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Orange: Do more with an Orange franchise

Orange is now undertaking a Franchise Owner recruitment programme in order to further penetrate the UK marketplace.

etyres: Join the UK's number one online tyre retailer

etyres

etyres supplies and fits brand named tyres up to 40 per cent cheaper than the high street depots such as Kwik Fit and ATS. It is a mobile service, which appeals to everyone whether they need their tyres fitting at work or on their driveway at home.

Editor: August/September highlights

Hire A Hubby: Property Maintenance

Caremark: Benefit from the best support in the business

Caremark

Venture Photography: Create your own success story with a leading brand

If you have vision, join in and be part of our success story.

Orange: Do more with an Orange franchise

In the mobile phone and related communications sector, Orange has been one of the leading brands in the UK for many years. Orange has a very significant share of the UK market in terms of number of connections.

Introduction to franchising

If you're new to franchising, this introduction should give you a basic understanding of the concept, the variety and the requirements of a format for rapidly replicating a proven successful business with the support and branding of a national organisation

Franchising maintains 90% profitability

The release of the latest survey figures on the UK's franchise industry reveals that franchising is weathering the storm of the credit crunch

Franchise FAQ

HOW WILL A FRANCHISOR HELP TO ESTABLISH THE BRAND IN MY TERRITORY?

Hairdressing franchises recognised through new awards

Two brands dominated a recent awards ceremony which recognised franchising excellence in the hairdressing industry. The Sapphires, presented by Salon Business magazine and organised by Event Solutions, were announced during an evening of glitz and glamour at London's Dorchester Hotel on 15th June.

Filta Fry Plus: Are you looking for a Recession-proof Business?

with the plus factor built in?

Dream Doors: Glyn and Allan James, Dream Doors, Staffordshire

"We love receiving positive feedback from our customers"

Pentagon (UK) Ltd: Graham Swann, EuroDebt, West Yorkshire

"Helping people get out of financial difficulty is immensely satisfying"

Venture Photography: Lori Monaghan, Venture Portraits, Tunbridge Wells

"I have enjoyed a better lifestyle and income"

Baskin-Robbins: The world leader in ice cream treats

AMERICA'S FAVOURITE NEIGHBOURHOOD ICE CREAM SHOP

Baskin-Robbins: Dinesh Patel, Baskin Robbins

Property Cashpoint: The Property Market is the place to be!

With market changes always come new earnings opportunities. Brian Cheetham spotted just such an opportunity in buy-to-let property, but then went one step further and bought the franchise

La Bottega del Caffe (Cibiamo): Sharing a passion for the art of coffee making

Founded in 2000 by three partners, stylish coffee chain La bottega del Caffe continues its fast paced expansion in its home country, Italy. With 57 stores open (of which 2 are company owned), it is now ready to take the UK market.

Office Canopy Group: Get a pay rise every day

After 26 years as an employee Phil Marshall decided to strike out on his own with a franchise business. Now the Netstationers franchise owner is set to achieve sales of over £1 million

Cash Generator: An award winning formula

Cash Generator is the most successful Buy, Sell and Loan Store group in the UK, with a business model that provides multiple profit streams to generate income in most economic climates.

Look Local Ltd: Look Local - 'bucking the trend'

Look Local franchisees are bucking the current trend and experiencing an upturn in business. Local businesses, with an increased need to advertise, tradesmen with a need to source work independently, people taking redundancy payments are all starting up their own businesses, and all need to advertise. Look local offers budget advertising with large distribution, perfect for all potential...

From forces to franchising

A career in the armed forces requires determination, self-motivation and discipline, qualities that are also essential for owning a successful franchise

Cash Generator: "I am already earning more than I did in the Army"

Since becoming a Cash Generator franchise owner, former Army Warrant officer Alan Purdue has increased his earning potential and improved his work/life balance

Women in franchising

One third of all new franchise owners surveyed by the British Franchise Association in 2008 were female. Domino's Pizza Head of Franchising and new columnist for The Franchise Magazine Bill Ewbank discusses why more women should consider taking control of their work/life balance with a franchise

CeX: Providing you with the building blocks

CeX

DELIGHT GUARANTEED

Merry Maids: Kathy Goddard, Merry Maids, Stratford-upon-Avon

"I work the hours I want to and have a good income!"

Northwood (GB) Ltd: Davinia Box, Northwood, Milton Keynes and Bedford

"I want to ensure we exceed our £2 million turnover"

Ovenclean: Ovenclean Queen

Ovenclean

Despite the economic climate, Ovenclean franchise owner Sheree Parker is investigating expansion into yet another area

Ovenclean: We're earning up to £68,000 per year

Ovenclean

As an Ovenclean franchisee, you will enjoy an easy to-manage business, with low overheads and excellent earnings potential; operating in the rapidly expanding, yet virtually untapped oven cleaning marketplace.

London House International Ltd: There is never a dull day...

London House International

The London House franchise provides a route into a very rewarding career for both sexes, affirms franchise owner Annelie Salter

London House International Ltd: The franchise that's booming in the recession

London House International

Cannelle: Make our success your business

Offering a route into the world of French beauty treatments, Cannelle is looking to build on the success of its two established salons by recruiting a network nationwide.

Well Polished: Own a business with 2 income streams

Well Polished

+ well pressed = Sparkling Results!

Molly Maid UK Ltd: 'An investment opportunity with great growth potentia

Molly Maid UK

For award-winning franchise owner Angela Lofthouse, becoming her own boss has not only given her a great sense of job satisfaction - it has also given her the opportunity to build a career, run a household and look after her children on her own terms

Molly Maid UK Ltd: Why take a risk when you can choose Molly Maid

Molly Maid UK

You owe it to yourself to look at MOLLY MAID if you're thinking of a management franchise in the domestic cleaning market. We do everything possible to give you the reassurance and comfort you need and we make sure you're supported every step of the way - for the simple reason that your success is our success too. No one in the franchise sector gives you so many sound reasons to worry less...

Shapeup & Go: A market that is really Shaping up

Research shows that exercise can improve your health, confidence and quality of life. Now you can help ladies in your area to discover the benefits of exercise for life by investing in a Shapeup & Go fitness centre.

Chemex International Ltd (UK): Franchising has given me the opportunity to have it all

By becoming a Chemex franchise owner, Margaret Crinks has been able to manage a successful franchise with her husband Stephen and run a household while looking after their daughter

Dream Doors: Showroom trebles franchise owner sales

The opening of the Peterborough showroom will bring the Dream Doors network up to 31. Why are prospective business owners flocking to the Dream Doors franchise?

ChipsAway: I couldn't have had a better start

ChipsAway

With a yearning to improve his work/life balance, Ross McLaren quit his job with Honda to launch a ChipsAway franchise. With £5,000 worth of bookings on his first weekend, he is enjoying a 'phenomenal' start

ChipsAway: A franchise investment that speaks for itself

ChipsAway

ChipsAway... why invest in anyone else?

Snack in the Box: Chocolate sales increase

Snack-In-The-Box

Beat the recession with Snack-in-the-Box

Snack in the Box: Patricia McAvoy and Ursula McGivern, Belfast

Snack-In-The-Box

"I thoroughly enjoy getting to know my clients"

Snack in the Box: Keith Poke, Warrington

Snack-In-The-Box

"I love the instant credibility"

NIC Services Group Ltd: Now we work the hours that suit us!

By joining NIC, Brian Pestana is now able to spend more quality time with his family and has the satisfaction of building a profitable business he can call his own

NIC Services Group Ltd: Enjoy franchise success with a family business

who have been involved in the cleaning industry for almost half a century.

Card Connection: Still Going Strong After 17 Years!

Card Connection

Supplying a varied range of customers through a proven consignment system which means there is no cost to the retailer, Card Connection has completed its network of nationwide franchise owners and is now seeking individuals to take over existing areas with ready-made client bases

Safeclean: A well known and trusted brand

With a trading history of nearly four decades, Safeclean is able to draw upon the huge Guardsman customer database to help franchise owners to build their businesses

Wiltshire Farm Foods: Huge market potential

Since becoming a Wiltshire Farm Foods franchise owner last year, Sandra Hyslop has improved her work/life balance and increased the existing territory's turnover by 50 per cent

Wiltshire Farm Foods: sales potential of over 1 million pounds!

Looking to invest in a recession resilient industry?

TaxAssist Accountants: Excellent support and training

After just four months of trading, TaxAssist Accountants franchise owner James Sheard is already realising the benefits of becoming his own boss. Now not only is his commute to work shorter, he also has more free time to spend with his family and to pursue his hobbies

Northwood (GB) Ltd: Our key to success...

Our unique guaranteed rental income scheme...

Caremark: ABOUT US

Caremark

Providing care and support to clients within their own homes, Caremark aims to promote its clients' independence by delivering personal care, support and companionship. Founded in 2005 by Kevin Lewis, Caremark prides itself on its...

Autosheen: I love being my own boss

Autosheen

Enjoying freedom and flexibility that he never had working for someone else - and earning more money - Gary O'Rourke is delighted he started his own Autosheen franchise, even during the credit crunch

Autosheen: From 0 to 40,000 pounds in one year

Autosheen

With 25 years of valeting experience it's clear why people choose Autosheen!

CeX: Highly Profitable and Recession-Proof

CeX

After achieving a seven figure turnover in his first year, John Hollins, is continuing to achieve growth despite the recession

CeX: Rakesh Mazumear, Tooting

CeX

Before I became a CeX franchise owner I was working long hours in the finance sector. I decided to quit my job when the credit crunch kicked in, work had become more stressful and I was fed up with working ridiculously long hours for the benefit of the shareholders.

Dublcheck: Don't forget it Dublcheck it

Dublcheck

After building up his business to a £90,000 turnover with a net profit of £30,000, Dublcheck franchise owner Jack Wiley does not intend to retire anytime soon

Dublcheck: Build your business the easy way

Dublcheck

Franchise owners say:

Bluebird Care Franchises Ltd: Great growth potential running a rewarding business

Bluebird Care

In just under two years Bluebird Care franchise owners Phil Miles and John Prendergast have built a seven figure business and have been able to have a better work/life balance

Bluebird Care Franchises Ltd: Prafula and Munjal Joshi, Harrow

Bluebird Care

After working in the care at home care sector for 20 years, Prafula Joshi was keen to become her own boss. With her husband Munjal by her side, Prafula took the plunge and launched the first Bluebird Care franchise in March 2007. Since then the couple has gone on to build a thriving business following the Bluebird Care model and have no regrets.

Pentagon (UK) Ltd: Uncapped earning potential and brilliant incentives

Helping people out of debt is a rewarding venture for EuroDebt franchise owners as Paul Sowerby explains

Pentagon (UK) Ltd: 1.4 trillion recession-proof industry

Colourfence: This product IS the future'

So impressed with the quality of Colourfence's product was James Hunter, that he decided to buy the franchise

Colourfence: Work in some of the country's most beautiful gardens

A new breed of boundary fencing has landed in the UK from Australia and this genuine franchise opportunity is going from strength to strength.

Safeclean: Why do customers keep coming back to Safeclean?

because Safeclean provides services for every room

All Trades Network Ltd: Excellent Project Management Skills = Success

All Trades Network franchise owner Yannis Nicolaidis proves that you do not need a background in the building industry to build a successful franchise

Ayton Global Reseach : Marching ever onwards...

Napoleon Bonaparte's adage that an army marches on its stomach is equally pertinent to Ayton Global Research, the international consumer research group. Leading her troops, CEO Sue Ayton believes her army of volunteers are the linchpin of her successful roll out of the AGR franchise concept on a global scale.

Pilgrim: DO you have the vision to back a global brand?

The Pilgrim jewellery collection includes classic designs to statement pieces for the fashion conscious, urban female or male.

The Christmas Decorators: Rewarding work spreading festive cheer

The Christmas Decorators

Although Britain is in the height of summer, The Christmas Decorators franchise owners Paul and Victoria Lalley are thinking ahead by taking bookings to ensure their first festive season as franchise owners is profitable

The Christmas Decorators: Spread some Christmas spirit

The Christmas Decorators

and grow a seriously rewarding business

LIPA 4:19: Harness the potential of the UK's stars of tomorrow

LIPA 4:19

Kate Allerston Arts Development Director of Fairfield High and Principal of LIPA 4:19 Halton, Widnes, reflects on her progress with the franchise:

All Trades Network Ltd: When disaster strikes lead the team that puts it right

All Trades Network's exciting franchise is a genuine management business format and has become one of the most attractive franchise opportunities to be offered in the business service sector for many years.

FranDesign

FranDesign turns inspirational ideas into memorable sales and marketing products.

Sports Xtra (Franchising) Limited: No Short Cuts to Success!

Sports Xtra Managing Director Gareth Lippiatt describes how Franchise Development Services provided essential assistance in building his management franchise

FDS North & Scotland: Where are you taking your business?

Tony Urwin reflects on the fact that, for those who have survived the recession and are looking into the future, history has proven franchising can be the perfect route for growing a business in uncertain times

FDS North & Scotland: FDS North

Franchising Consultant

FDS South East: Marketing your Franchise Opportunity

There is no doubt that the way franchisors recruit their franchise owners has been forced to change with the rise of the internet. Malcolm Porter of FDS South East explores the new generation of franchise marketing tools

FDS South East

The complete franchising service

FDS Southern: Q & A with Ayton Global Research

With the global recession causing companies to re-exame their market research spending, Ayton Global Research francise owners are offering a cost-effective way of supporting vital decision making. FDS Southern Franchise Consultants Gordon Patterson and Gary Rigby interview Ayton Global Research Founder Sue Ayton

FDS Southern

Expand your business through franchising

FDS Midlands & Wales: Simple and effective consultancy for franchising

CONSIDERING FRANCHISING?

Franchise Resales Ltd: Franchise Resales Limited

Join us in the Resales revolution

Franchise Success TV: FranchiseSuccess.tv

Franchise Success TV

Televise your franchise success on FranchiseSuccess.tv

Moreland Insurance: Moreland Insurance

Let us help you find solutions to all your Business Insurance needs.

EKW Group: EKW Group

EKW provides accounting, payroll and business support solutions for individual franchise owners or throughout entire franchised operations to add value to a franchise offer, including fully outsourced accounting options.

Xpression Interiors Ltd: Xpression Interiors

A professional shopfitting service for franchisors

Azura Group: How to collect 100 per cent of your Franchise Royalties

You rely on your franchise owners to provide you with information that you use to manage the network, but it never arrives in a timely manner - and when it does it's often wrong.

Morris & Co.: Morris and co

As specialist franchise accountants, offering a wide range of franchise services, Morris & Co are proud to be an Affiliated Professional Advisor of the bfa.

National Franchise Exhibition: Showcasing the Industry Weathering the Recession Storm

An industry worth over £11 billion to the UK economy, franchising is experiencing huge interest as people look outside of employment for a new future. The National Franchise Exhibition provides an opportunity to speak with a variety of people in the franchise industry all under one roof

National Franchise Exhibition: Get a boost

run your own business with the support of an established brand

International Franchise Association (ifa): The West Coast Franchise Expo

Los Angeles Convention Center

International Franchise Association (ifa): You can suceed in a franchise of your own

because you won't be alone.

International Franchise Association (ifa): The hottest franchise concepts in the South

Don't miss this opportunity to meet face-to-face with top players from hundreds of today's hottest franchise concepts.

Feria Valencia: The Franchising world comes together

Franchising & Trade: When times are tough, broaden your team.

Go where business takes you!

Readers Lives

The sky's the limit for Rysia McCallum who is the proud owner of a successful Cash Generator franchise after buying a copy of The Franchise Magazine

Auditel: Auditel consultant raises over £2,000 for charity

Auditel: Auditel Doncaster continues business growth

Auditel: Formula 1 engineer becomes Auditel franchise owner

Autosheen: Autosheen trials incentive scheme for MORE TH>N

Autosheen: Farecla announces acquisition of Autosheen

Bluebird Care Franchises Ltd: Bluebird Care celebrates fifth birthday

Bluebird Care

Card Connection: Card Connection appoint new Managing Director

Card Connection

Card Connection: Card Connection franchise owner increases sales by 20%

Card Connection

Card Connection: Franchise Owners chart 27 per cent growth

Card Connection

Card Connection: Peter Javens, Card Connection, Nottingham and Grantham

Card Connection

Caremark: New appointment for Caremark

Caremark

Cash Generator: Cash Generator to grow in Scotland

CeX: Irish Master Franchisee sought

CeX

ChemDry Ltd: Chem-Dry announce Franchise of the Year winner

Chemex International Ltd (UK): Chemex seeks 'super franchise owners'

ChipsAway: ChipsAway to advertise on national television

Domino's Pizza Group Limited: Domino's targets NI

Dream Doors: Dream Doors opens 31st showroom in Waterlooville

Franchise Development Services (FDS): FDS launches survey of UK franchise industry

Hunters Property Group: Hunters Property Group continues franchise expansion

London House International Ltd: London House rebrands to go international

London House International

Ovenclean: Ovenclean sees demand double

Ovenclean

Papa John's: Papa John's opens 12 new stores across the UK

TaxAssist Accountants: TaxAssist Accountants has record number of new recruits

TaxAssist Accountants: TaxAssist Accountants opens 90th shop front

Trugreen: Trugreen reveals new look

Ayton Global Reseach : AGR attends client's launch

Baguette Express: Baguette Express opens outlet on Royal Mile

Blazes Fireplace & Heating Centres Limited: Successful start for new Blazes franchise owner

British Franchise Association (BFA): Franchisor of the Year announced by bfa

Cafe2U: Three Cafe2U named as finalist for top industry award

Drain Doctor Plumbing: Drain Doctor new franchise owner launches business

Drain Doctor Plumbing: Drain Doctor Plumbing boosts franchise owners business

Drain Doctor Plumbing: Drain Doctor Plumbing sees increase in new franchises

Drain Doctor Plumbing: Drain Doctor Plumbing strengths franchise

easyHotel: Budget hotel franchise reveals trading growth

Hamilton Pratt Solicitors: Franchise lawyers runner up for major legal honour

Hire A Hubby: Hire A Hubby seeks franchise expansion in UK

Jan-Pro: Jan Pro launches first UK'Region

Martin & Co.: Letting agent franchise shortlisted for national award

Molly Maid UK Ltd: MOLLY MAID ties promotion with release of new film

Molly Maid UK

Office Canopy Group: Franchise owners' advice on work/life balance

On Demand Communications: On Demand Communications launches new service

Orange: Orange launches UK'franchise opportunity

Property Cashpoint: Property Cashpoint starts franchise recruitment

Recognition Express: Recognition Express awards its franchise owners

Recognition Express

Safeclean: Recruitment Success for Safeclean Franchise

ServiceMaster Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning: ServiceMaster Clean aids the fight against swine flu

ServiceMaster Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning: ServiceMaster supports franchise owners new website

Swisher: Swisher franchise owner partners with Southend Council

Swisher

Tossed: Tossed Founder wins Acorn

Two Feet For Kids: New franchise opportunity has been launched

Yoga Bugs: YogaBugs provides redundancy solution

Yoga Bugs: YogaBugs provides work/life balance

Popular UK Franchises

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