January 2009

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Dublcheck: Dublcheck franchisee receives award

Dublcheck

MFV Expositions: The Franchise Show Conference

Continue your exploration of franchising by visiting the Franchise Show Conference. The conference features an unparalleled series of seminars to help anyone thinking of buying, starting or expanding a franchise to get up to speed.

Northwood (GB) Ltd: A lettings and estate agency franchise with Northwood

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Editor: January edition highlights

ChipsAway: Business is really motoring!

ChipsAway International

Less than two years on from the launch of his ChipsAway franchise, Rob Hussey is looking at expanding his business horizons and taking on an employee to cope with the volume of work flowing in

ChipsAway: A lot can happen in a ChipsAway year

ChipsAway

1 Jan 2008 FirstWeek £1,000*

Franchise Development Services (FDS) Ltd: Franchise FAQ

Q. WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF BECOMING A FRANCHISEE OVER A STANDALONE BUSINESS OWNER - ESPECIALLY IN THIS TIME OF ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY?

Certax Accounting: Looking for a bright future in accountancy?

Certax Accounting

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

Rachel Elnaugh: Time for change

Is the economic downturn going to effect a transformation of business culture in the UK?

Franchise Development Services (FDS) Ltd: Charles Clarke MP backs franchising

Former Home Secretary and MP for South Norwich Charles Clarke discusses the current economic issues effecting small business and why he is an advocate of franchising

Dream Doors: Are you worried about the credit crunch?

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

Franchise Development Services (FDS) Ltd: "Immensely satisfying"

On a mission to bring quality organic chocolate to the marketplace Josephine Fairley and her husband Craig Sams co-founded Green & Black's. After 14 years of positive growth Josephine, Craig and the investors sold the business to Cadbury for £20 million and now operate an organic award winning bakery in their hometown of Hastings

Franchise Development Services (FDS): 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.

Caremark: Build your franchise on our success

Caremark

Look Local Ltd: Look Local - 'bucking the trend'

Look Local franchisees are bucking the current trend and experiencing an upturn in business.

Select Appointments: You do not always need straight 'A's to be successful

By following the Select Appointments tried and tested business model Darren Leppard has built a seven figure business

McDonald's: I knew McDonald's would take the market by storm

McDonald's Restaurants

McDonald's franchisee Cos Constantinou from South London explains why he has decided to become the first franchisee in McDonald's history to sign a second 20-year Franchise Agreement

Trugreen: Enjoy working outdoors? Let's talk business

A TruGreen franchisee provides lawn care services to domestic and commercial customers, including weed and feed, scarification, aeration and hard surface weed control.

Caremark: Support structure boosts franchisee's success

Caremark

Management franchise Caremark has provided franchisee Farina Tayub with the opportunity to build and develop a successful business

Furniture Medic: Want real job satisfaction? Let's talk business

Offering onsite furniture repairs and restoration, including leather, upholstery, wood, laminate and UPVC, Furniture Medic franchisees enjoy a varied and creative occupation.

Merry Maids: Seeking a head start? Let's talk business

Despite a recession the demand for home cleaning remains strong. More and more women are finding they have to go out to work due to financial pressures, thus creating more customer availability.

Cargocall Franchising: A trusted name in international freight forwarding

Cargocall

We're looking for professionally minded people who want to be part of the exciting and lucrative Freight Forwarding market and share in our success

Rooferman Franchising Limited: Want to be part of the roofing revolution?

RooferMan is a company which targets the domestic roofing market, and provides the UK householder with a reliable and professional approach at service levels normally reserved for the large corporate client.

Bluebird Care Franchises Ltd: We care passionately

Bluebird Care

Business that is as near to resession resiliant as you can get is rare.

Molly Maid UK Ltd: Finding the right fit

Molly Maid has been established in the UK for 25 years offering a white collar management franchise opportunity in the domestic cleaning sector

Molly Maid UK Ltd: Why take a risk when you can choose Molly Maid

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

Cash Generator: Growth in the credit crunch

While other businesses may be feeling the credit crunch, Cash Generator franchisees like Keith Buchan remain unaffected. The high footfall in his store means he is able to proceed with his expansion plans

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.

Safeclean: Safeclean says: What credit crunch?

The slowing property market is steering new business to Safeclean, as the company looks to its 37 year pedigree to see it through the economic downturn

Safeclean: Why do customers keep coming back to Safeclean?

because Safeclean provides services for every room

Autosheen: National Accounts provide secure basis for business

Autosheen

Extensive National Account work sourced by head office is providing Autosheen franchisees with a steady stream of business. Franchisee Mark Worthington reveals how Autosheen's support has enabled his business to grow

Autosheen: Tap into our existing customer base!

Autosheen

With existing customers on tap, you can make money from Day One with an Autosheen franchise.

London House International Ltd: Get Results as a professional investigator

London House International

A specialist in financial and commercial investigation, London House was established 13 years ago and now has a network covering 45 franchise territories in the UK. Franchisees provide a range of specialist services to blue chip clients such as Barclays Bank, HSBC Group and Dixons Stores Group, including:

Auntie Anne's: International franchise plans UK expansion

Auntie Anne's

Founded in the USA, Auntie Anne's Pretzels is providing franchisee Stephen Downey with a successful business that has plenty of room for growth

CeX: Providing the building blocks for a great busi

CeX

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CeX: Become a multiple unit owner with CeX

CeX

With a projected one million pound first year turnover and a long-term goal of becoming multiple CeX unit owners, franchisee Rafakat Ali and his wife Safeena are working all hours to ensure their business is a success

Dublcheck: Dublcheck franchisees thrive during economic downturn

Dublcheck

Despite the continuation of the economic downturn many Dublcheck franchisees have recorded substantial business growth over the last year

Chemex International Ltd (UK): Cleaning + Hygiene Solutions from Chemex

Chemex International

CHEMEX INTERNATIONAL began life as a franchise in 1985 (then called Chemical Express), selling the company's own, specially manufactured cleaning and hygiene products. It had enjoyed a good reputation, winning the title of Franchisor of the Year in 1996. But it had been a single-operator type opportunity.

Caremark: The 'Mark' of Excellence

Caremark

The UK's growing aged population is providing increasing impetus to the domiciliary care sector, which provides assistance to people in their own homes, improving quality of life

EmbroidMe: Threads of Success

The growth of EmbroidMe worldwide has continued apace in 2008. With representation in over 15 countries there are now over 500 EmbroidMe outlets operating worldwide

Mortgageforce: Build a successful business

Mortgageforce's Academy programme gives inexperienced prospective franchisees a head start in the financial services industry

Cannelle: Pamper Britain while building a profitable business

Beauty salon Cannelle has launched its franchise opportunity and seeks franchisees to operate salons nationwide

FranMatch: Searching for a Franchise?

Get Connected to Some of the Best Business Format Franchises with FranMatch

Snack in the Box: Chocolate sales increase

Snack-In-The-Box

Snack distribution franchise Snack-in-the-Box remains bouyant despite the credit crunch as employees continue to enjoy its Cadbury brand product range

Apollo Blinds: Apollo Blinds predicts van-tastic year

The new Apollo at home franchise is providing a credit crunch-friendly retail opportunity in the growing home improvements sector worth over £1 billion

Apollo Blinds: Apollo at home introduced

A new low cost mobile franchise opportunity to become part of the UK's most successful window blinds franchise

TaxAssist Accountants: A successful 2008 for TaxAssist Accountants

Despite the economic downturn business is going strong for TaxAssist Accountants with the launch of its 70th shop front franchise as well as its first Irish operation

Kendlebell: I was looking for a new business opportunity

franchisee information

etyres: Online sales are booming!

etyres

With low overheads and booming online sales generated for franchisees, etyres is offering a 21st century business concept for the tyre market

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

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

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 develops 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

lead the team that puts it right

Business Doctors: An eminently scaleable business

With small businesses crying out for advice on weathering the current economic downturn, Business Doctors franchisees are confident that their strategic planning services will be more in demand than ever

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

Franchise expo Paris: The international franchise show

Franchise expo Paris

From 13 to 16 March 2009, Porte de Versailles Hall 7.2

LIPA 4:19: A strong franchise opportunity in 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.

Sonic Golf: Working with the biggest golf clubs in the UK

Yorkshire Franchise Show: Franchise Roadshow arrives in Leeds

Shapeup & Go: Make Shapeup & Go your New Year's Resolution!

Ladies up and down the country are making getting into shape their number one resolution for 2009. If your resolution is to build a successful business, Shapeup &'Go could enable you to achieve your goal by helping these ladies achieve theirs

Shapeup & Go: A market that is really Shaping up!

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

Revive Juice Bars: Make a healthy investment

Revive Juice Bars has achieved steady growth throughout the UK capitalising on the increasing demand for healthy food that can be consumed on the go and is now looking for franchisees to expand the brand further.

Stenders: A new approach to natural cosmetics

Combining a natural beauty product range with an original Latvia-themed store design, Stenders is seeking to replicate its international franchise success on UK high streets

Well Polished: The professional face of cleaning

Well Polished

Keen to continue expanding, Well Polished seeks franchisees to help turn its vision of a nationwide network into a reality. In exchange Well Polished offers an attractive franchise package with minimal overheads and positive cash flow

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.

Sliding Sash Solutions Ltd: 6 figure turnover targets for 2009

Making use of their ability to set their own pace of growth, Sliding Sash Solutions franchisees Clive Wales and Richard Benge have set ambitious targets to build their businesses

Sliding Sash Solutions Ltd: Start your own sash window renovation business

This is your opportunity to join an experienced and proven network of franchisees providing customers with high quality sash window refurbishment. We remain a leader in our field thanks to our very own unique Design Registered system for the repair and improvement of traditional sash windows. This tried and tested system will help you build your own successful franchise business within a...

Jani-King (GB) Ltd: Own a successful business with a blue chip client base

Jani-King (GB)

Jani-King (GB) responds to pressure of credit crunch by introducing new flexible franchise

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.

Franchise Development Services (FDS): The time is right to franchise your business

As we enter a period of recession, the franchise industry is expected to experience substantial growth as those made redundant look to secure their financial future by investing in a franchise. Capitalise on the demand by franchising your business

FDS North & Scotland: Don't get caught in the headlights

With global markets in turmoil business leaders are faced with new challenges when planning their business development strategies. This is the ideal time to consider using franchising to grow your brand internationally

FDS North & Scotland: Expand your busines 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.

FranMatch: Optimise your franchisee recruitment process

Traditionally franchisors have had two choices for their recruitment strategy: build an in-house recruitment team which can be costly or share the responsibility of recruitment at director level, which can detract from your other business duties. FDS now offers franchisors a third option that saves time and money!

FDS Southern: Showrooms give great credibility

As property sales plummet, another year of growth has seen Dream Doors well positioned to benefit from the subsequent high demand for home improvement

Franchise Development Services (FDS): How to increase the potential of your franchise

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

FDS South East: Excellent reputation & 'brand awareness

Sliding Sash Solutions is seeking to maintain first class support while growing at a controlled rate. FDS South East Regional Director Malcolm Porter interviews MD Dermot Cooke

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.

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.

Franchise Success TV: FranchiseSuccess.tv the official bfa broadband channel

Franchise Success TV

Promotional videos from leading UK franchisors together with news, training and invaluable advice

Venture Marketing Group: Where to turn your business dreams into reality

With a superb range of leading franchise opportunities from across the UK and overseas, The British Franchise Exhibition proved a must attend event for those looking to buy a franchise

Venture Marketing Group: The instant business solution

Leap into franchising!

KEM: 4 Days of Good Business for visitors and exhibitors ali

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...

International Franchise Association (ifa): Transform your life

18th Annual International Franchise Expo

MFV Expositions: The producer of premier franchise events

Whether you're looking to grow your franchise in the US or Internationally, MFV Expositions has all the resources to get it done. MFV brands have been generating thousands of qualified leads for franchise expansion for over 17 years.

Franchise Expo South (USA): A command performance

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

FranExec: Place executive 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?

Make your business go further

your business goes further

Autosheen: Nathan Bacon

Autosheen

"Joining Autosheen certainly proved to be the right move for me"

Bluebird Care Franchises Ltd: Bluebird Care announces Franchisee of the Year

Bluebird Care

Bluebird Care Franchises Ltd: Bluebird Care awards outstanding franchisees

Bluebird Care

Bluebird Care Franchises Ltd: Bluebird Care to open 11 new offices

Bluebird Care

Card Connection: Card Connection franchisee increases territory

Caremark: Girish & Varsha Khubcandani, Harrow

Caremark

My wife and I were introduced to Caremark through friends of ours who had bought a Caremark franchise and were greatly impressed with the business. I previously ran my own accountancy business and my wife worked as a pharmaceutical representative. We both wanted to do something different and home care was one of the areas we were looking into so when our friends told us about Caremark we...

Caremark: Nick & Samantha Wellington, Luton & South Bedfordshire

Caremark

Before we joined Caremark I worked in property and my wife was in education. We wanted to start our own business and domiciliary care leapt out at us because, due to an aging population, it is a growing market.

Cash Converters: Cash Converters opens 130th store

Cash Converters: Cash Converters raises money for children's charity

CeX: Trevor Finlay Enniskillen, Northern Ireland

CeX

Before I became a CeX franchisee I worked in my family's supermarket business. I made the transition to CeX when my family sold the business due to dwindling profits as a result of big brand supermarkets monopolising the market.

ChipsAway: Martin Hughes

ChipsAway International

"In my first month, I turned over £4,500 and I've been busy ever since"

Filta Fry Plus: Dean Martin, Norwich

'I just like being in control.'

Filta Fry Plus: Steve Edwards, Oxford

'I can deliver our top quality!'

Franchise Development Services (FDS) Ltd: December interest in franchising doubles 2007 figure

McDonald's: McDonald's franchisee celebrates 10 years of success

McDonald's Restaurants

Minster Cleaning Services: Minster franchisee boosts turnover by 30 per cent

Minster

Molly Maid UK Ltd: MOLLY MAID celebrates 25 years of UK operations

On My Doorstep Ltd: On My Doorstep announces expansion plans

Recognition Express: Explorers reach South Pole

Recognition Express

Recognition Express: Franchisee celebrates ten years of success

Recognition Express

Recognition Express: Recognition Express franchisee prevents climate change

Recognition Express

Snack in the Box: Kevin Bewick & Lisa Bolton, North East

Snack-In-The-Box

SITB has improved the quality of our life

Snack in the Box: Kevin Lawson, Chester & Wirral

Snack-In-The-Box

SNACK-in-the-box has given me a new zest for life

TaxAssist Accountants: New face at TaxAssist Accountants

Tax and accountancy franchise TaxAssist Accountants is pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Sullivan BSc ACIB as the new Network Operations & Finance Director.

TaxAssist Accountants: TaxAssist Accountants announce record success for 2008

TaxAssist Accountants: TaxAssist Accountants launch new look website

Well Polished: Well Polished names Franchisee of the Year

Well Polished

Time For You reports boost in monthly enquires

Advanced Media Information: Ask AMI seeks franchisees for further expansion

Baguette Express: Baguette Express targets 2009 growth

Bavarian Beerhouse: Bavarian Beerhouse seeks franchisees

Drain Doctor Plumbing: Drain Doctor offer water treatment service

Franchise Marketing Awards: The Franchise Marketing Awards is calling for entries

Hi-Q Tyre Services: HiQ sells two franchise territories

ICSC: ICSC helps franchisees get down to business

Kitchen and Bedroom Transformations: Record breaking month for property care franchise

No Letting Go: No Letting Go continues to see business growth

ORCA: ORCA opens another franchise office

ReactFast Solutions Ltd: Franchisee opens new ReactFast outlet in Bolton

ServiceMaster Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning: New franchisees graduate from training programme

Shared Earth: Shared Earth founder to work with celebrity chef

Signs Express: Signs Express provides plaque for business centre

Signs Express: Signs Express recreate Mr Men and Little Miss character

Sports Xtra (Franchising) Limited: Sports Xtra learns Dodgeball

Tossed: Tossed opens new salad bar

UK Trade and Investment: SMEs to get funding help with international expansion

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