March 2006

Perfect Pizza: Papa John's agrees the sale of the Perfect Pizza brand

Papa John's UK on Monday 6th March 2006 agreed the sale of the Perfect Pizza brand to Smartfirst Ltd, a newly formed company led by former Managing Director Tony Sherriff, backed by Octopus Asset Management and The Royal Bank of Scotland plc.

What's in a name? An introduction to franchising

The term 'franchising' has been applied in sports, entertainment, tax collection and even pyramid schemes. Stuart Anderson traces the true meaning of 'franchising'

Caremark: The Best Kept Secret in Franchising

Caremark

Caremark is your route into the huge and ever developing domiciliary care market - estimated at between £12b and £17b per year. Supported by Kevin Lewis, the brains behind one of the UK's most successful franchise operations, you could be earning a very lucrative operating profit within two to three years.

Jacks Of London: A cut above in franchising

Jacks of London has given the traditional barbershop a facelift. Rachel Spaul explores Western Europe's first male grooming franchise

Service Brands International: Are you a Brand Builder?

Canadian childcare franchise Wee Watch is seeking a national master franchisee to develop its brand in the UK. Rachel Spaul profiles the brand

Dyno-Rod: A pedigree franchise

An extensive track record, the backing of a leading service organisation, and the potential to build and manage a team under a household name await ambitious and enterprising people. Rachel Spaul reports

O2 (UK) Limited: Join a market leader

Rachel Spaul discovers what the O2 high street retail franchise has to offer

ChipsAway: Change of gear sees Lee racing ahead

ChipsAway International

Cycling enthusiast Lee Chaplin is a very happy chap. He's ditched the stress and the long hours of delivering parcels across the City and has 'downshifted' to run his own business and reclaim his life.

Cash Generator: Enjoy 3 separate income streams

Cash Generator

What is it like to manage your own Cash Generator store on a day to day basis? Freya Gibson asks franchisee Kevin Old

Snack in the Box: A franchise in association with Cadbury

Snack-In-The-Box

A case study about how Snack In The Box (SITB) helped two of their franchisees set up and build their businesses.

Apollo Blinds: A new dawn for Apollo Blinds

With help from Olympian and TV personality Kriss Akabusi, Apollo Blinds has unveiled its new image, heralding a new dawn for Britain's biggest blind store chain. Paul Kirby interviews General Manager Patrick Harrison about how its new identity will impact future prosperity

Dublcheck: 'We do the sales'

Dublcheck

Guaranteed income, no sales experience needed, centralised support, and growth potential makes for an attractive package for business builders interested in the cleaning sector.

Sumo Limited: Discover a hidden business treasure

The detection of underground utility systems is crucial for any construction project and radar-based Subsurface Utilities Mark Out (SUMO) has become instrumental in aiding the UK's booming construction sector. Adam Browning reports

Jani-King (GB) Ltd: The 38 year pedigree

Jani-King (GB)

Jani-King's vision is to build a network of franchisees with turnover exceeding £1 million per annum with average net margins of 10-15 per cent

Pareto Law: A Win-Win Franchise

Established for over a decade in graduate recruitment and sales training, Pareto Law is now building a franchisee network. Frank Smith reports

Car Park Valeting: 'I'm delighted with the results!'

When you have the likes of Tesco describing the Car Park Valeting service as "what our customers want", you know the company is onto a good thing.

CeX: 'Recession-proof retail opportunity'

CeX

With a franchise business system that's virtually recession-proof and an established brand with a loyal customer base, CeX is aiming for national coverage within five years. Rachel Spaul reports

Pentagon (UK) Ltd: Be the light at the end of the tunnel

With UK debt topping the £1 trillion mark, the demand for debt management services is increasing. Rachel Spaul explains how you can build a business as a fully licensed debt adjuster

Detail Clean: Clean up with Detail Clean

With its first two franchisees trading, 2006 is set to see growing momentum behind domestic and commercial cleaning franchise Detail Clean.

Cleaning Doctor: Their Marketing Strategies Keep my Phone Ringing

Cleaning Doctor allows you to be your own boss, operate from home and build a massively successful business in your local area.

Allergistics: Breathe Easy

Allergistics UK is the first British company specialising in the provision of allergen control using medically accredited techniques. In association with Asthma Relief, we have developed a groundbreaking six-stage, nontoxic, indoor allergen control system aimed at both commercial and domestic markets.

Trugreen: 'Huge potential'

TruGreen

The first franchisee to join TruGreen's 60 strong network tells Rachel Spaul why there couldn't be a better time to join this growth business

Fibrenew: Unlock the profit in leather restoration!

Leather furniture is synonymous with luxury and elegance, but its beauty is fragile. Canadian franchisor Fibrenew International is offering exceptional opportunities in the UK market to selected individuals to participate in this US$100 million dollar industry. Tom Albrighton reports

Prontaprint Ltd: ARE YOU HUNGRY ENOUGH?

Jaguar Couriers: Delivering satisfaction

Building on strong local success, Jaguar Couriers begins nationwide expansion. Jaguar Couriers reports

Certax Accounting: The Franchise that Embodies Quality and Professionalism

Certax Accounting

The Accountancy & Tax Advisory Franchise That Embodies Quality And Professionalism

Redundancy need not be the end...

Having founded 0845 Glassman following redundancy, Director Carole Melia speaks to Rachel Spaul

A Guide to Food and Drink Franchise Opportunities

With food and drink franchises ranging from the globally recognised to more specialist brands, there are more than enough opportunities in this sector to cater for every taste. Adam Browning reports...

Guidance: 11 essential tips for franchise buyers

The new Chairman of the British Franchise Association is Nigel Toplis. Here, he offers his tips for The Franchise Magazine readers seeking franchise success

Understanding strategy through value

Understanding strategy will help you choose and run a franchise effectively. Tom Albrighton explains how the concept of value can help you ask and answer the right questions about a business

Founders of Franchising: Simon Woodroffe

YO! Sushi Founder and Dragon's Den star Simon Woodroffe discusses his experiences of franchising his business and offers his tips for people considering becoming their own boss.

News from the British Franchise Association

The British Franchise Association's 28th Annual General Meeting reported a number of new developments, writes bfa Client Services Manager Pip Wilkins

The Patterson File: The next step in franchising

With an enviable record of achievement in the franchise industry, Kevin Lewis has founded a new-launch opportunity. Gordon Patterson interviews

Can YOUR business be franchised?

Franchising is a proven method of business expansion and has been used successfully in almost every business sector. Does your business have what it takes? Tony Urwin outlines his 10 franchising essentials

Venture Marketing Group: The International Franchise Expo

The International Franchise Expo is one of the biggest events on the international franchise calendar. Director of Marketing Joel Goldstein previews the event

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