XplorerGroup, a growing franchise operator, has acquired Kall Kwik, a well-known design and print specialist, from The Bardon Group.
With this acquisition, Kall Kwik joins XplorerGroup’s expanding line-up of brands, which also includes ComputerXplorers, a global leader in children’s computing education; ActiveXplorers, a new children’s multi-sport education franchise; and the innovative lead management platform, Discover My Franchise.
Kall Kwik, founded in 1979, has long held the position as the UK’s leading provider of print, design, and various other business services to local communities.
Stuart Harley, CEO of XplorerGroup, shared his enthusiasm for the brand: “Kall Kwik is a popular, established brand in the world of print and digital and has already proved itself adept at adapting to changing community and business requirements by expanding its offering from printing services to a one-stop design, print and online solution for businesses.”
“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, commented: “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.”
Toplis, who has been involved with Kall Kwik for 30 years, will remain in the role of Non-Executive Chairman for the next five years.
XplorerGroup, founded in 2023, is quickly gaining traction in the franchising world, thanks to its innovative approach and commitment to sustainable success, creativity, and agility in an ever-changing business environment.
To learn more about XplorerGroup and its latest acquisition, visit www.xplorergroup.org.
