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Aire Serv: Franchise expands into North West

Aire Serv, which provides heating, air conditioning and refrigeration services to the domestic and commercial market, has expanded into the North West. Owned by franchisee Derek Tierney Aire Serv North West is based in Warrington and will serve the Warrington, Widnes, Runcorn and St. Helens areas.

SUBWAY Europe: The Subway chain opens 1000th store

Subway, a submarine sandwich franchise, has opened its 1000th store in the UK and Ireland.

Snappy Snaps: Snappy Snaps launches summer advertising campaign.

Snappy Snaps, a photo and digital specialist franchise, has launched a new advertising campaign in London.

DU Franchise Ltd: Company aiming to attract more female franchisee

Distribution Unlimited, a leaflet distribution franchise, has created a dress made from leaflets to encourage more women to join its franchise.

Attiva Franchising: New franchise is launched in Andover

Attiva, a health and fitness centre franchise, has launched an outlet in Andover. The branch was opened by husband and wife franchisees Andrew and Helen White last June.

easyHotel: Hotel chain launches first UK franchise

easyHotel, a hotel chain that is part of the easyGroup company and aims to provide value for money accommodation, has launched its first UK franchise.

Baguette Express: Sandwich bar launches first franchise in England

Baguette Express, a sandwich bar franchise, has opened its first outlet in England.

FASTSIGNS International Inc: Former franchisee appointed managing director

Fastsigns, a company that creates sign and graphic products, has promoted former franchisee Garth Allison to managing director of UK operations.

All Fired Up Ceramics Cafe: Cafe chain opens sixth franchise

All Fired Up Ceramics Café has opened its sixth store in Canterbury. The shop was opened by franchisee Alex Irvine, who was previously a science teacher, last Easter.

BB's Coffee & Muffins: Coffee chain franchise wins award

Coffee shop chain BB's Coffee & Muffins has won the top prize at the British Sandwich Association's 2007 Sammies Awards.

Recognition Express: Franchise launches its fourth annual Recognition Awards

Recognition Express, a company that designs and creates corporate recognition products, has launched its fourth annual Recognition Awards.

FASTSIGNS International Inc: Fastsigns franchise celebrates 12th anniversary

The Fastsigns Crawley branch is celebrating its 12th anniversary. Owned by franchisee Richard Jameson, Fastsigns Crawley specialises in supplying organisations in the area with an extensive range of signage including indoor and outdoor banners, vehicle graphics and pop-up displays.

Coffee Republic: Announcement of Two Major Deals

Coffee Republic, the independent coffee and deli bar operator, has announced that agreements have been reached with CR Coffee Houses Limited for the Master Franchise Agreement for Northern Ireland and Eire and with East Coast Traders Ltd for the UK Regional Development Franchise for the territory of East Anglia.

Drain Doctor Plumbing: 24-hour plumbing company sells its Brighton franchise

Drain Doctor Plumbing, which provides a 24-hour plumbing service throughout the UK, has sold its Brighton franchise.

Autosheen: Autosheen cleans up Bedfordshire's Streets

Autosheen, the UK's leading national mobile valeting organisation, joined forces with Bedfordshire Police and the Road Victims Trust on Sunday 24th June - to clean up the Bedfordshire streets - in more ways than one.

Martin & Co.: Lettings company opens new franchise in Newport

Lettings company Martin & Co has opened a new branch in Newport through franchisees Neil Williams and Lisa Williams.

Domino's Pizza Group: franchise owner wins award

The owner of four Domino's Pizza franchises has won an award for his outstanding business achievements in the hospitality and catering industry.

Coffee Republic: Coffee Republic agrees Dorset deal

Coffee Republic, a UK based coffee shop chain, has agreed a regional development franchise deal for the Dorset area. The deal was made with CR Dorset Ltd and will see the company expand Coffee Republic in the Dorset region.

Voucher Packs: A chance to join the advertising industry

A popular service in demand by businesses across the UK, Voucher Packs is expanding its direct mail business via franchising.

Rosemary Conley Diet & Fitness Clubs: Rosemary Conley stars in TV series

Rosemary Conley CBE who owns the Rosemary Conley Diet and Fitness Clubs franchise is to appear in her own television series.

Baguette Express: Baguette Express sponsors Edinburgh Marathon

BAGUETTE Express, a snack franchise, has sponsored the Edinburgh Marathon. Baguette Express was established in 1999 and is operated by brothers Robin and Billy Stenhouse.

Maoz: Chelsea Flower Show Silver medal awarded to Scenic Blue

Scenic Blue a landscape gardening franchise has won the silver medal at this year RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The company gained the prize for their design of an environmentally and ethically aware domestic garden that was visited by British Franchise Association President Sir Bernard Ingham.

Beanscene: A passion for coffee and music

COFFEE and music house chain Beanscene has opened its second Beanscene Espresso in Edinburgh. The new outlet opened in South Gyle Business Park at the end of April brings the number of Beanscene stores across Scotland to 14. Additionally the company has launched a franchise strategy with the aim to open up to 45 outlets throughout Scotland within the next three years.

BB's Coffee & Muffins: BB's toasts success at the 'Sammies'

BB's Coffee & Muffins was awarded a top prize in the British Sandwich Association's 2007 Sammies Awards in recognition of the outstanding success of its sandwich sales, led by the introduction of a new Bloomer Toastie range. BB's were named 'Coffee Bar Sandwich Retailer of the Year'.

Dyno-Rod: Dyno group in top 50 places to work

DYNO group has been placed within the top 50 list of places to work in the UK.

Signs Express: BSGA appoints new President

THE Director of Signs Express has been inaugurated as the President of the British Sign & Graphics Association (BSGA), the sign industry's trade association.

Auditel: Helping smaller businesses

AUDITEL, the cost and purchase management franchised consultancy, has launched a scheme to enable it to assist small companies in reducing costs.

British Franchise Association (bfa): bfa seeks top franchisees

THE British Franchise Association (bfa) is searching for Britain's five top performing franchisees to take part in the bfa Franchisee of the Year Awards 2007.

Mundays Solicitors: Running for Great Britain

A Legal Executive for Mundays Solicitors is due to represent Great Britain by competing in the Duathlon event at the World Championships and the European Championships.

Dial-a-Rad: Dial-A-Rad set to launch first wave of franchisees

Dial-A-Rad has revealed to The Franchise Magazine that its first three franchisees are preparing to launch. The company has been established since 1981 and has launched a franchise expansion programme to develop a national network of automotive car radiator specialists.

Apollo Blinds: Apollo Blinds winners Waltz over to Vienna

APOLLO Blinds awarded its top performing franchisees with a trip to Vienna.

Caremark: Caremark appoints two Franchise Managers

THE Managing Director of Caremark has appointed two Franchise Managers to complement the head office team.

TaxAssist Accountants: TaxAssist re-launches Franchise Management Systems

TAXASSIST Accountants and Baker Tilly will re-launch their Franchise Management Systems at the bfa Annual Conference this month. The Franchise Management Systems promotes a local relationship with franchisees and allows a close accountant/client relationship to develop on a one to one basis. The system also benefits franchisors as its flexible reporting functions include financial and non...

D+R The Solutions: Franchising set to revolutionise the marketing industry

A marketing agency is set to change how its industry operates...by launching a franchise opportunity. The agency, D+R, is run by David Dean, who reveals: "We're looking for 35-45 year olds who want to do something with the potential to earn serious money. Our franchisees will expect to earn £80,000 in their first 18 months, which is achievable from signing just 10 clients."

Daily Poppins UK: Daily Poppins expands across the country

Daily Poppins, a domestic cleaning franchise, is due to launch its 18th franchise in July, covering Peterborough. The company has been expanding throughout the year with franchises opening in Oxford city centre, Wallingford, Oxfordshire and Barnet and Enfield, north London.

London House International Ltd: London House sees growth in national contract business

London House is reporting a significant rise in work volumes this year for its franchisee network, which has led to network-wide growth and the recruitment of a new investigator at its head office operation.

Travel Counsellors: Travel Counsellors launches new training programme

Independent travel agency Travel Counsellors is launching its training programme thetravelacademy. The 12-month programme allows people from outside the travel industry to join the company as Travel Counsellor Associates.

In-toto: In-toto appoint regional franchise manager

In-toto, a kitchen specialist, has appointed a new regional franchise manger. Andrew Best will join Pam Berry and Steve Saunders as part of the franchise management team, and he will be responsible for the Midlands and south West regions.

Coffee Republic: Director of Coffee Republic steps down

The Director of Coffee Republic Brian Carroll has announced that he is leaving the company to pursue other entrepreneurial activities.

Recognition Express: Franchisees awarded for their business performance

Recognition Express congratulates its franchisees for winning awards acknowledging their performances for the franchise.

KALL KWIK (UK) LTD

Kall Kwik, which has 156 franchisees across the UK and provides design and print services for businesses, was recently featured on the television series 'The Apprentice'. One of the competing teams on the show asked staff at the Kall Kwik Maidstone to design and print a banner within two hours.

Domino's Pizza Group: Domino's Pizza search for hungry entrepreneurs

MANCHESTER'S hungriest entrepreneurs are being invited to attend a masterclass that will reveal the secrets to succeeding in one of the UK's fastest-growing business sectors.

Molly Maid: Molly Maid launches new website

cleaning franchise Molly Maid has re-launched its website, which includes new services and information for customers as well as franchisees. One feature of the new website is a password protected section that will enable franchisees to communicate with the Molly Maid Support Office.

Yourhomepagein: 'Dragon' on hunt for entrepreneurs

Rachel Elnaugh, one of the UK's best known businesswomen and star of the BBC's Dragons' Den, is on the hunt for entrepreneurs to take on the challenge of launching and running a new, online web-based directory and information resource for local people in all areas of the UK.

Your Move: reflects on success at national franchise conference

YOUR MOVE franchisees from across the UK and senior management from Your Move and LSL Property Services plc, the parent company, met at the Hilton Metropole in Birmingham for the YOUR MOVE national franchising conference.

Belvoir Lettings: Belvoir opens new agency in Northern Ireland

Belvoir, a lettings agent franchise, has opened a new outlet in Portadown, Northern Ireland. The new agency is owned by franchisees John Hollingsworth and Gavin Boyle, who will offer landlords and tenants in the area a range of property management and lettings services.

Cartridge World: Cartridge World appoints senior manager

Cartridge World, an ink-filling retailer, has employed a new Franchise Sales Manager. The appointment of Mark Spreckley as Franchise Sales Manager brings the amount of senior managers employed in the last year to five.

Your Move: YOUR MOVE reflects on success

Globalink Group: Telecommunication franchise appoints Corporate Advisor

Autosheen: Autosheen expands franchise into Bedfordshire

Autosheen, a mobile valet company, is expanding its franchise into the Bedfordshire area, covering Luton and Bedford. As part of the expansion Autosheen has launched a Road Safety Campaign for local businesses with the Luton and Bedford area.

Home Instead Senior Care: UK Master Franchisees have achievements recognised

The UK Master Franchisees for Home Instead Senior Care have had their achievements recognised at the company's 2007 International Convention.

Dream Doors: Dream Doors opens new showroom

A new Dream Doors Showroom has opened in Walsall. Dream Doors, a company that deals with replacing kitchen doors, started franchising five years ago and has over 35 franchisees across the UK.

British Franchise Association (bfa): Franchisor of the Year award winners announced

Snap-on-Tools, Domino's Pizza and Molly Maid - three very different Franchises with one thing in common - all are celebrating after this years British Franchise Association's 2007 Franchisor of the Year Awards.

Venture Marketing Group: British Franchise Exhibition-SECC-Glasgow-8/9 June

Scotland's leading franchise event, The British Franchise Exhibition, incorporating the Growing Your Own Business Showcase & Conference, will take place at the SECC in Glasgow on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 June 2007.

SUBWAY Europe: The Subway chain gets physical with Fitness First

The SUBWAY chain, the world's largest sandwich chain, and Fitness First, the world's largest health club group, have agreed a strategic partnership across the UK and Ireland to encourage people to eat better and lead more active lifestyles...

Domino's Pizza Group: Franchisee wins another National Award

Antony Tagliamonti, 27, franchisee of four Domino's Pizza stores in Essex, and 2006 bfa Franchisee of the Year, was this week rewarded for his outstanding business achievements in the hospitality and catering industry.

Drain Doctor Plumbing: Coventry Drain Doctor celebrates National Service Award

A customer service representative with Coventry-based Drain Doctor Plumbing has crowned a successful year by being presented with the Golden Service Provider of the Year award at the national group's annual awards ceremony.

Signs Express: Signing up on expanding sandwich business

Signs and graphics provider Signs Express's Stoke-on-Trent franchisee has been commissioned to provide signage solutions for the growing Harvey's Sandwich & Espresso Bar group.

Franchise Development Services (FDS): FDS Chairman to receive top franchising certification

Roy Seaman, Chairman and Managing Director of Norwich-based Franchise Development Services Ltd (FDS), has become the first person in Europe to graduate from the Institute of Franchise Executives. Graduates from the class of 2007 collected their certificates at an awards ceremony held recently at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas during the International Franchise Association's 47th Annual Convention.

Belvoir Lettings: 'Let' it be Cambridge

With an impressive background in the property market, former Sales Director Neil Jones is bringing his considerable expertise to the Cambridge residential lettings market. Neil is launching Belvoir in the city, making it the company's 97th UK franchise.

Your Move: UK first for YOUR MOVE Franchising

National estate agent YOUR MOVE is celebrating following the announcement that it has won one of the most sought after awards in the franchise industry, a Franchise Marketing Award - a UK first for an estate agent.

Molly Maid: Molly Maid Launches New Website

Molly Maid, the leader in the £2 billion plus and growing residential cleaning market, has this week launched their new website and is the first company in the UK cleaning industry to provide customers with the ability to purchase Gift Vouchers on line.

Excellence rewarded at 2007 Franchise Marketing Awards

More than 400 guests enjoyed a glamorous gala dinner held at London's Marriott Hotel for the announcement of the winning companies whose investment in marketing and creativity have contributed significantly to the industry's continuing development.

Dream Doors: New doors open for kitchen facelift company

Dream Doors' Nottingham franchisees have reported a record turnover in first few months of opening their showroom. The acceleration of their business has been unprecedented in five years of franchising for Dream Doors, the UK's number one franchised kitchen door replacement company.

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