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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Franchising - The Untold Story

UK orders reviews of franchising sector after Vodafone allegations

Two studies will be used to shape government policy amid claims about a former franchisee who took his own life

The Guardian - UK

Stephen Flynn snubs another meeting with Glasgow bus campaigners

STEPHEN Flynn has turned down a third meeting with another Glasgow campaign group looking to hold talks on bus franchising.

The National (Scotland)

Stephen Flynn 'turns down' meetings with Glasgow bus campaigners

SCOTLAND'S Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn has reportedly turned down meetings with Glasgow bus campaigners fighting to overhaul…

The National (Scotland)

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Family of former Vodafone manager found drowned call for ‘Adrian’s law’ to protect franchisees

Adrian Howe’s family believe that fears his deal would be financially ruinous led him to kill himself

The Guardian - UK

‘Did Westminster just ignore buses?’ Burnham aims to shake up UK transport

In the fourth of a series on nationalisation, we look at plans to emulate Manchester’s Bee Network in Britain’s buses and rail

The Guardian - UK

TH International Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

TH International (NASDAQ:THCH), the operator of Tims China, reported weaker first-quarter 2026 sales as management continued to close underperforming stores, reduce discount-driven promotions and shift resources toward franchising and profitability. On the company’s earnings call, CEO Director Yong

MarketBeat

Australian Mum Started a Laundry Side Hustle — 'The Laundry Lady' Scaled to $12 Million Across Three Countries

Susan Toft built The Laundry Lady from a spare room side hustle into an $8.6 million laundry operation across three countries without franchising.

International Business Times UK

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How Wyndham scales AI to improve hospitality at 8,400 hotels

The hotel franchising company favors standardization for most of its $450 million tech spending since 2018. But it gives franchisees more flexibility to opt into AI tools like Wyndham Connect.

Fortune

Do You Own A Profitable Business? Why Waiting to Franchise Could Be Costing You More Than You Realize

Dave's Hot Chicken began franchising in 2019 when it had just one open location. At the time they signed their franchise development deal, they were still essentially a single-unit concept, with a second location in development.

International Business Times

Starmer vows to review franchise legislation in response to Vodafone case

Prime minister to ‘look closely’ at outcome of legal claims against FTSE 100 telecoms group

The Guardian - UK

SPT approves bus franchising as McGill's brands it 'utter insanity'

Transport bosses have approved plans to press on with bus franchising across the greater Glasgow regional area.

The National (Scotland)

Vodafone launches fourth inquiry into franchising division amid £120m lawsuit

Telecoms firm understood to have offered settlements to some franchisees outside high court claim as fresh inquiry begins

The Guardian - UK

How a former WNBA player became an exec with a $724 million job

Former WNBA player Rasheeda Clark is president of Flynn Wendy's, part of the franchising giant Flynn Group.

Fortune

MP’s plan to help TikTok-famous towns overrun by tourists

Villages across the UK have faced issues due to a surge in TikTok tourists

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TikTok-famous towns need new buses to handle social media crowds, MP says

Towns are being ‘plagued’ by social media users parking illegally, says the MP for TikTok famous High Peak

Evening Standard

Bus powers could help TikTok-famous villages deal with problem parking – MP

Mam Tor has become TikTok-famous and communities have been ‘plagued by illegal parking’, an MP warned in a Bus Services (No. 2) Bill debate.

International Business Times

Expert Kishore Siva Breaks Down The Misconceptions On Franchise Models That Hold Many Entrepreneurs Back

One major misconception continues to block countless would-be business owners from pursuing it: the idea that franchising is an industry.

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The Legal Roadmap to Franchise Ownership

You can get excited about starting a franchise business. However, you should know that the process can be complex. The challenges range from handling day-to-day operations to devising business strategies to ensure franchise success.

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Osama Wahba: The Visionary Entrepreneur Turning Traditional Industries Into Global Franchises

In Egypt, Osama Wahba stands out as one of the nation’s leading entrepreneurs, widely recognized for transforming traditional industries such as tailoring, shoe repair, and furniture restoration into scalable, structured, and modern business ventures

The Conversation

How does franchising work?

Even if you’ve no idea how the business model underpinning franchises works, there’s a good chance you’ve spent money at one.

The Independent UK

Labour’s plan for buses explained as local authorities to ‘take control’

Bus models in London and Manchester could now spread across the UK

The Guardian - UK

Labour to give English local authorities power to run bus services

Plans will be put before MPs on Monday that extend right to all councils to set routes and timetables

The National (Scotland)

Transport bosses set to press ahead with bus service franchising plans

TRANSPORT bosses are set to press ahead with plans to franchise bus services in the west of Scotland ...

The Guardian - UK

Superloops, Bees and bottlenecks: onboard England’s new bus routes

Devolved transport powers for mayors represent exciting prospect, but traffic and costs are still a major hurdle

USA Today Sports Media Group

How Franchising Senior and Young Athletes Can Benefit Your Business

Are you looking to boost your business? Consider franchising senior and young athletes. This strategy can bring numerous benefits. Both senior and young athletes bring unique strengths to the table. Seniors offer experience and leadership. Youth ...

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