Oct/Nov 2006

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Domino's Pizza Group Limited: Domino's Pizza is finalist in National Business Awards

Domino's Pizza, the UK's leading pizza delivery company, has been selected as a finalist in the 3i Growth Strategy of the Year category of the prestigious 2006 National Business Awards which is sponsored by Orange. The nomination recognises the company's exceptional business performance in 2005.

Molly Maid UK Ltd: Clean up with MOLLY MAID, Sainsburys, Fairy and Pampers

Molly Maid UK

How do you fancy getting your home cleaned for a whole year? Well now you can. MOLLY MAID, the UK's best known domestic cleaning company has teamed up with Sainsbury's, Fairy and Pampers to run a great competition offering 12 lucky persons the chance to win a year's free cleaning.

Mr Electric: Flying high with Mr Electric

When Andy Evans, owner of the Mr Electric Newcastle franchise, applied to become an engineer in the RAF, he thought he would have many years ahead of him serving his country, however following a car accident five years ago and a serious back injury, he was forced to take his leave from the RAF and recuperate.

Mr Electric: Sparkling in the London East

Mr Electric, the UK's largest electrical contracting service has arrived at the home of the 2012 Olympic Games courtesy of Jack Savas in the London East area.

Franaccounts opens new Midlands office

Goodyear Dunlop announces new Franchise opportuinty

Goodyear Dunlop has announced a brand new franchise opportunity for people looking to start or expand their own business in the tyre / motor industry.

HandyWoman: Say Goodbye to Cowboy Builders

There's a new sheriff in town - and she's changing the rules! Tina Huelin is launching a totally new concept in property maintenance in October 2006. HandyWoman has been set up to deliberately provide business opportunities for women in an area where they are traditionally under-represented, that of the building trade.

Startups Awards 2006 Finalists Announced

UK's top entrepreneurs compete to be named 'Startups Business of the Year' and collect £5000 prize...

Welsh franchise business exceeds all expectations!

A highly successful new franchise business launched just nine months ago in Swansea has exceeded all of its targets and resulted in scores of new business start ups throughout the UK.

Blazes Fireplace & Heating Centres Limited: Blazes announce TV ad campaign as sales surge

Blazes, Britain's biggest fireplace specialist, is backing its franchisees with a six-figure TV ad campaign to boost showroom sales as the fireplace and heating retail market builds towards its busiest time of year.

British Franchise Association (BFA): BFA Grants iworkLife Accreditation

iworkLife are extremely proud to announce that they have been granted accreditation by the British Franchise Association. More than 260 franchisors in the past have chosen to submit their companies and their documentation to scrutiny by the BFA.

British Franchise Association (BFA): Charity the Winner in bfa Cup

The inaugural British Franchise Association (bfa) football Cup held at Shepshed Dynamos' ground in Leicestershire recently was a resounding success, raising more than £10,000 for charity.

In-toto: In-toto Visit to Germany is Great Success

Seventy franchisees and In-toto staff visited the headquarters of parent company Wellman at Enger in Germany this month to view the stunning new kitchen collections for 2007. All franchisees are invited to participate in an annual visit that allows them to spend a whole day at the company's extensive internal exhibition. New franchisees also have the opportunity for a tour around the Wellman...

MRI Worldwide: Continued Growth Enhanced with Appointment of New CEO

In the six months since acquiring the global MRINetwork franchise rights (excluding those in the US and Japan), MRINetwork Worldwide has made substantial investments in the best talent available to ensure long-term, sustained growth.

Ovenu (Franchising) Ltd: Maldon man launches new oven valeting business

Essex businessman Steve Parker has taken a life-changing decision by launching his own professional oven valeting business, Ovenu. After 25 years in telecommunications sales, Steve has swapped phone lines for grill pans to deliver an environmentally-friendly oven valeting service, which will cover Chelmsford, Maldon, Braintree and the surrounding areas.

Pinnacle Chauffeur Transport Limited: Luxury car hire business to be taken to new horizons

CHAUFFEUR Trevor Langley has picked up his best job yet - by becoming a driving force in a national franchise company. Like the American businessman Victor Kiam who famously liked a shaver so much that he bought the company that made it, Trevor has invested his money in the main company and is swapping his driver's seat for one on the board.

Rosemary Conley Diet & Fitness Clubs: Interviews Available for Health and Fitness franchise

The country's leading Health and Fitness business Rosemary Conley Diet and Fitness Clubs has created hundreds of opportunities for people living in the UK to join the successful slimming business and be their own boss by increasing the number of franchising opportunities available in the UK.

Silverdaze: Market Intelligence: Silverdaze

Take one stylish, yet discerning woman. Mix with friends in a relaxed atmosphere. Add a glass of wine and let her try on some stunning jewellery. This is the recipe for the success of Silverdaze, a simple franchise concept that's already proved a hit with five franchisees.

ChipsAway: On Top of the world!

ChipsAway International is a franchise at the top of its game. The acknowledged leader in SMART repairs, ChipsAway was the first company in the world to develop the technology to achieve factory finish repairs to minor paintwork damage, and it remains the dominant brand in the marketplace today.

Swisher: Why settle for anything less than the best?

Swisher

Multi-award winning Swisher, is the UK's top management franchise. We are an intenational organisation with a tried and tested formula that has been successful in the UK since 1997.

Bairstow Eves Franchising: The market leader

Countrywide Franchising has grown rapidly since its first Bairstow Eves Countrywide franchised branch opened in the year 2000, as they explain here

Franchise Development Services (FDS) Ltd: Ask the Panel - Your Questions Answered

Do you have a burning question about the franchise industry you need answered? Perhaps you have a point of view you haven't seen put forth, and would like to invite the discussion of franchise industry luminaries?

Pizza Hut (UK) Ltd: The opportunity you've been waiting for

Pizza Hut Pizzas don't come any better. Restaurants don't come any more popular. Brands don't get any stronger. And now you can share in our success as a franchisee

Sign-A-Rama: Climb the ladder of success

Why not start a few rungs up the ladder? asks Sign*A*Rama UK Regional Vice President Chris Gibson, who recommends considering an opportunity in the sign service industry

Adept Cleaning Services Ltd: Cleaning up the market

As increasing numbers of small and medium-sized companies outsource their cleaning, Adept Cleaning Services franchises its proven formula.

Sonic Golf: Claim your share of £40m

As the UK's first golf club cleaning franchise, Sonic Golf is aiming to increase its share of a market estimated to be worth £40 million per year, reveals Rachel Spaul

The Ceramic Experience: Have fun, make money

The Ceramic Experience certainly lives up to its motto 'fun is our business' for two of its Scottish franchisees. Rachel Spaul interviews

Minster Cleaning Services: The Gold Standard

Minster

With 40 branches nationwide and exceeding £30 million turnover Minster offers the UK's most successful management franchise - built on solid foundations of recurring office cleaning contracts.

etyres: UK's No.1 online tyre retailer

etyres is leading the field with its online tyre retail business

Molly Maid UK Ltd: Still cleaning up in the UK after 20 Years!

Molly Maid UK

Domestic cleaning franchisor Molly Maid is launching a revolutionary franchise offering that few have tried in the UK.

Northwood (GB) Ltd: Semi-retired after 30 months!

With an established national network of 37 offices, Northwood's comprehensive screening programme ensures that only the highest calibre people with the attributes and determination to be successful are considered to become franchisees. By adopting this philosophy, the long-term growth, stability and profitably of the company as a whole is ensured.

Apollo Blinds: Apollo Blinds means business...

Hot on the heels of its recent re-branding, Apollo Blinds has just unveiled its next significant development to help franchisees generate more business. Paul Kirby explains

Sliderobes: Sliderobes bolsters HQ team

With an aim to provide one of the very best franchise packages, Sliderobes explains how it has added to its head office team to strengthen the offering to its burgeoning franchisee network

Revive (UK) Ltd: Setting new standards in mobile car care

"Coming out of the Army, I wanted to be my own boss, build my own business and take control of my own destiny..."

Signs Express: Join An Award Winning Team!

TaxAssist Accountants: Life changing opportunity

As a white-collar management opportunity that brings results, TaxAssist Accountants is a franchise that adds up, discovers Adam Browning

Dublcheck: Franchisees reinvest in Dublcheck

Dublcheck

With benefits including guaranteed turnover, massive market, centralised support and 13 years' experience to draw on, Dublcheck offers a highly attractive franchise package.

The Filta Group Limited: The FiltaFry franchise has got even better!

With the addition of 'Plus' to the established FiltaFry brand the franchisee's earnings potentials increased overnight. General Manager Steve Calvert explains

Caremark: It's time to claim your share!

Caremark

Caremark Franchisees have the opportunity to become a major force within the care industry providing high calibre care staff to local authorities, private clients and care homes.

O2 (UK) Limited: Pushing the right buttons

When it comes to serving the mobile phone market O2 is pushing all the right buttons with its franchised store concept, discovers Rachel Spaul

Starbrite Chemicals Ltd: Do you want a successful and rewarding life?

The missing piece of the puzzle...StarBrite is offering franchisees a highly successful model, developed over 18 years of trading within the commercial cleaning industry. We are committed to the success of our franchisees and are proud to be the fastest growing cleaning chemical franchise in the UK.

Bluebird Care Franchises Ltd: Success in a growth market

Bluebird Care

With franchisees joining the network and interest in the business exceptionally good, management franchise Bluebird Care has got off to a flying start, the company reports

All Trades Network Ltd: All Trades Network...Insure your future

As an established repairs specialist for major blue chip insurers, All Trades Network has contracts ready and waiting for new franchisees. Rachel Spaul explores this opportunity

Coffee Republic: It all starts with great coffee

During the past two years Coffee Republic has converted a number of its traditional espresso bars in and around London and at Heathrow to its highly successful Deli concept.

London House International Ltd: Get results as a Professional Investigator

London House International

PlumbLocal: Generating Profits

PlumbLocal and ElecLocal are aiming to bring reliable local services to the whole of the UK. Local Services' Emma King explains

CeX: Cutting edge products...cutting edge franchise

CeX

Aiming for national coverage within five years, CeX franchisees will benefit from a virtually recession-proof business system, an established brand and a loyal customer base. Adam Browning reports

Global Travel Group Ltd: On the path to success!

With no previous travel industry experience, Geoff Taylor has built a successful travel agency with The Global Travel Group. The company reports

Daily Poppins: Make a clean start with Daily Poppins

We are in the midst of a 'Boom Time' for domestic cleaning. The number of households employing a cleaning service is predicted to rise significantly in the next few years.

Pentagon (UK) Ltd: 'Earning potential is impressively high'

As a fully licensed €uroDebt franchisee you will be helping people who are struggling to manage their debts and regain control of their finances. Rachel Spaul reports

Legal Brief: Buying a second hand franchise?

What issues should you take into account when considering whether to launch a new franchise in virgin territory or invest in a re-sale as a going concern? Manzoor Ishani, MA, FCILS, FRSA, FInstCPD, FSALS Solicitor reflects on the differences

Franchise Development Services (FDS): Roy Seaman: 'Experts in franchising'

Celebrating 25 years of servicing the franchise industry, Founder and Managing Director of Franchise Development Services Roy Seaman answers some of the most frequently asked questions about the development of a franchise

Jaguar Couriers: Ken Young - Q&A: 'Every day is different'

Jaguar Couriers Managing Director Dave Cheeseman answers Ken Young's questions

FDS North & Scotland: Tony Urwin: 'It's a Family Affair'

Many families are attached to franchising, either as franchisees or franchisors. Tony Urwin explores the pros and cons of family franchising

EC Credit Control: Ideal for sales entrepreneurs

Four Regional Franchisee candidates are sought to spearhead a new concept in credit management across the UK. Stuart Anderson reports

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