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Help in store for retailers (Daily Mail franchise story)
01-12-2008 Help in store for retailers Daily Mail By: Linda Whitney NOT ALL retailers are feeling the credit crunch — some are thriving and even expanding. If you want to... read more »
Help in store for retailers (Daily Mail franchise story)
01-12-2008 Help in store for retailers Daily Mail By: Linda Whitney NOT ALL retailers are feeling the credit crunch — some are thriving and even expanding. If you want to... read more »
Shared Earth show different ambitions
28-11-2008 “My ambition is very different from most people you see on TV programs like dragons den,” says Jeremy. People want to know where their products come from. They... read more »
Top Award for an Outstanding Performance
28-11-2008 Top Award for an Outstanding Performance At the recent Recognition Express 30th anniversary annual sales conference gala dinner held in Daventry, Zoe Waistell marketing... read more »
Reeds Rains arrive in Ashton Under Lyne
27-11-2008 Reeds Rains arrive in Ashton Under Lyne Despite difficult times in the property market, the North’s leading estate agency, Reeds Rains, continues to expand its network... read more »
Record breaking year for FitKid
26-11-2008 Record breaking year for FitKid! … as four new franchisees join the team in just one month! Since FitKid launched its franchise package in 2007, this... read more »
Apollo Blinds unveils dates of 2009 Discovery Days
26-11-2008 Apollo Blinds unveils dates of 2009 Discovery Days Apollo Blinds has announced the dates of its Discovery Days for 2009, where potential franchise investors can spend a day... read more »
Franchising the Envos way
25-11-2008 Franchising the Envos way Changes in Government legislation opens up a new franchise opportunity This is a unique opportunity within a rapidly growing market estimated to... read more »
Delivery at the double (Daily Mail franchise story)
24-11-2008 Delivery at the double Daily Mail franchise story By: Linda Whitney AS MANY franchisees will tell you, the delivery business can be full of surprises. 'One of our... read more »
Federation of Small Businesses Proves Websites Grow Your Revenue
24-11-2008 Federation of Small Businesses Proves Websites Grow Your Revenue Nearly half of small businesses that use the internet to advertise their firm increase turnover by one... read more »
Innovative business opportunities need Marketing to match
24-11-2008 Innovative business opportunities need Marketing to match! The franchise market’s self-proclaimed leader in innovative business ideas, The Car Medic... read more »
Franchisors Guide to DigitalMeeting
20-11-2008 Franchisors’ Guide to DigitalMeeting DigitalMeeting have hands-on experience of helping franchisors implement a simple approach to improving operations and they want to... read more »
Investing in a brand new business (Daily Mail franchise story)
19-11-2008 Investing in a brand new business by Linda Whitney NEW franchises are a chance to get into a business from the start, but investigate them extra carefully to... read more »
Could you pal up with a pet (Daily Mail franchise story)
17-11-2008 Could you pal up with a pet? Daily Mail By: LINDA WHITNEY A LOVE of animals could be the basis of a good business — but make sure you also have a sense of humour.... read more »
Heather is Named 2008 Recognition Award Winner
14-11-2008 Heather is Named 2008 Recognition Award Winner for Work with Young Anglers Fishing coach Heather Foulkes from Bournville in Birmingham has hooked a top national award... read more »
Teaching old dogs new tricks
14-11-2008 Teaching old dogs new tricks! A brand new Garage Conversion Company franchise launched this month for the whole of the BN postcode area. The new franchisees, June and... read more »
FASTSIGNS put the Spotlight on Top Franchises
14-11-2008 FASTSIGNS put the Spotlight on Top Franchises With the credit crunch providing ample doom and gloom amongst many business owners and employees, FASTSIGNS ® were... read more »
ComputerXplorers is coming to a school near you
14-11-2008 ComputerXplorers is coming to a school near you! School is about to get a lot more interesting thanks to ComputerXplorers , fun and exciting ICT classes for 3-13 year olds,... read more »
Pig Farmer turned Envos Franchisee
14-11-2008 Pig Farmer turned Envos Franchisee! Mike Clarke was one of the first 3 franchisees to embark on the Envos project. Mike lives in Devon with his wife Katherine and 2... read more »
New challenge for corporate banking manager with ORCA
13-11-2008 New challenge for corporate banking manager with ORCA Websites Thursday 13 November 2008 A former Project Manager with the corporate banking division of a major bank, has... read more »
Just one franchise left for 2008
12-11-2008 Just ONE Franchise left for 2008! Spanish company, Murcia Villas have had huge success since launching their franchise package in April this year. They have received over 200... read more »
Pack & Send arrives in the UK
11-11-2008 Pack & Send arrives in the UK The first Pack & Send store opened in Parramatta in 1993 and has grown to become the number one operator in the retail packaging and... read more »
Jani-King announces new flexible franchise
10-11-2008 JANI-KING IS FIRST MAJOR UK FRANCHISOR TO RESPOND TO PRESSURE OF CREDIT CRUNCH BY INTRODUCING NEW FLEXIBLE FRANCHISE London, November 10th, 2008. Leading... read more »
ERA has Huge Success at the British Franchise Exhibition
09-11-2008 ERA has Huge Success at the British Franchise Exhibition! A new ERA in recruitment franchises Since 2000, ERA Healthcare has gained an excellent reputation for supplying... read more »
One Year On and Margaret’s turnover has hit 1 million
04-11-2008 One Year On and Margaret’s turnover has hit 1 million Margaret Hollinshead purchased Lasertech Stoke from Kerry McCaughey in November 2007. Kerry had built up an... read more »
Check the fine print (Daily Mail franchise story)
03-11-2008 Check the fine print By: Linda Whitney SETTING up in business with a franchise is exciting, but in the rush, always check your rights. As a franchisee, the only rights... read more »
Teach, have fun and turn a profit (Daily Mail franchise)
03-11-2008 Teach, have fun and turn a profit by Linda Whitney IF YOU enjoy teaching, a franchise could turn it into a business. You don't usually need formal teaching... read more »
ORCA recruits hotel management specialist as latest franchisee
03-11-2008 ORCA Websites recruits hotel management specialist as latest franchisee ORCA Websites recruits hotel management specialist as latest franchisee Following a... read more »
Uncertain times, but not at Xpress Art
31-10-2008 Does the current economic climate motivate you to look at taking control of your career and financial future? Investment into your future could be greatly enhanced by taking... read more »
Not Just On a Wing and a Prayer
31-10-2008 Not Just On a Wing and a Prayer NBC Bird and Pest Solutions is a national bird and pest control company hailed for using natural methods such as falconry to deter nuisance... read more »Badge Maker Sing Me a Song
31-10-2008 Badge Maker, Badge Maker Sing Me a Song Nick Manning, from Godalming-based Recognition Express, is looking forward to singing Verdi’s Requiem when the Vivace... read more »
TaxAssist opens 70th store
30-10-2008 TaxAssist Accountants the UK’s leading Tax and Accountancy service for small businesses is pleased to announce the opening of their 70th shop front premises!... read more »
Celebrity favourite waxing salon Strip Ltd plans new Chelsea salon
28-10-2008 Celebrity favourite waxing salon Strip Ltd plans new Chelsea salon Strip Ltd waxing salon and lingerie boutique are busy planning the opening of what will be their flagship... read more »
And here's how to raise the money (Daily Mail franchise story - UK Franchise opportunities)
28-10-2008 And here's how to raise the money... By: Linda Whitney DON’T let fears of being unable to raise funds put you off a franchise. Bankers say money is still... read more »
Things that go bang in the night!
27-10-2008 THINGS THAT GO BANG IN THE NIGHT! Since 1595, pets have had to put up with remembering the 5th of November and the knock-on effects of many other celebrations that call for... read more »
Shopper Anonymous announce first franchisee
27-10-2008 Shopper Anonymous announce first franchisee! As featured in the Daily Mirror 27th October 2008 Graham Seymour, Kent base Shopper Anonymous Franchisee How long have... read more »
Accelerate your career (Daily Mail franchise story - UK Franchise opportunities)
27-10-2008 Accelerate your career By: Linda Whitney WITH more than 28 million cars on our roads, there will always be a demand for vehicle-related services, and there are franchises... read more »
Successful Website Business To Increase Franchise Opportunities
24-10-2008 Successful Website Business Set To Increase Franchise Opportunities A leading North East website design business is hoping to capitalise on a recent upsurge in interest from... read more »
Female franchisors lead the way
23-10-2008 The franchise industry comes together to help female franchisors lead the way. The inaugural meeting of the “Encouraging Women into Franchising” group was held... read more »
This franchise is a good idea
22-10-2008 "This franchise is a good idea,” SAYS ANTONY WARRALL THOMPSON Antony Worrall Thompson and Jeremy Piercy met recently to discuss future plans to work together.... read more »
Invest in a business that thrives on recession
20-10-2008 Invest in a business that thrives on recession! When the economy slows and people tighten their purse strings the first thing they do is stop going out as this is seen as the... read more »
Get a taste for success (Daily Mail franchise story - UK Franchise opportunities)
20-10-2008 Get a taste for success By: Linda Whitney YOU could turn your love of good food into a business — franchisors are looking for food lovers to set up cafes,... read more »
Loaf Hairstylists launch their first franchise
19-10-2008 Loaf Hairstylists launch their first franchise In early December, Terry Crawford is opening Loaf Hairstylists ’ first franchise in Canterbury, Kent and she explains... read more »
Prepare your home for the great British Winter
18-10-2008 Prepare your home for the great British Winter! Spettro are specialists when it comes to repairing homes and commercial properties when the weather does its worst but take... read more »
From Kuala Lumpur to Beaconsfield
15-10-2008 From Kuala Lumpur to Beaconsfield Andy Lian grasped the opportunity to jump off the corporate ladder and use his creative side when he came across Recognition Express, the... read more »
Garage Conversion Company free seminar
14-10-2008 Garage Conversion Company seminar 19 November 2008 22 November 2008 Visit the Garage Conversion Company on 19th November or the 22nd November, 2008 and find... read more »
Victors put you in the picture (Daily Mail Franchise story | UK Franchise Opportunities)
13-10-2008 Victors put you in the picture Daily Mail franchise story By: Linda Whitney ARE YOU planning to go into business? Then it helps to learn from the best. So what can... read more »
Focusing on business success (Daily Mail Franchise story | UK Franchise Opportunities)
13-10-2008 FOCUSING ON BUSINESS SUCCESS Daily Mail franchise story By: Linda Whitney ANGIE BAYNES (left) is the British Franchise Association franchisee of the year.... read more »
FASTSIGNS Milton Keynes support the home team
13-10-2008 FASTSIGNS Milton Keynes support the home team Milton Keynes-based FASTSIGNS has become sponsors for one of the countries leading basketball teams, the Milton Keynes (MK)... read more »
WATCHING FOR SIGNS IN NEW TV SHOW
10-10-2008 WATCHING FOR SIGNS IN NEW TV SHOW When the BBC’s new series ‘All Over the Shop’ hits the television screens next week, one Cardiff family will be... read more »
Blues hoping for the Fastway back
07-10-2008 Blues hoping for the ‘Fastway’ back to the Premier League Birmingham City Football Club have appointed Fastway Couriers (West Midlands) for an... read more »
Profit from a passion for fashion (Daily Mail franchise story | UK franchise opportunities)
06-10-2008 Profit from a passion for fashion By: Linda Whitney DO YOU have a passion for clothes, shoes or jewellery? Then you could combine business and pleasure by selling them.... read more »
Lose your job, gain a future (Daily Mail franchise story | UK Franchise opportunities)
06-10-2008 LOSE YOUR JOB, GAIN A FUTURE ... by Lynda Whitney BEING made redundant is always a shock, but it could also be a chance to start your own business, and franchisors welcome... read more »
Lecturer Swaps his Books for Birds
06-10-2008 Lecturer Swaps his Books for Birds. A former lecturer of Social Sciences gave up his comfortable salary and desk bound job for a franchise in bird and pest control. Peter... read more »
Auditel score a six
06-10-2008 Auditel score a six Auditel’s latest training course has just ended with six new franchisees extolling the high quality of the recruitment process and the training... read more »
Change in the right direction
05-10-2008 A CHANGE IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION Tim and Karen Lester never thought they’d find the job of their dreams. Now after many businesses including owning their own fast... read more »
NBC Franchising, Quite Frankly
04-10-2008 NBC Franchising, Quite Frankly… NBC Bird and Pest Solutions is a successful and widely recognised national bird and pest control company, a status established... read more »
Jani King UK founder acquires pan European master franchise
03-10-2008 JANI-KING’S UK FOUNDER ACQUIRES PAN-EUROPEAN MASTER FRANCHISE Jani-King UK to develop strategic international partnership with International Franchise Association... read more »
Recession - What we know and what we don't know.
02-10-2008 Recession. What we know and what we don't know. Many industries; retailers and B2B businesses are struggling at the moment and the general outlook for the next year or so... read more »
Apollo Blinds launches new franchise
01-10-2008 Apollo Blinds launches new "Apollo at Home" franchise Apollo Blinds is launching Apollo at Home – a new entry level opportunity to become part of the... read more »
Pack & Send plans to develop a network of up to 400 stores across the UK and Ireland
01-10-2008 Pack & Send plans to develop a network of up to 400 stores across the UK and Ireland Michael Paul had a vision when he founded Pack & Send in... read more »
Business gurus lend epertise to web design franchise
30-09-2008 Business gurus lend their expertise to national website design franchise Business gurus lend their expertise to national website design franchise Business writers, speakers... read more »
Home Secretary opens new Security Franchise HQ
29-09-2008 Home Secretary opens new Security Franchise HQ The Rt Hon Jacqui Smith visits Cava Guard Groups new offices in Redditch. The visit was to officially open the premises... read more »
How to tackle a franchise exhibition (Daily Mail franchise | UK franchise opportunities)
29-09-2008 HOW TO TACKLE AN EXHIBITION A VISIT to a franchise exhibition can be tiring waste of time without good preparation. 'Know what kind of business you want and what you are... read more »
Find out how to be the boss (Daily Mail franchise | UK franchise opportunities)
29-09-2008 Find out how to be the boss By: Linda Whitney THIS week's National Franchise Exhibition offers you the chance to find out about over 250 franchises all at once.... read more »
Sky cannot keep up with demand
28-09-2008 Sky can’t keep up with demand Sky Partner, The Satellite Shop are currently offering an exciting business opportunity with almost guaranteed success! By working with... read more »
Lasertechs new Software Success
27-09-2008 Lasertech’s new Software Success Lasertech (Manufacturers of Printer Cartridges and Suppliers of Office Products) have a network of approaching over 100 franchise... read more »
For every 15 properties on the market
26-09-2008 For every 15 properties on the market 1 is sold, we look after the remaining 14 Due to the current economic climate, fewer home owners are now moving house. With... read more »
Successful Spettro Franchisee Launches Another Territory
25-09-2008 Successful Spettro Franchisee Launches Another Territory! Graham Calladine has been running the Chesterfield & Mansfield area for just over a year and has now expanded... read more »
Oscar announce best in new dog food
24-09-2008 IT’S NEW, IT’S NATURAL, IT’S THE BEST IN DOG FOOD Oscar has ticked all the boxes in appreciating today’s understanding of what is good for your... read more »
Come and see us at Britain's biggest franchise show
23-09-2008 Come and see us at Britain’s biggest franchise show! The National Franchise Exhibition is taking place on 3 & 4 October at Birmingham's NEC. Visit the... read more »
Father and daughter team help local businesses
22-09-2008 Father and daughter team help local businesses take on the big boys A father and daughter team from Walshaw are helping local businesses compete with the larger high street... read more »
I was able to transfer skills (Daily Mail | UK franchises)
22-09-2008 'I WAS ABLE TO TRANSFER SKILLS' by Linda Whitney A FRANCHISE or business opportunity can be a good way to change career. Before you choose your future... read more »
Why it pays to be direct (Daily Mail franchise | franchise opportunities)
21-09-2008 Why it pays to be direct By: Linda Whitney A DIRECT sales business could suit you if you like meeting people, as any franchises revolve around selling goods direct to... read more »
Franchise for performing arts studio
21-09-2008 The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) founded by Sir Paul McCartney has launched a groundbreaking new franchise academy to give children as young as four years old... read more »
Spettro launches first all female franchise
20-09-2008 Spettro launches first all female franchise! Phillipa Collins and Sue McGinley have just completed their first week’s training at the Spettro head office and are now... read more »
Safety in numbers
19-09-2008 Safety in numbers Despite current upheaval in the economy, Signs Express continues to increase turnover and expand its franchise network. With concerns of an economic... read more »
Couple launch Spettro franchise in Derby
18-09-2008 Couple launch Spettro franchise in Derby Richard and Ashley Manning have just completed their first week’s training at the Spettro head office and are now looking... read more »
High profit property investing franchise giving immediate cashflow
18-09-2008 How a high-profit property investing franchise can give you immediate positive cash flow, long term wealth and a recession-proof income It’s impossible to miss what seem... read more »
ORCA Websites has designs on growth
17-09-2008 ORCA Websites has designs on growth National franchise, ORCA Websites , has continued to add to its growing design team by recruiting five new members of staff over the... read more »
Platinum Property Partners’ Secret Millionaire revealed
17-09-2008 Platinum Property Partners’ Secret Millionaire revealed! ‘THE SECRET MILLIONAIRE’, C4 9pm TUESDAY 23rd SEPTEMBER A successful and inspirational property... read more »Swisher franchisee completes move
16-09-2008 Swisher Franchisee for Devon & Cornwall, Nigel Lockett has just completed a move of premises to a new larger office and storage facility. His new two storey building was... read more »
Find out who calls the shots (Daily Mail franchise | franchise opportunities)
15-09-2008 Find out who calls the shots By: Linda Whitney YOU CAN run your own business by selling to other companies. Many franchises involve selling business to business, but... read more »
Signs are up at Cheltenham Shopping Centre
15-09-2008 Signs are ‘On the Up’ at Cheltenham Shopping Centre Cheltenham’s premier shopping centre, the Regent Arcade has engaged a FASTSIGNS franchise in... read more »
National web design franchise launches search
11-09-2008 National web design franchise launches search for ambitious entrepreneurs throughout the UK Thursday 11 September 2008 National website design company ORCA Websites is... read more »
EU Expansion increases Satellite Shops business
10-09-2008 The expansion of the EU has increased our business The Satellite Shop has satisfied many requests over the last year from families that wish to view their home TV channels... read more »
WORLDWIDE CELEBRATIONS FOR UK FASTSIGNS FRANCHISES
10-09-2008 WORLDWIDE CELEBRATIONS FOR UK FASTSIGNS CENTRES Six of the UK’s FASTSIGNS centres are celebrating after winning a clutch of top business awards at an international... read more »
Lasertechs Continued Commitment to the Environment
09-09-2008 Lasertech’s Continued Commitment to the Environment Lasertech Manufacturers of Printer Cartridges and Suppliers of Office Products have been an environmentally aware... read more »
An exercise in flexibility (Daily Mail franchise story)
08-09-2008 An exercise in flexibility By: Linda Whitney WOMEN who are searching for flexible work are increasingly setting up in business for themselves. More than a million... read more »
Make time for My Time
05-09-2008 Make time for My Time The UK’s most innovative award winning Counselling and Psychotherapy franchise, My Time. Become part of our national counselling network and access... read more »
Recognition Express clothes the Adventurists Africa Rally Winners
04-09-2008 Recognition Express clothes the Adventurists Africa Rally Winners Horndean-based Recognition Express Southern went full speed ahead for Battlestar Africa, a team of... read more »
Turnover 220k in your first year
02-09-2008 Turnover £220,000 in your first year with brand new hairdressing franchise, Loaf Hairstylists With their own Channel 4 documentary behind them and the opportunity... read more »
Credit crunch is great for business
01-09-2008 The credit crunch is great for business YOU are probably sick and tired of the doom and gloom that is the credit crunch. So we won’t bore you with anymore.... read more »
Turn ambition into cash (Daily Mail franchise story)
01-09-2008 Turn ambition into cash By: Linda Whitney SETTING up shop could pay you good dividends if you choose to go down the franchise route. The retail market is not as dire as... read more »
Franchise spotlight on Portugal
30-08-2008 Spotlight on Spain and Portugal The hottest franchise markets in Europe Football is not the only thing that gives Spain reason to celebrate. Along with its... read more »
The best of both worlds (Daily Mail franchise story)
29-08-2008 The best of both worlds By: Linda Whitney APART-TIM E business could be your way of making ends meet. Running your own business beats part-time employment as it's... read more »
FASTSIGNS franchise solves sub-zero signage problem
28-08-2008 FASTSIGNS Milton Keynes franchisee Alan Grimes has developed a bespoke signage solution for the sub-zero temperatures of his local indoor skiing centre SNO!zone. It took... read more »
Franchisees complete first year of trading with Spettro
28-08-2008 Franchisees complete first year of trading with Spettro Spettro’s first three franchisees launched in August 2007 and after their first year of trading with Spettro are... read more »
FASTSIGNS to Bolster Image of Portable Toilets Limited
27-08-2008 FASTSIGNS to Bolster Image of Portable Toilets Limited Bridgend based Portable Toilets Limited (PTL) have turned to local sign and graphics specialist FASTSIGNS Cardiff... read more »
Potential franchisees might be put off
26-08-2008 Potential franchisees might be put off With the country’s economy looking uncertain, many people thinking about starting a business can be put off. New start up... read more »
Hot leads generated this summer
26-08-2008 Hot leads generated this summer It hasn’t all been about Pimms, strawberries and ice cream this summer. The British Franchise Exhibition held at the SECC in... read more »
Tackling a large franchise territory
25-08-2008 Tackling a large franchise territory: the Spettro Aberdeen and Highlands & Islands franchise Munawar Mohamed recently launched the Aberdeen and Highlands & Islands... read more »
What is so good about franchising
25-08-2008 What’s so good about franchising…? It seems franchising has it all, but franchisors just need to shout a little louder, discovers Vesna Siljanovska If you were to... read more »
Turnover could hit one million in 3 years with this revolutionary franchise
22-08-2008 Turnover could hit £1m in 3 years with this revolutionary franchise! This is a fantastic opportunity for those with an eye for a profitable business... read more »
I am finding it really easy
21-08-2008 “I’m finding it really easy,” says Kylee As Shopper Anonymous launches the UK’s very first Mystery Shopping Franchise its new Business Development... read more »
Franchisor News - Autumn 08
21-08-2008 New consumer law affects franchisors and franchisees Franchisors in the retail and leisure fields will need to understand and help their franchisees comply with The Consumer... read more »
Join our Discovery Visit in Spain
20-08-2008 Escape the UK & join our Discovery Visit in Spain! October 2008 Due to the overwhelming interest in the Murcia Villas franchise, a discovery visit in October 2008 has... read more »
Go Kart Party proves life in North East
19-08-2008 Go Kart Party proves there is life in the North East. So the London policy exchange has suggested that “people in north east should move south”, well Go Kart... read more »
Overseas Property Management is Booming
19-08-2008 Overseas Property Management is Booming! The Spanish division called Murcia Villas of European company, Overseas Property Management and Lettings (OPML) have had huge success... read more »
Antal welcomes 2 new offices
18-08-2008 Antal International formally welcomes two new owners to the network. We are pleased to welcome Russ Klinger who will be specialising in Energy and more specifically Energy... read more »
Publish and be happy (Daily Mail franchise news)
18-08-2008 Publish… and be happy By: Linda Whitney STARTING your own publishing business could be the first step you take to becoming a media mogul. Many franchises involve... read more »
COULD you run a business (Daily Mail franchise news)
18-08-2008 COULD you run a business COULD you run a business with your spouse? You may shudder at the prospect, but many couples go into business together and make it work.... read more »
PR Focus - The perfect structure
18-08-2008 PR focus - the perfect structure News stories generated through press releases are the bread and butter of media coverage, both within your trade press and the wider national... read more »
Shared Earth bag on BBC3’s Gavin and Stacey show
15-08-2008 Shared Earth bag on BBC3’s Gavin and Stacey show The company behind the launch of the first Fair Trade franchise in the UK has received enquiries of a... read more »
Movers and shakers Autumn 08
14-08-2008 Movers & Shakers Promotional products franchisor, Recognition Express, has appointed Wayne Cherry as corporate clothing manager in a bid to increase its share of the... read more »
Perfect balance
14-08-2008 Perfect balance The holiday season has almost come to an end, so you should be feeling relaxed and de-stressed after a week or two away; but recent statistics indicate... read more »
Day in the life of an nxo franchisee
13-08-2008 Before launching nxo Tayside & Fife, Fraser Ritchie had over 20 years’ experience with full service advertising agencies Leo Burnett, Yellowhammer and DMB&B, now... read more »
Grass can be greener (Daily Mail franchise news)
13-08-2008 Grass can be greener By: Linda Whitney PERHAPS you dream of giving up office life to get out into the garden. Well, there is quite a range of franchises that might suit... read more »
IF YOU love the open road (Daily Mail franchise news)
13-08-2008 IF YOU love the open road… IF YOU love the open road, a mobile franchise might suit you. Lynne Williams, 44, swopped office life for a van-based franchise... read more »
Valuation of franchise resales
13-08-2008 Valuation of franchise resales Previous articles in this series have explored the concepts behind a structured franchise resale process and the life cycle of franchisees... read more »
NBC Celebrates New Branch in Northern Ireland
12-08-2008 NBC Celebrates New Branch in Northern Ireland Norfolk based Franchisor NBC Bird and Pest Solutions are pleased to announce, that due to its rapid expansion, it now has its... read more »
Marketing feature - attention seeking
12-08-2008 Attention seeking? Approach your target media with the right messages, at the right time, and you can increase your success rate in achieving that sought after free media... read more »
Looking to the future with ORCA
11-08-2008 Looking to the future with ORCA Tuesday 29 July 2008 An independent opticians practice based in Leeds has challenged their competitors to stay ahead of the game with a... read more »
Franchising - A kosher concept
10-08-2008 Franchising: A kosher concept! Nigel Toplis, Managing Director of Recognition Express and ComputerXplorers reminds us of a few (rather important) positives that we should... read more »
Franchise clinic Autumn 08
10-08-2008 Cathryn Hayes is the Head of Franchising for HSBC Bank plc. Previously, Cathryn held a number of managerial appointments within the bank and spent several years as a branch... read more »
Managing change can be as good as a rest
08-08-2008 MANAGING CHANGE…CAN BE AS GOOD AS A REST For a franchisor to have any of its franchisees achieve recognition is exciting and rewarding but to see them accepted as... read more »
O2 reaps the benefits of franchising
08-08-2008 O2 reaps the benefits of franchising Franchising in the corporate world seems to be a winning formula as Editor, Alison Church, learns from O2’s Head of... read more »
FASTSIGNS point to Bath Pigs
07-08-2008 FASTSIGNS point to Bath Pigs FASTSIGNS has just completed its ‘swine’ of a job creating plaques, stickers and signs directing and informing people... read more »
Pack & Send signs Master Franchisees in New Zealand & UK
07-08-2008 Pack & Send signs Master Franchisees in New Zealand & UK Today Australian retail logistics services company Pack & Send announces the signing of two... read more »
The First Mystery Shopping Franchise launches in the UK!
06-08-2008 The First Mystery Shopping Franchise launches in the UK! Shopper Anonymous launches the UK’s very first Mystery Shopping Franchise this month to meet the demand from the... read more »
Crunch cuts can mean business (Daily Mail franchise story)
06-08-2008 Crunch cuts can mean business by Lynda Whitney YOU CAN cash in on the credit crunch. Research by lender GE Money shows more people are choosing to improve, not... read more »
RISC opens new office in Kent
05-08-2008 RISC, a security recruitment company, reports it has opened a new office in Kent. RISC adds that it supplies security personnel at all levels from heads of security and... read more »
As seen on Channel 4s Risking it all
04-08-2008 As seen on Channel 4’s Risking it all During the development of the first Loaf Hairstylists salon, Channel 4’s ‘Risking it All’ series filmed all their... read more »
Being an ethical business and a franchisor
31-07-2008 Being an ethical business and a franchisor Fair Trade franchisor, Shared Earth, develop products with more than 30 producers across 15 countries. They... read more »
Recruitment Industry Success Exceeds all Economic Expectations
30-07-2008 Recent labour market statistics published by the Office of National Statistics shows that the UK job remains in good health. It has shown another rise in the number of... read more »
Sixth TaxAssist franchisee opens shop 2
29-07-2008 TaxAssist Accountants – sixth franchisee opens 2nd Shop Front So successful I bought a bank! (well... a former bank premises!) TaxAssist Accountants... read more »
WSI franchise revolutionize graphic comms industry
28-07-2008 WSI Launching Strategy to Help Revolutionize the Graphic Communications Industry World’s Largest Internet Consulting Firm offers its Lucrative Internet Marketing... read more »
Home is where the work is (Daily Mail franchise story)
28-07-2008 Home is where the work is By: Linda Whitney WITH the family budget increasingly stretched to breaking point, more women are looking at setting up in business for... read more »
When & what to buy in a falling market
27-07-2008 When & what to buy in a falling market… Recently, on the Channel 4 news, the chief economist of 'Capital Economics' called property a 'snake' rather... read more »
Carol saves Brass Band from second soaking
25-07-2008 Carol saves Brass Band from second soaking! Rain may stop play in Yorkshire’s beloved cricket but not for musicians if you are in the Friendly Band (Sowerby... read more »
Apollo launched into cyberspace
24-07-2008 Apollo launched into cyberspace Inspiring consumers and supporting its network of franchisees are the key reasons why Apollo Blinds has launched its new website.... read more »
Internet Search Toolbar Helps to Make Child Poverty History
23-07-2008 WSI Consultants Promote Free Toolbar to Raise Worldwide Funds for Charity Toronto, October 31, 2007… Make Child Poverty History (MCPH), a global initiative to... read more »
New website helps Leeds Thai boxing club pack a punch
23-07-2008 New website helps Leeds Thai boxing club pack a punch A Leeds based Thai Boxing club is reporting a dramatic increase in people attending its classes following the... read more »
Mirage to makeover the UK
23-07-2008 Mirage to makeover the UK Mirage’s beauty salon in Leeds is renowned for its professionally tailored treatments in a relaxing and tranquil environment and this... read more »
The right time to partner
23-07-2008 The online advertising revolution is undeniably taking place right now; in fact, current data suggests that there has never been a better time to take advantage of all that the... read more »
Profit from a pet project (Daily Mail franchise story)
23-07-2008 Profit from a pet project By: Linda Whitney HALF of UK families own a pet, so there's plenty of potential in a pet care franchise. 'More people are asking for... read more »
It pays to do your research (Daily Mail franchise story)
23-07-2008 THERE'S more to researching a franchise than talking to the franchisor. Research your sector, picking likely franchises. Check you have the right skills and investment,... read more »
Success in first six months of trading for Bradford Franchise
18-07-2008 Success in first six months of trading for Spettro (Bradford) Franchise The Spettro franchise in Bradford has now completed 6 months of trading and franchisee Raza Ahmed is... read more »
Rawlison Butler's Franchising Team achieves Affiliate Membership status
15-07-2008 Rawlison Butler's Franchising Team achieves Affiliate Membership status Rawlison Butler is delighted to announce that its Franchising Team have achieved... read more »
Starting on your own (Daily Mail franchise story)
14-07-2008 Starting on your own By: Linda Whitney DON'T let the credit crunch deter you from starting your own business. Mark Scott, the director of franchise development at... read more »
An exercise in business (Daily Mail franchise story)
14-07-2008 An exercise in business IF YOU enjoy sports and fitness, there are franchises that can help you make a business of it. Franchisees with Rosemary Conley Diet And Fitness clubs... read more »
Apollo Blinds appoints new chief
14-07-2008 Apollo Blinds appoints new chief Britain’s biggest blinds store franchise chain, Apollo Blinds, has appointed a new general manager. Gary Chambers will head up the... read more »
A franchise with national appeal
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Launching your next career
12-07-2008 Launching your next career Former RAF Squadron Leader, Kevin Edwards is now running his own successful business in Manchester and can offer advice for those looking to do... read more »
Managing print requirements with The Print Partner Franchise
11-07-2008 Managing print requirements with The Print Partner Franchise For many businesses and organisations, managing their print requirements is a time consuming activity.... read more »
Time to Relax? The Brighton Franchise
11-07-2008 Time to Relax? The Brighton Spettro Franchise Andrew P'ocsi launched his Spettro franchise in January this year and is enjoying his new buildings insurance claims... read more »
Helping businesses through the credit crunch
10-07-2008 Helping businesses through the credit crunch With the CBI claiming this is the toughest economic year since 1992 and businesses suffering in the current economic... read more »
WSI bags 3 awards
10-07-2008 WSI Achieves Excellence in Travel, Home Building and Healthcare Industry Verticals Mississauga, Canada -September 28th 2007 - The world’s leading provider of... read more »
New Glasgow office
09-07-2008 RISC, the UK based national security recruitment company is pleased to announce that it has opened a new office in Glasgow to develop the recruitment services it currently... read more »
STAY COOL WITH OSCAR
08-07-2008 STAY COOL WITH OSCAR The Oscar message for a happier healthier and longer life comes with the complete pet care service and, in conjunction with their range of quality pet... read more »
The relative benefits (Daily Mail franchise story)
07-07-2008 The relative benefits By: Linda Whitney BUSINESS can be a family affair. Many franchises and outlet opportunities welcome approaches from family members — but think... read more »
One business that'll help you go places (Daily Mail franchise story)
07-07-2008 ONE BUSINESS THAT'LL HELP YOU GO PLACES by Linda Whitney IT'S holiday time, but with a travel business you could be taking holidays all-year round.... read more »
Trudy advises others thinking of working
07-07-2008 Trudy advises others thinking of working by Linda Whitney Trudy advises others thinking of working with their family: ' Look at the skills you all have and find... read more »
TaxAssist Accountants allies with HR experts.
07-07-2008 TaxAssist Accountants allies with HR experts. ‘Employment Law’. Just mentioning these two words can make franchisors and general business owners shiver... read more »
Franchisees set to cash in on awnings boom
07-07-2008 Apollo franchisees set to cash in on awnings boom Apollo Blinds has introduced a new range of awnings in a bid to help its franchisees cash in on the boom in the... read more »
Burning down the house - BBQ safety
06-07-2008 Burning down the house - BBQ safety In 2005 Surrey recorded 2,216 fires with 678 starting in dwellings and 99 starting in private garages and sheds (1). Mr... read more »
FASTSIGNS Centres Set the Pace for Success
04-07-2008 FASTSIGNS Centres Set the Pace for Success Signage and graphics franchisor FASTSIGNS® has rewarded two of its most successful centres for their outstanding... read more »Another milestone for Spettro
02-07-2008 Another milestone for Spettro Spettro, offering buildings insurance claims management franchises, has had their recent application for provisional listing with the... read more »
Top territories ideal for a Spettro franchise
02-07-2008 Top territories ideal for a Spettro franchise With Channel 4’s Dispatches naming 20 places most likely to be at risk of flooding in the UK earlier this year,... read more »
Announcing Franchiseinfo.co.uk
01-07-2008 www.franinfo.co.uk, the official website for the UK Franchise Exhibitions, is to undergo a name change from 1st July 2008 to become www.franchiseinfo.co.uk .... read more »
Perfect Partnership
30-06-2008 Lifelong mates Derek Farr and Andy Thompson explain why joining The Wheel Specialist was the best decision they had ever made. Derek explains “I was working as a... read more »
Outlets for your talent
30-06-2008 Outlets for your talent By: Linda Whitney A FRANCHISE can be the key to building a business empire. Many franchises encourage franchisees to open more outlets, but... read more »
The franchise agreement
29-06-2008 The Franchise Agreement A well-drafted franchise agreement is a useful marketing tool, ultimately reflecting well on you. Nicola Broadhurst, Partner, and Kevin P Smith,... read more »
Marketing feature - protecting your brand
29-06-2008 With a dramatic increase in the use of digital communications, prospective franchisees are being bombarded with direct marketing communications from a multitude of sources... read more »
Franchise Info | UK franchises | Franchisor News | Summer Franchisor News 2008
29-06-2008 Business Franchise has gone digital! Business Franchise is now available in an online interactive digital format. The June issue, out on Frida 30 May, will be the first... read more »
New Work From Home Estate Agency Franchise Launched!
27-06-2008 New Work From Home Estate Agency Franchise Launched! Looking for your own estate agency business where you can work from home with high earnings potential and a great quality... read more »Record enquiries for new lifestyle franchise, Murcia Villas
26-06-2008 Record enquiries for new lifestyle franchise, Murcia Villas With 46 enquiries over the first weekend and the first franchisee already operational within just a few weeks of... read more »
Introducing The Spettro Team
25-06-2008 Introducing The Spettro Team Spettro Ltd evolved after it was decided to expand the original building company - which was established in 1971 by Tony & Jenny Smith, two... read more »
Franchise Info | UK franchises | Franchisor News | Has credit crunch impacted on UK franchise finance
25-06-2008 Has the credit crunch impacted on franchise finance in the UK? There’s no doubt that conditions over the past few months have been tough. As the credit... read more »
Some companies are growing despite recession fears
24-06-2008 Some companies are growing despite fears of an economic recession Due to the current economic climate, fewer home owners are now moving house. They... read more »
Persistence pays
24-06-2008 Persistence pays… Brody Sweeney, founder of O’Briens, through sheer resilience and hard work built the successful international sandwich chain from scratch.... read more »
Tackling a large franchise territory
23-06-2008 Tackling a large franchise territory: the Spettro Aberdeen and Highlands & Islands franchise Munawar Mohamed recently launched the Aberdeen and Highlands & Islands... read more »
You can really clean up
23-06-2008 You can really clean up By: Linda Whitney DOMESTIC cleaning, a £2.86 billion business, is growing at 10 per cent a year. Even in today's financial climate,... read more »Franchise Info | UK franchises | Franchisor News | The D Word
21-06-2008 The ‘D’ word Discrimination is often a feared word amongst employers. Not only are the consequences of an employment tribunal costly, but also the... read more »
Slow off the starting block
20-06-2008 Slow off the starting block - UK Businesses could miss out on £21 billion 2012 prize With just over four years to go and £21 billion worth of... read more »
The ‘perfect’ franchise package used to be just a dream…
20-06-2008 The ‘perfect’ franchise package used to be just a dream… Over one million holiday homes in use in the UK today, thousands more sold every year... read more »
Time warp again
20-06-2008 Time warp, again? There is something in the air that tells us we could be revisiting the recessionary times of the late 80s and early 90s! If this is true, how will... read more »
Searching for UK's Best Franchisees
19-06-2008 THE SEARCH IS ON FOR THE UK’S BEST FRANCHISEES “The franchise sector is home to some of the UK's most well known brands and HSBC is proud to have... read more »
Qualified control - the diploma in franchise management
18-06-2008 Qualified control: The diploma in franchise management programme The diploma in franchise management is a recognised qualification for staff working in UK franchisor... read more »
Success at the 2008 Recruiter awards
17-06-2008 Westaff are pleased to announce their recent success at the 2008 Recruiter awards where they won the coveted ‘Best Client Care award’ The judges were particularly... read more »
Franchise Info | UK franchises | Franchisor News | Are Your Franchisees still safe
17-06-2008 Are your franchisees and staff safe? Since 6 April 2008, the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 can now find an organisation as a whole or a group of... read more »
A taste of the high life
16-06-2008 A taste of the high life By: Linda Whitney FAST food and coffee shop franchises might sound like a cast-iron business idea, but you can't just open a High Street... read more »
Business for Breakfast signs up 2 new franchisees
13-06-2008 Business for Breakfast signs up 2 new franchisees With 90 clubs throughout the country, Business For Breakfast, one of the UK’s leading and most successful... read more »