January 2010

Morris & Co.: How to avoid the 50% tax band

With a proposed top rate tax of 50% towering over the futures of UK businesses, British Franchise Association Affiliated accountants Morris & Co provide tips on how to defer and avoid the government slicing your income in half

ChipsAway: Sign up to success

ChipsAway

...Gary and Dean did!

FDS (Region): Make your skills and experience really count

Are you a Manager, Director, Sales Professional, Management or Franchise consultant based in London?

Cannelle: Make our success your business

ChipsAway: ChipsAway: The Sign of Success!

ChipsAway

As ChipsAway marks 15 years of operations the network is highlighting a series of franchise agreement renewals which reflect the continued success of its franchise owners.

ChipsAway: Now includes TV advertising

ChipsAway

CeX: Providing the building blocks for a great business...

CeX

DELIGHT GUARANTEED!

Snack in the Box: Enjoy the sweet taste of success!

Snack-In-The-Box

If you love chocolate (and who doesn't) you'll love a Snack-in-the-Box franchise, in association with Mars.

Pizza Hut (UK) Ltd: Pizza Hut offers a franchise with 90% brand awareness

Pizza Hut

With the focus squarely on expanding its store network through new franchise owner recruitment, Pizza Hut is identifying ambitious growth goals for 2010.

Pizza Hut (UK) Ltd: The intelligent place to invest your money

Pizza Hut

Franchise opportunities throughout the UK

Baskin-Robbins: The world leader in ice cream treats

AMERICA'S FAVOURITE NEIGHBOURHOOD ICE CREAM SHOP

The Franchise Magazine: Women in Franchising

Certax Accounting: Thinking about starting your own accountancy practice?

Certax Accounting

Looking at franchise opportunities and a bright future in accountancy?

Sing Live Limited: Sing Live to launch franchise in the Spring

Molly Maid UK Ltd: Buying a franchise is an emotional experience

Molly Maid UK

Bluebird Care Franchises Ltd: Bluebird Care: Ahead...and Staying Ahead!

Bluebird Care

successful conference which was attended...

Bluebird Care Franchises Ltd: Question and Answer with Bluebird Care's Best Newcomer

Bluebird Care

Q: What attracted you to the Bluebird Care franchise?

Are you cut out for success with a franchise?

Be your own boss, build an asset for your retirement, correct your work/life balance...whatever the reason you have decided to look at franchise opportunities your first step must be to analyse your own suitability to owning and operating a franchised business.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Do I need previous experience in business to buy a franchise?

Cannelle: Unique French Style Franchising

14 years ago France Baudet started a business that she knew had franchise potential. With three French beauty salons established, Cannelle is now ready for national expansion.
Stuart Anderson interviews

Cannelle: Make our success your business

Cannelle is seeking to carefully appoint its first foundational franchise owner now. The individual who meets the Cannelle selection criteria and helps to 'trail blaze' its national network will benefit from the opportunity to invest in its franchise for 50% off the licence fee element of the franchise package.

All Trades Network Ltd: Looking to invest in a recession resilient industry?

All Trades Networks

Nicolaidis tells how All Trades fulfi lled his search for the freedom of...

Rising out of Redundancy

Unemployment escalated to a 12 year high in 2009 and is still making headline news as companies continue to announce job-cuts while the UK tries to ride out the recession. To date there are 2.46 million unemployed people and of those 1.64 million people are claiming job seekers.

Autosheen: James Potter, Autosheen

Autosheen

Before I joined Autosheen I was a mechanic and when I was laid off in November last year I struggled to find work. Slowly it dawned on me that losing my job was not necessarily a disaster, but could be an opportunity for a better life.

Dublcheck: Joanne Bennett, Dublcheck

Dublcheck

I worked for about 20 years in banking and finance. Following the birth of my second daughter I was looking for a change in career. I decided that I wanted to be my own boss, as I wanted more flexibility and to work around my family needs.

LIPA 4:19: Harness the potential of the UK's stars of tomorrow

LIPA 4:19

LIPA 4:19 has been providing an education in the performing arts to students between the ages of 4 and 19 for six years. Last year the school launched its search for franchise owners to replicate its successful formula nationwide.

Ovenclean: Mark Jerram, Ovenclean

Ovenclean

This year I became one of the casualties of the recession. I had worked for bookshops - Waterstones and Ottakers - for nine years, but as people stopped spending, retailers cut back and I was made redundant. My first thought was to set up my own bookshop, but ultimately I decided that going it alone - particularly in a retail environment - was just too risky, so instead started to look for...

Molly Maid UK Ltd: Make a fresh start with franchising

Molly Maid UK

There is rarely a good time to be made redundant, however when you are in your 50s it can seem even worse. MOLLY MAID Franchise Owners reveal how being made redundant created the opportunity for a fresh start.

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Molly Maid UK

There is rarely a good time to be made redundant, however when you are in your 50s it can seem even worse. MOLLY MAID Franchise Owners reveal how being made redundant created the opportunity for a fresh start.

Ovenclean: "Ovenclean's franchise is a real gem"

Ovenclean

Made redundant by jewellers De Beers after working for the company for 22 years, Martin Walshe reckons he's found a real diamond of a business in Ovenclean.

Safeclean: Fulfil your ambition with a Safeclean franchise

Using voluntary redundancy as a springboard to fulfil his ambition to become his own boss, Kieran Flemming is living his dream as the owner of a Safeclean franchise.

Safeclean: Repeat and referral business with the Guardsman brand

NBC Bird & Pest Solutions

Redundancy gave Jon Bailey the opportunity to become his own boss and operate an NBC Bird and Pest Solutions franchise

NBC Bird & Pest Solutions: James Holliday, NBC Bird and Pest Solution

By investing in NBC Bird and Pest Solutions, franchise owner James Holliday has been able to combine operating a profitable, recession-proof business with his interest in birds of prey.

Chemex International Ltd (UK): On target for a £100,000 turnover

Chemex International

After being made redundant Steve Smith decided to invest in the Chemex franchise. Now he is busier than ever working towards a £100,000 first year turnover

London House International Ltd: Enjoy the freedom of being your own boss

London House International

Fresh from launching their London House franchises, Julian Leggett and Iwan Morgan reveal how they are changing their lives and lifestyles as they look forward to business success in 2010

Cash Generator: "This business is ideal in a recession"

Cash Generator

With a turnover target of half a million pounds for their first year, Cash Generator's new franchise owners Andy and Paul Tolhurst have hit the ground running

Dietcare: Fight the growing obesity crisis with Dietcare

Getting ready to launch her Dietcare franchise, Katie Simpson is not only hoping for financial success but also for more job satisfaction

Business Doctors: Help businesses to succeed with Business Doctors

Business Doctors has launched its franchise into Scotland via its Master Franchise Owner Gordon Barraclough, while continuing to expand in England by recruiting new franchise owners including Martin Vessey

Well Polished: Operating my Well Polished franchise is very rewarding

Well Polished

Following the launch of his Well Polished franchise six months ago, business is good for Well Polished franchise owner Nick Gregory

Look Local Ltd: Josh Carter, Look Local (Leeds North)

Look Local

"My aim is to have two directories up and running by the end of my first year generating a combined monthly turnover of £3,000."

Northwood (GB) Ltd: A successful start guaranteed with Northwood

Northwood

Working towards a one million pound turnover and a better work/life balance, Northwood franchise owner Steven Mearns is ahead of his business plan.

Ovenclean: Everybody loves a clean oven, everybody loves Ovenclean

Ovenclean

Ovenclean is the UK's original oven cleaning specialist with a large network of established franchise owners.

Dublcheck: £100,000 turnover and a comfortable lifestyle

Dublcheck

The thought of tailored training, ongoing sales support and legal advice persuaded Keith Kilbourn to invest in commercial cleaning franchise Dublcheck.

Dublcheck: Build your business the easy way

Dublcheck

Franchise owners say:

LIPA 4:19: Plan for the future with a LIPA 4:19 franchise

LIPA 4:19

LIPA 4:19 has provided its latest franchise owner Michael Da Silva Pearce an extra income in addition to his full time job as a teacher

Dream Doors: The credibility of a showroom trebles sales

Dream Doors

The opening of the Peterborough showroom has brought the Dream Doors network up to 30.

Autosheen: From day one I've been really busy

Autosheen

Michael and David Muncey are finding that their father and son franchise is going from strength to strength and the result for their quality of life has been unbelievably positive

Autosheen: Make a fresh start in 2010

Autosheen

Call Autosheen for a great new career!

Pentagon (UK) Ltd: Uncapped earning potential and brilliant incentives

Helping people out of debt is a rewarding venture for EuroDebt franchise owners as Paul Sowerby explains

etyres: Recession sends sales rocketing

eTyres

Freed from the office environment, etyres franchise owner Matt McElhinney is relishing having total control over his lifestyle and after nine months is planning the expansion of his business

etyres: Join the UK's No.1 online tyre retailer

eTyres

etyres has secured pole position in the online tyre retail market.

Colourfence: 20% growth despite the downturn

With his business continuing to grow Sharone Freed has plans to build it into a large operation

Colourfence: Work some of the country's most beautiful gardens

A new breed of boundary fencing has landed in the UK from Australia and this genuine franchise opportunity is going from strength to strength.

Auntie Anne's: Join a quality brand with a unique product offering

Auntie Anne's

Auntie Anne's first UK franchise owner Mahasti Poursaleki is glad she took the plunge and decided to invest in 2004, with her business now turning over £276,000

Caremark: Grow every month with Caremark's Gold Key

Caremark

With continued month-on-month growth projected throughout 2010, domiciliary care brand Caremark is seeking high calibre individuals who share its determination to provide a top quality service.

Caremark: "The support has been fantastic"

Caremark

John Loizou decided to invest in domiciliary care franchise Caremark and within two months of trading was able to deliver 150 hours of homecare to his territory in Norwich. John is now hard at work building up his business so that by the end of his first year of trading he will be able to deliver 1,000 hours of homecare.

CeX: Gadget lovers wanted to grow successful chain

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

CeX

For gadget lovers Abdul and Ali Ikram investing in a CeX franchise is a dream come true.

CeX: Zuber Patel, CeX

CeX

CeX franchise owner Zuber Patel has his sights set on becoming a multiple unit franchise owner. Following the successful launch of his first store based in Huddersfield last May, Zuber has invested in a second location in Dewsbury and has a third store planned.

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

Look Local

Look Local franchisees are bucking the current trend and experiencing an upturn in business. Local businesses, with an increased need to advertise, tradesmen with a need to source work independently, people taking redundancy payments are all starting up their own businesses, and all need to advertise. Look local offers budget advertising with large distribution, perfect for all potential...

Washroom Resolutions (GB) Ltd: An opportunity for unlimited growth

Combining a specialist service essential for business clients with huge growth potential and the enthusiasm and ambition of a network of franchise owners is the formula for success for Washroom Resolutions

The Business Club: The Secret of Success!

The Business Club membership opens the door to a range of valuable business building activities. The company is now seeking to grow its franchise network with ambitious and experienced sales professionals

CleanMy: A turnkey business that can be launched from home

CleanMy is seeking ambitious sales-orientated individuals who want to get off to a running start

Publisher's Comment

Professor Roy Seaman Managing Director and Founder of Franchise Development Services

Callswitch Technologies: Business as usual... whatever the challenges

A comprehensive telephony system enables the franchisor to ensure its own business and those of its franchise owners present a professional exterior to clients, whatever is taking place behind the scenes

Franchise expo Paris: Meet your ideal partner:

Franchise expo Paris

450 exciting business opportunities

FDS Anglia & London : "We have a successful arrangement with FDS"

Managing Director of etyres Tony Bowman reflects on his happy working relationship with Franchise Development Services

FDS Anglia & London : Anglia and London FDS Team

Franchise Development Services Anglia work with prospective franchisors evaluating franchise potential, advising on pre-development franchise strategies and offering alternative development strategies. FDS London involves working with established franchisors in expanding their networks, and in facilitating international Master franchising.

FDS Southern: Passionate about Retail

To mark the national launch of Rohan's retail franchise opportunity, their franchise consultants Gordon Patterson and Gary Rigby pose some questions to the company's Retail Director Ian Palmer

FDS Southern: Southern & Ireland FDS Regional Directors

Franchise Development Services (Southern) has assisted UK and international franchisors in the development of their franchise networks for some 25 years, building a reputation as one of the UK's leading franchise consultancies

FDS South East: Question and Answer with Bluebird Care Director

Bluebird Care Franchise Director Simon Dalziel answers Franchise Consultant Malcolm Porter's questions on the development of the care in the home brand

FDS South East: South East FDS Regional Director

How can FDS South East help you

FDS Midlands & Wales: Midlands and Wales FDS Regional Director

Franchise Development Services Midlands and Wales have been providing franchise consultancy and recruitment services to clients throughout Central England and Wales for over 10 years.

FDS North & Scotland: FDS North - The trusted name in franchising

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.

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.

Irish Franchise Association: Ulster Bank Irish Franchise Association EXPO and Awards

The Irish Franchise Association has named the dates for a brand new franchise event set to take place in Dublin February 19th & 20th 2010

Irish Franchise Association: Ulster Bank Irish Franchise Association EXPO & Awards

February 19th and 20th 2010

QandAwith Molly Maid franchise owners

Q: Where did you pick up your copy of The Franchise Magazine?

Belvoir Lettings: Belvoir franchise owner expands territory

Belvoir Lettings

Cash Generator: Cash Generator reports "best ever" Christmas sales

Cash Generator

Chemex International Ltd (UK): Chemex helps launch Environmental Health campaign

Chemex International

Ovenclean: Ovenclean franchises experience uplift in demand

Ovenclean

Rohan: Announcing the launch of the Rohan franchise

Rohan

Ayton Global Reseach : Ayton Global Research moving forward in Croatia

Baskin-Robbins: Baskin Robbins offer franchise to single-unit operators

Beauty Call: Beauty Call launches franchise recruitment drive

ComputerXplorers Ltd: Franchise owner helps school kids learn about CSI

ComputerXplorers

Debenhams: Debenhams grants franchise in Vietnam

Jani-King (GB) Ltd: Jani-King achieves £4.5m in new business in 2009

Jani-King (GB)

Movers and Shapers: Movers & Shapers seeks high street franchises

ServiceMaster Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning: ServiceMaster Director appointed Chairman of the BDMA

The Filta Group Limited: The Filta Group launches new franchise: Fita-Seal

Tossed: Tossed creates special salads for Valentine's Day

Popular UK Franchises

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