April 2010

Wiltshire Farm Foods: a mouth-watering business opportunity

sales potential of over £1 million

Trugreen: Professional lawn care

TruGreen

New Year, New Career? Redundant? Or just fancy a change?

Furniture Medic

"the prescription for damaged furniture"

Everards Brewery Ltd: Why Everards?

Everards

Rohan: Sharing Experience & Skill with Franchise Owners

Rohan

A top notch store opening and support system fine-tuned over 40 store launches in the UK is in place to support franchise owners coming on board with Rohan's new franchise opportunity

BCR Associates: Business Cost Reduction Associates launches franchise

With its pilot franchises successfully up and running, cost reduction franchise BCR Associates is ready to start its nationwide expansion, Business Cost Reduction Associates report

Belvoir Lettings: Join Belvoir and make 2010 the year to change your life

Belvoir Lettings

Unlock your potential

Medi Lipo Limited: Run your own highly profitable beauty treatment service

no experience necessary!

Snack in the Box: Enjoy the sweet taste of success!

Snack-In-The-Box

If you love chocolates (and who doesn't) you'll love a Snack-in-the-Box franchise, in association with Mars.

Filta Fry Plus: Dane Sampson, FiltaFry Plus

Filtafry Plus (Filta Group)

Revive (UK) Ltd: John Miles, Revive!

Revive!

Snack in the Box: SITB really do deliver what they promise

Snack-In-The-Box

Franchise Owner : Sandy Butler Area : West Lothian

Snack in the Box: SITB gives me support and independence

Snack-In-The-Box

Franchise Owner : Stewart Dearling Area : Brighton, Chichester & Crawley

Ovenclean: Grantham Speake, Ovenclean

Ovenclean

Ripples Ltd: Ripples franchise owners' double delight

Colin and Claire Payne have been laying the foundations for a successful business since taking on leading bathroom retailer Ripples' Tunbridge Wells franchise in 2007

Ripples Ltd: Ripples gives the support and buying power

Martin and Lisa Hammond, owners of bathroom retailer Ripples' Solihull franchise, have been shortlisted for the national kbbreview Industry Awards 2010 in Birmingham.

Molly Maid UK Ltd: Franchise Owner rewards customer loyalty with donation

Molly Maid UK

MOLLY MAID Franchise Owners Regina and John MacDonald have been able to use their success to help their local primary school

Molly Maid UK Ltd: Build a profitable business

Molly Maid UK

With the ongoing support of MOLLY MAID and her husband Richard Harris, Franchise Owner Julie Beckham has successfully built a profitable business

London House International Ltd: Five years of controlled growth

London House International

Since London House franchise owner John Whitewood launched his business last year, he has experienced month-on-month growth, and is planning to continue expanding over the next five years

London House International Ltd: If I continue to enjoy what I am doing I will carry on

London House International

London House franchise owner David Degiorgio launched his business in 2005 and is set to renew his franchise agreement for a further five years

Northwood (GB) Ltd: Northwood franchise owner achieves £2 million turnover

Northwood

Northwood franchise owner Scott Wilding brought his business through the property downturn last year and earned a £2 million turnover

Northwood (GB) Ltd: Succeed in the downturn

Northwood

If you are thinking of starting a business, make sure it has a unique selling point. Our Franchisees have our Platinum Guaranteed Rental Income Scheme.

Cash Generator: Living the Millionaire Lifestyle

Cash Generator

Cash Generator franchise owner, Nick Bourne, is now living a millionaire lifestyle

Cash Generator: An award winning formula

Cash Generator

Cash Generator is the most popular 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.

Caremark: Caremark franchise owner targets £1.25 million

Caremark

Caremark franchise owner Farina Tayub has already earned a £1 million turnover and she is planning to increase it to £1.25 million this year

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Are there any specific circumstances where the franchisor is allowed to the terminate the agreement?

Granite Transformations (Europe): Run a rewarding business with Granite Transformations

Last year Granite Transformations franchise owner Derek Delaney experienced his most successful trading year yet

Venture Photography: Retiring into a whole new career

Venture Photography offers bespoke experiences in its 55 studios across the UK, as well as a further seven studios in Dublin, Hong Kong and Connecticut, USA, with plans to significantly expand its presence globally over the next few years.

Dream Doors: The credibility of a showroom trebles sales

Dream Doors

The opening of the Peterborough showroom has brought the Dream Doors network up to 30.

Dietcare: From dieter to franchise owner

Successful dieter Helen Lomax explains why she decided to invest in the Dietcare franchise

Dietcare: Helping clients achieve their targets

Following the launch of her franchise in September 2009, Pippa Moore is enjoying the freedom of being her own boss and building her business at her own pace. She reveals why Dietcare was the right investment for her

Here your company teams up, your business goes further

Chemex International Ltd (UK): New Chemex franchise is a family affair

Chemex International

Having successfully run a previous franchise together, Bob and Ann Wrigley joined forces with their son-in-law to start Chemex's Grimsby operation

Ovenclean: Ovenclean proves to be a hot opportunity!

Ovenclean

When he became an Ovenclean franchise owner, Ian Fidge, expected that it would take a while to make it a success but was delighted when it took off immediately

ChipsAway: High Five for ChipsAway franchise owner!

ChipsAway

Five years since he became a ChipsAway franchise owner, Steve Ide is now considering expanding his business to cope with demand for his services

Baskin-Robbins: America's favourite neighbourhood ice cream shop

The world leader in ice cream treats

Baskin-Robbins: Prem Gotru and Angrej Singh Brar, franchise owners

Well Polished: "The flexibility is brilliant"

Well Polished

Franchise owner Tracy Martin explains how running her Well Polished business has improved her quality of life

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

Well Polished

Well Polished is an ideal business opportunity to fit in with your family and you lifestyle

LIPA 4:19: LIPA 4:19 plans to more than triple its franchises

LIPA 4:19

LIPA 4:19 is looking for franchise owners with a passion for the performing arts to expand its franchise network to 15 by the end of 2010

Revive (UK) Ltd: Revive! UK: Franchises that beat the recession

Revive (UK) Ltd

Revive! UK, the professional SMART repair provider sees itself in great shape as the UK comes out of recession

CleanMy: A franchise with a great support structure

Although a new franchise opportunity, CleanMy has over 25 years' experience in the cleaning industry and has used that knowledge to create a great support structure for its franchise owners

CeX: CeX franchise owner's £1million success story

CeX

Within six months of launching his first CeX franchise Michael Dunk opened a second store and is now preparing to launch his third.

Bluebird Care Franchises Ltd: Passionate, Professional & Successful!

Bluebird Care

As the leading care franchise in the UK and Republic of Ireland, Bluebird Care strives hard to maintain the high standards of the business

Oakleaf Sales Limited: Turn over a new leaf with Oakleaf

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

Bluebird Care Franchises Ltd: David Brown, Bluebird Care (Leeds)

Bluebird Care

All Trades Network Ltd: The freedom of self employment

All Trades Networks

The freedom of self employment, the safety of a national network

Dublcheck: Join a booming commercial cleaning market

Dublcheck

Backed by a guaranteed turnover package, Dublcheck franchise owners are thriving in the booming commercial cleaning market. Founder and Chairman Carol Stewart-Gill shares what Dublcheck franchise owners say

Dublcheck: Vernon Hall, Dublcheck

Dublcheck

Dublcheck: Build your business the easy way

Dublcheck

Franchise owners say:

Safeclean: Franchising at (nearly) 40

Safeclean is a well-established, nationwide, furnishing-care franchise used and recommended by leading retailers and furniture manufacturers. The network has a strong history of success, with many franchise owners going on to grow their business into management franchises.

FDS Anglia & London : We have a successful arrangement with FDS

Managing Director of etyres Tony Bowman reflects on his happy working relationship with Franchise Development Services

Oakleaf Sales Limited: Oakleaf branches out with revitalised franchise package

Following the relaunch of its franchise package, Oakleaf is keen to recruit new franchise owners nationwide

Look Local Ltd: Father and son expand Look Local franchise

Look Local

Look Local franchise owners Ray Bessell and his son Greg have been able to expand their business after transferring to the new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Accountancy system which was launched by the advertising directory network last summer.

Snappy Snaps: Bristol - Snappy Snaps

Publisher's Comment

Professor Roy Seaman CFE Managing Director and Founder of Franchise Development Services

Callswitch Technologies: Communications specialist helps Cartridge World

Business communications specialist Callswitch Technologies has helped franchisor Cartridge World streamline its telephone network so the refilled cartridge provider is able to match its customers to the ideal franchise owner in the fastest time possible.

FranPower

FDS Anglia & London : Anglia and London FDS Team

FDS London & Anglia Is highly experienced in all aspects of franchising, for potential and established franchisors whether looking for UK or International expansion. Our focus is on your business and your ambitions, and we always tailor our solutions to your need. We offer not only consultancy, but business advice, with a full Franchise owner recruitment and marketing function.

FDS Southern: 'We are enlightening people about non-invasive beauty t

Bringing his vast experience of developing franchise networks to bear on a new technology-driven concept, MediLipo and Laserlift, Bill Owen provides his insights to FDS Southern consultants Gordon Patterson and Gary Rigby

FDS Southern: Southern and Ireland FDS Regional Directors

Franchise Development Services (Southern) has assisted UK and international franchisors in the development of their franchise networks for some 25 years, building a reputation as one of the UK's leading franchise consultancies

FDS South East: Eight steps to running a successful franchise

Before establishing your business as a franchise, there are a number of key points to remember. Malcolm Porter of FDS South East explores some of these

FDS South East: South East FDS Regional Director

How can FDS South East help you

MFV Expositions: Now's the time to be in business for yourself

Own a Franchise.

MFV Expositions: I own a franchise

The success ahead of me is because of the proven team behind me.

Singapore Exhibition: Your key to expansion into a dynamic Asian Market

Franchising & Licensing Asia 2010

FDS North & Scotland: Avoiding the employment minefield

Many new franchise owners - full of the excitement of owning and running their own business - are quickly brought down to earth by the onerous responsibilities of becoming an employer for the first time.

FDS Midlands & Wales: Midlands and Wales FDS Regional Director

Franchise Development Services Midlands and Wales has been providing franchise consultancy and recruitment services to clients throughout Central England and Wales for over 10 years.

FDS North & Scotland: The Difference Between Ambition and Success

Franchise Development Services North specialises in the development and ongoing support of successful franchise systems. Serving Northern England and Scotland, FDS North is the North's gateway to sustainable business growth through franchising.

Franchise Resales Ltd: Franchise Resales

The Franchise Show: The Franchise Show excelled

Franchisors from all over the world, and throughout the UK enjoyed a very busy and productive time meeting thousands of prospective new franchisees over the two days The Franchise Show held court at Excel London.

MFV Expositions: You can suceed in a franchise of your own

because you won't be alone.

MFV Expositions: EXPO returns with even more franchise opportunities

EXPO returns with even more franchise opportunities on the USA's West Coast

MFV Expositions: IFE the Place to Be for International Expansion in 2010

This year promises to be an ideal time for companies to expand their global presence and many of them will be in Washington, DC for the 19th annual International Franchise Expo

Well Polished: Reader QandA

Well Polished

with well polished franchise owner Marcia Knightbridge

Cash Generator: Cash Generator reports record year end results

Cash Generator

Card Connection: Card Connections franchise owner builds on experience

Card Connection

Caremark: Home care provider strengthens services

Caremark

Fita-Seal: Fita-Seal launches first training course

Singapore Exhibition: International conference joins FLAsia 2010

Preparations are already under way to make Franchising and Licensing Asia (FLAsia) International Exhbition 2010 even more successful than last year's

Autosheen: New look Autosheen broadens horizons

Autosheen

Belvoir Lettings: From office junior to joint franchise owner

Belvoir Lettings

Belvoir Lettings: Terry Lucking, Belvoir

Belvoir Lettings

Bluebird Care Franchises Ltd: Bluebird Care helps Conrada celebrate 101 years!

Bluebird Care

Caremark: Caremark announces 140 per cent rise in turnover

Caremark

CeX: Shashi Sharma, CeX

CeX

Chemex International Ltd (UK): Chemex helps launch hygiene campaign

Chemex International

ChipsAway: ChipsAway announces support for Help for Heroes

ChipsAway International

ChipsAway: Fabulous new face of ChipsAway unveiled!

ChipsAway International

Granite Transformations (Europe): Granite Transformations wins marketing award

Revive (UK) Ltd: Revive! appoints new Business Development Officer

Revive!

Trugreen: Major growth at TruGreen with five new franchise owners

TruGreen

Government campaign helps ex-service personnel

Cash Converters: Cash Converters open 150th store

ComputerXplorers Ltd: ComputerXplorers helps tots tap into their IT skills

ComputerXplorers

Dietcare: Dieting success

Everards Brewery Ltd: Chesterfield Arms in Newbold crowned Pub of the Year

Everards

FASTSIGNS International Inc: An award winning franchise team

Hooray Hooray: New franchise opportunity is launched

Merry Maids: Merry Maids welcomes new East Sussex franchise

Merry Maids

Molly Maid UK Ltd: Molly Maid leads from the front

Molly Maid UK

Murcia Villas: Expand your horizons with Murcia Villas

Select Appointments: Continued demand for Select Appointments service

Venture Photography: Venture photographers snap up awards

Popular UK Franchises

Platinum Property Partners ChipsAway International Northwood London House International Cleaning Doctor FDS Southern Expense Reduction Analysts Snack-In-The-Box TaxAssist Accountants Dream Doors McDonald's Restaurants Autosheen Dublcheck eTyres Bluebird Care LIPA 4:19