August/September 2012

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Caremark: Caremark testimonials

Caremark

McDonald's: Hard work. Passion. Dedication.

McDonald's

The last few years have been tough years – for our customers, our competitors and the country – but McDonald's franchisees enjoyed continued sales growth and increased profitability.

Northwood: Northwood's Guaranteed Rent

Northwood

In 1995 we introduced a completely fresh service to the property market; offering landlords a guaranteed, regular rental income was a new idea and an instant success.

Northwood: Celebrating success with Hazel Cheel in Northwood Newcastle

Northwood

With a successful 25-year career in social care, Hazel Cheel decided it was time to fulfil a life-long ambition to own her own business. In June 2004 Hazel launched Northwood Newcastle.

Vodafone: Vodafone One Net Express

Business self-help books: Good? Vodafone One Net Express: Better

NatWest: UK franchise industry continues to flourish

Mark Scott, NatWest's Director Franchise Development, looks at some of the key points revealed in the latest survey about the UK franchise industry

McDonald's: Going for gold with McDonald's

McDonald's

McDonald's UK has been using its sponsorship of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games to get children into the sporting spirit

Merry Maids: Manage and develop your own domestic cleaning franchise

Merry Maids

Supported by a franchisor with over 50 years of franchising experience

ServiceMaster Clean: Build and develop your own commercial contract cleaning franchise

ServiceMaster Clean

Vacant areas and established businesses for resale available

Lighterlife: Take the weight out of work with LighterLife

Lighterlife

LighterLife is a pioneering weight-loss and weight-management company

Chemex UK: Why Purchase a Chemex Franchise?

Chemex UK

Supplying essential cleaning and hygiene solutions to industries for over 25 years.

TruGreen: Come and talk to us at the Birmingham NEC Franchise Exhibition!

TruGreen

Who cares wins

If you're looking for a recession resilient business, with rising demand from a growing marketplace, then a care franchise could be for you

Bluebird Care: Franchise Owners soar to new heights

Bluebird Care

"The business model really does what it says it will do."

Does a future in retail lie in store for you?

Retail franchises are among some of the most successful as they include many opportunities that use a well-known high street name and a tried and tested business model

CeX: Change your life with CeX

CeX

Since launching his first CeX store in 2008, Zuber Patel has gone on to become one of the networks most successful multi-unit franchise owners

CeX: The gadget lover's dream franchise

CeX

Average 1st year store turnover in excess of £1 million

Taylor of Old Bond Street: One of the UK's finest retail opportunities

Taylor of Old Bond Street

A cutting edge brand with a sense of tradition

Cubism Law: Make the most of the global market

Many national retail franchise brands have successfully made the transition to new international markets. Roger Levitt looks at the options available.

Debenhams: Franchising helps Debenhams expand overseas

Debenhams

For more than 15 years, Debenhams has been using franchising as a way to extend its network of stores throughout the world.

HSBC Bank: 20 questions to ask a franchisor

Before investing in a franchise, you should be satisfied it is the right one for you. Cathryn Hayes, Head of Franchising at HSBC, lists some of the questions you should ask before making one of the most important decisions in your life

Women wake up to franchising

To gain an insight into what benefits the franchise sector and being self-employed offers females, Tiffany Brooking spoke to some women who reveal how they achieved their ideal work/life balance

Snack in the Box: Brand appeal all the way...

Snack-in-the-Box: The UK's no.1 vending franchise company

London House International Ltd: "I think being a female works to my advantage"

London House International Ltd

London House International has given three women the chance to make the most of the skills from their previous careers, while enjoying all the benefits of running their own business

London House International Ltd: London House franchise owner testimonials

London House International Ltd

The Christmas Decorators: Make a year's salary in three months

The Christmas Decorators

With a love of Christmas and the desire to start her own business, Sandra Byrne found her perfect opportunity with specialist festive design and installation franchise, The Christmas Decorators

The Christmas Decorators

The Christmas Decorators

Unique franchise investment opportunity

Autosheen: Autosheen lets Andy's talents really shine

Autosheen

Andy Easter has made sure nothing holds him back from pursuing success and with Autosheen he has achieved his goal of running his own business

Autosheen: Autosheen Signature Service

Autosheen

Time for a clean start

Ovenclean: Friends forge the perfect partnership

Ovenclean

Andy Bloore and Jeff Deeming found Ovenclean provided all the right ingredients for them to start a business together

Dublcheck: Build your business with Dublcheck

Dublcheck

With over 20 years of sales experience and the desire to provide excellent service levels, Mark Sanchez-Garcia found his perfect opportunity with Dublcheck

Dublcheck: Build your business the easy way

Dublcheck

Over 19 years of experience setting people up in the business

Minster Cleaning Services: I achieved success and real security with Minster

Minster Cleaning Services

Before I committed to Minster Cleaning Services I needed to be confident that I was making a good decision

Signs Express: Family finds direct approach to working together

Signs Express

One way of easily establishing your own business is to enlist your family. That is what Dave and Kim Nurse did when they launched their Signs Express franchise in Leeds nine years ago

ChipsAway: ChipsAway helps Andy continually hit his targets

ChipsAway

Since launching his ChipsAway franchise, former soldier Andy Darby has become one of the company's most successful franchise owners

ChipsAway: Have you got what it takes?

ChipsAway

It couldn't be a better time to join the UK's biggest 'on-thespot' automotive paintwork repair brand.

McDonald's: David Wynne's with McDonald's

McDonald's

After nearly three decades in the McDonald's system, franchise owner David Wynne is confident in his success with the restaurant giant

Revive! (UK): Revive! your working life!

Revive! (UK)

Major Jon Arundel and RAF Officer Kiri Chiakli are two Service leavers who have recently taken on a franchise in different parts of the country

CeX: Want a profitable and enjoyable business? Join CeX today!

CeX

After seeing the success his brother-in-law achieved with CeX, experienced businessman Harkirat Singh Sagoo was eager to join the entertainment franchise

CeX: Upgrade your career with CeX

CeX

For gadget lover Sagar Patel, second-hand entertainment franchise CeX was the fast-paced career change he had been looking for

Cargocall: Looking for a franchise that delivers?

Cargocall

Daily Poppins UK: A low risk franchise offering a wealth of success

Daily Poppins UK

Trevor White, Head of Franchise Support and Operations UK at Daily Poppins, explains how the business is attracting increasing numbers of people wanting to take control of their own destiny

Cleaning Doctor: "I regard my Cleaning Doctor franchise as my pension – it has been very rewarding."

An opportunity that stands the test of time

Home Sale Bureau: homesalebureau lays firm franchise foundations

Interest in property franchise opportunity homesalebureau.com has rocketed since its recent appearance at The British Franchise Exhibition

Home Sale Bureau: The intelligent way to build a business

Your opportunity to build a sustainable and profitable business with a genuine potential for growth and substantial income generation

Filta Fry Plus: FiltaFry Plus continues to build on its green credentials

Filta Fry Plus

The Filta Group, home to the FiltaFry Plus franchise opportunity, is reinforcing its 'eco-friendly' credentials by rebranding itself as Filta Environmental

Filta Fry Plus: Servicing the catering industry

Filta Fry Plus

saving you money

Time For You: We guarantee your success

Time For You

That's right, a 100 per cent money-back guarantee if you don't get £30,000 profits after just 18 months!

All Trades Network: Join one of the UK's leading management franchises

All Trades Network has rapidly developed into one of the most successful property repair and maintenance franchises in the UK and is eager to continue its network expansion

All Trades Network: Build your business success with All Trades Network

All Trades Network offer

LIPA 4:19

LIPA 4:19

LIPA 4:19 is the only children's performing arts academy in the UK that is directly linked to an established performing arts institution – the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

LIPA 4:19: Pursue a profitable passion with LIPA 4:19

LIPA 4:19

With the backing of one of the most prestigious performing art institutions in the country, part-time performance franchise LIPA 4:19 continues to outshine the competition

Frequently asked questions

Franchisors tap into their years of experience to answer some of the most frequently asked questions by people looking at becoming franchise owners

Lloyds TSB Bank: Sorting the wheat from the chaff

Lloyds TSB Bank

Richard Holden, Head of Franchising at Lloyds TSB, explains how to identify a genuine franchise opportunity from an opportunist who wants to just take your money

Ovenclean: A business opportunity that works around you!

Ovenclean

Would you like a better work/life balance?

Bluebird Care: The most experienced care franchisor in the UK

Bluebird Care

A comprehensive care at home service

SUBWAY Restaurants (Global): Subway Restaurants

Subway Sandwiches

SUBWAY has built its international success on sound footings dating back four decades

Signs Express: Signs are our business, make it yours

Signs Express

Lloyds TSB Bank: Lloyds TSB can help you with your franchise plans.

Whether you're buying into a franchise or franchising your own business, it's important to have the right kind of support and guidance before you take the next step

TaxAssist Accountants: What is the right trading option for you?

Jo Nockels, of TaxAssist Accountants, looks at the financial benefits of the different trading options available to a franchise owner when they launch their business

Cubism Law: Thinking of franchising your business?

Roger Levitt, of Cubism Law, highlights the many elements to consider when taking the franchise route to expansion

Franchise Sales & Resales: Buying an established franchise

Franchise Sales & Resales

Investing in a resale can have many advantages over starting a new unit from afresh, but always remember to do your research carefully first

FranMatch: Let FranMatch put the spark in your network

FranMatch

Chris Davies highlights the benefits of using specialist franchise owner recruiting service FranMatch

Tech4T: Stats to drive up your franchise income!

Tech4T

No one likes filling in forms, whether it was last year's Census or the government forms your business has to complete. Graham Barlow, of Tech4T explains how they are actually a help rather than a hindrance

Coconut Creatives: Make the most of your awards success

Coconut Creatives

Celebrating success is something we British are often very blasé about. In franchising, however, this can be a key indicator to prospective franchise owners about your credentials

Figaro's Italian Pizza, Inc: Enjoy a slice of success with Figaro's Pizza

Figaro's Italian Pizza, Inc

Last year, Figaro's Italian Pizza celebrated its 30th anniversary and continued its expansion across the USA and the world

What's in a name?

Strong branding is one of a number of key elements to look for when choosing the right franchise opportunity for you

Franchise Development Services (FDS): Become part of the FDS success story

Franchise Development Services (FDS)

FranManuals: FranManuals Franchise Manual Writing Service

Make sure your franchise owners receive the most professional guide to success

Franchise Development Services (FDS): Franchise Development Services Franchise Consultants

30 years of franchising excellence

Tech4T: Tech4t Franchise Territory Design and Mapping

Tech4T delivers 'opportunity balanced' territories and optimum site planning for location-based franchise models

FDS South East: Question and answer with Malcolm Porter talks to Amy and Jane Hatcher

FDS South East

Doodley Dogs is a ground-breaking modern doggy daycare facility designed for dogs of all ages, genders and breeds, to have a happy time socialising and learning

FDS North & Scotland: North and Scotland

FDS North & Scotland

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

FDS North & Scotland: FDS North - The trusted name in franchise business development

FDS North & Scotland

FDS North is the region's gateway to sustainable growth by specialising in the development and ongoing support of successful franchise systems in Northern England and Scotland

MFV Expositions: Build your own safety net

MFV Expositions

A franchise could secure your future

FDS Southern: Gary Rigby talks to Blair Jenkins

FDS Southern

Gary Rigby, of FDS Southern, talks to Blair Jenkins, CEO of Snack-in-the-Box

Lloyds TSB Bank: Lloyds TSB Financial Services

The Lloyds TSB Franchise Unit is the first point of contact for enquiries about becoming a franchise owner or individuals looking to franchise their own business

Venture Marketing Group: Discover your future

Venture Marketing Group

Jane Gillate, an ex-paediatric nurse who has spent the last 22 years focusing on family life, and her husband Simon, a project risk consultant in the construction industry, shared a passion for property

Brand Protect: Brand Protect Intellectual Property Protection

FranDesign: FranDesign Marketing and PR

Turn inspirational ideas into memorable sales and marketing products

Venture Marketing Group: Find your perfect match

Venture Marketing Group

Franchise Opportunities Live is a new event that allows budding entrepreneurs the chance to meet franchisors in a face-to-face environment

Cubism Law: Signing up for a franchise?

Becoming a franchise owner is an increasingly popular option to find a way into business without the burden, risks and insecurity of starting a new operation completely from scratch

FranPower: Marketing & PR FranPower

Get your franchise opportunity on the news agenda

Venture Marketing Group: Dreaming of your own business?

Venture Marketing Group

Are you looking for a change in life

FranMatch: FranMatch Franchise Recruitment

Optimise your franchise owner recruitment process

Venture Marketing Group: A wealth of opportunities at the UK's largest franchise event

Venture Marketing Group

Key for an aspiring entrepreneur looking to invest in a franchise is to find a business that suits their expertise and skills. At The National Franchise Exhibition you'll find some of the best opportunities available

Venture Marketing Group: Dreaming of your own business?

Venture Marketing Group

have you just retired, recently started a family, been made redundant, or simply looking to run a successful business?

Cubism Law: Cubism Law Franchise Solicitors

Our client promise is simple – results based billing focused on delivering a better and more personal service at a more competitive price

Franchise Seminars: Considering expansion?

Franchise Seminars

Consider franchising!

MFV Expositions: Record crowds for first International Franchise Expo in New York

MFV Expositions

Singapore Exhibition: FLAsia – your portal to franchise success in the Far East

Singapore Exhibition

Franchising & Licensing Asia (FLAsia) – the international entrepreneurship, business opportunities and intellectual property rights exhibition - returns to Marina Bay Sands in Singapore on November 1 to 3

FDS South East: South East

FDS South East

FDS South East is experienced in all aspects of franchising for potential and established franchisors

Franchise Sales & Resales: Franchise Sales and Resales

Promote your franchise for sale as a going concern

FranExec: FranExec Franchise Recruitment

Place your Executive Recruitment in the hands of the franchise specialists

Online TV Group: Online TV Group

Televise your franchise success

FDS Southern

FDS Southern

FDS Southern has assisted UK and international franchisors in the development of their franchise networks for over 25 years, building a reputation as one of the UK's leading franchise consultancies

FDS Australia: Australia has the most dynamic franchise market in the world!

FDS Australia

Australia offers a wealth of opportunity for franchises to succeed

Cleaning Doctor: A day in the life of Cleaning Doctor franchise owner Nigel Lay

Cleaning Doctor franchise owners provide customers with an extensive range of cleaning services for both inside and outside a property

MFV Expositions: Check another accomplishment off your list

MFV Expositions

The West Coast Franchise Expo

Franchise Development Services (FDS): Franchise Network Evening

Michelle Mone shares her thoughts on juggling motherhood with work

One of the UK's most successful female entrepreneurs Michelle Mone OBE, reveals her thoughts of the franchise industry and her top tips for women who are considering starting their own business

Paralympics prove having a disability is no barrier to achieving success

Whether top athletes competing in the Paralympics or a franchise owner running a successful franchised business, those with disabilities are achieving their ambitions

A-Star Sports: A-Star Sports named in Startups 100 list

A-Star Sports: A-Star Sports to build on Olympic legacy

Assist With Solutions: New Assist With Solutions franchise owner enjoys a successful first month

Assist With Solutions: New deal benefits Assist With Solutions franchise owners

Auditel: Auditel franchise owners enjoy four years of business success

Auditel

Auditel: Auditel wins bfa Franchisee Support Award

Auditel

Auditel: Auditel's new franchise owners are set to launch their businesses

Auditel

Auditel: Banking experts join Auditel free seminars

Auditel

Auditel: New franchise owner joins the Auditel network

Auditel

Caremark: Caremark franchise owner semi-finalist for top industry award

Caremark

Caremark: Caremark sells three franchise territories

Caremark

Cash Converters: Cash Converters celebrates a successful financial year

Cash Converters: Cash Converters raises £250,000 for charity

Chemex UK: Chemex franchise owner recalls highlights as a Olympics volunteer

Chemex International

Chemex UK: Chemex launches new financial package to help budding franchise owners

Chemex International

Chemex UK: Chemex opens its first central London franchise

Chemex International

ChipsAway: ChipsAway franchise owners benefit from improved job management system

ChipsAway International

ChipsAway: ChipsAway franchise owners benefit from successful ad campaign

ChipsAway International

ChipsAway: ChipsAway franchise owners benefit from successful ad campaign

ChipsAway International

Daily Poppins UK: Latest Daily Poppins franchise owner launches business

Driver Hire Nationwide: Driver Hire Managers purchase Cambridge territory

Driver Hire

Driver Hire Nationwide: Driver Hire named bfa award finalist for seventh consecutive year

Driver Hire

Driver Hire Nationwide: Driver Hire to expand its training service

Driver Hire

Driver Hire Nationwide: Franchise owner sees business thrive in Olympic build up

Driver Hire

Driver Hire Nationwide: New franchise owner joins the Driver Hire network

Driver Hire

Kare Plus: Kare Plus rolls out new IT system across its franchise network

Kare Plus Ltd

London House International Ltd: London House backs badminton team at Olympics

London House International

McDonald's: Award winning McDonald's franchise owner to hold a franchising masterclass

McDonald's

Franchisee of 20 restaurants restaurants invited to present a franchising masterclass.

McDonald's: McDonald's basks in Olympic glory

McDonald's

As an official sponsor of the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, McDonald's not only opened restaurants in the Olympic park but also helped to select and train a diverse range of Games Maker volunteers

Merry Maids: Merry Maids franchise owners in bfa Franchisee of the Year Award finals

Merry Maids

Recognition Express: Leading franchise professionals tackle a celebrity football team

Recognition Express

Recognition Express: Recognition Express franchise owner achieves record sales

Recognition Express

Recognition Express: Recognition Express launches its annual road safety competition

Recognition Express

Recognition Express: Recognition Express MD sponsors university franchising award

Recognition Express

Revive! (UK): Revive! franchise owner enjoys benefit of Pirtek Racing team sponsorship deal

Revive!

Revive! (UK): Revive! leads the campaign for Automotive Technician Accreditation

Revive!

Revive! (UK): Revive! survey reveals the truth about minor car repairs

Revive!

Seniors Helping Seniors: New franchise opportunity launched in the UK

Signs Express: Signs Express franchise owner helps local community project

Signs Express

Signs Express: Signs Express franchise owner named a Franchisee of the Year semi-finalist

Signs Express

SUBWAY Restaurants (Global): FDS team meets Subway

Subway Sandwiches

Suit The City: Suit the City franchise owners and head office team continue charity work

Suit The City: Suit the City helps MP celebrate 20 years in Parliament

Suit The City: Suit the City promotes its services at its annual road show

Tech4T: Tech4T services helps franchisor launch business opportunity

The Zip Yard: New The Zip Yard franchise opens in Basingstoke

Venture Marketing Group: Franchisors preparing for UK's largest franchise exhibition

Venture Marketing Group: Rugby star and two entrepreneurs to talk at the National Franchise Expo

Accounts Assist: Account Assist rebrands its franchise

Alex Clark Lettings: Two franchise owners join the Alex Clark Lettings network

Barclays Bank: Barclays releases £60 million of funding for start-up businesses

BCR Associates: BCR Associates recruits two new franchise owners

British Franchise Association (bfa): bfa Franchisee of the Year award finalists revealed

British Franchise Association (bfa): bfa Franchisee of the Year Awards finalists announced

British Franchise Association (bfa): Sir Bernard Ingham retires from bfa President role

Business for Breakfast: Business deal that blossomed over breakfast comes to fruition

Card Connection: Card Connection franchise owner doubles territory

Card Connection: Card Connection franchise owner expands his territory

Card Connection: Card Connection franchise owner named as bfa awards finalist

Card Connection: Card Connection franchise owner named as bfa awards semi-finalist

Card Connection: Card Connection strengthens its franchise support team

Century 21 UK: Century21 to open two new franchise offices

Century 21 UK: Century21UK to open its first office in Gibraltar

Century 21 UK: New Century 21 franchise owner launches business

Century 21 UK: South London lettings agents to become Century 21 franchises

Cleaning Doctor: Cleaning Doctor founder writes book to help potential franchise owners

Cleaning Doctor: Cleaning Doctor franchise owner achieves £50,000 turnover in first year

Cleaning Doctor: Four franchise options at Cleaning Doctor

Cloudy2Clear UK Ltd: Cloudy2Clear franchise owners enjoy business success

Cloudy2Clear UK Ltd: Cloudy2Clear new franchise owner enjoys successful launch

ComputerXplorers: ComputerXplorers franchise owner holds successful school classes

ComputerXplorers: ComputerXplorers franchise owner wins school contract

Concept Building Solutions: Concept Building Solutions to raise its franchise fee

connectingbusiness.com: Connectingbusiness launches its UK franchise recruitment campaign

Cube Social Housing: Cube Lettings is looking for quality franchise owners

Cube Social Housing: Cube Lettings opens its Bradford office

Cube Social Housing: Cube National Franchise opens new location in Nottingham

Dream Doors: Dream Doors top franchise owners achieve over £1 million worth of sales this year

Expense Reduction Analysts: ERA improves its franchise owner training programme

FreshStart Living: Franchise owner sought in Manchester for unique opportunity

Gateway Homes: Gateway Homes announces new franchise territories now available

Gateway Homes: Gateway Homes prepares for substantial franchise growth

Gateway Homes: Gateway Homes strengthens its head office franchise team

Granite Transformations (Europe): Granite Transformations showcases its product on prime time TV

In-toto: In-toto Kitchens launches pioneering new store

International Franchise Association (ifa): IFA seeks to increase its UK members

Kids Bee Happy: Summer perfect time to launch a Kids Bee Happy franchise

Maid 2 Clean: Maid2Clean launches a professional cleaning qualification

Mulberry House Associates Ltd: Mulberry House Associates achieves bfa Supplier status

Papa John's: New Papa John's franchise owner increases store turnover

Papa John's: Papa John's founder inspires its UK franchise owner network

Papa John's: Papa John's opens five new franchise locations

Papa John's: Papa John's rolls out new training system across its franchise network

Papa John's: Papa John's supports franchise owners with new competition

Party Bar UK: PartyBar UK now offering franchises nationwide

Razzamataz Theatre Schools: Razzamataz increases its franchise owners' marketing opportunities

Razzamataz Theatre Schools: Razzamataz to host a Barbie Popstar Academy

Snack in the Box: Snack in the Box launches new training programme

Snack in the Box: Snack in the Box recruits a record number of franchise owners

Snack in the Box: Snack in the Box welcomes new MD to its team

Startups.co.uk: Startups Awards 2012 launched

SUBWAY (UK and Ireland): SUBWAY helps keep workers healthy with low fat subs

Surelet: World Cup Winning rugby player becomes new SureLet Director

TaxAssist Accountants: TaxAssist Accountants achieves record growth

The Creation Station: The Creation Station celebrates its 10th anniversary

The Interface Financial Group: IFG named Best Money Brand

WindowGeeks: Friends find success with WindowGeeks

World Options: World Options signs three franchise owners in first month of franchising

Franchise Sales & Resales: Buying an established franchise

etyres

etyres is an online tyre company that provides a mobile tyre fitting service through its nationwide network of franchise owners.

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