June/July 2012

The latest franchise news, features and opportunities from The Franchise Magazine

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CeX: The gadget lover's dream franchise...

CeX

We're so confident that you will be satisfied with a CeX franchise that we offer a Buy Back Guarantee if you're not

CeX: Take control with CeX

CeX

CeX: First year success for the Finlays

CeX

CeX: Upgrade your career with CeX

CeX

Caremark: Considering a change of career?

Caremark

Dream Doors: Why are Dream Doors franchise owners selling so many kitchen facelifts?

Dream Doors

James Caan says franchising should be encouraged

Having enjoyed success by franchising first hand, James Caan tells Fraser McKay about the many advantages of this means of expanding a business and how he plans to use the same method to grow his latest business venture

Lighterlife: Take the leap with LighterLife

LighterLife is an innovative weight loss and weight management company that is founded in passion and belief for improving people's lives

localpeople: Think local? Think localpeople

localpeople

The future of local news and community is online. This is your opportunity to build a rewarding independent business as part of a large, established media group providing all the flexibility, support and expertise you need

localpeople: Will 2012 be your year?

localpeople

Join local people and you could earn over £5,000 per month

Vehicle-based franchises offer the road to success

As increasing numbers of people seek to become their own boss by investing in a franchise business, it should come as no surprise that vehicle-based franchises are proving among the most popular options in the current climate

ChipsAway: Think Big and nothing will get in your way!

ChipsAway

It couldn't be a better time to join the UK's biggest 'on-thespot' automotive paintwork repair brand.

Cleaning Doctor: "I could go on all day about how great Cleaning Doctor is."

Cleaning Doctor

An opportunity that stands the test of time

Revive (UK) Ltd: Accreditation gives Revive! the technical edge

Revive (UK) Ltd

Filta Fry Plus: FiltaFry Plus awards its 2nd franchise scholarship

Filta Fry Plus

The Filta Group continue to extend an extra helping hand towards prospective franchise owners wishing to invest in one of its business opportunities

Snack in the Box: Brand appeal all the way...

Snack in the Box

Snack-in-the-Box: The UK's no.1 vending franchise company

Autosheen: Michael shines on with Autosheen

Autosheen

With 12 successful years in business under his belt, Michael Bale is one of the longest established franchise owners in the Autosheen network

Chemex International Ltd (UK): "We owe our excellent family life to Chemex"

Chemex International Ltd (UK)

After the birth of their daughter, Stephen and Margaret Crinks found the flexible business opportunity they had been looking for with hygiene product distributor, Chemex

Chemex International Ltd (UK): Deliver a service that your customers really do appreciate.

Chemex International Ltd (UK)

Supplying essential cleaning and hygiene solutions to industry for over 25 years

Lawnscience: Sow the seeds of your success with Lawnscience

Lawnscience

With a passion for the outdoors and the desire to be his own boss, Patrick Daniel secured his future with lawn care franchise Lawnscience

Lawnscience: Your future, your business, your rewards

Lawnscience

I was looking for a business opportunity that would give me a balanced lifestyle, a healthy working environment, and the opportunity to grow a business that would provide a secure future for my family and me

Ovenclean: Ovenclean – a business that grows with you!

Ovenclean

Ten years ago, Clive and Clare Pearson decided the best way to combine their family and working lives was to invest in an Ovenclean franchise

Lloyds TSB Bank plc: Discover how banks can support your franchise plans

Lloyds TSB Bank plc

Head of Franchising at Lloyds TSB, explains why it is essential for anyone considering investing in a franchise to thoroughly research the market and take appropriate professional advice first

What to look for in a franchisor

Nigel Toplis, Managing Director of Recognition Express, ComputerXplorers and The Zip Yard, explains what to look for in a franchise and how to assess a franchisor

We are family

Starting, leading and working in a family business can bring valuable benefits compared with other businesses. However, without careful management there can also be problems – from family members lacking critical skills and poor communication to clashes over pay

VIP Bin Cleaning Ltd: Become part of a global success story

VIP Bin Cleaning Ltd

World leaders in waste container cleaning

All Trades Network Ltd: Secure your family's future with All Trades Network

Father and son team Graham Parks and Rhys Hillman decided to combine their industry knowledge and lay the foundation for their futures with property maintenance franchise, All Trades Network

All Trades Network Ltd: Build your business success with All Trades Network

All Trades Network Ltd

All Trades Network offer

Autosheen: Autosheen Signature Service

Autosheen

Time for a clean start

Sports Xtra (Franchising) Limited: Matthew scores his dream life

Sports Xtra (Franchising) Limited

Matthew Burns became a Sports Xtra franchise owner in 2010, which enabled him to get out from behind the desk and make money while enjoying a more active lifestyle

Signs Express: Signs Express points to success for Mark

Signs Express

Mark Kendall took over Signs Express Southampton as a franchise resale, and within two years he has almost doubled the turnover

Signs Express: Signs are our business, make it yours

Signs Express

Home Sale Bureau: Join the property revolution with homesalebureau.com

Home Sale Bureau

Rob Harwood explains how a homesalebureau.com franchise is an opportunity for you to build a successful, sustainable and profitable business

Home Sale Bureau: The intelligent way to build a business

Home Sale Bureau

Your opportunity to build a sustainable and profitable business with a genuine potential for growth and substantial income generation

From redundancy to a job for life!

As unemployment continues to rise, many people who have lost their jobs or are facing redundancy are looking at franchising as a way to secure their future livelihoods

Bluebird Care Franchises Ltd: Make a difference with Bluebird Care

Bluebird Care Franchises Ltd

Bluebird Care franchise owners including John and Jane Perry, in Edinburgh, and Craig Adamson, in Sefton, have been soaring to success by following the brand's long established business model

Bluebird Care Franchises Ltd: The most experienced care franchisor in the UK

Bluebird Care Franchises Ltd

A comprehensive care at home service

Time for You Ltd: We guarantee your success

Time for You Ltd

That's right, a 100 per cent money-back guarantee if you don't get £30,000 profits after just 18 months!

London House International Ltd: London House International continues to expand its services

London House International Ltd

A number of London House's most recent franchise owners have been adding new skills and services that will benefit the entire franchise network

London House International Ltd: London House franchise owner testimonials

London House International Ltd

Minster Cleaning Services: The sky's the limit with Minster

Minster Cleaning Services

Nick Barber found the consistent, profitable and rewarding business he had been searching for with commercial cleaning franchise, Minster Cleaning Services

Minster Cleaning Services: I achieved success and real security with Minster...

Minster Cleaning Services

Before I committed to Minster Cleaning Services I needed to be confident that I was making a good decision

Dublcheck: Secure your future with a guaranteed turnover

Dublcheck

Dublcheck franchise owner Ian Basford was so impressed with the performance of his commercial cleaning franchise that he secured a second territory to further his business expansion

Dublcheck: Build your business the easy way

Dublcheck

Over 18 years of experience setting people up in the business

Cartridge Green: Cartridge Green launches world's first unlimited ink subscription

Cartridge Green

The new service that will change the way people print in the UK

LIPA 4:19: Take centre stage with LIPA 4:19

LIPA 4:19

For some franchises there is significant financial temptation to expand rapidly. Yet LIPA 4:19 has adopted a stable and careful approach to its awarding process to protect the quality of the brand

LIPA 4:19

LIPA 4:19

LIPA 4:19 is the only children's performing arts academy in the UK that is directly linked to an established performing arts institution – the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

The Christmas Decorators: Light up your life with The Christmas Decorators

The Christmas Decorators

Trevor Grinsted has enjoyed a phenomenal first year, including providing decorations for McDonald's 2011 festive TV advertising campaign

The Christmas Decorators

The Christmas Decorators

Unique franchise investment opportunity

5DAY: Take the fast lane to success

Take the fast lane to success with management franchise 5DAY

Taylor of Old Bond Street: Bring a famous British brand into the 21st century

Taylor of Old Bond Street

Since 1854, Taylor of Old Bond Street has manufactured and sold the finest in luxury male grooming products and accessories, creating a brand that has become synonymous with British style and quality

TaxAssist Accountants: Discover how to get money back from the taxman

TaxAssist Accountants

Jo Nockels, of TaxAsssist Accountants, explains how franchise owners can claim back VAT on their investment

Coconut Creatives: Reading between the lines...

Coconut Creatives

Franchise Development Services (FDS): Master the art of global expansion

Are you one of the more ambitious franchisors wanting to expand into new international markets? If so, then you should seriously think about Master Franchising or one of the alternatives to take your brand into new territory

Figaro's Italian Pizza, Inc: Enjoy a slice of success with Figaro's Pizza

Figaro's Italian Pizza, Inc

Last year, Figaro's Italian Pizza celebrated its 30th anniversary and continued its expansion across the USA and the world

FDS Australia: Australia has the most dynamic franchise market in the world!

FDS Australia

Australia offers a wealth of opportunity for franchises to succeed

Franchise Seminars: Considering expansion? Consider franchising!

FranMatch: Find your perfect Franchise Match

FranMatch

With more than 20 years of experience in franchising, FranMatch Executive Chris Davies explains why specialist franchise owner recruitment is an investment, not a cost

Tech4T: Street level insight for your franchise owners

Graham Barlow, of Tech4T, looks at how unit postcodes are your franchise owners' best friend when it comes to precise targeting for new customers

Cubism Law: Signing up for a franchise?

Cubism Law

Becoming a franchise owner is an increasingly popular option to find a way into business without the burden, risks and insecurity of starting a new operation completely from scratch

Brand Protect: Register your right!

Bernard Whyatt, of Brand Protect, explains how before investing in a business opportunity, a franchise owner should always make sure if the brand is protected and what rights they have to use it

FranManuals: Franchise Manual Writing Service

Your franchise operations manual is at the core of your franchise offering as your franchise owners will rely on it to guide them through the day-to-day running of their business

Franchise Development Services (FDS): FDS 30 years of franchising excellence

Through a network of offices in the UK, Spain and Australia, our experienced franchise professionals provide a comprehensive range of services to help individuals and organisations to own a franchise or franchise their business

FranExec: FranExec Franchise Recruitment

FranMatch: FDS FranMatch

Lloyds TSB Bank plc: Lloyds TSB Financial Services

The Lloyds TSB Franchise Unit is the first point of contact for enquiries about becoming a franchise owner or individuals looking to franchise their own business

Brand Protect: Brand Protect Intellectual Property Protection

Cubism Law: Cubism Law Franchise Solicitors

Our client promise is simple – results based billing focused on delivering a better and more personal service at a more competitive price

Franchise Resales: FDS Franchise Resales

Promote your franchise for sale as a going concern

Tech4T: Tech4t Franchise Territory Design and Mapping

Tech4T delivers 'opportunity balanced' territories and optimum site planning for location-based franchise models

FranDesign: FranDesign Marketing and PR

FranPower: Marketing & PR FranPower

Get your franchise opportunity on the news agenda

Online TV Group: Online TV Group

Televise your franchise success

FDS South East: South East

FDS South East

FDS South East is experienced in all aspects of franchising for potential and established franchisors

FDS South East: Choosing the right consultant for your franchise

FDS South East

Selecting a good franchise consultant could make or break the success of your business opportunity. Malcolm Porter, of FDS South East, explains some of the criteria to look for when choosing the right one for your franchise

FDS North & Scotland: North and Scotland

FDS North & Scotland

FDS North specialises in the development and ongoing support of successful franchise systems. Serving Northern England and Scotland, FDS North is the North's portal to sustainable business growth through franchising

FDS North & Scotland: It can't fly without a pilot

FDS North & Scotland

Franchises, like planes, need pilots to take off safely. While fliers instinctively wait for the captain, franchisors don't have the same sense of self-preservation when it comes to field-testing their new franchise

FDS Southern

FDS Southern has assisted UK and international franchisors in the development of their franchise networks for over 25 years, building a reputation as one of the UK's leading franchise consultancies.

FDS Southern: Gary Rigby talks to Gemma Goodson

Gary Rigby, of FDS Southern, talks to Gemma Goodson, Finance Director at Northwood

Franchise Development Services Ltd (FDS): Build your own six-figure income consultancy business

Franchise Development Services Ltd (FDS)

Franchise Development Services (FDS) was founded in 1981 and offers a complete turn-key consultancy service to existing and potential franchisors, as well as publishing leading industry magazines and websites both nationally and internationally

Venture Marketing Group: Dreaming of your own business?

Venture Marketing Group

Dreaming of your own business and a change in lifestyle?

Venture Marketing Group: Manchester Central set to showcase franchises

The British Franchise Exhibition will offer a perfect way for franchisors to promote their opportunities to prospective candidates in the North and beyond

Venture Marketing Group: Dreaming of your own business?

Venture Marketing Group

Dreaming of your own business and a change in lifestyle?

Venture Marketing Group: Growing your own business

Venture Marketing Group

showcase and conference

Venture Marketing Group: Seminars to inspire you

Venture Marketing Group

Successful business owners will give an insight into the creation and development of their enterprises at a series of popular seminars taking place at The British Franchise Exhibition

MFV Expositions: Franchising will take Manhattan

MFV Expositions

With the International Franchise Expo set to make its New York City debut in June, thousands of entrepreneurs, business owners and investors across the world are gearing up for the largest franchise exhibition in the USA

MFV Expositions: Put your future in its place.

MFV Expositions: Check another accomplishment off your list

MFV Expositions

The West Coast Franchise Expo

MFV Expositions: Build your own safety net

MFV Expositions

A franchise could secure your future

Singapore Exhibition: Franchising and Licensing Asia 2012

The international event for entrepreneurship, business opportunities and intellectual property rights in Asia

Lawnscience: A day in the life of a Lawnscience franchise owner

Lawnscience

Auditel: Six new franchise owners join the Auditel network

Northwood (GB) Ltd: Celebrating success with Jim Cameron (Northwood Chester)

Northwood (GB) Ltd

After more than two decades of working long and unsociable hours in the retail industry, Jim Cameron decided he needed a lifestyle change.

Availl Healthcare: Availl appoints Franchise Manager

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