June 2006

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Auditel: Auditel rebrands

Auditel has re-branded its cost and purchase management franchise to better reflect its core values and beliefs and to take advantage of the growing awareness of global environment issues within its target marketplace.

Belvoir Lettings: The Competitive Edge...

After becoming increasingly disillusioned with his employees, Phil Pinkney decided it was time to look for a forward-thinking franchise that would let him realise his potential.

Bluebird Care Franchises Ltd: Bluebird Care launches

Bluebird Care

Bluebird Care, a newly launched franchise delivering care to people at home, has highlighted the findings of a new report commissioned by charity 'The Kings Fund', which has found a huge demand for care over the course of the next 20 years and beyond.

Caremark: Caremark strengthens team

Caremark

Domiciliary care franchise, Caremark has appointed Maureen Gribbon as Franchise Recruitment Manager based at its head office in West Sussex.

Chemex International Ltd (UK): Every Step of the Way...

After a career in the sports retail sector, Paul Torrent was getting frustrated at the long hours, high mileage lifestyle his work was giving him, and wanted to work for himself. After studying the franchise sector of business, Paul decided that he wanted a business that dealt in repeat order, consumable products in a secure and stable market sector.

ChipsAway: ChipsAway awarded marketing accolade

SMART (Small & Medium Area Repair Technology) repair specialist ChipsAway International has won the award for Most Creative Exhibition Stand in the inaugural Franchise Marketing Awards.

Dream Doors: Double the celebration

It was double celebrations last month for kitchen re-face franchise Dream Doors, having recorded its highest ever network turnover and reached the finals of the Franchise Marketing Awards.

Swisher: Award-winning Swisher

Swisher

It has been a busy couple of months for UK management franchise Swisher. Not only has it been nominated as a finalist for the British Franchise Association's (bfa) prestigious 'Franchisor of the Year Award 2006', but it also won the first ever 'Franchise Recruitment Team of the Year Award 2006' at the Franchise Marketing Awards.

Swisher: Prior to Franchising...I was a Salesman

Swisher

After a successful 20 years in various sales jobs, John Ross believed that securing new employment would start becoming more difficult. "I realised I was coming to the age where maybe I needed something with a greater degree of stability,"he reflects. "I began to look into franchising with the view to secure employment for myself until retirement age."

British Blinds launches new franchise concept

A new van-based sales and installation franchise is preparing to launch in the UK under the British Blinds brand. The company, which manufactures quality made-to-measure window blinds, is owned by Karen Hudson and Paul Lister, who have run their own store in Halifax since 2000.

Director appointed to UK's largest exhibition venue

John Pratt, the British Franchise Association's Legal Advisor and current chair of the International Bar Association's International Franchising Committee, has added yet another string to his bow on being appointed a Director of the NEC - the venue of the largest franchise exhibition in the UK.

New launch climbing for profits

When Terry Mullins was searching for someone to clean his windows, he discovered that the traditional domestic window cleaner has all but disappeared. So, after two years of research and planning he has launched The Local Window Cleaner Ltd.

The Association of Disabled Professionals resource guid

As part of a national project with the British Franchise Association, the Association of Disabled Professionals (ADP) is writing a resource guide and directory of support, which will include franchising targeted at disabled people. ADP is looking for disabled people who are in franchising to tell their story of the joys and problems of setting up in business.

Alphagraphics: AlphaGraphics Takes Top Industry Award

West Yorkshire company AlphaGraphics has won a national award from the world's leading supplier of office products and services. Global company Office Depot, which operates in 23 countries and employs more than 50,000 people, has named AlphaGraphics its Print Services Vendor of the Year.

Amtrak Express Parcels Ltd: Amtrak secures government parcel distribution deal

Amtrak Express Parcels, the franchised overnight parcels network, has formed a partnership with Government to deliver mail and parcels nationwide on behalf of government departments, agencies and associates. Part of a five-year contract with the Government Car and Despatch Agency (GCDA), Amtrak will be providing a full range of next day services.

Cookerburra Oven Cleaning Services Uk Ltd: Charlie Kookaburra places franchise in marketing top 4

Cookerburra Oven Cleaning UK reached the final of the British Franchise Association Franchise Marketing Awards with its highly distinctive Kookaburra suit created to aid the launch of new franchises.

Drain Doctor Plumbing: Franchisees achievements recognised at Award Ceremony

Franchisees of Drain Doctor Plumbing were recognised for their achievements and contribution to the organisation's growth and success over the past year at a special Gala Dinner award ceremony held during the company's twelfth annual convention.

Ladies Workout Express: Ladies Workout Express flexes franchise muscles

Ladies Workout Express has opened a further three franchised 30-minute, women only, workout gyms in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Medics on The Move: Medics On the Move make it a baker's dozen

Bristol based home search and property services company Medics on the Move has increased its national base to 13 franchisees with new franchises opening in Cardiff, South Birmingham, South Bristol & North Somerset and Bedfordshire.

Mibod Ltd: Mibod opens doors to the Midlands & North

Mibod Ltd, the health and dietary specialist, has set up in Birmingham with franchise opportunities available for the Midlands and North of England. Mibod, which specialises in pro diabetic, sugar, preservative and additive free foods has already received a number of speculative enquiries into franchise opportunities.

Motorcise Limited: Motorcise brings healthier living to Chichester ladies

Motorcise Healthy Living Centres is bringing healthier living to mature ladies in Chichester with the appointment of Maria Roderick as the franchisee. This is the ninth franchised Motorcise Healthy Living Centre to open within 18 months and marks the launch of the company's second-phase franchisee recruitment programme.

Ovenu (Franchising) Ltd: Fireman Cleans Up with New Career

Ovenu, the UK oven valeting service, welcomes fireman Kevin O'Connor to the company as its new Blackburn franchisee. Originally from Ireland, Kevin has lived in Rossendale Valley for the past 18 years with his wife and two children. He has been a fireman for 27 years and decided to set up as an Ovenu franchisee to prepare for the future, when he retires from the fire service.

Prontaprint Ltd: Prontaprint repositions

Prontaprint, the organisation that pioneered franchised on-demand printing, is repositioning the brand and adopting a distinctive new identity.

Rainbow International: High Hopes...

After setting up and running a logistics business in South Africa for five years, Peter and Anna Wyss decided to resettle in the UK. As a completely new start, the couple thought about becoming employed again but as Peter admits: "After working for yourself for a few years it would be quite difficult to work for a boss again!"

Safeclean: Throughout the Years...

Having launched his business in 1982, Geraint Williams is the longest serving Safeclean franchisee in the UK. Although he originally trained as an accountant he admits that it wasn't the career for him: "I didn't like working within four walls and was looking to start up on my own,"recalls Geraint. "The question I faced however, was what to do?"

Safeclean: Top franchisees rewarded

Safeclean rewarded a number of its top performing franchisees at an awards ceremony held recently as part of its annual conference.

Your Move: Your Move celebrates milestone

The franchising division of Your Move has successfully reserved its 100th franchise territory. Andy Mohun-Smith, Franchise Director for Your Move, comments: "We're obviously delighted by our success to date. We now have over 70 franchised branches up and running across the country and over 30 in the pipeline. We're now on our way to meeting our initial target of 150 franchised branches by the...

Motorcise Limited: The Perfect Solution to Being Your Own Boss...

In the world of health and fitness for the over 40s... want a career in the leisure and fitness industry? Want to be your own boss? Want to make a difference and help more mature people achieve the fitness and good health they have always strived for in life?

FASTSIGNS International Inc: What are you waiting for... a sign?

We create more than signs: We create opportunities, independence and flexibility

Rosemary Conley Diet & Fitness Clubs: Be your own boss!

If you're feeling dissatisfied, disillusioned and are looking for a fresh challenge, why not take a look at running your own business?

Prontaprint Ltd: Take a starring role in the next chapter

When you choose a franchise you want to be part of a success story - and they don't come much bigger than Prontaprint, as they explain here

Find your direction with a franchise

Last year over 2,000 people found a new future with a franchise. Stuart Anderson suggests some directions for your route to franchise success

Dublcheck: Booming market

Dublcheck

As a Dublcheck franchisee you can tap into the booming commercial cleaning sector in Scotland with guaranteed turnover but no selling, reports Rachel Spaul

TalkFirst Franchising Ltd: The signs are good for financial success!

Suitable for all types of aspiring business owners, including busy mums, the TalkFirst franchise is being launched nationwide.

Cookerburra Oven Cleaning Services Uk Ltd: Management Franchise in a £50 Million Industry

The Concept...There are 23 million households in the UK, all with an oven. Not to mention the number of commercial ovens. We are looking for people who want to manage a business that cleans these ovens and has the potential to turn over in excess of £250,000. Could you manage a team of technicians with vans, cleaning ovens throughout your own exclusive franchise area?

Belvoir Lettings: Enjoy a warm Belvoir welcome

How does Belvoir support your investment in your future? Belvoir's Recruitment Manager Julie Taylor profiles the extensive range of support available through Belvoir Central office, which is dedicated to ensuring your success

Apollo Blinds: Birmingham couple trailblaze new look

The first franchisees in the UK to showcase the new Apollo Blinds image, Pam and Clive Barnett talk about why they made the switch from their previous successful independent window blinds business

ChipsAway: ChipsAway business takes off!

Former RAF Weapons Technician Bob Laughlan is off to a flying start in Civvy Street, having joined forces with his old comrade: ChipsAway franchisee Jim Hughes.

Snack in the Box: 'I can only say good things about Snack-in-the-Box'

Snack-In-The-Box

Two Snack-in-the-Box franchisees reveal how they have built their successful snack-vending businesses with the help of the Cadbury brand name.

Cash Generator: 'The right location & the right franchise'

A queue of eager customers on the first day and a positive flow of customers in the following weeks is what new franchisees aim for. For Lee and Paul Warren it's reality. Rachel Spaul reports

TaxAssist Accountants: Become a white collar professional

Already seeking to own a second TaxAssist Accountants franchise after the success of his first, Mark Linney talks to Adam Browning about life in self-employment

Your Move: Big business builders

Your Move's franchise system enables entrepreneurs and business people with no estate agency experience to run and build their own businesses. Rachel Spaul interviews

Filta Fry Plus: Achieve added value with FiltaFry Plus

The launch of FiltaFry's 'Plus' upgrade package at the start of the year marked a new development by the franchisor seeking to improve its offering to its franchisees.

All Trades Network Ltd: Potential to expand

Servicing a variety of national accounts with UK insurance companies, All Trades Network franchisees are team builders as well as business builders. Stuart Anderson reports

Oakleaf Sales Limited: Moulded for success

Moulded from almost 40 years of experience, the Oakleaf franchise is proving successful for franchisees nationwide. Rachel Spaul interviews the Harrogate franchisee

Furniture Medic: A franchise from the ServiceMaster Group

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

Global Travel Group Ltd: 'Play to your strengths'

Sharing Global Travel Group's commitment to customer service, Simon Collinge and his partners are providing a personal touch to the travel industry. Global Travel Group Marketing Manager Neil Osthoff highlights their progress so far

Detail Clean: 'Significant earnings & market potential'

Servicing both the domestic and commercial cleaning sectors, Detail Clean franchisees have a varied market at which to target their business

CeX: Join the roll-out in new-tech retail

CeX

CeX is rolling out its new franchise concept nationwide, and with the franchisee recruitment just starting, territories are available nationwide. Stuart Anderson reports

Caremark: Franchisees are lining up to discover the secret...

Caremark

The secret is out and potential franchisees are flocking to Caremark to discover how they can tap into the multi-billion pound domiciliary care market with this whitecollar management opportunity.

Small Business Accounting - Sba (nz): Own 66% of an exciting joint venture

small business accounting (NZ) Ltd is introducing its successful franchise to Britain. We have developed a system to meet the bookkeeping, accounting and tax needs of small businesses and the self-employed through a network of high street shops across the UK.

London House International Ltd: Join the Professional Investigators

London House International

London House is looking for franchisees with enthusiasm to build a business, professionalism, an interest in meeting a variety of people (both potential clients and the subjects of inquiries), good communication skills, an enquiring mind and a desire for variety. Stuart Anderson reports

EC Credit Control: An Exciting White Collar Opportunity

An Exciting White Collar Opportunity Minimum Investment Level of £250k...EC Credit Control excels in credit management and debt recovery and is regarded as the innovative leader amongst the profession. Research shows that the potential for growth is enormous with so much untapped business in the UK. Every business is a potential client of an EC Credit Control franchise as the company...

Women in Franchising - Securing the future

Security, more flexible working conditions and freedom from office and employment politics was the driving force for Gillian Gibbon when she left her high-paid job in telecoms three years ago. Rachel Spaul interviews

What's the personality of your franchise?

How does the culture and personality of a company develop, and how can they affect its operations? Tom Albrighton discusses how sociability and solidarity combine to affect the culture of your business

Coffee Republic: Founders of Franchising: Bobby Hashemi-Coffee Republic

With his sister Sahar, Bobby Hashemi has built one of the high street's most recognisable coffee bar brands, which is now embarking upon a strategy of franchise expansion. Stuart Anderson interviews

FDS North & Scotland: Tale of two franchises

Running a franchise is a long-term commitment and like most things in life, success often lies in the planning stage. Tony Urwin, FDS Northern Franchise Consultant, tells a cautionary tale

Franchise Development Services (FDS): How to recruit franchisees: 5 questions answered

With the wealth of lead-generation media competing for a franchisor's franchisee recruitment budget, Roy Seaman offers his advice on developing an effective growth strategy

Legal Brief - What are your rights to renew?

Signing your franchise contract can be the first step to an exciting and rewarding future. But what happens when the contract expires? Manzoor Ishani, Senior Consultant Solicitor with Sherrards, reveals the secrets of right to renew

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