Aug/Sept 2010

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McDonald's: McDonald's offers a bright future

McDonald's Restaurants

Mike Smith has been aMcDonald's franchisee for nine years and runs four restaurants in South London.

Ovenclean: Investing in Ovenclean is the best decision I've made

Ovenclean

Richard Denny: Find out if owning a business is right for you

CeX: A revolutionary business model with unbelievable profit

CeX

Recession-proof sector

The Sapphires: Second annual The Sapphire Awards

The second annual The Sapphire Awards saw RUSH London pick up the award for Franchisor of the Year, while four TONI&GUY franchise owners received individual awards.

Snack in the Box: I love the fact that the profit is all mine

Snack-In-The-Box

Self Service Box : Vitor & Carla Reis

Snack in the Box: My turnover last year was 100,000 pounds

Snack-In-The-Box

Self Service Box : Cliff Mulholland

Naturhouse: A healthy and wealthy franchise

Experts in healthy eating

Dream Doors: Generate a quarter of a million pounds

Would you be interested in a franchise that can generate a quarter of a million pounds in just one quarter?

Dream Doors: A franchise that can generate 200,000 in just 3 months

...And that was during a General Election!

Why women and franchising make a perfect match

Investing in a franchise provides women with job security, the ability to work around family commitments and the opportunity to launch a successful business with the ongoing support of an established company.

RUSH hair: A commitment to creativity. A passion for success.

RUSH continues to be the cutting edge of success

Millbank Edge LLP: Women in Franchising

Pauline Cowie is a founder of Manchester-based law firm Millbank Edge LLP and a nationally-recognised expert in franchising. The Franchise Magazine asked her about the attractions becoming a franchise owner has for women.

Molly Maid UK Ltd: A golden year for Sandra's MOLLY MAID franchise

Molly Maid UK

MOLLY MAID franchise owner Sandra Redmond has been enjoying the benefits of winning the bfa (British Franchise Association) Franchisee of The Year Gold Award 2009.

National Franchise Exhibition: Get a boost

Run your own business with the support of an established brand

Oakleaf Sales Limited: An Oakleaf franchise is so flexible

Operations Director Amanda Feather at Oakleaf enjoys the freedom that operating the period mouldings franchise has given her.

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Oakleaf Sales Limited: Turn over a new leaf with Oakleaf

Capitalise on the growing home improvement market with an Oakleaf franchise.

Ovenclean: Best customer buys Ovenclean franchise owner's business

Ovenclean

Retiring Ovenclean franchise owner Ray Moon has just sold his successful business for several times its initial cost to one of his best customers, former company Director Stephanie Rouse.

Bairstow Eves Franchising: I see myself still being around in five years time

Bairstow Eves franchise owner Rachel Foster hasn't looked back since joining the brand five years ago.

Bairstow Eves Franchising: The UK's Leading Estate Agency & Lettings Franchise

Over 250 Bairstow eves branches across the UK

LIPA 4:19: LIPA 4:19 gives young stars a chance to shine

LIPA 4:19

For former actress Kate Allerston running a LIPA 4:19 academy was the perfect opportunity to pass on her passion for the performing arts to the next generation.

London House International Ltd: The pros of being a female in a male-dominated industry

London House International

One of London House's team of investigators talks about how she has become a success in a usually male-dominated sector.

London House International Ltd: London House International looks to expand

London House International

Although London House International has territories available throughout the UK, the company is particularly keen to hear from people looking to own franchises in London.

Caremark: In Pursuit of Excellence

Caremark

How losing your job can help you find yourself

More and more people are discovering that redundancy presents them with a real opportunity to put all their hard-earned skills and experience to work by launching a new career as a successful franchise owner.

Cash Generator: Redundancy changed the tracks of Geoff Hughes' career

When Geoff Hughes was made redundant he decided it was the perfect time to become his own boss by becoming a Cash Generator franchise owner.

ChipsAway: Risk averse Roger finds success with ChipsAway!

ChipsAway

Although Roger Catchpole had the misfortune to be made redundant twice in his previous career as an IT Manager, his luck certainly changed for the better when he decided to take the leap into self-employment and invest in a ChipsAway franchise

Baskin-Robbins: The world leader in ice cream treats

A flexible design solution for every venue

BCR Associates: I really love and enjoy my work with BCR Associates

When his previous job as a mortgage broker took a serious blow during the start of the recession, Nigel Collins not only discovered that becoming a BCR Associates franchise owner was a profitable way to become his own boss but also an enjoyable one.

CeX: I am aiming at having a £1 million turnover

CeX

Having got his degree and two years' experience working for an employer, Dishal Patel discovered CeX was the perfect brand to realise his ambition to be his own boss.

CeX: A friendship made for franchising

CeX

Lifelong friends Omar Akbar and Asif Mushtaq decided the time had come for them to fulfil their ambition to work for themselves and that a CeX franchise was the perfect way.

All Trades Network Ltd: Franchise owner targets half million pound turnover

Just three years since launching his All Trades Network franchise, ambitious Paul Dennis has created a thriving business and is preparing to take on a second territory.

Bluebird Care Franchises Ltd: Award winning Bluebird Care!

Bluebird Care

Home care franchise Bluebird Care has been enjoying a string of award successes, further enhancing its reputation as one of the leading opportunities within its industry.

Safeclean: Workshops prove to be a big success for Safeclean

Carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise Safeclean reports on its series of annual workshops.

Safeclean: Take control of your life by investing in Safeclean

Earn from day 1... How?

CleanMy: CleanMy - delivering what every business must have

CleanMy may be new on the franchise scene but it is based on a business which has a long and successful history.

Filta Fry Plus: Your Ticket to Success

Filta Fry Plus

Be a part of a great business opportunity with potential to expand

Belvoir Lettings: Belvoir Wins Top Franchise Award

Belvoir, one of the UK's largest specialist residential lettings agencies, was delighted to win Best Lettings Agency Franchise 2010 at the Lettings Agency of the Year Awards, in association with The Sunday Times and The Times.

Belvoir Lettings: Best Lettings Agency Franchise 2010

Belvoir - Gold Award winner at the Lettings Agency of the Year 2010, in association with The Sunday Times and The Times.

Business Doctors: Business Doctors launches a new concept in B2B franchis

Business Doctors is offering business service professionals the chance to enhance their services with an innovative bolt-on franchise opportunity.

Business Doctors: An eminently scalable business

Gordon Barraclough, Scotland,

Revive (UK) Ltd: Paint yourself a brighter future.

Revive (UK) Ltd

Look Local Ltd: Look Local

In the current economic climate, local businesses are working harder than ever to attract new customers, tradesmen are needing to source more work independently, and a growing number of people are using redundancy payments to start up on their own - and they all need to advertise.

Well Polished: Now there's 2 ways to help make your life Well Polished

Well Polished

Award-winning cleaning franchise Well Polished has increased its opportunity to offer people who want to be their own boss two levels of entry to join the company.

Well Polished: Full-time income for Part-time hours

Well Polished

Well Polished is one of the most affordable franchises around

Key questions to make a franchise a success

Once you have identified a franchise opportunity that interests you and you have spoken to the brand's existing franchise owners, as the prospective franchise owner you you should then quiz the franchisor. Fraser McKay suggests some useful questions to ask

Franchise Source Brands International: Don't Put All Your Eggs In One Brand

Here's How YOU Can Own a Multi-Brand Regional Developer License and Receive Management Service Fees instead of Paying Them!

Franchise Development Services Ltd (FDS): Publisher's Comment

Could you become a franchise millionaire?

Lloyds TSB Bank plc: Lloyds Banking Group looks to the future for franchisin

Professionals from the franchise community recently attended a forum hosted by Lloyds Banking Group to discuss key issues impacting on the franchise sector and the bank's plans for developing its own products and services to the franchise community.

FDS Anglia & London : The results speak for themselves

Franchise Director Hugh Man explains how Franchise Development Services are continuing to help the growth of CeX.

FDS South East: QandA with Granite Transformations

FDS South East's Malcolm Porter talks to Danny Hanlon, Chief Operating Officer at Granite Transformations

FDS Southern: QandA with Safeclean

Safeclean's new Franchise Operations Manager Steve Calvert talks to FDS Southern consultants Gordon Patterson and Gary Rigby about his experience in franchising and his plans for the future.

FDS Midlands & Wales: QandA with CleanMy

Ben Williams, Managing Director of CleanMy, talks to FDS Midlands and Wales' Ken Young about his business and his plans for the future.

FDS North & Scotland: How to make networking work for you

Tony Urwin reveals the tricks of how to be a successful networker and how it could help benefit your business.

Franchise Development Services (FDS): The one-stop facility for all your franchising needs

FranExec: Place your Recruitment in the hands of specialists

Are you looking for an experienced executive with a proven track record in franchising to add that extra ingredient to your franchise?

FranManuals: Ensure your franchise owners receive a guide to success

FranMatch: Optimise your franchise owner recruitment process

Callswitch Technologies: Innovative telecoms services

BuyBrand: VIII International Franchise Exhibition

Most important business event of Autumn in Russia!

National Franchise Exhibition: The National Franchise Exhibition

Anyone looking for their next challenge must visit The National Franchise Exhibition, the UK's largest franchise event, held on October 1 and 2, 2010 at the NEC in Birmingham. It will be packed with superb business opportunities that could be life changing.

National Franchise Exhibition: Get a boost

Run your own business with the support of an established brand

MFV Expositions: Owning your own Business

Do it for you. Do it for them.

MFV Expositions: Don't be squeezed out

Register now to attend Franchise Expo South 2011

MFV Expositions: Feel Better About Your Future!

Find a sense of security with your own business.

FranDesign: Turn ideas into sales and marketing products

Franchise Success TV: Televise your franchise success on Franchise Success TV

Franchise Success TV

FranPower: Get your franchise opportunity on the news agenda

Cash Generator: Reader QandA

Name: Andy Tolhurst

Groundbreaking survey on franchising

The benefits of owning a franchise

Auditel: Auditel consultant enters charity challenge

Auditel: Experienced accountant joins Auditel

Belvoir Lettings: Belvoir appoints new Head of Franchising Support

Belvoir Lettings: Belvoir shortlisted for top industry award

Belvoir Lettings: CEO hands the reins over after 15 years

Belvoir Lettings: Make room says Belvoir

Bluebird Care Franchises Ltd: Birthday celebrations with Bluebird Care

Bluebird Care

Bluebird Care Franchises Ltd: Bluebird Care goes for gold

Bluebird Care

Bluebird Care Franchises Ltd: Bluebird Care scooting ahead

Bluebird Care

Bluebird Care Franchises Ltd: Record growth for Bluebird Care

Bluebird Care

Card Connection: Card Connection continues to grow

Card Connection

Card Connection: Card Connection launches new party range

Card Connection

Card Connection: Card Connection named as bfa award finalist

Card Connection

Caremark: Caremark opens new office

Caremark

Caremark: Caremark set to deliver excellence

Caremark

Cash Generator: Cash Generator to strengthen online presence

ChemDry Ltd: Chem-Dry plans extensive Scottish expansion

Chemex International Ltd (UK): Franchise owners clean up with Chemex

Domino's Pizza Group Limited: Domino's franchise owner receives Acorn award

Domino's Pizza Group Limited: Domino's Pizza continues to grow

Domino's Pizza Group Limited: UK wins Domino's fastest pizza maker award

Dream Doors: Dream Doors franchise owners make shortlist for award

Dream Doors: Latest Dream Doors franchise opens

Franchise Development Services (FDS): FDS launches partnership with Brand Protect

Franchise Development Services (FDS): UEA report reveals franchise sector growth

Granite Transformations (Europe): Granite Transformations calls in the FAST team

London House International Ltd: London House is now needed more than ever

London House International

Northwood (GB) Ltd: Northwood launches 73rd office

Signs Express: Leicester franchise owners wanted

Signs Express: Signs Express aids new business development

Signs Express: Signs Express re-sale opportunity

Signs Express: Signs Express recruiting in Kent

Signs Express: Signs Express revamp the Isuzu Rodeo

Snack in the Box: Affordable franchising with Snack-in-the-Box

Snack-In-The-Box

Snack in the Box: An ideal franchise for a woman

Snack-In-The-Box

Snack in the Box: Franchise owners enjoy financial rewards

Snack-In-The-Box

Taylor of Old Bond Street: Taylor of Old Bond Street

Taylor of Old Bond Street

Join an international estate agent franchise

0800 Repair: 0800 Repair receives bfa accreditation

Aid to Freedom: Aid to Freedom to award 2 free franchises

Babyballet Song & Dance Academy: babyballet founder finalist for national award

BCR Associates: BCR Associates gains bfa membership

BCR Associates: Go green with BCR Associates

Business for Breakfast: Business For Breakfast goes global

Cafe2U: Cafe2U franchise owners achieve record sales

Cafe2U: Cafe2U reports sales growth

Cartridge World: Cartridge World gains double digit sales growth

Cartridge World: Cartridge World to hold discovery days

Cash & Cheque Express: Cash & Cheque Express to attend national exhibition

Cash Converters: Cash Converters smashes financial records

Choice Hotels Europe: Choice Hotels Europe awarded bfa membership

Choice Hotels Europe: Choice Hotels Europe continues expansion

City Local: Help businesses to succeed with a CityLocal franchise

Club Clean: A franchise for golf enthusiasts

Creature Comforts: Franchise aims for nationwide expansion

Drain Doctor Plumbing: A bright future for Drain Doctor

Envirocare Grounds Maintenance: New franchise off to successful start

Go Cruise: Cruise franchise wins award for innovation

Home Instead Senior Care: New recruit for Home Instead Senior Care

In-toto: In-toto launches new kitchen range

ip21 Ltd: ip21 teams up with FDS to offer trademark services

Ipswich Borough Council: Discover the perfect franchise opportunity

IRT Surveys: IRT Surveys to expand across the UK

Lasertech: Lasertech franchise owners enjoys sales growth

Legal 4 Landlords: Run a successful franchise with Legal 4 Landlords

Marla Custom Blinds: Marla Custom Blinds investment fee reduced

Molly Maid UK Ltd: MOLLY MAID comes to Swansea

Molly Maid UK

Molly Maid UK Ltd: MOLLY MAID looks to clean up at the NFE

Molly Maid UK

Molly Maid UK Ltd: MOLLY MAID makes time for mums

Molly Maid UK

Molly Maid UK Ltd: MOLLY MAID set to attend National Franchise Exhibition

Molly Maid UK

Money Advice and Planning: Investment franchise to sign 50 franchise owners

Naturhouse: NATURHOUSE expands to Asia

Natuzzi: Natuzzi store opening soon in Glasgow

NXO Plc: Own a marketing franchise with nxo

Photography For Little People: Photography franchise set for UK expansion

Puddle Ducks: Puddle Ducks has 50 franchise territories available

Razzamataz Theatre Schools: Fantastic value from Razzamataz Theatre school

Razzamataz Theatre Schools: Go to Oz with Razzamataz

RE/MAX Scotland: Benefit from over 37 years of experience

Rice Faster Food Franchising: Restaurant franchise to expand nationwide

Ripples Ltd: Ripples raises awareness for UK charity

Safeclean: Online with Safeclean

Sandler Training : Excellent support from Sandler Training

Sinclair Training: Sinclair Training launches its Licence opportunity

Talking Tots: Help kids communicate with Talking Tots

Taxi Truck: Taxi Truck to expand franchise network

The Dog's Hairdressing (Adella PR): New male hairdressing franchise is The Dog's

The Financial Management Centre UK Ltd: Bookkeeping franchise enhances its opportunity

The Video Inventory Agency: Franchise aims to expand network

The Video Inventory Agency: TVIA help landlords

Towbar2U: Towbar2u launches franchise opportunity

Popular UK Franchises

Platinum Property Partners

ChipsAway International

LIPA 4:19

Caremark

Snack-In-The-Box

Bluebird Care

The Christmas Decorators

London House International

Dublcheck

eTyres

Well Polished

McDonald's Restaurants