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BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards 2026 Finalist: Customer Focus

Concept Claim Solutions is a specialist network of FCA-authorised and regulated loss assessors supporting homeowners and businesses with residential and commercial property insurance claims. Acting exclusively on behalf of the policyholder, franchisees manage the entire claims process from initial damage...

Kitchen Makeovers Franchisees Set New Records as Homeowners Race to Beat Christmas

Home improvement franchise Kitchen Makeovers has revealed record-breaking results across its UK network, with newly finalised figures showing 17 franchise locations set new performance records as Q3 closed out. The results, confirmed once each franchise's monthly performance had been verified...

So… what makes goodbrother™ different?

It's not about our kitchens, it's about theirs We don’t just mean what ‘makes the kitchen designs and products different’, anyone can see what they offer by looking at their customer website; we mean ‘what makes goodbrother different in terms...

From Publishing Director to £1+ Million Business Owner: Karl’s Concept Claim Solutions Success Story

When Karl joined Concept Claim Solutions as the franchise partner for Horsham in 2018, he wasn't just starting a new business, he was stepping into an entirely new industry. After a successful 29-year career in publishing, where he held senior...

Changing Weather, Lasting Impact: The Franchise Helping Property Owners Recover

A flooded basement, a roof torn open by a storm or cracks emerging after a long, dry summer—property damage can happen in an instant or develop gradually, but its impact often lasts long after the weather has passed. Behind every...

The skills you think you need, and the one you actually do

"I've never worked in sales." "I wouldn't know the first thing about designing a kitchen." Do these thoughts sound familiar? Maybe something that's been going through your head as you've weighed up this opportunity? If so, it's worth knowing that neither...

A new kind of business – powered by AI, not replaced by it

Most franchise opportunities will tell you they put the customer first, but the moment AI enters the conversation, it tends to become about cost instead: fewer staff, lower overheads, tighter margins. The goodbrother™ franchise uses AI to improve the customer experience first...

A day in the life of a goodbrother™ franchise owner

When you ask most people about what running a kitchen business looks like, they'll probably picture the same thing: measuring rooms, chasing suppliers, managing tradespeople, and working through a never-ending pile of administration. That's the traditional model, and it's...

Concept Claim Solutions Named Loss Assessor of the Year 2026

The Award-Winning Network Driving the Franchise Business Forward Concept Claim Solutions has been named Loss Assessor of the Year 2026 at the British Claims Awards, recognising the company’s commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for customers and raising standards across the property insurance...

Kitchen Makeovers Celebrates Franchisee Success at Annual Conference

Kitchen Makeovers brought together franchisees, suppliers and their head office team from across the UK for its annual conference at Cranfield, Milton Keynes on Friday 5th June, celebrating another year of growth, collaboration, and franchisee success. With a network now...

Considering a van-based franchise? What sets Access4Lofts apart?

Van-based franchises have become one of the most popular choices for anyone thinking seriously about running their own business.  So, what makes them such a good choice? Van-based franchises tend to attract two kinds of people: Those who have always wanted...

Making Every Step Count: Walking Together for Cancer Research UK

On the 23rd of May 2026, the Concept Claim Solutions team and franchise partners laced up their walking boots and took on the challenge of walking around Derwent Water in the Lake District to raise funds for Cancer Research...

From Skilled Trades to Business Ownership: Why Surface Medic Could Be the Right Next Step

One of the questions we’re asked most at Surface Medic is whether someone needs previous cosmetic repair experience to become a successful franchisee. The answer is no. What matters far more is attitude, practical ability, and...

The goodbrother™ franchise opportunity – the inspiration behind the brand

We believe that it is so important for you to understand why and how goodbrother kitchens is so different from every other kitchen franchise available. The creation of goodbrother was inspired by seeing just what...

From fixer-upper to fresh start: couple turn renovation passion into local business

A St Helens couple have turned their passion for home renovation into a new business, helping homeowners transform their kitchens with a more affordable and less disruptive approach. Pablo Alvarez and Emilie Gomez recently launched Kitchen...

Are You Who goodbrother™ Are Looking For?

As you will have read through the goodbrother profile you’ve probably got a good idea of whether or not the goodbrother franchise is right for you, but you also need to think about whether...

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