December 2009

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CeX: Be the gadget boss

CeX

Providing you with the support for a Great Businesss

Dream Doors: The credibility of a showroom trebles sales

The opening of the Peterborough showroom has brought the Dream Doors network up to 30. Why are prospective business owners flocking to the Dream Doors franchise?

Dream Doors: Chris Jones, Dream Doors

Dream Doors franchise owner Chris Jones from Peterborough has doubled his business since he moved his business into a showroom this August.

Editor: December highlights

Caremark: Drive your Future Forward

Caremark

with Caremark's Secret Golden Key Success Strategy

CeX: Attention entertainment enthusiasts: CeX needs you!

CeX

Complete Entertainment eXchange (CeX) is a retail brand with great growth potential and is on the look out for enthusiastic franchise owners with a passion for gadgets and entertainment goods to continue its UK expansion

CeX: Abdul and Ali Ikram

CeX

"We felt a buzz of excitement as we walked through the doors of a CeX store because we are passionate about the product lines."

CeX: Zuber Patel

CeX

"I have smashed my target of a £1 million first year turnover."

10 hot tips for franchise success

Franchising offers a great way to become your own boss and own a business, while still retaining an association with a head office organisation that can provide the training, support and national presence that solo startups have to cope without. Stuart Anderson provides 10 tips for maximising your success with a franchise

Cannelle: Make our success your business

Ovenclean: The Answer is in the Kitchen!

Ovenclean

Professional oven cleaning is no longer a luxury, with increasing numbers of households refusing to do without it. Julian Minwalla, Chief Executive of Ovenclean, reflects on the sector

Coversure Insurance Services: If you want to work hard for your boss's benefit

if not, it's ours!

Molly Maid UK Ltd: MOLLY MAID franchise owner wins top franchise award

The winner of this year's Franchisee of the Year Gold Award Sandra Redmond reveals the reasons behind her success and her future business plans

Achieve a new start with franchising

Franchising can be the perfect option for people wanting to change their career direction

Chemex International Ltd (UK): Turning Redundancy into Business Success

Chemex International

A former factory worker who used his redundancy payment to start a new business and a new life - Mark Thompson has had his achievements recognised by his franchisor

Safeclean: 'Customer Service is my first concern'

Taking over a Safeclean territory and driving it to set new records is setting Paul Lewis on the road to business success...for the second time

Cash Generator: The variety of revenue streams are perfect

New Cash Generator franchise owner Richard Clucas has not been trading for long but already has plans to own a number of stores

Well Polished: A better quality of life with Well Polished

Well Polished

Fed up of working long hours as a Field Sales Manager, Marcia Knightbridge, decided to become her own boss by operating her own Well Polished franchise and has not looked back

FDS (Region): An opportunity to become an FDS London franchise owner

An opportunity to own and operate the Franchise Development Services London franchise is now being made available. Franchise Development Services (FDS), which provides national and international franchise consultancy services and publishes magazines and websites dedicated to franchising, is looking for a suitable professional person or organisation to own and operate FDS London.

Northwood (GB) Ltd: A unique guaranteed rental income scheme

Northwood (GB) Ltd: Succeed in the downturn

A lettings and estate agency franchise with Northwood

Glamour Secrets: Canada's No. 1 Beauty Superstore

The ultimate shopping experience - with ambient music, hundreds of exclusive beauty brands, tester bars and full-service salon - is heading for the UK

Dietcare: Make money helping people shed pounds

Dietcare is looking for franchise owners to continue its nationwide expansion and help curb obesity in the UK

NBC Bird & Pest Solutions: A Necessity with Outstanding Commercial Potential

With pest populations soaring, NBC Bird & Pest Solutions is seeking to expand its franchise network to service the vital pest control market

Snack in the Box: People are continuing to buy in the recession

Snack-In-The-Box

FRANCHISE OWNER DIARY: Diane & David Vale, Cardiff

Snack in the Box: My income is better than when I was working at the bank

Snack-In-The-Box

FRANCHISE OWNER DIARY: Dale Panter, Kent

London House International Ltd: "I get out what I put in!"

London House International

London House franchise owner John Whitewood is enjoying the freedom of running his own business

ChipsAway: Making the dream come TRUE

ChipsAway

Constantly busy thanks to word of mouth recommendations from happy customers, Martin Hughes has still found time to give something back to his network as a Business Developer

Bairstow Eves Franchising: 'All the hard work has already been done!'

As the housing market shows signs of recovery, many Bairstow Eves franchise owners are expanding in preparation for an uplift in sales. In anticipation of this Colin and Gemma Anderson have opened their second office

Bluebird Care Franchises Ltd: 3 years of Outstanding Growth

Bluebird Care

Three years on from the launch of its franchise opportunity, Bluebird Care has 62 franchised offices operating nationwide. To celebrate its growth the company presented its first franchise owner, Sue Milakovic, with a bouquet as she reflected on the networks outstanding achievements

Autosheen: Shining success

Autosheen

In two and a half years of owning his own Autosheen business, Phil Baggaley has never lost a customer

Filta Fry Plus: A Proven Service with Repeat Business

With four more franchise owners joining the network, FiltaFry Plus is expanding strongly thanks to its cost saving, repeat business service

Caremark: Committed to providing the Highest Standards of Care

Caremark

Caremark provides its franchise owners with its 'golden key', which has enabled the franchise network to reach a half century of offices nationwide in just three years

Caremark: FRANCHISE OWNER FOCUS

Caremark

Bairstow Eves Franchising: The UK's Leading Estate Agency & Lettings Franchise

Caremark: FRANCHISE OWNER FOCUS

Caremark

Dublcheck: The business with Guaranteed Sales

Dublcheck

Father and daughter franchise owners Guy and Sarah Morgan have been trading for less than a year but their Dublcheck business is growing rapidly

Revive (UK) Ltd: 'Personally very rewarding'

Revive (UK) Ltd

With a £250,000 turnover in his sights, David Baxendale is ambitious in building his business while taking extra satisfaction from the flexibility his business affords

CleanMy: Go forth and multiply!

With over 30 years of success, experience and knowledge, established family business CleanMy looks to franchising to expand its operation nationally

Auntie Anne's: Fall in love with the product

Auntie Anne's

Tremendous enthusiasm for their product characterises Auntie Anne's head office team, its franchise owners and its customers

Auntie Anne's: Franchise owner focus

Auntie Anne's

Andy Litherland, Newcastle

Ovenclean: Happiness is a clean oven!

Ovenclean

Five years ago Granthan Speake attended an exhibition looking for a franchise. This year he returned to tell visitors about his success with Ovenclean

Ovenclean: Everybody loves a clean oven

Ovenclean

Everybody loves Ovenclean

SportCheck: Home Based

Very low running costs with multiple revenue channels and ongoing passive income

Jani-King (GB) Ltd: Achieve your Ambitions

Jani-King (GB)

with a 40 year established brand!

Washroom Resolutions (GB) Ltd: An opportunity for Unlimited Growth

Bringing extensive international experience of a specialised sector that performs well in all economic conditions to development of its UK franchise, Washroom Resolutions is offering an exciting new opportunity with the promise of real growth potential

TaxAssist Accountants: "I am my own boss!"

James Sheard is enjoying building his business in its first year, while Sarah Ferguson is approaching the term of renewal on her franchise

etyres: "Within 2 weeks we'd reached our 6 month target!"

etyres

First time business owners Stuart and Lisa Boyers are finding that running their etyres franchise is providing them with the flexibility they were seeking

etyres: Join the UK's number one online tyre retailer

etyres

etyres supplies and fits brand named tyres up to 40 per cent cheaper than the high street depots such as Kwik Fit and ATS. It is a mobile service, which appeals to everyone whether they need their tyres fitting at work or on their driveway at home.

Colourfence: A Golden franchise opportunity

A new breed of weatherproof, mould proof and warp proof fencing has arrived in the UK from Australia and it has already made a name for itself in the outside design market

ChipsAway: The only SMART repair franchise that now includes TV ad

ChipsAway

Baskin-Robbins: The world leader in ice cream treats

AMERICA'S FAVOURITE NEIGHBOURHOOD ICE CREAM SHOP

Baskin-Robbins: Franchise Owner Dinesh Patel says:

Jan-Pro

Outback Steakhouse International: Outback Steakhouse

FDS Midlands & Wales: Franchising de la France

France is the leading market for franchising in Europe, boasting more franchised brands and outlets than even the UK. Given the country's high renown for food & drink, beauty and fashion it is hardly surprising that those concepts dominate the French franchising scene, but are any of these French franchise brands now ready to cross the Channel? So far very few have done so, but here...

FranMatch

Optimise your franchise owner recruitment process

FDS Midlands & Wales: Specialised consultancy and advertising franchise

What does FDS Midlands provide?

Callswitch Technologies

FDS Anglia & London : No Short Cuts to Success!

Sports Xtra Managing Director Gareth Lippiatt describes how Franchise Development Services provided essential assistance in building his management franchise

FDS Anglia & London : Anglia and London FDS Team

FDS South East: QandA with Jani King

The commercial cleaning sector is proving that businesses can prosper in a recession. Malcolm Porter interviews Jani-King's Rob Dancy on how the franchise is outperforming the economy

FDS South East: South East FDS Regional Director

FDS Southern: Advisor & Mentor

Caremark Founder Kevin Lewis discusses his experiences with franchise consultancy FDS, which has helped him launch not one but two care franchises

FDS Southern: Southern FDS Regional Directors

FDS Midlands & Wales: Midlands and Wales FDS Regional Director

FDS North & Scotland: Fast Food, Franchising and Me

Tony Urwin reflects on the development of the Mahmoods franchise, which has built an exciting fast food opportunity on the back of an established company-owned network

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.

Callswitch Technologies: Communication: The Lifeblood of Business

Drawing on decades of telecoms experience, Callswitch has developed a range of packages tailored to the franchise sector

Leathes Prior: Internet sales by franchised networks

Increasingly franchisors in both the retail and service sectors are using the internet to generate additional sales for themselves and their networks.

Baronworth General Insurance Services Ltd: Baronworth General Insurance Services

Leathes Prior: Leathes Prior Solicitors

Franchise Resales Ltd: Franchise Resales Limited

MFV Expositions: The Franchise Show, ExCel London, 12-13 Feb 2010

The Franchise Show, ExCel London, 12th-13th February 2010

The Franchise Show: Start a business the smart way

Start a franchise

Readers' Lives: Michael Langham

Busy establishing his Bluebird Care franchise, which he spotted on The Franchise Magazine's website, Michael Langham is working towards a trip of a lifetime to see the pyramids in Egypt

Northwood (GB) Ltd: Northwood targets support for the North

Dream Doors: Dream Doors boosts franchise profitability

London House International Ltd: London House announces Franchise Owner Conference

London House International

Look Local Ltd: Look Local promotes franchise owners on Radio Ad

Caremark: Caremark franchise owner signs at NFE

Caremark

Caremark: Caremark Franchise owner wins regional care award

Caremark

Certax Accounting: Certax Accounting names its top performers

Certax Accounting

ChipsAway: ChipsAway set to mark 15 year anniversary

ChipsAway International

ComputerXplorers Ltd: 13th franchise launched under ComputerXplorers

ComputerXplorers

Leathes Prior: China: UK franchisors are missing out

Revive (UK) Ltd: Revive! employee backs franchise with his own money

Revive!

WSI Internet: We Simplify the Internet

Own your own business. Become a Professional Consultant.

British Franchise Association (BFA): Survey finds that more women are buying franchises

Business Startup: Starting or growing a business?

Business Startup
Thu 26th - Fri 27th November 2009 (10am-5pm)
Olympia London

Coffee Republic: Coffee Republic to introduce new look to its coffee bar

Focus on You: Focus On You launches first franchises

Jan-Pro: Jan-Pro launches first regional master in London

Mothercare: Mothercare targets international franchise growth

Original Poster Company Ltd: 13 re-sales offered through The Original Poster Co.

Phat Pasty Co.: Phat Pasty signs five franchises through govt scheme

Prestige Nursing (Franchise) Ltd: Recession boosts interest in Prestige Nursing

Safeclean: Safeclean secures new equipment deal for franchises

The Sapphires: Salon franchising awards to return in 2010

Tossed: Tossed introduces breakfast menu

Ulster Bank Franchise EXPO: New Dublin franchise exhibition announced

Popular UK Franchises

Platinum Property Partners

LIPA 4:19

McDonald's Restaurants

Snack in the Box

Swisher

The Christmas Decorators

ChipsAway International

Prokill

UK Commercial Cleaning Services