April/May 2012

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CeX: The gadget lover's dream franchise...

CeX

We're so confident that you will be satisfied with a CeX franchise that we offer a Buy Back Guarantee if you're not

Time For You: We guarantee your success

Time For You

If you're looking for a solid, reliable and guaranteed franchise that really does work, it will pay to look at Time For You. You will be amazed at the low start-up costs, enabling you to get a business up and running quickly and profitably!

Time For You: Sam and Emma Stawarz – Milton Keynes

Time For You

Sam and Emma Stawarz started their Milton Keynes Time For You franchise in 2010. They now have more than 200 clients and 150 cleaners on their database.

Time For You: "We have so much more flexibility in our working lives"

Time For You

While working as a Police Officer seven years ago, Ann Brebner decided that she wanted a better work/life balance

Time For You: Time For You makes a dream come true

Time For You

As a single mum of two children, in 2002 Julia Willkins knew that she would need to earn more money than her old job in cycle proficiency could provide, especially when her daughter, Stephanie, announced that she wanted to pursue her dream of becoming an actress

Mac Tools UK: Drive your future

Mac Tools UK

Part of the $11 billion global organisation Stanley Black & Decker

Certax Accounting: Thinking about starting your own accountancy practice?

The accountancy market is a solid investment, with thousands of small businesses and sole traders needing services every year. Certax offer full training and support from a qualified team

Cleaning Doctor: Follow our formula to success

As a Cleaning Doctor franchise owner, you will own and operate your own cleaning and restoration business. You will be fully equipped and trained in marketing, sales, customer care, services, equipment, materials, vehicles, administration and growing the business

TaxAssist Accountants: TaxAssist adds up to success

After a career that has spanned everything from a personal banker to a nanny in New Jersey, Claire Cooper finally realised a lifelong ambition to run her own business with TaxAssist Accountants

TaxAssist Accountants: International finance specialist homes in on Surbiton

After many years enjoying a career that took him around the world, Bruce Burrowes decided the time had come for him to finally put down his roots – as a TaxAssist franchise owner in Surbiton

Northwood: Celebrating success with Peter Allison (Northwood Leeds)

Northwood

Professionalism, commitment and enthusiasm are key to success across our network of 75 offices. We pride ourselves on finding the best people, training them thoroughly, setting them up meticulously and supporting them wholeheartedly

Merry Maids: A perfect management business opportuniity

Merry Maids

Merry Maids ... A perfect management business opportuniity

ServiceMaster Clean: Build and develop your own commercial contract cleaning franchise

ServiceMaster Clean

Greene King Meet & Eat: It's great to be Greene

Do you want to get off to a flying start? – running a franchise

Food franchises offer a recipe for success

Fraser McKay looks at how opportunities in the food and beverages sector have become some of the most high profile in the franchise industry

Auntie Anne's: Join a franchise network that has a proven recipe for success!

Auntie Anne's, the world's largest soft Pretzel retailer, had an excellent 2011 in the UK and is poised for continued growth in 2012

McDonald's: Oriana Doritou, McDonald's Franchisee

McDonald's

Oriana Doritou began her McDonald's career as a restaurant crew member in Shepherds Bush in the late seventies whilst studying before working her way up the ranks and becoming a McDonald's franchisee

'Thumbs up' to franchising

Sir Richard Branson tells Roy Seaman how he built his business empire and how he will always back franchising

Filta Fry Plus: Dean secures his future with FiltaFry Plus

Filta Fry Plus

FiltaFry Plus has been so successful for Dean Martin, he renewed his Franchise Agreement for a further five years

London House International Ltd: Liz discovers the joys of joining London House International

London House International Ltd

When a family friend decided that he wanted to sell his London House International franchise, Liz Collins knew it was the opportunity she had been waiting for

Dream Doors: Would you be interested in a business that can generate £750,000 in just ONE YEAR?

What about £187,000 in a month, and £69,000 in a single day?

Snack in the Box: Brand appeal all the way...

Snack-in-the-Box: The UK's no.1 vending franchise company

How to find your ideal franchise

Nigel Toplis, Managing Director of Recognition Express, ComputerXplorers, The Zip Yard and past Chairman of the British Franchise Association, advises on how to assess a prospective franchise opportunity

Chemex UK: Deliver a service that your customers really do appreciate.

Chemex UK

Supplying essential cleaning and hygiene solutions to industry for over 25 years

The Christmas Decorators

The Christmas Decorators

Unique franchise investment opportunity

Tatty Bumpkin: Women take control with franchising

Sam Petter, founder of children's yoga inspired activity franchise, Tatty Bumpkin, reveals why franchising may be the way for women to secure their careers in 201

Ovenclean: A business opportunity that works around you!

Ovenclean

Would you like a better work/life balance?

Lawnscience: Your future, your business, your rewards

I was looking for a business opportunity that would give me a balanced lifestyle, a healthy working environment, and the opportunity to grow a business that would provide a secure future for my family and me

NatWest: So you want to own a franchise?

Mark Scott, Director of Franchise Development at NatWest, explains why banks back franchising

Autosheen: Autosheen Signature Service

Autosheen

Time for a clean start

CeX: "We wish we joined CeX sooner!"

CeX

Since launching their CeX franchise almost a year ago, Stephen Hall and Richard Whitley have been amazed by the success of their store and are already on track to becoming multiunit franchise owners

CeX: Achieve £1 million turnover with CeX

CeX

Due to the success of her first CeX store, franchise owner Zahida Patel has already secured her second location and is eager to continue further network expansion

Platinum Property Partners: Couple find their perfect work/life balance

Simon and Rebecca Waterfield discovered that every cloud really does have a silver lining when an accident led to their discovery of the Platinum Property Partners franchise opportunity

Dublcheck: Build your business the easy way

Dublcheck

Over 19 years of experience setting people up in the business

Platinum Property Partners: Take Control of Your Future

A world-class active investment opportunity for individuals looking to achieve financial freedom and a secure future

Frequently asked questions

Finance and banking experts share their industry knowledge and experience to answer some of the most common questions asked when securing franchise funding

SpinaliS: Achieve healthy profits with SpinaliS...

The franchise that makes a difference to its customers' wellbeing

Bluebird Care: Flying high this Spring

Bluebird Care

As one of the largest and fastest growing care at home providers, Bluebird Care reported a surge in enquiries since launching its new website in January

Bluebird Care: Bluebird Care 2012 Roadshows

Bluebird Care

Make this year your own with the opportunity to run your own Bluebird Care business

Autosheen: Steve's shining future with Autosheen

Autosheen

When Woolworths closed in 2009 with the loss of some 27,000 jobs, Steve Gladwin was one of the casualties, but found his career salvation in Autosheen

The pros and cons of owning a franchise

Is franchising really the right route into self-employment for you?

Frequently asked questions

Franchisors tap into their years of experience to answer some of the most commonly asked questions by people looking at becoming a franchise owner

ChipsAway: Champagne moments from ChipsAway

ChipsAway

After eight years with a leading pizza delivery franchise, Simon Pickles decided on a radical change of direction by investing in a ChipsAway franchise

Making the most of an exhibition visit

As the unemployment figure in the UK reaches a 17-year high of 2.67 million, thousands of people are seeking new opportunities to secure their future, with franchising proving to be one of the most popular options

Lighterlife: Have a successful career and change people's lives

Lighterlife

All too often we find ourselves asking what job satisfaction we have in our existing jobs

Lighterlife: Lighten up with LighterLife

Lighterlife

Fantastic opportunities exist with one of the UK's most successful weight-management brands

Doodley Dogs: Be a leader of the pack

Unleash your passion for pooches with the support of one of the UK's leading Dog Behavioural Trainers

Granite Transformations (Europe): A better brand proposition

Look behind the brand to see if the franchise has substance

Gateway Homes: Become a Property Dealer with Gateway Homes

Make money in an economic downturn

Lawnscience: Combine business and pleasure with Lawnscience

A keen gardener with the dream of becoming his own boss, Bob Pullin found his perfect business opportunity with lawn care franchise, Lawnscience

All Trades Network: Build your business success with All Trades Network

All Trades Network offer

Franchise Development Services (FDS) Franchise Resales Midlands: Franchise Resale - FDS Midlands

Franchise Development Services (FDS) Franchise Resales Midlands

Advertising and Consultancy Franchise

Revive! (UK): Achieve year-on-year growth with Revive!

Revive! (UK)

Revive! franchise owner Russell Hudson talks about his enduring success with the SMART repair franchise

Dublcheck: "After just two years I'm turning over £250,000 pa"

Dublcheck

For many, redundancy can be a nightmare, but for Larry Bainbridge it was the perfect opportunity to make his dream of being self-employed come true

All Trades Network: Get your share of a billion pound market with All Trades Network

If you're searching for a management franchise offering national brand recognition, support from a highly experienced franchisor and the chance to be part of a billion pound industry, All Trades Network could be the franchise for you.

Cartridge Green

In advance of their first UK store opening, we take a look at this new and exciting franchise model and find out how Cartridge Green has become a market leader in only four years

The Christmas Decorators: Spread some Christmas spirit with The Christmas Decorators

The Christmas Decorators

After a fantastic 2011, Nick Bolton, founder of The Christmas Decorators, reveals how his franchise owners are looking forward to an even more successful 2012

Lloyds TSB Bank: Seminars unlock a wealth of advice

Lloyds TSB Bank

Richard Holden, Head of Franchising at Lloyds TSB, explains how attending a franchise seminar can provide invaluable guidance for those who are considering investing in a business

LIPA 4:19: Sing, Dance, Act

LIPA 4:19

LIPA 4:19 is the only children's performing arts academy in the UK that is directly linked to an established performing arts institution – the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

LIPA 4:19: Only the best pass the LIPA 4:19 audition

LIPA 4:19

For some franchises there is significant financial temptation to expand rapidly. Yet LIPA 4:19 has adopted a stable and careful approach to its awarding process to protect the quality of the brand

Freeth Cartwright LLP: A beginners guide to the legal pitfalls of franchising

Freeth Cartwright LLP

Fiona Boswell and Philippa Dempster, Senior Associate and Partner of law firm Freeth Cartwright, reveal the legal obstacles you may face when becoming a franchise owner and how best to avoid them

Figaro's Italian Pizza, Inc: Become a Figaro's Pizza Master Franchise Owner

Figaro's Italian Pizza, Inc

Figaro's Italian Pizza celebrated its 30th anniversary last year, and continues to expand across the USA and the world. Figaro's is now looking for Master Franchise Owners in the UK to develop this truly unique and recognisable brand in three Master areas – England and Wales, Scotland and Ireland

Caremark

Caremark

Figaro's Italian Pizza, Inc: Enjoy a slice of success with Figaro's Pizza

Figaro's Italian Pizza, Inc

Last year, Figaro's Italian Pizza celebrated its 30th anniversary and continued its expansion across the USA and the world

Figaro's Italian Pizza, Inc: Figaro's Pizza

Figaro's Pizza

Taylor of Old Bond Street

Taylor of Old Bond Street

FranMatch: Are you eager to leave your current employer?

FranMatch

Looking for a fresh start after redundancy?

Tech4T: Tech4t Franchise Territory Design and Mapping

Tech4T delivers 'opportunity balanced' territories and optimum site planning for location-based franchise models

TLT Solicitors: Challenges of international franchising

TLT Solicitors

Iain Taylor examines whether companies that have franchised successfully in the UK need to take a new approach when doing the same in the international market

alphaTALK: Hang up that old phone system

Zafar Majid, of alphaTALK, explains how changes in technology and decreasing costs in the hardware means there has never been a better time to update your company's telephone equipment

The Delve top 10 social media do's and don'ts

Joanne Ford, Communications Manager at Shorthose Russell, explains how you can increase your brand awareness with social media platforms

Cubism Law: Signing up for a franchise?

Becoming a franchise owner is an increasingly popular option to find a way into business without the burden, risks and insecurity of starting a new operation completely from scratch

FDS North & Scotland: North and Scotland

FDS North & Scotland

FDS North specialises in the development and ongoing support of successful franchise systems. Serving Northern England and Scotland, FDS North is the North's portal to sustainable business growth through franchising

FranManuals: Franchise Manual Writing Service

Your franchise operations manual is at the core of your franchise offering as your franchise owners will rely on it to guide them through the day-to-day running of their business

Tech4T: Territory size – do you measure up?

Tech4T

Graham Barlow, Managing Director of Tech4T, explains the vital factors that affect a franchise's approach to sizing its territories

Brand Protect: The importance of using experts to protect your trademarks

Bernard Whyatt, of Brand Protect, gives an example of the dangers of DIY trademarks and the importance of obtaining proper advice

Franchise Development Services (FDS): FDS 30 years of franchising excellence

Through a network of offices in the UK, Spain and Australia, our experienced franchise professionals provide a comprehensive range of services to help individuals and organisations to own a franchise or franchise their business

Coconut Creatives: Finding your perfect franchise owners

Director of Media at Coconut Creatives, Sally Anne Butters, explains how to profile your ideal franchise owner

Lloyds TSB Bank: Lloyds TSB Financial Services

The Lloyds TSB Franchise Unit is the first point of contact for enquiries about becoming a franchise owner or individuals looking to franchise their own business

Cubism Law: Cubism Law Franchise Solicitors

Our client promise is simple – results based billing focused on delivering a better and more personal service at a more competitive price.

Tech4T: Increase franchise income

Increase franchise income with bespoke territory designs and maps tailored to your busines s model

alphaTALK: alphaTALK Telecommunications

e-conomic UK Online Solutions: Online TV Group – Media

Televise your franchise success

Brand Protect: Brand Protect Intellectual Property Protection

FranDesign: FranDesign Marketing and PR

Turn inspirational ideas into memorable sales and marketing products

FDS Anglia & London : Anglia and London

FDS Anglia & London

FDS Anglia & London is highly experienced in all aspects of franchising for potential and established franchisors, whether they are looking for UK or international expansion

FDS Southern: FDS Southern

FDS Southern

FDS Southern has assisted UK and international franchisors in the development of their franchise networks for over 25 years, building a reputation as one of the UK's leading franchise consultancies

FDS Anglia & London : "FDS helped us grow into a national success"

FDS Anglia & London

Tony Williams, Managing Director at Countrywide Signs, describes how, with the assistance of Franchise Consultant Paul Hague, he expanded his management franchise into a nationwide success

FranMatch: FranMatch Franchise Recruitment

Optimise your franchise owner recruitment process

FDS South East: Malcolm Porter talks to James Hickling

Malcolm Porter talks to James Hickling, Franchise Support Manager at Energy & Carbon Management Ltd

FDS North & Scotland: An ace opportunity for A-Star entrepreneurs

FDS North & Scotland

Tony Urwin of FDS North writes about the success of his collaboration with children's activity franchise, A-Star Sports

FDS Southern: Gary Rigby talks to Troy Tappenden

FDS Southern

Gary Rigby, of FDS Southern, talks to Troy Tappenden, Managing Director of Dream Doors

Venture Marketing Group: Dreaming of your own business?

Venture Marketing Group

Dreaming of your own business and being your own boss?

Venture Marketing Group: Events help visitors on the road to a successful franchise

Venture Marketing Group

Potential franchise owners will be able to discover a superb range of career and business opportunities at two forthcoming events

Venture Marketing Group: Dreaming of your own business?

Venture Marketing Group

Dreaming of your own business and a change in lifestyle?

FDS South East: South East

FDS South East

FDS South East is experienced in all aspects of franchising for potential and established franchisors

FranExec: FranExec Franchise Recruitment

Place your Executive Recruitment in the hands of the franchise specialists

MFV Expositions: Big Apple has franchise success at its core

MFV Expositions

Joel Goldstein, of MFV Expositions, explains how the International Franchise Expo on June 15-17 will provide the perfect launch pad for expanding a franchise network

MFV Expositions: Put your future in its place.

FDS Australia: Australia has the most dynamic franchise market in the world!

FDS Australia

Australia offers a wealth of opportunity for franchises to succeed

Chemex UK: A day in the life of a Chemex franchise owner

Chemex UK

Chemex is one of the leading suppliers of hygiene and cleaning products in the UK and Europe

FranMatch: Find your perfect franchise match

SUBWAY Restaurants (International Development Agent): Subway Restaurants

Cleaning Doctor: Tim O'Connor, Cleaning Doctor franchise owner

Oscar Pet Foods: Carole and Steve Lane

Assist With Solutions: Assist With Solutions creates new revenue streams for its franchise owners

Auditel: Accountancy skills helps Auditel franchise owner build a successful business

Auditel

Auditel: Auditel advises businesses to find the right mobile phone tariff

Auditel

Auditel: Auditel franchise owner enjoys a successful first week of trading

Auditel

Auditel: Auditel franchise owner helps client to achieve £45,000 water bill rebate

Auditel

Auditel: Auditel franchise owner sees steady growth during first year of trading

Auditel

Auditel: Auditel helps its client switch to green energy supplier

Auditel

Auditel: Auditel helps successful London restaurant to achieve greater profits

Auditel

Auditel: Auditel named as a finalist in the Best Franchise Marketing Awards

Auditel

Auditel: Auditel shortlisted for bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Award

Auditel

Auditel: New franchise owners join the Auditel network

Auditel

Caremark: Caremark franchise owner receives letter of praise

Caremark

Caremark: Caremark recruits four new franchise owners

Caremark

Caremark: Caremark's Franchise Manager raises over £500 for charity

Caremark

Caremark: New Caremark franchise owners win local business start up award

Caremark

Cargocall: New Cargocall franchise territory launched

Cargocall

Cash Converters: Cash Converters strengthens head office team with new Head of Personal Finance

Cash Converters

Cash Converters: Cash Converters to open 30 new stores in South Wales

Cash Converters

Chemex UK: New Chemex franchise owners have purchased seven franchise territories

Chemex International

ChipsAway: ChipsAway awards its top performing franchise owners

ChipsAway International

Franchise Sales & Resales: Franchise Development Services appoints a Head of Franchise Sales and Resales

Mac Tools UK: Mac Tools confirms two motorsports sponsorship deals

McDonald's: McDonald's names the winner of its newly created charity award

McDonald's Restaurants

McDonald's: The owner of 20 McDonald's franchises has been recognised at the English Asian Business Awards

McDonald's Restaurants

Minster Cleaning Services: Rapid success for new Minster franchise owner

Minster

Northwood: Northwood strengthens its ongoing training programme

Northwood

Ovenclean: Ovenclean sees a 20 per cent growth in oven cleaning enquiries

Ovenclean

Photography For Little People: Franchise owner gains ideal work life balance with Photography for Little People

Photography For Little People

Photography For Little People: New Photography for Little People franchise owners set to launch their businesses

Recognition Express: The Bardon Group continues network expansion

Recognition Express

Revive! (UK): Revive! celebrates successful year at conference

Revive!

Revive! (UK): Revive! sponsors the Pirtek Racing team

Revive!

ServiceMaster Clean: ServiceMaster Ltd achieves national environmental accreditation

Signs Express: Signs Express (Leeds) shortlisted for two UK Signs and Digital UK Awards

Signs Express

Signs Express: Signs Express franchise owner named as bfa Franchisee of the Year Award finalist

Signs Express

Signs Express: Signs Express franchise owner supports local community project

Signs Express

Signs Express: Signs Express's work is just the ticket for new buses

Signs Express

Tech4T: Tech4T helps Bright & Beautiful achieve franchise growth

Venture Marketing Group: Franchise Marketing Awards winners named

Winners of this year's Encouraging Women into Franchising Awards named

Alex Clark Lettings: Alex Clark Franchise Lettings is officially launched

BCR Associates: BCR Associates provides perfect business opportunity for new franchise owner

BCR Associates: BCR Associates recruits seven franchise owners in four months

BCR Associates: BCR Associates recruits two franchise owners

BCR Associates: BCR Associates reveals its franchising tips

Beauty Call: Beauty Call Ltd is looking to fill franchise territories across the UK

Belvoir Lettings: Belvoir Lettings franchise owner wins four awards in one night

Belvoir Lettings: Belvoir names its New Franchise of the Year 2012 award winner

British Franchise Association (bfa): The bfa reveals its 14 finalists for its Franchisor of the Year Awards

British Franchise Association (bfa): The British Franchise Association encourages ethical franchising in Europe

Cafe2U: Cafe2U's sixth annual conference proves a success

Card Connection: Card Connection sells its North London and Harrow territory

Card Connection: Card Connections launches its new range of greeting card designs

Cartridge Green: Cartridge Green to replicate Irish franchise success in the UK

Caterquip: Caterquip launches new franchise opportunity

Century 21 UK: Century 21 UK launches new billboard close to London Olympic site

Century 21 UK: Century21 opens two new franchise offices

Contempo Lettings: Contempo Lettings opens two new franchises

Cube Social Housing: Cube Lettings to continue UK expansion

Debutots Early Years Drama: Debutots signs its first franchise renewal agreement

Domino's Pizza Group: Domino's Pizza shortlisted in Carphone Warehouse Appys 2012 awards

Dream Doors: Dream Doors becomes Franchise Marketing Award winners for the fourth time

Ecocleen Services: Ecocleen helps promote franchising on Sky TV

EnviroVent: EnviroVent wins Best Large Business award

FreshStart Living: New franchise owner joins the FreshStart Partners network

FreshStart Living: New property investment franchise launched

GreenThumb: GreenThumb names its new Managing Director

Oscar Pet Foods: OSCAR Pet Foods provides work life balance

Papa John's: Papa John's has opened its latest franchise location

Papa John's: UK Papa John's franchise owner wins company's top international award

Pistachios In The Park: Community focused café looking for franchise owners across the UK

Pistachios In The Park: Healthy cafe food with Pistachios in the park

Pistachios In The Park: Pistachios in the park seeks franchise owners to fill South East and North territories

Platinum Property Partners: Platinum Property Partners gains Full bfa membership

Puddle Ducks: Puddles Ducks achieves rapid customer growth

Razzamataz Theatre Schools: Razzamataz franchise owner to host a music show to raise money for charity

Razzamataz Theatre Schools: Razzamataz Theatre Schools has announced its Franchisee of the Year Award winner

Ringtons: Ringtons looking for franchise owners for its UK expansion

Riverford Organic Vegetables Ltd: Riverford Organic launches its own 'grow your own' veg boxes

Rosemary Bookkeeping: Rosemary Bookkeeping launches eight new franchise offices

sharkey's Cuts for Kids: Children's hair salon is looking for franchise owners across the UK

Snack in the Box: Snack-in-the-Box to cement its standing as expert in vending franchising

Taste: Taste Cardiff has been nominated for Best Sandwich Bar in Britain award

The Creation Station: Creation Station provides perfect work-life balance

The Creation Station: The Creation Station founder named Best Female Franchisor of the Year

Wilkins Chimney Sweep: Wilkins Chimney Sweep recruits its fourth franchise owner

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