April 2007

Autosheen: Autosheen means business

Autosheen

mobile valeting company Autosheen has expanded its franchise service portfolio for 2007 and is offering business people and entrepreneurs its brand new 'Business Management Franchise' package.

Caremark: Caremark innovation

Caremark

new Caremark franchisees now benefit from the provision of a professionally developed and personalised website as part of the franchise package, assisting in marketing a brand new business in a growing sector.

ChipsAway: Five million mark for ChipsAway

ChipsAway International

ChipsAway International, the SMART (Small and Medium Area Repair Technology) repair specialist, has celebrated in style presenting a bouquet and a bottle of bubbly to its five millionth customer Kay Wellings, who had her damaged paintwork repaired by Lichfield franchisee Ian Byrne.

Dream Doors: Dream comes true for Dream Doors winners

Dream Doors

Dream Doors has presented its 'Franchisee of the Year' award to Warrington couple Rachel and Stephen Vorster.

Attiva Franchising Ltd: A healthy investment for the future

Attiva, which was founded in 2003, is a proven and thriving franchise concept developed to bring health clubs to lesser-known market towns throughout the UK, at an affordable price.

Mail Boxes Etc: MBE sets up new alternative 'Post Office' venture

Mail Boxes Etc. (UK) Ltd., (MBE) is offering sub postmasters and independent retailers an opportunity to provide alternative postal services under a new franchised concession. This could create postal services in areas where they did not exist previously and would also enable sub postmasters facing closure to stay in business and continue to serve their local communities.

Riverford Organic Vegetables Ltd: River Swale territories selling fast

River Swale Organic Vegetables is a brand new organic vegetable box scheme franchise, launched following the success of its sister farms Riverford and River Nene Organic Vegetables.

Signs Express: Growth year for Signs Express

With a reputation for providing excellent quality and service, signs franchise Signs Express is pleased to announce that its new centres in Watford, Dundee and Sligo in the Republic of Ireland have made the investment to purchase their own premises.

Sumo Limited: SUMO scoops business award

A Leading UK supplier of underground utility detection services to the construction industry, SUMO, has scooped an award in the south's most prestigious business awards ceremony.

EDITORIAL COMMENT

Perfect Pizza: Make some serious dough!

"In 1993 my modest independent pizza franchise was acquired by Perfect Pizza. With their help, the operational standards, product quality and profits went from strength to strength...

Starbrite Chemicals Ltd: "Make a BRITE START"

StarBrite is offering franchisees a highly successful model, developed over 18 years of trading within the cleaning chemical industry. We are committed to the success of our franchisees, and are proud to be the fastest growing cleaning chemical franchise in the UK.

Swisher: Achieve your goals with Swisher!

Swisher

Multi-award winning Swisher, is the UK's top management franchise. We are an intenational organisation with a tried and tested formula that has been successful in the UK since 1997.

Signs Express: Works better with support!

Want to be your own boss? With a Signs Express franchise you'll receive all the support you need to make that journey easier.

Lawnhopper: Your first customers provided

Get a head start in lawn care with a LawnHopper franchise, which provides a proven business model and low-cost franchise package including your first customers, reports Rachel Spaul...LawnHopper is a pioneer of lawn treatments in the UK. It is the brainchild of Nigel Owen-Thomas, who started the company in 1995 having spotted a gap in the market for a company providing lawn care solutions...

Merry Maids: Why not go for it?

Having jumped at the chance to take over a Merry Maids management franchise, Rowan McCamley is going from strength to strength. Adam Browning interviews

Prontaprint Ltd: 50% growth in 18 months...Join in our success story.

"The decision to go with Prontaprint is an easy one because the print-on-demand industry is all about brand, and Prontaprint is the first 'superbrand',"says Basingstoke franchisee Paul Goodrich, who took over his centre in July 2005.

Safeclean: Britain's Premier Furniture Care Specialist Franchise

The domestic cleaning market is huge with over three million households in the UK having their furnishings professionally cleaned.

Molly Maid UK Ltd: Realise unlimited potential in a huge growth industry

Molly Maid UK

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

Belvoir Lettings: Celebrating Success

Belvoir Lettings

Belvoir Lettings recognises the success of its franchisees through its annual franchisee awards, and this year's crop showed no end of impressive achievements

ChipsAway: Profiting from passion

ChipsAway International

For hardworking ChipsAway franchisee Andy Darby, a passion for cars means big profits.

Papa John's: Taste success with the US No. 1 pizza delivery chain

Having risen to the top of the US pizza market with its 'Better Ingredients Better Pizza' pledge, Papa John's is expanding its UK network with the aim of establishing its pizza as the nation's favourite. Rachel Spaul reports

Apollo Blinds: Knowing your customers is the key to success

The importance of knowing your customers is critical for any business. Apollo Blinds' General Manager Patrick Harrison discusses why the company commissions regular research on its customer profile as part of its strategy for network growth

Cash Generator: 'I fell in love with the business'

Cash Generator

With the benefit of multiple income streams, the Cash Generator business model looks set for a bright future. Stuart Anderson interviews franchisee Steve Appleton

Mail Boxes Etc: 'The future is growth'

An accidental discovery led to an award-winning business for Steve Sleigh. Stuart Anderson interviews

Northwood (GB) Ltd: Northwood... the right decision!

Northwood

Martin Birks, Northwood Chelmsford Franchisee, tells his story...

Snack in the Box: Exceed your expectations...with Snack-in-the-Box

Snack-In-The-Box

For well over 10 years SNACK-IN-THE-BOX LTD (SITB) have been famous for delivering snacks to the work place under the Cadbury corporate image. SITB is totally committed to providing a professional snack delivery service & excellent franchisor support.

Riverford Organic Vegetables Ltd: Give yourself an organic future...Join our growing succes

Devon based Riverford Organic Vegetables, the country's leading organic vegetable home delivery service, is developing more regional farms to enable it to extend the national coverage of its franchise network.

EC Credit Control: Ideal for sales entrepreneurs ...Only 3 regions left...

Offering a chance to join one of the fastest growing franchise operations in Australia, New Zealand and now Ireland, EC Credit Control is seeking expansion into the UK through the appointment of four new franchisees. CEO Matthew Harrison explains

Jani-King (GB) Ltd: Create the Dream...

Jani-King (GB)

Are you management-minded and looking to build a large business with high asset value?

ElecLocal: Plug into demand with ElecLocal

New regulations that have made it more difficult for under-qualified electrical installers to trade, have also increased business for ElecLocal's highly skilled electricians, reports Rachel Spaul

NIC Services Group Ltd: Have the time to enjoy the lifestyle you love

Enjoy franchise success with a family business established in the cleaning industry for almost half a century

Dream Doors: Turn your dreams of freedom into reaility

Dream Doors

You can achieve the freedom you've always dreamed of with a Dream Doors franchise. This established and proven opportunity in the home improvement sector is ideal for partnerships and husband and wife teams looking for a middle-market retail opportunity providing a bespoke service to a niche market.

Sumo Limited: Detect a unique franchise opportunity

Formed only four years ago, SUMO really made its mark in 2005 when it became the leading brand in its industry sector, the largest supplier of ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) services to the construction industry and the fastest growing utility mapping provider in the UK

Pareto Law: A Winning Franchise in Recruitment and Training

Established for over a decade in graduate recruitment and sales training, Pareto Law continues to build its franchisee network. Pareto Law's Helena Szehidewicz reports

Bluebird Care Franchises Ltd: We Care Passionately...

Bluebird Care

Bluebird Care knows the importance of choosing a proven franchise business partner to give you the return on your investment.

Raring2Go: Get ready for a genuine fun franchise

Are you one of the millions of people desperately searching for that balance between work, kids and home? Then look no further...as Gill Gibbons reports

Auntie Anne's: 10 key steps to becoming an Auntie Anne's franchisee

Auntie Anne's

Auntie Anne's is bringing a product that has been a sensational success in the USA into the UK market to revolutionise how we snack - the hand rolled soft pretzel. Franchising Manager Max Burton provides an overview of how the company supports the launch of its franchisees, from initial interest through to ongoing operation

Car Park Valeting: Car Valeting Business Opportunity

Car Park Valeting Ltd (CPV) is the UK'S leading professional Hand Car Valet Business, specialising in both Full Valet and Hand Wash operations.

Thebestof: 'It's a tremendous business'

With over 320 UK franchisees and a clutch of awards to its name, web-based franchise thebestof.co.uk must be doing something right, Franchise Recruitment Manager Mary Stevens explains

Mail Shot International (Franchising) Ltd: First class opportunity

A business-to-business franchise opportunity operating within a niche market providing mailing support services is being offered by Mail Shot International, reports Rachel Spaul

etyres: Pole position in the market

eTyres

Combining a convenient, low cost service with a top ranking on the internet's search engines is bringing in excellent repeat and referral business for etyres franchisees.

Lloyds TSB Bank plc: Franchising & Finance: Strategic planning

Lloyds TSB Bank Plc

Used in the right way, a business plan is an essential tool for monitoring performance and for the early identification of weaknesses and under-performance. Richard Holden, Head of Franchising at Lloyds TSB, discusses the 'Business Plan'

Swisher: Excellence in Franchising: Choosing the right franchise

Swisher

With over 750 networks already established in the UK's £10.3 billion franchise industry, selecting the appropriate franchise business is an important and complex decision. Olivia Whelan, of multi-award winning management franchise network Swisher, explains the qualities that you should seek to ensure your success through excellence in franchising

British Franchise Association (BFA): The Franchise model

If done well, franchising is a powerful tool for business development, growth and competitiveness, argues Dan Archer, Head of Marketing for the bfa

Daily Poppins: Clem Munadzo, Daily Poppins, Southampton

Having worked for many years and still not achieved something tangible of my own I decided to start my own business. I had plenty of choice but the safest option available to me was to buy a franchise.

Franchise Development Services (FDS): Go global with franchising

Governments will have to look at developing programmes to assist franchise companies to export their Master Franchises, argues FDS Founder and Managing Director Roy Seaman

PlumbLocal: Founders of franchising: Steve Baker - Local Services

Local Services has developed a successful formula for trade-based franchising that sees it on the verge of launching its third franchise network. Stuart Anderson talks to the group's Founder Steve Baker

FDS North & Scotland: We want YOU! Franchisee Recruitment...

Franchisors must understand the importance of a well-managed recruitment programme. Done right, it lays the foundation of a high-quality, well-motivated franchise network. Done wrong, it can sow the seeds of a franchisor's undoing. FDS Northern Consultant Tony Urwin reports

FDS Southern: A three-step strategy for success in franchising

Based on many years of working within franchising helping franchisors and potential franchisors to franchise their businesses, bfa affiliated consultants at FDS Southern provide a proven and effective system for guiding clients through a development programme based on three key phases...

Venture Marketing Group: The Franchise Expo Belfast...Your future starts here

Anyone considering the benefits of running and owning their own business will have the perfect opportunity to make this a reality at The Franchise Exhibition, at Belfast's Odyssey Arena on 11th and 12th May 2007

Thebestof: TheBestOf wins E-Company of the year

thebestof, the online business directory and community website franchise, has been voted the best E-Company of the year at the Sharp Edge Awards. Almost 500 companies vied for the top slots at the awards with TheBestOf beating off new media stars Viagogo.com and Mydeo.com to become the online business of 2007.

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