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Ovenclean: Invest today in a brighter future

Ovenclean

An affordable opportunity to create a successful and profitable business with the leading domestic oven cleaning brand.

Editor: February/March edition highlights

Ovenclean: Knight 'n' shining Aga!

Ovenclean

Never short of work, Mike Bull is relishing the freedom to choose his own hours thanks to his Ovenclean franchise

Ovenclean: Turn up your salary with an Ovenclean franchise

Ovenclean

A unique opportunity to create a successful and profitable business in the virtually untapped domestic oven cleaning market.

Franchise FAQ

Q. AM I ABLE TO NEGOTIATE THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT?

Venture Photography: Create your own success with a market-leading brand

If you have vision, join in and be part of our success story.

Venture Photography: Create your own success with a market-leading brand

every venture tells a story

Leathes Prior: What happens when you renew your Franchise Agreement?

All agreements with franchisors have a term, after which both parties must seek to renew in order to maintain a continuing relationship. As a franchisee, what issues can you expect to arise in extending your Franchise Agreement?

Wiltshire Farm Foods: an opportunity to really satisfy your hunger for succes

When it comes to selecting the right franchise opportunity,it's vital you choose a partner that supports your venture's success. Working with Wiltshire Farm Foods you will enjoy every opportunity to grow your business and achieve the rewards you crave.

British Franchise Association (BFA): Is franchising the next step for being made redundant?

With redundancies making the headlines, the British Franchise Association is getting the message out that franchising can provide an ideal route into building a new future

McDonald's: Franchising the McDonald's way

McDonald's Restaurants

With the launch of a new book looking at the success of McDonald's, author Paul Facella talks to The Franchise Magazine about the importance of franchising in building the global brand

Dream Doors: Are you worried about the credit crunch?

Well so are our customers and that's why they choose Dream Doors

Prontaprint Ltd: "Anything is possible if you have the right people"

Buying into an existing business and quadrupling its turnover in 10 years has enabled Adam Brenner to fulfil his ambitions of being a successful business owner

Recognition Express: Enjoy the financial rewards of a seven figure turnover

Recognition Express

Investing in the Recognition Express franchise has enabled franchisee Paul Mitchell to finance holidays of a lifetime

Filta Fry Plus: Ultimate van-based franchise

FiltaFry Plus Franchisees provide a complete 'Fryer Management Service' to customers in their exclusive territory. The service comprises the micro filtration of cooking oil and the vacuum based cleaning of deep fat fryers.

Caremark: Build your franchise on our success

Caremark

Furniture Medic: Thinking about having your own business?

Offering on-site furniture repairs and restoration including leather, upholstery, wood, laminate and UPVC, Furniture Medic franchisees enjoy a varied job and the ability to express their creativity. Supported by a company with 50 years experience in franchising, Furniture Medics provide a professional service to manufacturers, catalogue furniture providers, importers, retailers and the...

Franchise Development Services (FDS) Ltd: Discover how to become a Successful Franchise Owner

The best time to take full advantage of this new online course is during the vital period between considering owning a Franchise and signing.

Certax Accounting: Looking for a bright future in accountancy?

Certax Accounting

Looking at franchise opportunities? Thinking about starting your own accountancy practice?

CeX: The building blocks for a great business

CeX

DELIGHT GUARANTEED

Millie's Cookies: Millie's Cookies is built on great-tasting cookies

A well loved brand in the UK, Millie's Cookies delivers an exceptional product which is unrivalled in its field.

PlumbLocal: Retrain and build a successful future

We will give you the training, the qualifications, the system, and the brand to become a skilled tradesman with your own business.

Cash Generator: Phenomenal Support in a recession proof industry

With store one successfully trading, Rysia McCallum is ambitious about building a network of outlets as Cash Generator continues to beat the recession

Cash Generator: Discover your real potential

Cash Generator is the most successful Buy & Sell Store group in the UK. Our business model provides multiple profit streams to maximise profitability and safety. Most of our franchisees believe this is our greatest strength, not least in the ability to offer services that are popular in all economic conditions.

Northwood (GB) Ltd: The key to success

With our unique guaranteed rental income scheme

Chemex International Ltd (UK): Benefitting from over 20 years of experience

Looking to start his own business after being made redundant, Martyn Sutton fulfilled his ambition with a Chemex franchise

Chemex International Ltd (UK): Hygiene Solutions from Chemex

= A Brilliant Business Opportunity for You

Safeclean: Committed to supporting franchisees

Looking for a business that will weather all economic conditions? Consider Safeclean whose franchisees have successfully traded through 37 years of upturns and downturns

Safeclean: Why do customers keep coming back to Safeclean?

because Safeclean provides services for every room.

Snack in the Box: Chocolate sales increase

Snack-In-The-Box

as franchisees beat the recession

Molly Maid UK Ltd: Reduce the Risk with MOLLY'MAID

Molly Maid UK

A combination of a proven system, strong brand and winning team fuel the continued success of the MOLLY MAID network in the UK

Molly Maid UK Ltd: Why take a risk?

Molly Maid UK

You owe it to yourself to look at MOLLY MAID if you're thinking of a management franchise in the domestic cleaning market.

Dublcheck: Start a business with Guaranteed Sales

Dublcheck

Dublcheck franchisee Mike Keiller has seen his business grow at a rapid pace and within two months of launching his franchise he has increased his target turnover

Bluebird Care Franchises Ltd: Franchising at its very best!

Bluebird Care

With government initiatives backing the home care sector, Bluebird Care is well positioned to continue its rapid national franchise expansion

Auntie Anne's: Taste success with USA-style pretzels

Auntie Anne's

First falling in love with Auntie Anne's Pretzels while on holiday in the USA, Mahasti Poursaleki bought a franchise which now has a turnover of £276,000 and is set to expand further

CeX: CeX ticked all the right boxes

CeX

Already highly successsful multi-store franchisees, Sukhbir and Arvi recognised a successful concept in CeX when considering adding to their business empire

Caremark: Maximum Growth Opportunity

Caremark

With a market worth an estimated £20bn and poised for further growth as the population ages, Caremark is establishing a network of home care franchises with a commitment to quality of service nationwide

Look Local Ltd: Focus on creating value

With businesses seeking the most cost-effective ways to maximise their sales in the downturn, Look Local franchisees are offering access to a highly targeted and localised customer base

FranManuals: Ensure your Franchise Owners receive a guide to success

Your Franchise Manual is at the core of your Franchise offering - your Franchise Owners will rely on it to guide the day-to-day running of their business. A professionally written manual will ensure your Franchise Owners are best equipped to follow your proven business systems and procedures.

Pilgrim: Do you have the vision to back a global brand?

Established in Denmark in 1983, Pilgrim creates fashion jewellery and accessories. Over the years, Pilgrim has built a worldwide following and its jewellery, sunglasses and watches can be found in 5,000 stores across 50 countries worldwide.

All Trades Network Ltd: Latest recruit welcomed to a rapidly expanding network

All Trades Network is launching new franchisees every month across the UK as its network growth builds a head of steam. One of the newest batch is Steve Edwards, whose previous experience in the insurance-related property repair industry helped him recognise an excellent opportunity

All Trades Network Ltd: When disaster strikes

All Trades Network's exciting franchise is a genuine management business format and has become one of the most attractive franchise opportunities to be offered in the business service sector for many years.

TaxAssist Accountants: The best decision I have made

The increased exposure generated by his shop front office is driving Nigel Lomax's TaxAssist Accountants franchise on rapidly

TaxAssist Accountants: A Franchise that knows Integrity is Always in Demand

TaxAssist Accountants are the largest network in the UK providing tax and accounting solutions specifically to small businesses.

Pentagon (UK) Ltd: Secure your Financial Future

With a decade of experience in debt management, Pentagon offers a home or office based business that's both financially and personally rewarding

Pentagon (UK) Ltd: £1.4 trillion recession-proof industry

We are one of the largest professional debt management companies in the UK with over 18,000 clients.

Mortgageforce: An adaptable investment with a well known brand name

For those looking for a career in the financial services sector, Mortgageforce's Academy franchise offers prospective franchisees a pathway to success with its comprehensive training and support package as Swindon-based franchisee Fiaz Merali has found

Hydro-Dynamix: A track record of profitability

As a Hydro-Dynamix franchisee Eric Lloyd has been able to take control of his future and his earning potential by delivering a range of cleaning services to a wide spectrum of clients

Business Doctors: Providing the antidote to the credit crunch

With many small businesses casting about for a strategy to survive the downturn, Business Doctors is well positioned to provide leadership through its strategic planning services

Business Doctors: Can you be the next business doctor?

Stenders: Stenders is an exciting retail concept

Shapeup & Go: A Fit Opportunity for a Healthier Future

The government's healthy living campaign is crystalising attention on the need of the nation to improve its lifestyle. Shapeup &'Go is positioned to provide an ideal solution to a large and growing segment of the population...mature women

Shapeup & Go: A market that is really Shaping up

Shapeup & Go is a unique health and fitness centre for the mature woman.

LIPA 4:19: Build a business in the Performing Arts

LIPA 4:19

With its first franchisee up and running, LIPA 4:19 is capitalising on the huge increase in demand among young people for performing arts teaching

LIPA 4:19: A strong franchise opportunity in the Performance Arts

LIPA 4:19

LIPA'4:19 is looking for the right individuals to establish and operate academies throughout the country. By joining our network, you would be in a position to touch the lives of young people in your area.

Well Polished: A flying start to 2009 for Well Polished

Well Polished

Business remains strong for the domestic cleaning industry, with the Well Polished franchise now offering more services to complement its standard house cleans. One of the company's newest franchisee recruits, Euan Taylor, talks about how his business is already performing ahead of its target in just six months

Well Polished: the business opportunity that gives sparkling results

Well Polished

Domestic cleaning is the franchise opportunity that's absolutely perfect for today's marketplace. Out at work, juggling busy lives, more and more people now choose to hand over their routine cleaning to a trusted outside supplier.

FranPower: Get your franchise opportunity on the news agenda

Are you looking for an alternative to supplying the same old dry copy to listings sites in the hope that random clicks will bring your desired audience of quality prospective franchisee leads to you? Wondering if there's another way to shortcut your brand to the top of the pile of stories read by franchisee prospects?

FranExec: Place your recruitment in the hands of specialists

Are you looking for an experienced Executive with a proven track record in franchising to add that extra ingredient to your franchise?

FranMapping: Increase the potential of your Franchise Business

To extract the maximum potential from your franchise you need the right territory structure.

FDS Southern: Economic slow-downs are very good for our business

An association with a world leading furniture organisation which provides instant leads for new franchise owners provides Safeclean with good cause for optimism

FDS Southern: Expand your business Through Franchising

If you are based in the South of England and considering expanding your business through franchising, contact Gordon Patterson and Gary Rigby at FDS'Southern for an exploratory discussion.

FDS North & Scotland: An invitation to fill in the gaps

The unstable economy has uprooted the weak businesses leaving gaps in the market where strong, thriving businesses can grow by franchising

FDS North & Scotland: Expand your business through franchising

If you're based in the North of England or Scotland and looking to franchise your business, contact FDS North to find out how we can help you achieve success.

FDS South East: An investment opportunity for DIY enthusiasts

0800 Handyman has launched its franchise opportunity and seeks franchisees to help with its expansion. FDS South East Regional Director Malcolm Porter interviews MD Clive Smith

FDS South East: The complete franchising service

FDS South East is a consultancy dedicated to serving the needs of the franchise community across Surrey, Sussex and Kent.

MFV Expositions: An opportunity to highlight your business worldwide

Whether you're a franchisee or franchisor, IFE brings the right mix of people, concepts and education together at the hottest event in the USA

MFV Expositions: The First Family of Lead Generation Brands

Whether you're looking to grow your franchise in the US or Internationally, MFV Expositions has all the resources of qualified leads for franchise expansion for over 17 years.

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

The West Coast Franchise Expo Los Angeles Convention Center October 2-4, 2009

Venture Marketing Group: London's must attend event for aspiring business owners

The only London franchise event supported by the British Franchise Association is set to bring together thousands of prospective franchisees with growing franchisors at Olympia, London this March

Venture Marketing Group: Run your own business

The British and International Franchise Exposition 20-21 March 2009 / Olympia, LONDON

Franchise Expo South (USA): The hottest franchise concepts in the South

Don't miss this opportunity to meet face-to-face with top players from hundreds of today's hottest franchise concepts.

Franchise expo Paris: The international franchise market place

Franchise expo Paris

13 to 16 March 2009 Paris Expo Porte De Versailles

KEM: 4 Days of Good Business for visitors and exhibitors

KEM

Every year Athens plays host to one of the few 5 star rated global franchise exhibitions...an ideal opportunity for franchisors seeking international expansion or investors looking for a brand new international concept to bring into the UK market

KEM: Go round the franchise world

KEM

Attend one of the top international franchise exhibitions in the world...

Explorer Travel: Here your company teams up

Auditel: Auditel has double celebration

Bluebird Care Franchises Ltd: Bluebird Care to continues to expand despite recession

Bluebird Care

Card Connection: Card Connection boosts franchisees' businesses

Card Connection

Card Connection: Card Connection franchisee expands territory

Card Connection

Card Connection: Card Connection launches new product

Card Connection

Caremark: Chris Edmondson and Paula Archer, Southend and Rochford

Caremark

"When we spoke to existing Caremark franchisees they gave very positive feedback"

Caremark: John Loizou, Norwich

Caremark

"By the end of my first year I hope to turnover £300,000"

Cash Converters: Cash Converters raises over £25,000 for a charity

Cash Generator: Franchisee celebrates fives years of success

CeX: Nancy Man, Uxbridge

CeX

I have had a steady stream of business from day one

ChipsAway: ChipsAway launches insurance product

ComputerXplorers Ltd: ComputerXplorers franchisee launches school classes

ComputerXplorers

Dream Doors: Special guest speaks at Dream Doors

Driver Hire Nationwide: Driver Hire launches two new services

Driver Hire

etyres: etyres franchisee's business is booming

Jani-King (GB) Ltd: Jani-King launches new programme to increase franchisee

Jani-King (GB)

London House International Ltd: Champagne for 3rd term London House franchisee

London House International

Merry Maids: Want your own business?

If you're looking for a business opportunity with a thriving future and the backing from one of the world's leading specialist cleaning companies, a Merry Maids domestic cleaning franchise is for you. There are more than 1,500 Merry Maids franchisees across the world, supported by a company with 50 years' experience in the cleaning industry.

Minster Cleaning Services: Leighton Collard, Devon and Cornwall

Minster

'As my business has grown so have the rewards.'

Mr Electric: Mr Electric reports an increase in new franchisees

TaxAssist Accountants: 2008 a record year for TaxAssist Accountants

TaxAssist Accountants: TaxAssist Accountants starts franchising in Ireland

The Streat Franchising (Ireland) Ltd: 'the streat' opens first UK outlet in Scotland

Trugreen: Dreaming about having your own business?

If you're looking for a business opportunity with a thriving future and the backing from one of the world's largest Lawncare companies, a TruGreen franchise is for you. With a history dating back to 1973 and more than 3.4 million customers worldwide, TruGreen is becoming one of the best known names in the UK Lawncare market. Offering lawncare services to domestic and commercial customers...

Venture Marketing Group: Franchise Marketing Awards finalists announced

Franchise inquiries for Time For You increases

Ayton Global Reseach : Frances O'Connor, London

"I'enjoy the constant challenge of providing relevant research"

Bargain Booze Ltd: Bargain Booze increases profits

Besure Direct Limited: Home Insurance franchise is looking to expand

British Franchise Association (BFA): bfa relaunches Proud to Franchise

British Franchise Association (BFA): Entries invited for Franchisor of the Year Awards

British Franchise Association (BFA): Pam returns to the bfa Board

Cafe2U: Cafe2u awards top franchisees

Cannelle: French beauty salon launches franchise opportunity

Cartridge World: Cartridge World franchisees open third outlet

Esquires Coffee Houses: Esquires Coffee Houses offers free coffee for Fairtrade

FASTSIGNS International Inc: Fastsigns donates sign to a national charity

FASTSIGNS International Inc: Fastsigns transforms a function room into a party venue

Hi-Q Tyre Services: HiQ appoints new Director

Hi-Q Tyre Services: HiQ celebrates launch of 100th franchise location

Hi-Q Tyre Services: HiQ holds its first National Franchise Conference

Marble Slab Creamery: US based ice-cream parlour chain opens first UK store

Mr Handyman: Mr. Handyman enters UK

ORCA: ORCA Websites continues nationwide expansion

ORCA: ORCA Websites recruits latest franchisee

Papa John's: Papa John's holds annual Pizza Games

Pareto Law: Pareto Law's new services proves successful

Pitman Training Group Plc: Pitman Training Group awards top franchisees

PlumbLocal: Industry Insight

Steve Baker, Local Services Chairman

Prontaprint Ltd: Prontaprint recognised as a leading brand in its sector

Signs Express: Ex-solider opens latest Signs Express franchise

Signs Express: Franchisee completes grueling car rally for charity

Signs Express: Signs Express aids radio station re-brand

Signs Express: Signs Express provides Council with a signage makeover

Stenders: Stenders continues franchise expansion

The Financial Management Centre UK Ltd: Paul Dawson, Southend-on-Sea

I am ahead of my targets

Tossed: Tossed shortlisted for Business of the Year

WPA: WPA positioned to supply cancer drugs

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