May 2009

Caremark: Boomtime for Caremark

Caremark

Become a Caremark Success

Cannelle: The need to look and feel better is ever stronger

Offering a route into the world of French beauty treatments, Cannelle is looking to build on the success of its two established salons by recruiting a network of nationwide.

Editor: May edition highlights

Franchise Development Services Ltd (FDS): Get up to speed on Franchising

FDS Southern

If you're new to franchising, this introduction should give you a basic understanding of the concept, the variety and the requirements of a format for rapidly replicating a proven successful business with the support and branding of a national organisation

Caremark: Sow the Seeds of Success

Caremark

Caremark charts a staggering 35 per cent month on month growth since launching

Merry Maids: Thinking about having your own business?

Merry Maids

Let's talk.

Venture Photography: Create your own success story

If you have vision, join in and be part of our success story.

Franchise FAQ

Q. HOW IMPORTANT IS THE STRENGTH OF THE FRANCHISOR'S BRAND TO THE FRANCHISE OWNER'S BUSINESS?

Care in the home is booming

An area that has received some scrutiny in recent weeks, the domiciliary care sector represents an essential service with a growing demand, in which quality is paramount. National franchise brands are well suited to homogenise this quality and provide supplier brand names that can develop a strong sense of trust. Here, franchisors from the sector provide an overview of how the sector is...

Home Instead Senior Care: As a business opportunity, ours is rewarding

Which would you find more rewarding - making money, or making a difference to someone's life? Remarkably, a Home Instead Senior Care franchise offers you both.

Jani-King (GB) Ltd: Commercial cleaning: Growing and'Consolidating

Jani-King (GB)

As an essential service, the commercial cleaning sector as a whole is weathering the recession. However, Jani-King GB Chairman Ian Thomas reveals that the changes in the industry are strengthening the position of national networks such as franchises

Jani-King (GB) Ltd: Join one of the world's largest franchise brands

Jani-King (GB)

The Streat Franchising (Ireland) Ltd: Rangers star opens 1st UK''the streat'

Furniture Medic: Thinking about having your own business?

Let's talk.

Trugreen: Thinking about having your own business?

TruGreen

Let's talk.

Millie's Cookies: A brand built on great-tasting American cookies

A well loved brand in the UK, Millie's Cookies delivers an exceptional product which is unrivalled in its field.

FDS Southern: Franchise owners of the year

Organising an awards ceremony to celebrate the successes of a network of franchise owners can provide multiple benefits to both the winners and the network as a whole

Venture Photography: My peers saw me as the boss's daughter

Angie Baynes, Venture Portraits, York and Hull

Bluebird Care Franchises Ltd: Care at home will not go out of fashion

Bluebird Care

Paul Haylings (L)'&'Chris Kendrick-Jones, Bluebird Care, Tamworth & Lichfield

ServiceMaster Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning: We aim to continue growing the business

Jennifer & Sidney Friend, ServiceMaster Clean, Lanarkshire

CeX: Providing the building blocks for a great business

CeX

DELIGHT GUARANTEED

McDonald's: Instilling pride in what you

McDonald's Restaurants

Kate Walker, McDonald's, Glasgow

Revive (UK) Ltd: I'knew a Revive! franchise would increase my earnings

Revive!

Dan Normanton (pictured centre, with (L-R) Revive! Recruitment Director Terry Mullen, his wife Nat and Revive! Managing Director Mark Llewellyn), Revive!, Manchester

Safeclean: Customers are ringing because I use organic products

Richard Vaal, Safeclean

Pilgrim: Do you have the vision to back a global brand?

The Pilgrim jewellery collection includes classic designs to statement pieces for the fashion conscious, urban female or male.

Nevada Bobs: A franchise for golf lovers

Nevada Bob's Golf is the biggest and most successful golf retail franchise in Europe.

ChipsAway: My ChipsAway franchise has given me my life back

ChipsAway International

Roger Catchpole, ChipsAway

London House International Ltd: I travel abroad 6-7 times a year

London House International

Disillusioned with her job as a police officer Karen Barnes launched a London House franchise and has not only enjoyed the benefits that being self-employed brings but has also improved her living standards

London House International Ltd: The Franchise that's booming in the Recession

London House International

LONDON'HOUSE

CeX: Four Million Turnover and still expanding!

CeX

CeX's first franchise owner Kasim Ali has built a profitable, multi-unit franchise and is finally reaping the rewards of his hard work, with a new car, good salary and the odd luxury break

NIC Services Group Ltd: "There's no limit to your potential earnings"

Independence, flexibility and earning a good income are high on the checklist of most people looking into franchising. Three years since launching her NIC business Charlotte Eccleston has achieved all three

NIC Services Group Ltd: Invest in a virtually recession-proof industry

Invest today from as little as £20,000 +VAT!

Well Polished: 'I give myself a pay rise every month'

Well Polished

A monthly pay rise, nice holidays and flexibility are the perks franchise owner Moira Whittaker is enjoying through operating her Well Polished franchise

Well Polished: The business opportunity that gives sparkling results

Well Polished

Dream Doors: A business that thrives in the recession

Dream Doors

Dream Doors opened its 25th showroom in January and will have 31 showrooms trading by the end of May. Why are prospective business owners flocking to the Dream Doors franchise?

Family franchises reap the benefits

Building a business with your family can be a very rewarding venture. Franchisors discuss the various ways in which families can get ahead in franchising

La Bottega del Caffe (Cibiamo): Italian cafe franchise to expand in UK

Stylish coffee shop franchise La bottega del Caffè is eager to replicate its success in the UK market.

ChipsAway: Our franchise has given us control over our own destiny

ChipsAway International

Anatol Poyer-Sleeman & Michelle Clark, ChipsAway, Cambridge

Ovenclean: Reaping the rewards from an established reputation

Ovenclean

Fatih & Tracey Tek, Ovenclean, Egham & Virginia Waters

McDonald's: Watching people move up the business is satisfying

McDonald's Restaurants

Cos Constantinou, McDonald's, London

Dream Doors: Running our business has been life-changing

Dream Doors

Philip &'Helen Mahon, Dream Doors, Norwich

ChipsAway: 10 years of Teamwork

ChipsAway

With business better than ever, Carrie and Simon Blenkinsop are hailing their investment in a ChipsAway franchise as the best thing they've ever done

ChipsAway: Make a safer investment in 2009

ChipsAway

In these challenging economic times, it's more important than ever to invest your money wisely.

Cash Generator: "Invest in a Recession-proof Business"

Cash Generator

For brothers and sister Andy, Matt and Jane, operating a Cash Generator franchise enables them to fulfil their ambitions to work for themselves and build a profitable business that they can pass down to their children

Molly Maid UK Ltd: Build on Success

Molly Maid UK

Together the Ward family have built a franchise to be proud of by following the MOLLY MAID system

Molly Maid UK Ltd: Why take a risk when you can choose MOLLY MAID?

Molly Maid UK

You owe it to yourself to look at MOLLY MAID if you're thinking of a management franchise in the domestic cleaning market.

Autosheen: Family Fortunes

Autosheen

When his doctor told him to change his lifestyle, little did Michael Muncey know he would end up with 'the best feeling in the world'...running a business with his son

Snack in the Box: A great family business

Snack-In-The-Box

Peter, Christine & Michelle Cox, Middlesex

Snack in the Box: Chocolate sales have increased during the recession

Snack-In-The-Box

Chocolate sales increase...as franchises beat the recession

Snack in the Box: We've doubled our turnover!

Snack-In-The-Box

Judith and'John Booth, Liverpool

Dublcheck: Start a business with Guaranteed Turnover*

Dublcheck

From being tied to a greengrocers with no holidays, Dublcheck franchise owners Peter and Prue Davies are now enjoying trips abroad and looking forward to a cruise. They've enjoyed their business so much, they've even encouraged Peter's brother to invest in a neighbouring territory

Dublcheck: We have worked side by side for our entire marriage

Dublcheck

Paul & Barbara Davies Manchester and Cheshire

Ovenclean: Ovenclean proves a perfect family franchise

Ovenclean

Husband and wife team Sarah and Andrew Parris have found the perfect work/life balance with Ovenclean, the UK's number one domestic oven cleaning franchise, and with seven successful years under their belt, they are among the longest serving franchise owners in the network

Ovenclean: Turn up your income with an Ovenclean franchise

Ovenclean

Invest today in a sparkling future

Hydro-Dynamix: "I can work the hours that suit me"

Working together on establishing a successful Hydro-Dynamix business, husband and wife Adam and Jenny Tester realised working together did not just benefit the business but also their family life

Northwood (GB) Ltd: The key to success

Northwood

WITH OUR UNIQUE GUARANTEED RENTAL INCOME SCHEME

Safeclean: The Return of the franchise owner

When former Safeclean franchise owner Kevin Lane decided to return to self-employment, where better than a new, improved Safeclean franchise network?

Safeclean: Why do customers keep coming back to Safeclean?...

...because Safeclean provides services for every room.

Jani-King (GB) Ltd: Achieve your Ambitions with a 40 year established brand

Jani-King (GB)

Jani-King is growing rapidly and opening up big opportunities for people who want to invest in a business that does well in the recession, through companies outsourcing their cleaning to an internationally known brand. With GUARANTEED TURNOVER* this is currently a very popular franchise

Bluebird Care Franchises Ltd: Continued Expansion and success

Bluebird Care

With a strong trading position after two years of continuous growth, Bluebird Care has reached an agreement with Boots which will see the care in the home provider add to its national profile

Chemex International Ltd (UK): Fantastic Support

Chemex International

With the backing of an established brand and ongoing support Keith and his business partner John have built up their business to a £300,000 turnover

Certax Accounting: Looking for a bright future in accountancy?

Certax Accounting

Looking at franchise opportunities? Thinking about starting your own accountancy practice? Then the brightest option is to talk to CerTax. The accountancy market is a solid investment, with thousands of small businesses and sole traders needing services every year.

Stenders: Yes you can succeed with Stenders

THE LOCATIONS

Ayton Global Reseach : Knowledge is Profit

With 21st century data gathering systems and hundreds of thousands of willing participants, Ayton Global Research franchise owners can provide clients in specific sectors with invaluable data in order to aid their success

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

LIPA 4:19

Are you passionate about the performing arts?

Shapeup & Go: A market that is really shaping up!

Research shows that exercise can improve your health, confidence and quality of life. Now you can help ladies in your area to discover the benefits of exercise for life by investing in a Shapeup & Go fitness centre.

All Trades Network Ltd: The key to success is excellent project management

All Trades Networks

All Trades Network franchise owner Yannis Nicolaidis proves that you do not need a background in the building industry to build a successful franchise

All Trades Network Ltd: When disaster strikes lead the team that puts it right

All Trades Networks

The Christmas Decorators: Festive financial rewards

The Christmas Decorators

Bringing the magic of Christmas to the people in his local area is financially rewarding for franchise owner Marcus Dunn whose Christmas Decorators business turned over £64,000 last Christmas

TaxAssist Accountants: Who said dreams never come true?

TaxAssist Accountants

Founded over 10 years ago, a successful financial services franchise is looking to recruit suitable franchise owners to continue its UK expansion.

FDS North & Scotland: How we set about creating a successful franchise

After a target-busting first year of franchise expansion, Well Polished founder Sandra Venables talks about why she made the decision to franchise her business and how she put together a credible and professional franchise to take to market

FDS Southern: Power of the brand

Franchise Consultant Gordon Patterson is often called upon to address the franchise owner networks of the franchise brands he has assisted. Here he relates the thoughts he shared with the Caremark network at their recent franchise owner convention

FDS North & Scotland: In praise of second chances

Why we need to give entrepreneurs looking to build a business in the current economic climate a second chance to prove themselves

FDS North & Scotland: Expand your business through franchising

If you're based in the North of England or Scotland and looking to franchise your business, contact FDS North to find out how we can help you achieve success.

FDS Midlands & Wales: Franchise your business

with help from the professionals at FDS Midlands

FDS Southern: An edge over competitors Q and A with Northwood

With new offices being opened monthly despite the recession, Northwood is enjoying the 'mini-boom' in residential lettings as its network outperforms its projections

FDS Southern: Expand your business through franchising

If you are based in the South of England and are considering expanding your business through franchising, contact Gordon Patterson or Gary Rigby at FDS'(Southern) for an exploratory discussion.

FDS South East: Expansion success

Malcolm Porter of Franchise Development Services South East reveals the eight criteria required to franchise your business

FDS South East: The complete franchising service

FDS South East is a consultancy dedicated to serving the needs of the franchise community across Surrey, Sussex and Kent. The objective of Regional Director, Malcolm Porter and his team is to provide help on everything from an initial evaluation of your business through to helping you recruit top quality franchise owners.

MFV Expositions: The first family of lead generation brands

and producer of premier franchise events

MFV Expositions: Now's the time to be in business for yourself

Own a Franchise.

MFV Expositions: In the USA it's Quality over Quantity

With the launch of a series of Regional Finance & Franchising Events in Atlanta, Boston and North Texas, MFV'Expositions is inviting UK franchisors and investors with a serious interest in international expansion and global brands to attend its events

Franchise Expo South (USA): The hottest franchise concepts in the South

Don't miss this opportunity to meet face-to-face with top players from hundreds of today's hottest franchise concepts.

MFV Expositions: You can suceed in a franchise of your own

because you won't be alone.

Scottish Franchise Exhibition: Recession "Relaxes" in Scotland

The light at the end of the tunnel could be visible according to the Scottish business community. What better time to attend the Scottish Franchise Showcase on 5th June?

Scottish Franchise Exhibition: Scottish Franchise Showcase

5 June 2009 / Glasgow Royal Concert Halls

Singapore Exhibition: Your key to expansion into a dynamic Asia market

Franchising and Licensing Asia 2009

Stenders: Reader's Lives

Slovenians Anja Gjergek and Mojca Celarc have committed to opening a chain of Stenders stores in their home country as a result of purchasing a copy of The Franchise Magazine

Autosheen: Autosheen introduces new income streams for franchises

Autosheen

Bluebird Care Franchises Ltd: Bluebird Care and Boots team up

Bluebird Care

Bluebird Care Franchises Ltd: Bluebird Care praises BBC documentary

Bluebird Care

Card Connection: Card Connection seeks franchise owners with management

Card Connection

Cash Generator: Cash Generator is set to expand across Scotland

Cash Generator

CeX: Off to a flying start

CeX

Rakesh Mazumear, Tooting

ChemDry Ltd: Chem-Dry franchise owner receives international award

ChipsAway: ChipsAway delivers 20,000 business leads

ChipsAway International

etyres: etyres sees surge in custom

eTyres

FDS North & Scotland: North West wakes up to franchising

Franchise Development Services (FDS): 190,000 new businesses to launch in the UK

London House International Ltd: Franchise owner buys 2nd territory in 7 months

London House International

Platinum Property Partners LLP: Corporate professionals attracted to Platinum Property

Platinum Property Partners

TaxAssist Accountants: TaxAssist Accountants opens 85th shop front

TaxAssist Accountants

Trugreen: Potential franchise owners offered live demonstration

TruGreen

From employee to owning the business

Jim's Mowing continues its expansion across UK

Jim's Mowing launches franchise in Leicestershire

Accommodation Guru: Accommodation Guru continues expansion

Ayton Global Reseach : Appointment strengthens AGR'team

Cash Converters: Cash Converters opens new store

Cash Converters: Cash Converters teams up with police to prevent crime

Choice Hotels Europe: Choice Hotels to push ahead with UK'franchise growth

Choice Hotels Europe: Franchise owners needed to help hotel chain expand

Esquires Coffee Houses: A franchise with a commitment to charity

Franchise Marketing Awards: Franchise Marketing Awards winners announced

Home Instead Senior Care: Home Instead reports surge in interest

Merry Maids: Merry Maids awards top employee

Merry Maids

Molly Maid UK Ltd: Molly Maid holds successful annual convention

Molly Maid UK

Molly Maid UK Ltd: MOLLY'MAID celebrates 25th anniversary

Molly Maid UK

Moreland Insurance: Franchising highlighted

Nelson's: Franchise shows taking place across the UK

Prestige Nursing (Franchise) Ltd: Prestige Nursing launches its charity partnership

Prontaprint Ltd: Businesses increase spending on print and design

Rosemary Conley Diet & Fitness Clubs: New class for kids introduced by Rosemary Conley

The Alternative Board - TAB: Franchise owners needed to aid the UK expansion of a US

Popular UK Franchises

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