December 2005

ChipsAway: Appointed by AA as sole recommended SMART repairer

ChipsAway International

The AA has nominated SMART repair specialist ChipsAway International as the organisation's sole recommended supplier of SMART repairs to its five million plus members. According to MD Steve Bignell, this agreement represents a major marketing coup for ChipsAway, bringing substantial new business opportunities to franchisees.

Northwood (GB) Ltd: Strengthens franchisee support team

Northwood

Supporting its continued nationwide expansion, property-based franchise Northwood has strengthened its franchise support team. Nicholas Cooper, former National Franchise Manager, has been promoted to Franchise Director.

Subway Europe: New Subway Store Opens in Trafford Centre, Manchester

The SUBWAY® chain, one of the fastest growing retailers in the UK and Ireland, opened its doors to hundreds of shoppers at the Trafford Centre in Manchester on 28th October 2005. The new store, based in The Orient, the Trafford Centre's dining hall, sees an investment of £150,000

New RBS appointment

Bank of Scotland Corporate has appointed Daryll Windsor to head its dedicated Franchise Team and drive forward the Bank's growth in this expanding marketplace.

Success at UK's leading franchise expo

The National Franchise Exhibition (NFE) 2005, the largest franchise exhibition ever staged in the UK, has been hailed by its organisers as a success for visitors and exhibitors alike.

0845 Glassman: Glazing brand to franchise

A new 24-hour glazing franchise is preparing to launch into the UK market after the completion of its franchise development programme. 24/7 Glazing Services was established in 2001 in Cheshire, offering domestic and commercial glazing services across the North West.

13 Buho St: UK first for urban street wear brand

13 Búho St, the young urban street wear store, has opened its first UK store at the Touchwood centre - a 650,000sqft shopping & entertainment destination in Solihull, West Midlands.

Aj's Piri Piri (international): AJ's Piri Piri seeks UK Master Franchisee

Fast food restaurant franchise AJ's Piri Piri has unveiled plans to expand its franchise offering into the UK via a Master Franchisee. "AJ's Piri Piri is one of the UK's premier fast food franchise opportunities of the future,"declares MD Andrew Withers. "It is a complete turnkey fast food restaurant concept tailored to suit qualified investors and investment groups seeking entry into the...

Babyprints.co.uk: Babyprints marks first-year anniversary

Babyprints, provider of framed castings of babies and children's hands and feet, recently celebrated its first-year anniversary as a franchise.

Car Park Valeting: Car Park Valeting win contract with Tesco

Winning a large contract with Tesco and expanding its reach with other clients (including British Land, ASDA, Grosvenor, Prudential and others), has helped Car Park Valeting establish over 60 hand car wash and valeting sites across the UK, with a further 100 set to open in the next 12 months.

Chilli Banana (Franchising) Ltd: Hot new franchise launches first location

After nine years of bringing authentic, home-cooked Thai food to the people of Wilmslow in Cheshire, Chilli Banana is expanding via franchising.

Clairol Professional UK: Double celebrations for expo newcomer

There were double celebrations on Clairol Professional's stand during the recent National Franchise Exhibition. Not only did the company register over 125 potential leads for its newly launched franchised operation, but the company also received its accreditation by the Business Franchise Association (BFA) over the weekend.

Hire Intelligence UK: Franchise could have stopped president's leak

"President Bush's embarrassing memo in which the world's most powerful man revealed he needed the loo would never have leaked out if the UN had used new technology,"contends Technology supply franchise Hire Intelligence. "George Bush's scribbled note to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice at the United Nations summit was picked up by a photographer with a telephoto lens.

PAPERfix: "My satisfaction comes from customer relationships."

Every office handles paper and some offices handle great volumes of it - correspondence, documents, mailings, leaflets etc. To speed the process, many organisations have specialist paper handling equipment: shredders, power guillotines, binders, laminators, folding machines, envelope feeders and complete document mailing systems - all of which need to be maintained and replaced when necessary.

PAPERfix: A franchisee reveals how he built his business

Chris began his training with PAPERfix at the start of January and began trading mid February 2005. Here he talks candidly abouthis first eight months: "At the beginning I was both nervous and excited; it was strange being scared of the unknown but really looking forward to it."

Rainbow International: wins solus restoration contract with Lloyds TSB

Rainbow International has been appointed by Lloyds TSB Insurance as its sole provider of disaster restoration services for domestic insurance claims in the UK.

Riverford Organic Vegetables Ltd: Riverford named national innovator

Riverford Organic Vegetables has won the National Innovators Award in the Environment category at the National E-Commerce Awards 2005.

Signs Express: Historic town receives face lift

Sign and graphics specialists Signs Express (Kings Lynn) have recently been involved in several key signage projects in the historic town of King's Lynn, commissioned as part of the regeneration of the area and in celebration of King's Lynn's 800th anniversary

Signs Express: Signs Express awards key achievers

Signs Express has acknowledged the key achievers in its network at its recent Bi-Annual Signs Express convention.

Totally Dynamic: A Totally Dynamic new venture for Norwich businesswoman

Totally Dynamic is a brand new vehicle wrapping franchise which is set to brighten up the roads of Britain, starting in Norwich.

Trophy Pet Foods Ltd: Trophy drives growth

Trophy Pet Foods is driving the growth of its franchise network with the recent launch of a brand new van and corporate identity.

10 must-know franchise questions answered

The Franchise Magazine's stand at the recent National Franchise Exhibition played host to hundreds of visitors curious about the concept of franchising. Stuart Anderson identifies and answers 10 of the most common questions asked

Dublcheck: Your passport to success

Dublcheck

Dublcheck was inundated at the recent National Franchise Exhibition, with prospective franchisees making a beeline for the stand (see pic)

O2 (UK) Limited: Strength in numbers

A leading provider of mobile services to consumers and businesses in the UK, O2 is expanding through the implementation of a national franchise programme. Nicola Green reports

Cash Generator: Obtain maximum success

Cash Generator

Boasting one of the highest non-food turnovers per sqft. in the UK, Cash Generator has set its sights on achieving national network completion through steady growth over the next 10 years. Tasked with seeing through this goal, Managing Director Julian Urry reviews his first 12 months with the company with Stuart Anderson

Calbarrie Ltd: Your own business...without the headaches

Would you like a business that can offer you the chance to develop a management franchise working with customers like BT, Transco, Telewest as well as the Metropolitan Police and county councils? On top of the business we would pass to you have you got the desire and tenacity to build a local service driven business?

Cookerburra Oven Cleaning Services Uk Ltd: Choose Your Management Options

Within a short local van drive there are more than enough ovens, both domestic and commercial, that want the services of Cookerburra...

ChipsAway: 10 Years of success!

ChipsAway International

Celebrations are underway at ChipsAway as the first wave of 26 franchisees complete 10 years of success with the world's leading SMART repair specialist. Megan Dunmore reports

TaxAssist Accountants: 'Exceeding all expectations'

TaxAssist Accountants

Having operated his TaxAssist Accountants franchise for 31/2 years, Terry Peachman's business-to-business accountancy practice is reaching new heights through its shop-front branded office. Stuart Anderson reports

Swisher: A franchise opportunity that's out of this world!

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.

Snack in the Box: 'SITB has changed my life'

Snack-In-The-Box

Two case studies about how Snack-In-The-Box (SITB) help its franchisees set up and build their own snack vending businesses.

Agency Express: Signs of success on every UK street

Ever wondered who is responsible for erecting the 'For Sale' signs? Agency Express is the nationwide company dedicated to the task. Founder and Managing Director Stephen Watson reports

Original Poster Company Ltd: The hallmark of a good franchise

Having awarded all of its 71 UK and Ireland franchises, international greeting card franchisor The Original Poster Company is offering select established businesses as re-sales.

Apollo Blinds: A window opportunity at Apollo Blinds

Apollo Blinds has spent much of 2005 putting plans in place to double its franchisee network over the next five years. General Manager Patrick Harrison talks to Paul Kirby about Apollo Blinds' achievements and what's in store for 2006

Apollo Blinds: A window opportunity at Apollo Blinds

Apollo Blinds has spent much of 2005 putting plans in place to double its franchisee network over the next five years. General Manager Patrick Harrison talks to Paul Kirby about Apollo Blinds' achievements and what's in store for 2006

Dyno-Rod: Join the franchise with 40 years experience

Dyno-Rod is the most established of the Dyno Group's brands. With a strong brand name behind its franchisees, the network of Dyno-Rod franchisees covers the whole of the United Kingdom. Last year the business was bought by British Gas, and Dyno Development Manager Clive Smith reveals how this created an even more powerful force in the marketplace

Jani-King (GB) Ltd: Target: £1 million

Jani-King (GB)

The £1 million turnover target is a goal shared by all 42 management franchisees in the Jani-King network, and with the sales supplied by head office Ket Patel, Sandip Chauhan and David Crook are looking seriously at achieving seven figure incomes within the next few years.

CeX: Funky, CeXy, ready for first franchisees

CeX

An established brand with over 20 stores and a loyal customer base, CeX is expanding its second-hand buy and sell entertainment network through franchising. Rachel Spaul reports

Swisher: Excellent growth...

Swisher

Turning redundancy into opportunity, Manchester-based Martin Lawler invested in a Swisher franchise earlier this year and after just eight months is reporting annual repeat business of over £100,000.

The Filta Group Limited: Beating the targets...

Following nine months of hard work securing contracts Filta Fry franchisee Steve Edwards is now having to turn away work, such is the interest in his on-site cooking oil microfiltration service.

Papa John's: 'Delivery Operator of the Year, 2004'

Having been awarded the title of 'Delivery Operator of the Year 2004' by the Pizza, Pasta and Italian Food Association, Papa John's is seeking Franchisees for it's exciting new pizza delivery store.

Pentagon (UK) Ltd: Are you ready for a mission possible?

Since 2001, 59 franchisees have accepted the mission to help ordinary people in an extraordinary way. Rachel Spaul explores a franchise opportunity in debt management

Susan Hepburn Clinics: The No.1 stop smoking clinic

Detail Clean: Double the market, double the profit

By targeting domestic and commercial markets Detail Clean franchisees could potentially double their profit, which was what attracted the first franchisee reveals Rachel Spaul

Chemex International Ltd (UK): I sold my business to buy a franchise

Chemex International

Being in business on your own can be lonely. That's why Kelvin Bennett from Wirral sold his 12-strong chain of coffee shops in favour of becoming a franchisee with cleaning products distribution franchise Chemex.

Trugreen: Going into franchising... Why I invested in a franchise

TruGreen

"I spent most of my life working for huge companies and decided that I really wanted to do my own thing,"says TruGreen franchisee Shaun Mackaness.

Jaguar Couriers: 'Our franchise delivers you financial freedom'

Due to growing UK and European demand, Jaguar Couriers is expanding its tailor-made delivery business nationwide via franchising. Rachel Spaul investigates

Trugreen: 'Enjoy working outdoors? Lets talk business'

TruGreen

With over three million customers in the USA alone, TruGreen positions itself as by far the largest lawn care company worldwide. Adam Browning reports

Global Travel Group Ltd: Make Travel Your Business

Combining independence with a national brand, The Global Travel Group offers a route into the lucrative and enjoyable world of travel. Charlotte Urwin talks to Managing Director Rod Bromiley

Tongue Tied Ltd: 'A great investment'

With an impressive client list, Tongue Tied is offering a support-driven franchise opportunity. Adam Browning reports

O2 (UK) Limited: The Paterson File: An interview with 02

With O2 recently announcing plans to expand its retail operations via franchising, Gordon Patterson interviews O2 Sales Director Mark Stansfeld

How to deal with a franchise dispute

Franchising is, by its nature, 'heavy' on disputes because franchise agreements are usually complex, last for a long time, and franchisors enter into a large number of them, reflects Franchise Lawyer John Pratt

Belgium Franchise Federation: 2 days for meeting new partners...

...and developing your business.

FDS North & Scotland: Set out your stall for exhibitions

An exhibition stand can be expensive, but with the right preparation it can raise awareness of a franchise opportunity and provide franchisors with the chance to talk to potential franchisees face to face. FDS Northern franchise consultant Tony Urwin offers franchisors his tips on how to maximise the potential that exhibiting provides

Women in Franchising

Franchising has a lot to offer enterprising women, reports Rachel Spaul

Brian Lewis-BFA Chairman and founder of Cash Generator

From petrol pump attendant to Chairman of the British Franchise Association has been a varied and interesting journey for Brian Lewis. Stuart Anderson speaks to the Cash Generator Founder

BFA Franchisee of the year 2005 winners

Announcing: the British Franchise Association's 2005 Franchisee of the Year Award winners. Event Manager Pip Wilkins reports

FDS can help you buy a franchised business.

Franchisee (fran-"chI-'zE) An individual possessing the rights, granted by the franchisor, to trade under the company name and use the company image and intellectual property rights

Venture Marketing Group: The North's leading franchise exhibition

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge? Do you aspire to running your own business and becoming your own boss? Turn your dreams into reality by visiting The British Franchise Exhibition, G-Mex, Manchester 27th & 28th January

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