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A Kwik move toXplorerGroup
Multi-brand franchise operator, XplorerGroup, has acquired the design and print specialist brand, Kall Kwik, from The Bardon Group. Kall Kwik joins the XplorerGroup’s
growing portfolio of popular brands, including fast-growing children’s computing education brand, ComputerXplorers; new children’s multi- sport franchise, ActiveXplorers; and next- generation lead management system, Discover My Franchise. Established since 1979 Kall Kwik is
the UK leader in print, design and other business services. XplorerGroup CEO, Stuart Harley, believes the brand has an exciting future: “Kall Kwik is a popular, established brand in the world of print and digital and has already proved itself adept at adapting to changing requirements by expanding its
offering to a one-stop design, print and online solution. “We believe Kall Kwik has an exciting
future at XplorerGroup, where we can use our knowledge of technology and digital, combined with our franchising experience, to continue the brand’s
success and really bring to fruition its huge potential in the digital space.” Nigel Toplis, Managing Director of
The Bardon Group and Non-Executive Chairman of Kall Kwik, said: “Kall Kwik is an iconic brand with 45 years of history, success and numerous awards. It is a brand to be proud of. I have always said that we are only ever custodians of great brands and to ensure we develop and grow we need to continually infuse the system with new ideas, younger blood and a contemporary mentality. “XplorerGroup's acquisition of Kall
Kwik will bring all these and will open new and exciting opportunities for our centre owners and for new owners to be recruited. I have been with Kall Kwik for some 30 years and I look forward to staying on as non-executive chairman for the next fi ve years."
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