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Molly Maid UK (Cleaning & Maintenance)

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July/August 2008: Andy Crewe MOLLY MAID, Doncaster
A new lease of life away from Bob the Builder!

July/August 2008: “When I decided to go it alone I wasn’t on my own
“When I decided to go it alone I wasn’t on my own, thanks to Molly Maid”

June 2008: MOLLY MAID National Conference a success
MOLLY MAID UK has held its National three day Conference, this year entitled ‘Setting Sale,” at The Abbey Hotel in Great Malvern. The conference gave franchise owners the opportunity to get together, share their experiences, learn from each other and have fun.

June 2008: MOLLY MAID hits £100 million!
Having grown from a standing start in 1985 to 69 Franchise Owners nationwide earning a current annual turnover of over £12 million and supported by almost 800 staff, MOLLY MAID is building on its momentum of 2007 to increase its national network of Franchise Owners

April/May 2008: Franchisee PROFILE Byrony Dalgeish, MOLLY MAID
Bryony Dalgeish celebrated her 20th year as a franchisee with professional house cleaning franchise MOLLY MAID in February. MOLLY MAID UK Chief Executive Pam Bader OBE (pictured, (R) with Byrony) presented her with a 20-year pin and a bouquet of flowers at the MOLLY MAID support office.

April/May 2008: The domestic cleaning market in the UK: An overview
Bringing national branding and conformity of standards to the domestic cleaning sector, franchise brands are benefiting from increasing demand

April/May 2008: How to join the MOLLYMAID family
Navigating through the array of franchise opportunities to find the one that’s right for you can be a challenging task. MOLLY MAID is aiming to make the research process simpler with a step-by-step analysis programme

March 2008: MOLLY MAID franchise cleans up!
One of Britain's best known domestic cleaning companies, MOLLY MAID is celebrating another successful year in 2007 and starting an exciting year in 2008

Jan/Feb 2008: MOLLY MAID on Top
Domestic cleaning company MOLLY MAID has teamed up with Tesco and Pan Macmillan to celebrate the launch of Housewife on Top, the latest book from Alison Penton Harper. The fantastic prize available for one lucky winner is to relax and let MOLLY MAID do your house cleaning for a whole year.

Jan/Feb 2008: Why take a risk when you can choose Molly Maid?
You owe it to yourself to look at MOLLY MAID if you're thinking of a management franchise in the domestic cleaning market.

December 2007: Molly Maid franchisees win top award
Molly Maid franchisees have won the top prize at their local business awards. Owners of Molly Maid Berwick Lorna James and Denise Walker have won New Business of the Year in the Business Awards for Wansbeck.

Oct/Nov 2007: Seeking 70th franchisee at franchise expo
Domestic cleaning company MOLLY MAID is seeking to expand its 68 strong franchisee network and is exhibiting its opportunity at the National Franchise exhibition (NEC, October 5th-6th).

July/August 2007: 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.

May / June 2007: Molly Maid holds 4th national convention
Molly Maid UK recently held its 4th National Convention at Shrigley Hall Hotel in Cheshire...

May / June 2007: 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.

May / June 2007: 'What a wonderful industry we're in'
It has been noted by many a franchisor that franchising holds a peculiar attraction and once a person enters the industry they rarely leave. After 22 years Pam Bader, Chief Executive of Molly Maid, still finds the business as challenging and exciting as she did when her partner bought the Master Licence in 1985. Rachel Spaul interviews

April 2007: Realise unlimited potential in a huge growth industry
Molly Maid has restructured its franchise package, giving another opportunity to its franchise owners to grow their businesses. Marketing and Franchise Development Manager Andrew Parsons explains

March 2007: Exceptional year for Molly Maid
MOLLY MAID has reported 13 new franchise owners joining its network and annual turnover growing in access of 10 per cent for 2006. Says Pam Bader, CEO, OBE and past President of the British Franchise Association:

March 2007: Molly Maid holds 4th National Convention
MOLLY MAID UK recently held its 4th National Convention at Shrigley Hall Hotel in Cheshire which overlooks 262 acres of rolling hills on the edge of the Peak District National Park. "A truly worthy venue for the backdrop to our ongoing commitment of bringing our Franchise Owners together to learn from each other and help them to improve their business"said Pam Bader OBE, Chief Executive of MOLLY MAID and past Chairman of the BFA.

March 2007: Run a Molly Maid franchise and you'll clean up
The domestic cleaning market is worth £2billion+ and is growing fast

March 2007: Derek Ward, Molly Maid, York and Harrogate
I'm really very happy with Molly Maid, it's the best thing I've ever done. After being employed for 30 years, I wanted to work for myself but I wanted the support of a franchise and the security of a proven business.

January 2007: Molly Maid achieves double digit growth in 2006
2006 has been an exceptional year for MOLLY MAID with 13 new Franchise Owners joining the Network and annual turnover growing in access of 10%

January 2007: Profile - Molly Maid: 'Premier brand in its sector'
With a solid base and phenomenal development opportunity, the UK has the highest growth potential of any marketplace that Molly Maid currently operates in. FDS Southern interviews the Molly Maid development team

Oct/Nov 2006: Clean up with MOLLY MAID, Sainsburys, Fairy and Pampers
How do you fancy getting your home cleaned for a whole year? Well now you can. MOLLY MAID, the UK's best known domestic cleaning company has teamed up with Sainsbury's, Fairy and Pampers to run a great competition offering 12 lucky persons the chance to win a year's free cleaning.

Oct/Nov 2006: Still cleaning up in the UK after 20 Years!
Domestic cleaning franchisor Molly Maid is launching a revolutionary franchise offering that few have tried in the UK. Marketing and Franchise Development Manager Andrew Parsons explains

September 2006: Molly Maid pumps up support
Molly Maid has appointed Jonathan Holden as Director of Franchise Support. Jonathan joins with over 12 years' experience in franchising including positions at Kall Kwik, where he was Head of Sales and Operations, responsible for a network of 160 Centres with annual turnover in excess of £70 million and most recently energie fitness clubs as Franchise Development Manager, recruiting 38 franchisees in under two years.

April/May 2006: Franchisees awarded at UK Molly Maid convention
Molly Maid UK recently held its UK national convention under the backdrop of the Menzies Welcombe Hotel and Spa in Stratford-upon-Avon. Among the guests attending the convention were the founders of Molly Maid, Adrienne and Chris Stringer.

April/May 2006: Synonymous with quality, service and value.
"I was a good organiser and used to using my own initiative, but running a franchise was still a big step into the unknown. Molly Maid made me feel part of the family...

October 2005: Own a Molly Maid franchise and you'll clean up
The domestic cleaning market is worth £3billion+ and is growing fast

September 2005: Cleaning industry gleaming
THE UK domestic cleaning services sector has grown by 91 per cent in the last three years, with the UK market currently worth around £2.86 billion employing nearly 200,000 people.

July/August 2005: One of the world's largest domestic cleaning franchises

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July/August 2005: One of the world's largest domestic cleaning franchises:

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Molly Maid franchise opportunity
An exciting business opportunity in the £2 billion plus domestic cleaning market. Low overheads, excellent cash flow and the MOLLY MAID name, make it the perfect proposition