We firmly believe these principles are universal and we’re excited to apply them here in the UK to support network growth and deliver greater value to members."

While Anytime Fitness UK will continue to operate independently, the UK team will benefit from strategic support from a newly established International Executive Team, promoting best practices across marketing, finance, and operations to drive long-term success.

Franchise-First Growth Strategy

The approach underpinning this investment is based on the proven strategies that fuelled the brand’s success in Australia, focusing on:

Strengthening franchisee profitability through improved operational efficiencies
Driving sustainable growth via strategic club development
Delivering best-in-class franchise support built on extensive real-world experience

McDonell concluded: "We are committed to fostering long-term, sustainable growth, driven by collaboration, quality, and a deep commitment to our people. This marks an exciting new chapter for Anytime Fitness in the UK and Ireland, and we look forward to working closely with our franchisees to achieve even greater success together."

NEW Guinot Franchise Salon opens in Rathfarnham

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 23:18:08 GMT

NEW Guinot Franchise Salon opens in Rathfarnham

On 6th February, residents of Rathfarnham and the surrounding areas joined Gemma Kinahan to celebrate the official opening of their Guinot franchise in Rathfarnham.

The event was a huge success with Gemma being joined by her family, the Guinot Franchise team, with Gemma taking on the role to cut the ribbon and officially open the new salon. Gemma, friends, family and existing clientele all turned out to show their support and celebrate the opening. The Guinot team were well represented with Managing Director of Guinot UK & Ireland, Myriam Welsh, Franchise Manager, Ellie Tidy QFP, Franchise Development Manager, Angela Miller QFP, Business Development Manager Caroline McKenna and Franchise Marketing Coordinator, Shelby Myers, on hand to showcase their support.

On the night, beauty loving guests were treated to drinks along with delicious sweet treats and enjoyed complimentary skin consultations from the salon team, performed by the Guinot Rathfarnham team. The first 100 guests took home an exclusive goody bag worth over €40, along with all clients hoping to claim a extravagant hamper worth over €300, brimming with gorgeous skincare goodies from the French skincare brand.

The state-of-the-art Salon, previously known as NuU Beauty & Nail Bar is a truly fabulous addition to Rathfarnham, and features 3 luxurious treatment rooms, showcasing the clean lines and classic red and white colour scheme associated with Guinot. The salon offers all of Guinot’s face and body treatments, including the iconic Hydradermie Cellular Energy facial, and carries the full Guinot product range, allowing clients to trial and buy products prescribed specifically for them by their Guinot ‘beauty doctor’. The Salon also offers hair removal, massages, manicures and pedicures.

Embracing in an evening of celebrations was the new franchisee, Gemma who initially opened the Salon at the end of January , having previously owned and operated Nu U Beauty, speaking after the event, Gemma said:

“I’m so excited to begin this new chapter! Our salon has been part of the local community for so long, and relaunching as part of the Guinot family is truly a dream come true. Guinot is a leader in skin health, and being able to bring that level of expertise and quality to our clients means everything to me. I’m incredibly grateful for the support and can’t wait for everyone to experience these amazing treatments. This feels like the start of something truly special.”

GUINOT TREATMENTS

Guinot Rathfarnham offers the very latest innovations in non-invasive face and body treatments, including Guinot’s star Hydradermie Youth facial and the Advanced techniSPA slimming and firming body treatments.

Guinot came to the UK from France 50 years ago. Their customised rehydrating and regenerating Hydradermie Youth facial which uses dynamic ionisation and oxygenation, remains their signature treatment (€95, 1 hour). There is also the best-selling Hydradermie Lift (€101, 1 hour) which uses a stimulating microcurrent to ‘exercise’ the muscles on the face, neck and jawline to lift, firm and tone. Other treatments include the express deep-cleansing Hydraclean facial (€40, 30 minutes), manual facials, hair removal, slimming and contouring body treatments, as well as Shellac manicures and pedicures.

Check out:

The Guinot Salon Rathfarnham - 30A Barton Drive - D14 HY30 Rathfarnham

0 1 493 0501

thesalon@guinotRathfarnham.ie

www.guinotrathfarnham.guinot.com

SNAP Marks 40 Years of Innovation and Excellence

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 16:48:34 GMT

Left to right - Front to back: Ty Henry, Rachel Savage, Sean Murray, Linda Murray, Fiona Shirley, Natasha Rahman, Abdur Rahman, Michael Kearney, Eugenie Kearney, Orla Cullen, Nick Storey, Clare Greene, Donal Greene, Shayne Murphy, Caitriona Monaghan, Kay Fitzgibbon, Paula Ruane, Ronan Walsh, MBA, Jeannie Storey, Edwina Mulcahy, Martin Golden, David Moffitt, Carol Moffitt, Oisin Mulcahy, Emma Kearney, Sarah Flood, Diarmuid Byrne, Liz Cosgrove, Peter Cosgrove, Claire Lemass, Declan O’Leary, Anne Dawson, Liadain Reid, Declan Monaghan, Conor Smith, Aoife Caldicott, John Dawson, Liam Byrne, Ed Murphy, Stephen Cullen, Mick Fitzgibbon.

Snap, a leading name in the Irish printing and marketing industries, is celebrating a remarkable milestone this year — its 40th anniversary. This achievement reflects the company’s hard work and dedication to quality, innovation, and the support of its talented staff and loyal clients across Ireland.

At a celebratory event held at the stunning Mount Juliet Estate, CEO Sean Murray expressed his pride in the company’s long-standing success:

"Forty years of Snap Printing represents more than just a business achievement. It’s a testament to the loyalty and dedication of our team, clients, and the community. Our journey has been one of resilience, growth, and commitment. "

Since its inception, Snap has continuously adapted to the evolving landscape of the printing and branding sectors, delivering tailored, high-quality solutions to businesses of all sizes including print, graphic design, corporate merch & gifting, website design, video design and more.

The anniversary celebration was not only a reflection of Snap’s rich history but also a look toward a future filled with continued innovation and expansion. During the event, special recognition was given to key franchisees who have reached significant milestones with Snap this year:

John & Anne Dawson Snap Leeson St & Docklands (35 years)
Declan O’Leary Snap Docklands (25 years)
Oisin & Edwina Mulcahy Snap Dame Street (20 years)
Declan Monaghan Snap Galway (15 years)

The evening at Mount Juliet was a heartfelt occasion, filled with appreciation for the hard work and dedication that has fueled Snap’s success. Franchisees, partners, and guests reflected on the company’s journey, celebrating the teamwork and collaboration that have been crucial to its growth.

Looking ahead, Snap remains committed to excellence in design, print & branding services, customer satisfaction, and community engagement. With a talented team and strong client relationships, the company is poised for continued success and innovation in the years to come.

Join the Snap Franchise group and take control of your future today! With our proven track record and plug-and-play business model, you’ll have the support and resources needed to succeed while running your own business.

Open a Snap Franchise Today.

Get in touch: marketing@snap.ie

Great offer from PaymentPlus to Irish Franchise Association members

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 22:12:30 GMT

PaymentPlus is offering franchise owners the ability to reduce their costs through partnership by providing the latest payment technology and superior customer experience. PaymentPlus will provide the most competitive rates in the Irish market coupled with a five-star Trustpilot rated customer experience.

PaymentPlus is an Irish owned payment service provider, powering over 5,000 customers who take payments face to face, online or over the phone. We are based in Rathfarnham, Dublin and are a team of 30 people. PaymentPlus provide Merchant Accounts, Terminals, eCommerce, over the phone and link to pay solutions. Our customers process over €1.5 billion with PaymentPlus, this allows us to provide the best possible rates compared to the traditional banks, reducing your operating costs in the process.

Contact Graeme Crowther on graeme.crowther@paymentplus.ie or call 01 901 7700 to discuss how we can reduce your costs and improve your customers payment experience

A NEW WAY TO SUBWAY®!

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 09:12:10 GMT

A NEW WAY TO SUBWAY ^® !

SUBWAY ^® LAUNCH ‘SERIES’ MENU WITH 15 NEW SIGNATURE SUBS, SUBMELTS ^® , WRAPS AND SALADS

FIRST TIME SUBWAY HAVE LAUNCHED A MENU OF CHEF-INSPIRED CREATIONS TO ORDER ALONGSIDE THE ICONIC ‘CREATE YOUR OWN’ EXPERIENCE

Subway® Series is an all-new menu featuring 15 chef-inspired Subs, SubMelt®s, Wraps and Salads
There are now two ways to Subway ^® , as you can now order the chef-inspired creations from the Series Menu or ‘create your own’ with your favourite combination of ingredients
New Subs include the all-day breakfast Big Breakwich, the Tex Mexan topped with crunchy Doritos ^® and a new twist on the classic meatball Sub, The Baller
Subway Series also includes four delicious SubMelts - toasted panini-style Subs filled with tasty melted cheeses
The Subway ^® Series menu is available from today in all restaurants across the UK and Ireland

Further Images available to download here: 

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31 ^st May 2023: Subway ^® have today announced a new way to Subway with the launch of its new Series Menu – a collection of 15 all-new signature chef-inspired Subs, SubMelt ^® s, Wraps and Salads.

Here to help those who just can’t decide what to add to their Sub, Series offers a simple and speedy way to order a range of super tasty Subway creations - revolutionising the ordering experience both in restaurants and online - and is available across all restaurants across the UK and Ireland from 31 ^st May.

Subway ^® worked with top chefs to create the 15 all-new signature options on the Series menu - though fans will still be able to ‘create your own’ using the wide range of breads, meats, veggies, sauces and salad options as well.

The Series menu features seven new Subs available all day including Subway’s first-ever all day breakfast-inspired sandwich, the Big Breakwich , with maple glazed streaky bacon, Lincolnshire sausage, hash browns and poached eggs and the Mexican-inspired Tex Mexan with tangy salsa, tender chicken breast and crunchy Doritos ^® , including the all new x-spicy chipotle Southwest sauce!

Four new SubMelts also join the menu - delicious, hot toasted panini-style Subs - including the pizza-inspired Pizziol a, the vegetarian friendly SubMelt, Supremo , which features a new pesto sauce and the traditional Italian marinara sauce and finally the cheese-tastic Big Cheese-Steak, all packed with slices of melted mozzarella and American-style cheese.

And there are also two Wraps including the Rockin’ Moroccan with a spiced plant patty packed with flavour, crispy onions, tasty sauces and salads and two Salads, featuring the Fine Catch; Subway’s take on a Niçoise salad with tuna mayonnaise, poached eggs, black olives on a bed of crispy salad.

The full range of options on the new Subway Series menu, available in restaurants now, is:

Subs:

The Baller - A new take on an old school classic! Includes Subway’s new-recipe pork & beef meatballs, layered with marinara sauce and topped with creamy Monterey Jack cheddar, peppers, pepperoni and crispy onions.

Notorious B.M.T. ^® - Layers of tasty ham, pepperoni and salami, topped with Monterey Jack cheddar, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, crunchy cucumber and red onions - covered in Subway’s famous chipotle Southwest sauce.

Tex Mexan - Can you handle the heat? Packed full of juicy chicken breast strips, grated mozzarella, and cheddar, and - for an added crunch - Doritos ^® ! On top, there’s tangy tomato salsa, peppers, sweetcorn and including our brand new, X-spicy chipotle Southwest sauce.

Big Bombay - A Sub with double the flavour! Double sauces (sweet onion and garlic & herb) and double American-style cheese, all layered on top of marinated chicken tikka, peppers, red onions and lettuce.

Great Caesar - This tasty Sub is filled with chicken breast and smoked streaky bacon, covered with double American-style cheese and a fresh salad of thick-cut iceberg lettuce, crunchy cucumber, tomatoes and crispy onions - crowned with tasty Caesar sauce.

Big Breakwich – Introducing the first of its kind: an all-day Breakfast Sub! Introducing Subway’s take on a cooked breakfast, that can be enjoyed for either breakfast, lunch or dinner. Streaky bacon and a Lincolnshire sausage patty accompanied by crispy hash browns, poached eggs, double American-style cheese, and ketchup.

Meatless Philly (V) - Created in partnership with the Vegetarian Butcher, the Meatless Philly is packed full of delicious plant-based steak, double American- style cheese, Subway’s flavourful teriyaki sauce, red onions, and peppers.

SubMelts:

Big Cheese-Steak - Tasty strips of Philly-style steak, topped with mozzarella, rich American-style cheese, caramelised red onions, fresh peppers and chipotle Southwest sauce.

Tuna Kahuna – Delicious tuna mayonnaise with melted mozzarella and American-style cheese, topped with caramelised red onions, peppers, sweet onion sauce and black pepper.

Supremo (V) - The vegetarian SubMelt ^® comes loaded with slices of mozzarella, American-style cheese, pesto made with basil, marinara sauce, peppers and black pepper.

Pizziola - A feast of smoky pepperoni, ham, salami, creamy mozzarella, American-style cheese and a mixture of peppers, red onions, and marinara sauce.

Wraps & Salads:

Rockin’ Moroccan (VE) Wrap - This delicious flavour-fest contains a spiced plant patty, sweet onion and garlic & herb sauces, crispy onions, crunchy lettuce, cucumber, and peppers, finished with marinara sauce wrapped up in a toasted tortilla wrap.

Emperor Wrap – The king of flavours! Tasty chicken breast strips, sweet onion and teriyaki sauces, with crispy onions, iceberg lettuce, cucumber and fresh peppers served in a toasted tortilla wrap.

Great Goddess Salad - Tender chicken breast and basil pesto, sitting on a bed of iceberg lettuce, cucumber, fresh tomatoes and peppers - topped with grated mozzarella & cheddar cheese.

Fine Catch Salad – Inspired by the classic French niçoise, crispy lettuce salad is topped with tuna mayonnaise, poached eggs, black olives, lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, peppers and finished with a twist of black pepper.

The Subs and SubMelts on the Series Menu are available with your choice of bread and one substitution of veggies or sauces throughout the range.

All Series options can be ordered as part of a Meal Deal, including a regular drink and crisps or a cookie of your choice.

Subway Series will also revolutionise the online delivery experience via Just Eats, Uber Eats and Deliveroo with customers able to select a Subway Series signature option, rather than choosing all their ingredients separately - though fans of customisation will still be able to do so.

In an exclusive offer, Subway Rewards members can get their hands on a FREE* 6-inch Sub, SubMelt, Salad or Wrap with their first purchase from the new Subway® Series menu, until 30 ^th June.

Kirstey Elston, Marketing Director UK&I at Subway®, said : “There are two types of people - those that like to create and those that like to pick a creation. The launch of our Subway® Series menu marks the start of a new way to order in our restaurants across the UK & Ireland, so you can make a quick choice from one of our new chef-inspired creations.”

“The brand-new 15 mouth-watering signature Subs, SubMelts, Wraps and Salads make it even easier for our guests to enjoy Subway – but fear not, for those fans that have their own unique orders they love, ‘create your own’ is still available in all our restaurants and online too!”

To find your nearest open Subway store, visit www.subway.com/en-GB

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/SUBWAYUK

Twitter:  @SUBWAYUK

Instagram:  @subway_ukIreland

TikTok: @SubwayUKIreland

YouTube: SUBWAYUKIreland

Card Connection looks to the future

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 09:05:13 GMT

Card Connection looks to the future

There’s been significant change in the leadership team at Card Connection recently. Managing Director Michael Johnson has left the business after 22 Years, with Sales Director Graham Staff stepping up to be the new MD.

“It’s an exciting time for Card Connection. As an established business model with years of great process and procedure in place, it’s important for us to not only maintain what’s working well, but also find ways to simplify and improve what we do and how we can further support our franchisees and customers.” “I’m looking forward to helping us build on the success we have had in the past few years.”

Graham’s empty post had been filled by Matthew Heathcock, who joins Card Connection with a wealth of sales experience across several previous roles. As Sales Director, Matthew joins the Card Connection senior team, alongside Graham and Creative Director Kelly Courtenay.

In his first weeks in the job, Matthew has been very impressed with what he’s seen. “With the experience and passion across the team here in Farnham and our terrific franchisee partners, I’m certain we can find plenty of opportunities to grow the business further and I’m looking forward to being part of that”.

Whatever challenges the future may bring, this greeting card franchisor’s new management structure is well-set to face them with confidence.