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The Franchise Magazine (TFM) is the UK's best selling franchise title and is published 8 times a year. Each edition contains franchising news, information about UK franchise opportunities and guidance features for both franchisors and franchisees.

The June edition of The Franchise Magazine is in the shops now

COVER FEATURE:

You're Fired?

You're Fired?

Is entrepreneurialism and demand for franchised businesses on the increase in the UK as a result of TV shows such as The Apprentice? And could franchising drive economic growth in the UK as it has in the USA?

Franchise Focus

Recognition Express: “A model franchise”

Lauded by its franchisees for its support, Recognition Express is offering an opportunity to individuals with no prior marketing experience.

Countrywide Signs

Countrywide Signs

Even though Countrywide Signs franchisees James and Jane Bickerstaff started their business eight years ago, they still find that every day is different and interesting

Apollo Blinds

Apollo Blinds

Bumper enquiries for Apollo Blinds franchise following an industry report showing a huge growth in sales of window blinds over the past five years...

O2: 50th franchise store is launched

O2: 50th franchise store is launched

Within months of opening his first O2 franchise store Babar Khan has already launched his second, which was also the 50th O2 franchise store.

Bluebird Care

Bluebird Care

With the private sector becoming a significant source of growth for care provision at home, Bluebird Care is driving it's reputation up as 'The Care Provider of choice'

All Trades Network

All Trades Network

After just two years of franchising All Trades Network has now launched 26 franchisees, offering a comprehensive managed repair service to the insurance industry.

Prontaprint:  Join the Number 1 brand

Prontaprint: Join the Number 1 brand

A market leader for 35 years, Prontaprint is the largest and best-known print-on-demand franchise in Europe and the first print business to achieve 'Business Superbrand' status.

David Reid Homes

David Reid Homes

If you are looking for a very different kind of franchise opportunity, with a proven track record of success, it's well worth looking at David Reid Homes

Coffee Republic: Leading the Way

Coffee Republic: Leading the Way

In a booming coffee market, Coffee Republic reveals how its expanding Deli concept is leading the way across the UK...

Daily Poppins:  Capitalise on the Market Potential

Daily Poppins: Capitalise on the Market Potential

With people in the UK growing increasingly 'cash-rich' and 'time-poor', Daily Poppins franchisees are building successful management businesses in a growing sector.

Food/Drink Franchise Profiles

Revive Juice Bars

Revive Juice Bars

Healthy growth plus healthy customers equals a very healthy investment. As the demand for healthy food continues to increase, the juice bar industry is still growing. An innovative company within this industry, Revive Juice Bars is looking for franchisees throughout the UK.

Snack-In-The-Box

Snack-In-The-Box

Earn money from day one with Snack in the box. "I have been with Snack-in-the-Box (SITB) since July last year and my business is flourishing.

ChariSnack

ChariSnack

Charisnack launches a part-time franchise opportunity

Wiltshire Farm Foods

Wiltshire Farm Foods

an opportunity to really satisfy your hunger for success

Dinky Deli

Dinky Deli

A new franchise opportunity with a wealth of experience

Revive Juice Bars

Revive Juice Bars

Healthy growth plus healthy customers equals a very healthy investment

Retail Franchise Profiles

Cash Generator

Cash Generator

An investment with potential. Multi-unit ownership is enabling Cash Generator franchisees Onkar Nandra and Dave Elwood to build substantial businesses.

CeX

CeX

CeX continues steady growth

Buying a Franchise? - Advice and Guidance

 Your franchising questions answered

Your franchising questions answered

Following the success of the FDS Free Advice & Guidance Hotline, Managing Director Roy Seaman provides some answers to eight commonly asked Franchising questions...

Plain English

Plain English

An Overview Guide to Franchising: the basics of Franchise terminology broken down and explained for new visitors to the site...

 Excellence in Franchising: What makes a great franchise?

Excellence in Franchising: What makes a great franchise?

How do you tell if the franchise opportunity you are looking at is an ethically and well-constructed business system? Jane Masih, Partner at Owen White Solicitors, analyses what makes a great franchise...

Cleaning Franchise Profiles

Jani-King

Jani-King

Achieve your ambitions with the King. The dream of owning his own business, escaping corporate politics and spending more time with his family has been realised with a Jani-King franchise by David NcNeil.

Jan-Pro

Jan-Pro

For the truly ambitious: a wealth of opportunity with fastest growing franchise Jan-Pro has been ranked among the top franchises in the USA for years, and last year's decision to take it into international markets has quickly benefited the UK where its Regional Franchise opportunity to become both a franchisor and franchisee is now being launched.

Vantage Valeting

Vantage Valeting

Find out how your future can sparkle

Chemex

Chemex

Don't buy a job build a business

MOLLY MAID

MOLLY MAID

MOLLY MAID hits £100 million!

FiltaFry Plus

FiltaFry Plus

Ultimate van-based franchise, with the PLUS factor built in

Safeclean

Safeclean

A franchise not to be sneezed at

ChipsAway

ChipsAway

Lee's SMART business move

Professional Car Cleaning

Professional Car Cleaning

Upwardly mobile with PCC

Dublcheck

Dublcheck

Guaranteed turnover in a recession-proof industry

Autosheen

Autosheen

Offering a recipe for success

Jan-Pro

Jan-Pro

High potential earnings

Lifestyle Franchise Profiles

Sonic Golf

Sonic Golf

The golf franchise. There are almost 3,000 golf clubs in the UK and Ireland and Sonic Golf has signed deals with the largest clubs in the UK. The company is looking for franchisees across Britain to aid its nationwide expansion

Freedom Travel-Gateway

Freedom Travel-Gateway

Travel, one of the largest growth industries in the world today!

Contours Express

Contours Express

Become a British Business Builder

The Christmas Decorators

The Christmas Decorators

"It's the most wonderful time of the year"

Franchisee Diaries

If you've ever wondered what it's like to run you own business, the best people to ask will be those who have done it themselves. With regular updates, this section lets franchisees talk about themselves, their franchises and how their lives have changed.

Sales & Distribution Franchise Profiles

BioDepot

BioDepot

Change your life...and help change the world. BioDepot is a unique "cradle to grave" concept designed to meet the growing demand for renewable energy, managed waste solutions and reductions in carbon emissions throughout the UK, Europe and the rest of the world.

Countrywide Signs

Countrywide Signs

Income building and a better lifestyle. Countrywide Signs has been franchising the supply, erection and maintenance of 'For Sale' signs for 10 years and has a network of 56 franchisees nationwide. Its two newest franchisees are Colin Lancaster and Gary Millen, friends who quit their banking careers to become self-employed

BioDepot

BioDepot

The UK's 1st "Green Courier" Franchise

Voucher Packs

Voucher Packs

The media franchise that really delivers

Recognition Express

Recognition Express

Recognise success.

Recognition Express

Recognition Express

Recognise Success

Real Estate Franchise Profiles

Northwood

Northwood

3 Easy Steps To Success. Are you stuck in a dead end job and dream of one day being your own boss?

Belvoir

Belvoir

Still growing!

Domiciliary Care Franchise Profiles

Caremark

Caremark

A varied management business opportunity in the care sector. Domiciliary care is a growing area of the social care sector, and Caremark is seeking individuals with a passion to make a difference to join its development of a national network of care providers.

Caremark

Caremark

A reputation for outstanding care. A "very exciting" start to 2008 has seen several new Caremark offices open. The domiciliary care provider is looking forward to a year of continued growth as more franchisees are sought to build on its outstanding reputation in their local communities

Property Care Franchise Profiles

ElecLocal

ElecLocal

The nation's trusted electrician. Retrain with us and build your own electrical business using the proven ElecLocal franchise system.

PlumbLocal

PlumbLocal

The nation's trusted plumber

TruGreen

TruGreen

Enjoy working outdoors? Let's talk business

Colourfence

Colourfence

Would you like the opportunity to work in some of the country's most beautiful gardens?

Business Services Franchise Profiles

Cargocall

Cargocall

Cargocall: Offering global vision and broader horizons

London House

London House

Want to stretch your mind?

TaxAssist Accountants

TaxAssist Accountants

On target for £1/4 million

Auditel

Auditel

Managing the real cost of business

CerTax Accounting

CerTax Accounting

Be your own boss with CerTax Accounting

Pentagon (UK) Ltd

Pentagon (UK) Ltd

Secure your financial future

International Opportunities

La Salsa

La Salsa

Aid the international growth of a US chain

Baja Fresh

Baja Fresh

Join a successful US restaurant chain

Franchisors Section

 ‘Victory goes to the relationship builder’

‘Victory goes to the relationship builder’

Franchising is based upon a long-term business relationship between franchisor and franchisee. Both must collaborate for the franchise business to reach its potential...

 We want YOU! Franchisee Recruitment...

We want YOU! Franchisee Recruitment...

Franchisors must understand the importance of a well-managed recruitment programme. Done right, it lays the foundation of a high-quality, well-motivated network...

 Franmatch: “A bespoke franchisee recruitment solution”

Franmatch: “A bespoke franchisee recruitment solution”

To provide an effective Lead Management Service from within your company takes considerable knowledge, time, effort and expense...We take care of everything and simply call you in when we have a suitable candidate for you to interview...

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