On episode 6 of People in Franchising, Denise Hutton-Gosney, Founder and Managing Director of Razzamataz Theatre Schools joins Suzie and David to discuss her franchising journey, as well as how the business has been operating through lockdown and advice to those breaking into franchising.

With a passion for performing arts, Denise founded Razzamataz in 2000 in Penrith, Cumbria. In 2007, the business entered the spotlight when Denise appeared on Dragons' Den and was backed by Duncan Bannatyne, helping the business grow into an award winning franchise network of more than 40 schools across the UK. Razzamataz is now a long-time client and friend of Platinum Wave.

This week, Suzie and David welcome Ian Adie, Managing Director of The BiGroup, one of Scotland's leading event merchandising provider.

Suzie first met Ian a few years back when he was a guest speaker at the Scottish Franchise Week Business Breakfast. Now, as a guest on People on Franchising, Ian chats a bit about his experience in the world of business. 

On episode 4 of People in Franchising, our hosts Suzie and David catch up with Claire O'Connor, CEO of the dance franchise babyballet.

babyballet has achieved impressive growth since 2005 and now has 83 franchisees across the UK running around 2,000 classes a week for 25,000 children. The company has also gone global with licences in Singapore and Australia. 

Suzie and David welcome businessman, Sir Robin Miller on to the show. Sir Robin Miller started his career as a journalist before moving on to management, becoming non-executive Chairman of Emap plc, where he first worked as a reporter. Since venturing into management, Sir Robin Miller has been appointed non-executive Director and Chairman of HMV and non-executive Chairman of Edge Performance VCT plc. 

On the second episode of People in Franchising, we are joined with our guest Jon White, UK Manager Director at InXpress, a global shipping franchise organisation delivering great carrier solutions to small and medium sized businesses. We find out what's been happening in Jon's world over the past few months and gain an insight into what the plans are for the business moving forward.

On the very first episode of People in Franchising, we introduce you to our hosts Suzie McCafferty, CEO at Platinum Wave Franchising and David Kaye, Partner at Harper MacLeod LLP law firm. We welcome our first People in Franchising guest, Freddie St George, MD at Raring2go, a resource for families and children with 45 franchise units across the UK. We discuss the challenges of the current time and how Freddie has overcome these alongside the invaluable support of the franchise community.