Franchise News

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Findley Group Triggers Franchise Growth of Games2U

13-06-2008 Findley Group Triggers Franchise Growth of Games2U: Brings Fun & Games to Franchising   Waco, Texas – Proving that business can be all fun and games, Games2U,... read more »

HR Franchise urges franchisors to improve recruitment

11-06-2008 HR Solutions franchise urges franchisors to improve their recruitment process    Success Dynamics - the HR solutions franchise - is urging fellow franchised... read more »

Steve Elles appointed as Operations Director

10-06-2008 National franchise, ORCA Websites, has appointed Steve Elles as Operations Director as it continues to recruit franchisees across the UK. Steve, 37, joins ORCA after ten... read more »

Sticking with a brand new franchise

09-06-2008 Ever wondered why some franchises stick around and some don’t – it’s usually down to whether or not the product’s any good. Card Line Greetings have... read more »

Lytham entrepreneurs help businesses beat big brands

05-06-2008 Lytham entrepreneurs help local businesses beat the big brands A husband and wife team from Lytham St Annes have established twin franchise operations, dedicated to helping... read more »

Autosmart International win gold

04-06-2008 Autosmart International win gold    Autosmart International, the UK’s leading manufacturer and supplier of premium quality vehicle cleaning and maintenance... read more »

OSCAR TAKES THE BRONZE

03-06-2008 OSCAR TAKES THE BRONZE Everyone is a winner and it’s now official that OSCAR is the most successful UK pet food home delivery franchise, winning the Bronze award in the... read more »

PuroClean Lives Up to Its Recession-Resistant Reputation

02-06-2008 PuroClean Lives Up to Its Recession-Resistant Reputation, Sales Grow  in Tough Economy   Nation’s Fastest-Growing Property Damage Remediation Franchise... read more »

Reeds Rains Estate Agents Move Into Bolton

30-05-2008 Reeds Rains Estate Agents Move Into Bolton Husband and wife team Paul and Clare Whittaker from Bolton have celebrated the official opening of their new Reeds Rains Estate... read more »

DCM Money Solutions signs new Franchisee

29-05-2008 Kevin O’Connor, aged 54 has joined DCM Money Solutions as the latest Franchisee to sign up with one of the UK’s leading financial solutions companies. Kevin who... read more »

TaxAssist Accountants wins Silver Award

27-05-2008 TaxAssist Accountants wins Silver Award at the BFA Franchisor of the Year Awards.   Sarah Robertson, Business Development Director of TaxAssist Accountants received the... read more »

Day in the life of… Nigel Rosehill

22-05-2008 Day in the life of… Nigel Rosehill    Nigel has recently celebrated 10 years with the Expense Reduction Analysts team, He shares his experiences and thoughts... read more »

THE OSCAR PARTNERSHIP

21-05-2008 THE OSCAR PARTNERSHIP   After fifteen years of franchising a pet food home delivery service and being finalists in the bfa franchisor of the year, Oscar had more than... read more »

Record sales challenge the credit crunch!

20-05-2008 Record sales challenge the credit crunch!    If the press are to have their way, the UK will slip from credit crunch, through recession, to a full on... read more »

Apollo Blinds launches new collection

18-05-2008 Apollo Blinds launches new 'wow factor’ Roman collection   Apollo Blinds has launched a new collection of Roman blinds which has the ‘wow factor’... read more »

Get involved before it's too late!

15-05-2008 Get involved before it's too late! Growing your business has just been made easier thanks to the local interactive website for grown-ups www.aboutmyarea.co.uk This is a... read more »

Business Options Expands to Ireland

14-05-2008 Business Options Expands to Ireland Business Options are delighted to announce that they are now accredited consultants of the Irish Franchise Association and will be... read more »

ORGANIC FARM SCORES A FRANCHISE CENTURY

12-05-2008 ORGANIC FARM SCORES A FRANCHISE CENTURY   Riverford Organic Vegetables celebrates its 100 th Franchisee   Riverford Organic... read more »

NO LETTING GO uses profiling to aid franchise recruitment

09-05-2008 NO LETTING GO EMPLOYS PSYCHOMETRIC PROFILING TO AID FRANCHISE RECRUITMENT PROCESS No Letting Go, the inventory management franchise operating in the flourishing residential... read more »

The Phat Pasty Co launch The Phat Potato Company

08-05-2008 The Phat Pasty Co launch The Phat Potato Company Following the tremendous success of the Phat Pasty Company and their quirky Phat Pasty Vans, the company has now launched The... read more »

Dial a hubby is silently growing

07-05-2008 Dial a hubby is silently growing. The UK's only Social Enterprise franchise** that does anything for anyone including charitable tasks in the community.   Dial a... read more »

Is a great business structure enough for success?

06-05-2008 Is a great business structure enough for success?   Many franchise companies out there have built their success on a solid business structure that can be duplicated... read more »

Buying a franchise - some tips

05-05-2008 Buying a franchise – some tips. By Simon Rickett, co-founder and director of UK Websaver and Activ Web Design Buying a franchise is an excellent way of becoming... read more »

PROUD TO BE OSCAR

03-05-2008 PROUD TO BE OSCAR 2008 bfa franchisor of the year awards      ‘Now and then, five years on’ and down to the last eight - we are there with every... read more »

Care franchise wins two major awards

02-05-2008 Care franchise wins two major awards    Leading Care Franchise Home Instead Senior Care last night won the Dignity In Care Award at the North West Regional Final of... read more »

Sales and Marketing Specialist Joins FASTSIGNS Franchise Business Consultants Team

01-05-2008 Sales and Marketing Specialist Joins FASTSIGNS® Franchise Business Consultants Team   FASTSIGNS® has appointed Bob Elks as a franchise business consultant,... read more »

Norfolk is the 20th showroom for Dream Doors

30-04-2008 “I have never felt so excited, enthusiastic or inspired by work as I have in the last 6 months.” – Helen Mahon, Dream Doors Norfolk Helen and Philip Mahon... read more »

Franchise launches nationwide recruitment drive for entrepreneurs who want to help small businesses

29-04-2008 Franchise launches nationwide recruitment drive for entrepreneurs who want to help small businesses National franchisor, ORCA Websites, has launched a UK-wide recruitment... read more »

PRESENTED WITH SPECIAL COMMENDATION

28-04-2008  At the Franchise Marketing Awards, held in the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London during the British Franchise Exhibition weekend, Dream Doors were finalists in 2 award... read more »

Mark Thompson & Tim Greenhalgh join the Howarth Franchising Group

25-04-2008 Mark Thompson & Tim Greenhalgh join the Howarth Franchising Group The Howarth Franchising Group continues to develop its team of experienced consultants by appointing Mark... read more »

Activ designs for a better life style

24-04-2008 Activ designs for a better life style For people considering owning a franchise, the opportunity to work from home often features near the top of their wish list. After all,... read more »

Business Franchise is going digital!

24-04-2008 Business Franchise will soon be available online in an interactive digital format.   The June issue of Business Franchise will be the first magazine available on... read more »

Local man launches education initiative

23-04-2008 Local man launches education initiative   After almost 20 years as a teacher, Newport-based John Reynolds felt it was time for a career change and has launched his... read more »

Creme de la creme recognised at Business For Breakfast awards 2008

22-04-2008 Creme de la creme recognised at Business For Breakfast awards 2008    Business For Breakfast (BforB), one of the UK’s leading networking organisations,... read more »

FASTSIGNS Report Brisk Trade at British and International Franchise Exhibition

21-04-2008 FASTSIGNS Report Brisk Trade at British and International Franchise Exhibition    April’s Franchising exhibition held at Olympia was one of the best ever... read more »

Award winning franchise team

18-04-2008 Bluebird Care have been awarded the prestigious ‘Franchise Recruitment Team of the Year’ at the annual Franchise Marketing Awards during a gala dinner at the Royal... read more »

Budding franchisees urged to learn from TV's Apprentice

17-04-2008 Budding franchisees should be glued to the gogglebox in order to learn some valuable lessons about business from TV smash hit show The Apprentice. Ian Thornton from Apollo... read more »

No Letting Go recruits first franchisee for the North of England

16-04-2008 No Letting Go recruits first franchisee for the North of England   Jamie Reddihough case study - No Letting go, Newcastle upon Tyne At the tender age of 27 Jamie... read more »

TaxAssist Accountants short-listed for top franchisor award

11-04-2008 TaxAssist Accountants has been short-listed for the 2008 British Franchisor of the Year Award by the British Franchise Association (BFA).   The awards, which... read more »

TaxAssist Accountants short-listed for top franchisor award

09-04-2008 TaxAssist Accountants short-listed for top franchisor award TaxAssist Accountants has been short-listed for the 2008 British Franchisor of the Year Award by the British... read more »

UK Websaver reaches its century

07-04-2008 UK Websaver reaches its century UK Websaver – the loyalty card scheme which was one of the fastest growing franchises of 2007 – has signed up its 100th... read more »

The British & International Franchise Exhibition a tremendous success

06-04-2008   The British & International Franchise Exhibition , London provides two days of excellent business The British & International Franchise Exhibition 2008,... read more »

Oscar and Great British Pets

04-04-2008  Oscar and Great British Pets It’s that time of year again. National Pet Month runs from 5th April to 5th May and everyone and anyone involved - pet people, pet... read more »

DigitalMeeting are taking a big leap forward

02-04-2008 DigitalMeeting, the Winchester-based provider of global audio, web and video conferencing services, are taking a big leap forward with their plans for expansion over the next... read more »

Day in the life of… Gareth Everson

01-04-2008 As a new recruit of 5 months, Gareth shares his views and experiences on his progress so far as part of the ERA team. He comments on what first attracted him to ERA, the... read more »

Don't Panic launches Brazil franchise

01-04-2008 Big In Brazil In June Don’t Panic will open the doors to Sao Paulo, Brazil in their latest franchise expansion. Operations in the forthcoming months of opening are set... read more »

Businesswoman Launches Local Sign Shop

28-03-2008 Lorraine Sullivan, who has lived in Reading for over 30 years, has decided to step out on her own by opening FASTSIGNS ® Reading, a provider of signs and graphics... read more »

Prontaprint Short-Listed for a Host of Industry Awards

26-03-2008 Prontaprint, Europe’s leading design and print-on-demand specialist, is in the running to scoop the prestigious Franchisor of the Year title at this year’s... read more »

Century 21 reaches 60th office...

25-03-2008   Century 21 reaches 60th office...   Century 21® UK celebrates as the ink on the franchise agreement for the 60th office dries. The world’s largest... read more »

New Site for Established Bird and Pest Control Business

25-03-2008 New Site for Established Bird and Pest Control Business NBC Bird and Pest Solutions are going from strength to strength having recruited four new franchisees this month and... read more »

"Stay put homeowners" spending on their houses

24-03-2008 "Stay put homeowners" spending on their houses   The UK’s leading window blinds store chain is starting to see an increase in sales as a result of a... read more »

Recruitment franchise launched by Westaff

20-03-2008 RECRUITMENT FRANCHISE LAUNCHED BY WESTAFF See us at The Franchise Exhibition, Olympia – Stand F720 A new management franchise has been launched by Westaff to... read more »

Olio&Farina - the new franchise deli cafe

16-03-2008 Olio&Farina 61 Bridge St welcomes top quality Italian food and wine Chester: September 2007. Against the fascinating background of the English city famous world-wide... read more »

We fell in love with Le Macchie

14-03-2008 In 2006 we at Olio&Farina decided it was time for us to start producing directly some of our best products. After a long search, we fell in love with Le Macchie, which at... read more »

Basic System

13-03-2008 For Rob Mearing, the decision to take on a Basic System franchise represented a natural progression from his existing well established flooring business.  Whilst the... read more »

8 Franchise operations sign up for 10 year renewal contracts with TaxAssist Accountants!

09-03-2008 TaxAssist Accountants is proud to announce that 8 of its established franchises have recently signed 10 year franchise agreement renewal contracts. This level of commitment from... read more »

Dogs behaving badly

08-03-2008 DOGS BEHAVING BADLY - Mic Martin on hand to help Oscar customers at Crufts Is your boxer a bit boisterous, your terrier a tearaway or your collie a little too melancholic... read more »

Expanding ranges to benefit Apollo Blinds franchisees

07-03-2008 Expanding ranges to benefit Apollo Blinds franchisees   Franchisees at Apollo Blinds are set to benefit from a planned increase in the range of products they will have... read more »

Speedy work from FastSigns

04-03-2008 Staff at FASTSIGNS ® Kingston are celebrating this week after the speedy completion of a full set of colour vehicle graphics for American road rally and Gumball Rally... read more »

Posh Legend scores with Fastway Couriers

03-03-2008 POSH Legend Scores with Fastway Couriers Lack of business expertise is commonly thought to be a barrier to entering the fresh and exciting route into self employment... read more »

New Additions to the Expanding NBC Flock

02-03-2008 New Additions to the Expanding NBC Flock NBC Bird and Pest Solutions is please