June/July 2013

News, articles and franchise opportunities from the June/July 2013 issue of The Franchise Magazine

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sásta: The revolutionary fat burning pod

sásta

A groundbreaking weight loss invention – the sásta fat burning pod – has become available as a franchise business.

The Zip Yard: Garment alteration franchise

The Zip Yard

The most successful garment alteration franchise in the UK and Ireland

Cash Converters: Spring cleaners urged to make cash from unwanted items

Cash Converters

'Recycle your unwanted goods to make money' is the message from used goods retailer Cash Converters this summer.

Ice Cream Boats: Franchising puts wind into ice cream sails

Ice Cream Boats

A business selling ice cream, from boats along the UK's south coast, is franchising for the first time since its inception seven years ago.

British Franchise Association (bfa): British Franchise Award Night Set For July

This year's bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards gala dinner will be held at the Honourable Artillery Company in London's east end on Thursday, July 4.

Pizza Hut (UK): Pizza Hut delivery

Pizza Hut (UK)

Join the nations number one pizza delivery company

Franchises awarded accolades in marketing

A handful of franchises were awarded fr their marketing prowess at this year's British & International Franchise Exhibition in London.

Merry Maids: Be part of the world's leading domestic cleaning franchise

Merry Maids

Take your first steps to business ownership

Yeh! Yogurt: Stylish brothers launch frozen yoghurt franchise

Frozen yoghurt franchise Yeh! Frozen Yogurt & Cafe is looking to expand its operations into the UK market.

Driver Hire Nationwide: Driver Hire's nationwide network hits 100 franchise owners

Driver Hire Nationwide

The specialist transport and logistics recruiter, Driver Hire, opened new offices in Derby, Swansea and Walsall and found new franchisees for existing offices in Bournemouth, Slough and Wakefield.

TruGreen: Choose a TruGreen business

TruGreen

Reasons to choose a Trugreen lawn care business franchise

McDonald's: Hard Work. Passion. Dedication.

McDonald's

Meet Tonina Hoang. In just over two years she's come a long way as a McDonald's franchisee.

Mac Tools UK: Trio set out in shiny new Mac Tools vans

Mac Tools UK

ac Tools welcomed a further three new franchisees to their UK network bringing the total within the network of more than 115 distributors across the UK.

Smith & Henderson: Franchisees invited to judge their franchisor in secret

The 2013 Best Franchise Awards have been launched with a special online system that allows franchisees to express their opinion on a franchise in complete anonymity.

ServiceMaster Clean: ServiceMasterClean

Your future depends on what you do today! Stop dreaming - Take action - Contact us!

Kids Academy UK: Kids Academy launches nursery management franchise

Kids Academy has just launched their new nursery management franchise.

sásta: The fat burn revolution in a franchise

sásta

Promising that every 30 minutes of exercise within a sásta pod achieves results equivalent to two hours of regular exercise, this unique exercise machine looks set to revolutionise crash weight loss methodology.

sásta: The sásta fitness experience

sásta

Reasons to become a sásta franchise owner

Suit The City: Do you want to run a business that fits you perfectly

Suit The City

Suit the City would like to help you to live your dream

10 steps to success

10 key activities entrepreneurs should be undertaking in their first year

Driver Hire Nationwide: Turnover £691k a year

Driver Hire Nationwide

With this B2B management franchise opportunity

Minster Cleaning Services: From redundancy to franchise fortune

Minster Cleaning Services

David Charlton is reaping the benefits of his move into franchising.

How to... Evaluate a franchisor

You've identified your franchise of interest, now its time to quiz the franchisor. Here we reveal what you should consider when evaluating a franchisor.

CeX: Passion for gadgets leads to franchise success

CeX

Just months into his franchise opportunity in the London Borough of Lewisham, Safwan Adam is already considering multiple franchise ownership.

CeX: A magical and revolutionary business model with unbelievable profits

CeX

Revive! (UK): Ford car repair endorsement for Revive! franchise

Ford has given UK minor car repair franchise the thumbs up.

Revive! (UK): Paint yourself a brighter future

Revive! (UK)

With Revive! - not only do you have your own business, you have the best support in the UK.

Northwood: From RAF to lettings: Flying high as a Northwood franchise

Northwood

Northwood franchisee Sean Mayers is celebrating a staggering 700% return on his £60,000 personal investment, following the sale of his Doncaster office.

Ex-Forces target franchising

As the British Army, Navy and RAF prepare to decommission thousands of servicemen and women, franchiors will be considering whether any of them can help them grow their brands.

Mac Tools UK: Mac Tools

Be Your Own Boss With a Mac Tools Franchise

FDS (Master): Have you considered the value of your knowledge to the International Market?

Professor Roy Seaman, MD of Franchise Development Services, shares his thoughts on making a successful move into the global market

Venture Marketing Group: Franchising is on the up...North, for the summer exhibition

Businesses and individuals from the world of franchising will descend upon the city of Manchester this June for The British Franchise Exhibition.

Kare Plus: Kare Plus continues its impressive growth

Kare Plus Ltd

The market for domiciliary and nursing care is set to explode in the coming years and one UK franchisor is keeping his eye firmly on potential contracts arising out of the current NHS reshape.

Kare Plus: Kare Plus

Kare Plus Ltd

Kare Plus is one of the UK's leading care franchises, providing much valued services to a massive and rapidly growing marketplace.

Photography For Little People: Are you dreaming of owning your own photographic business?

Photography For Little People

Take that exciting step now!

Car Medic: Car Medic really attracted my attention

Car Medic

Former window firm manager Jason Gee sold a property and used the proceeds to buy a Car Medic franchise.

Car Medic: Make a Smart Choice

Car Medic

Join Car Medic and make money from day one

Caremark: From matron to franchisee

Caremark

A former mental health nurse and matron has formed a successful homecare franchise after choosing Caremark for her foray into self-employment.

Caremark: Looking for a rewarding business?

Caremark

Why not consider a management franchise in the Home Care industry?

Time For You: Busy mums make time for success

Time For You

For some, the security of a salary can prevent them taking the leap of faith needed to becoming your own boss. This was not the case for active mums Ann Brebner and Claire Elliott from Northampton.

Time For You: Domestic cleaning franchise

10 reasons this is a franchise opportunity not to miss:

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

The Christmas Decorators

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

The Christmas Decorators

The Christmas Decorators

The Christmas Decorators opportunity

Venture Marketing Group: Dreaming of your own business?

Venture Marketing Group

Attend the FREE and comprehensive conference featuring keynotes, industry experts, lawyers, bankers and franchisors.

Franchising feels the feminine touch

Women think on their feet, are adaptable and know how to improvise - the perfect combination of skills necessary to run a successful franchise business.

Dublcheck: Dublcheck celebrates 20 years of success

Dublcheck

Dublcheck celebrated 20 years in the business with a prestigious party in Chester.

Foot Solutions: Step into the perfect franchise

Foot Solutions

With an estimated one in six people experiencing foot pain or problems in their lifetime, Foot Solutions' unique franchise has a firm footing in this growing market.

Venture Marketing Group: Take your first franchise steps

Venture Marketing Group

The UK's largest franchise event kicks off at the Birmingham NEC on Friday, October 4 and runs for two days.

Bluebird Care: Bluebird Care continues to soar

Bluebird Care

Bluebird Care provides more than 4.5 millions care visits every year. That's more than 12,500 care visits to around 6,300 customers each day.

SUBWAY Restaurants (Global): Fred DeLuca King of franchising

Subway Sandwiches

Fred DeLuca is a franchising legend whose simple formula for a sandwich has made many of his 'franchise partners' successful entrepreneurs over the years.

Express Newspapers: Brighten your outlook

Express Newspapers

The hottest franchise opportunities every Monday in the Daily Express

Chemex UK: Chemex couple build success on resale

Chemex International

Buying an existing Chemex resale franchise has given husband and wife team Mike and Karen Bird the confidence to start planning a mulit-van concern.

Venture Marketing Group: A franchising event with a difference is set to return to London at the end of the summer

Venture Marketing Group

Franchise Opportunities Live takes place at the Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotel in Heathrow on September 6 and 7.

It's a franchising family affair

Families are forging ahead in the world of franchising.

ChipsAway: ChipsAway franchisee in rapid expansion

ChipsAway

Successful ChipsAway franchise operating on a 'one man, one van' basis has blossomed into a team of three full-time technicians, two vehicles and a static workshop.

Cargocall: Travel Agents for Freight

Cargocall

Cargocall is a travel agent with a difference; instead of arranging transport for people, we do it for cargo

Filta Fry Plus: It's an easy decision with FiltaFry Plus

Filtafry Plus (Filta Group)

LIPA 4:19: Franchise success for theatrical pair

LIPA 4:19

Having already successfully set up one theatre academy under the LIPA 4:19 banner, Alison Gorton and Becci Francis plan to open another soon.

Daily Poppins UK: Practically perfect in every way...

A true management franchise with the flexibility of working from home

Franchising no matter the capital

If you're interested in owning a business but don't have that much capital to spend don't panic.

The Eggfree Cake Box: Success is sweet

The Eggfree Cake Box

The Eggfree Cake Box is bringing a new franchise concept to the high street - fresh, on-demand egg-free, fresh cream cakes, for all occasions

Ovenclean: Brotherhood of Ovenclean

Ovenclean

After watching his brother build a successful business with Ovenclean, John Saunders followed suit.

Lighterlife: Change lives with LighterLife

Lighterlife

LighterLife helps people understand why they eat the way they do – and to change their lives for the better. It's powerful stuff, we're sure you'll agree

Richard Denny: Become a Franchise Millionaire with Richard Denny

Keynote speaker Richard Denny, AKA the 'Millionaire Maker', is a Business Growth Specialist. Having been associated and worked within the franchise industry for many years he shares his thoughts with The Franchise Magazine.

Richard Denny: Winning new business

Franchise Seminars: Attend a Free seminar by FDS

Franchise Seminars

Our FREE 'How to Franchise' seminar will be delivered by Nick Williams, a bfa affiliated Franchise Consultant

FranMatch: Specialist franchise owner recruitment is an investment - not a cost

Chris Davies, who has over 20 years' experience in the franchise industry, looks after FranMatch – the specialist recruitment division of Franchise Development Services – explains why.

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 expansion across the USA and the world.

Taylor of Old Bond Street: Affluent. Luxurious. Traditional. Unique.

Taylor of Old Bond Street

Would you like to become a franchise owner with one of the most exclusive, traditional and desirable international franchises to come out of the UK?

Brand Protect: Using the ® or ™ symbol in franchising

How a franchise can make everyone else aware of its rights, regarding trademarks, logos and other brand features, can be a legal minefield for the uninitiated.

The importance of being active on social media sites no matter who you are

Twitter is a social wonder, very similar to the texting explosion of the new millennium, but with a global reach. Twitter allows you to send and receive shot effective 'tweets' from anyone who has signed up to follow you.

Coconut Creatives: Are you buying a business or a brand?

Coconut Creatives

Many people decide to buy a franchise instead of starting their own business because they seek to profit from the advantage of an already established brand.

Franchise business vs start-up business

Deciding to take on a franchise or set up your own business is a dilemma entrepreneurs face the world over. Jane Denny talk to Professor Roy Seaman, CFE QFP, of Franchise Development Services, about the pros and cons of both.

Franchise Development Services (FDS): Grow your business through franchising with FDS

Franchise Development Services (FDS)

Franchising your business can be complex however with the help of an FDS Consultant, we aim to support and guide you through every step of the process.

Franchise Development Services (FDS): FDS Southern Q&A

FDS Southern Franchise Consultant, Gary Rigby, speaks with Nick Cooper, Franchise Director of lettings franchise Northwood

FDS North & Scotland: Recession ... What recession? Fix the gamble in your favour with a franchise

Franchising a business, like buying a franchise, involves the investment of money in a vehicle – but not certain – to deliver healthy returns. Tony Urwin, Regional Director of FDS North, shares his thoughts.

Franchise Development Services Ltd (FDS): Could you become a franchise ambassodor for your country

Franchise Sales & Resales: Minster franchise resale 'Cleans up'

Franchise Sales & Resales

Buying into a franchise business that has been put on the market as a 'resale' is an excellent way to take advantage of the experience within the franchise but also get your new business up and running immediately.

FranManuals: Are your operations manuals up to speed?

FranManuals

FranDesign: FranDesign, Marketing and PR

Turn inspirational ideas into sales and marketing products

Freeth Cartwright LLP: Freeth Cartwright

Freeth Cartwright's specialist franchise team can help you whether you are new to this field or already experienced in it

Hamilton Pratt Solicitors: Hamilton Pratt

Hamilton Pratt Solicitors

Hamilton Pratt is the largest specialist franchise law firm in Europe and has a worldwide reputation

Leathes Prior: Leathes Prior Solicitors

Leathes Prior

For franchisors, Leathes Prior provides a full range of specialist services from brand protection to the drafting of Franchise Agreements and related documents

Pannone LLP: Pannone

Pannone advises on all aspects of franchising from the preparation of the Franchise Agreement to the resolution of disputes

Stevens & Bolton LLP: Stevens and Bolton LLP

Stevens & Bolton LLP is a leading full-service commercial law firm which has been providing high quality and practical legal advice on all aspects of franchising for over 15 years

TLT Solicitors

TLT is an award-winning commercial law firm with a leading dedicated franchise practice, which acts for large plcs in their UK and international expansion, as well as local start-ups

RLI Connect: Taking the world by storm

Check before Cheque

Refer to this checklist when researching your franchise opportunities of interest

Dublcheck: A day in the life of Jolanta Lavrenova

Dublcheck

Crowned Dublcheck's Business Development Award winner at the franchise's prestigious gala awards dinner this spring, Jolanta Lavrenova talks about her day.

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