September 2005

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Card Connection: Attracting Record Number of New Franchisees

Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, today revealed it has already recruited ten new franchisees for territories across the UK since January - more than in any other previous year. This announcement follows news that the Company recently recorded its highest ever number of sales with Card Connection's network turnover now topping more than £12 million.

Harvey World Travel Announces UK Appointments

Harvey World Travel (HWT), the West Midlands based franchise travel agency, is gearing up for future expansion with the appointment of two new managers.

Bartercard: Bartercard Plc to double UK trading through franchisee

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Sliderobes: Sliderobes celebrates British franchise No.10

Irish franchise-based operation, Sliderobes, is celebrating the opening of its 10th British franchise, following the opening of a string of showrooms over the past year.

Shell Petroleum: Estimated earnings GBP 70,000-90,000 per annum

A great business opportunity? You probably pass it every day

Safeclean: Clean up big time

There is a real opportunity to clean up with Safeclean, a franchise that offers excellent opportunites for both single operator and management franchisees

PlumbLocal: Caring for Customers Creates Profitable Businesses

Ensuring high standards of customer care has enabled Local Group to build a sound reputation and create profitable businesses for franchisees. Paul Cullen reports on group's strong position in the franchise market and the remarkable growth of the PlumbLocal and ElecLocal brands

Babyprints.co.uk: Breaking the mould

The Babyprints business model has been built in response to the tremendous demand forits product, developed five years ago. With the launch of its national franchise expansion programme, Paul Cullen explores the historyof Babyprints'development

Prontaprint Ltd: Progressive Prontaprint Seeks Effervescent Entrepreneur

Print, design and copy specialist Prontaprint reveals how it has a wealth of recruitment opportunities available to aspiring franchisees as it rolls out a new generation of digital business print centres across the country

Agency Express: 'Business is Ready & Waiting'

Take a walk along any residential street today and there is a very good chance that you will see the work of an Agency Express franchisee. The UK's largest specialist estate agents board contractor is responsible for the erection, servicing, and maintenance of ubiquitous 'For Sale', 'Sold', and 'To Let' signs across the country. The company's enviable reputation and proven business concept...

Sumo Limited: Ground Breaking Success

The watchful eyes of the radar-based Subsurface Utilities Mark Out (SUMO) have built a cost-saving reputation in the construction industry. The company is now on a major expansion programme through franchising to consolidate its position in the market. Adam Browning reports.

ChipsAway: The Future is Yours to Shape

If you dread returning from your summer holiday to the drudgery of employment, a franchise may provide the answer to a brighter future. ChipsAway's Megan Dunmore reflects on how more and more individuals are seeking to shape their futures with ChipsAway franchises

Cash Generator: Has the Economy Changed?

The Cash Generator concept has been developed with three income streams to enable it to flourish in a variety of market conditions. With economic uncertainty widespread, Founder Brian Lewis talks to Stuart Anderson about the possibility that there is a major change taking place in the British economy

Cookerburra Oven Cleaning Services Uk Ltd: Operating profitably in over 20 regions nationwide

Ongoing research and development to aid franchise network growth is a top priority for Cookerburra. Recent advancements unveiled at this year's conference will help franchisees market their services more effectively, speed up data entry, aid customer invoicing and bring greater credibility to each franchisee's business.

Calbarrie Ltd: Your own business...without the headaches

Would you like a business that can offer you the chance to develop a management franchise working with customers like BT, Transco, Telewest as well as the Metropolitan Police and county councils? On top of the business we would pass to you have you got the desire and tenacity to build a local service driven business?

TaxAssist Accountants: A White Collar Business with High Street Impact

As TaxAssist Accountants prepares for the number of shop-front offices in its franchise network to double, Stuart Anderson interviews one of the first franchisees to open a high street office and one of the latest wave of franchisees to do likewise

Rainbow International: Make your move from stalemate to checkmate.

Making the big career decisions takes careful consideration and planning. Without the right knowledge and guidance you could find yourself in a stalemate situation. Enter Rainbow international...

Cleaning Doctor: The support has been 'A1'.

WHEN the founder of the franchise calls you every day for the first 30 days of your business, you know that the weight of his support is behind you. William Little, founder of Cleaning Doctor, undertakes to do just that as this established cleaning franchise with a reputation for unbeatable quality of service expands across the UK.

Jani-King (GB) Ltd: Manage a million with Jani-King

With two management franchisees realising annual turnovers in excess of £1 million, and 40 more building to that point, Jani-King is offering a white collar opportunity to individuals who want to invest in a franchise with the security of a franchisor that guarantees your business

Minuteman Press International: Target Every Business as a Customer

Does a business-to-business opportunity that allows you to target every other business in your territory as a potential customer sound like a good investment? It did for Norwich franchisee Colin Barnes, who spoke to Adam Browning

Trugreen: Talking to Franchisees

TruGreen's Growing Opportunities...

FurniturePro: Talking to Franchisees

"I couldn't wait to get started!"

Global Travel Group Ltd: Realise your Ambitions in the Travel Industry

Finding a business that neatly fits both your lifestyle and your customer's requirements can be a challenge. That's why the Global Travel Group has developed flexible operating systems that allow members to run their travel agencies how they want to, either as retail, telesales or internet operations. Charlotte Urwin reports

Husse UK: Husse rolls out first franchisees

Pet lovers across the UK are enjoying free home delivery of Swedish-made premium pet foods, following the roll out of the first five Husse franchisees.

Jacks Of London: Grooming is Booming

JACKS OF LONDON is taking men's grooming to new levels as Britain's first men-only barbershop franchise.

Original Poster Company Ltd: 'A Great Investment' providing Income from Day 1

The Original Poster Company is offering a number of established franchises for re-sale around the country. Adam Browning reports on an opportunity to secure a business with proven profitability

Papa John's: Pizza company gets saucy with new partner

PAPA JOHN'S has continued its push for increased brand awareness and market share by launching a new initiative.

Trugreen: Enjoy Working Outdoors? Let's Talk Business

With over three million customers in the USA alone, TruGreen positions itself as by far the largest lawn care company worldwide. Adam Browning interviews UK Managing Director Ken Dennis who asks: 'Do you want access to a huge potential market with regular repeat business, much of which is on an all-year-round basis?'

Snack in the Box: Management buyout for SITB

SNACK delivery and vending machine franchise Snack-in-the-Box Ltd (SITB) has successfully completed a management buyout with ownership moving from Joe & Leigh Lynam, who have retired, to Matthew O'Neil, Bill Owen and Mike Funston.

TaxAssist Accountants: Franchise name-change strategy

TAXASSIST DIRECT, the small business accountancy franchise, has changed its name to TaxAssist Accountants to better reflect its portfolio of services.

PAPERfix: "Better than projected finances"

AFTER four months Chris Linton, one of the first PAPERfix franchisees, has almost 50 customers with around 150 prospects in the pipeline and reports better than projected finances.

Jaguar Couriers: Delivering a Great Franchise Package

The UK express delivery market exceeds £3.5 billion and is expected to continue growing strongly. The courier, or 'sameday' sector, serves the most lucrative end of this market - offering bespoke delivery solutions to companies whose products need extra special treatment in terms of speed or handling. Ken Young reports on a brand offering a start in this customer service-orientated sector

Ladies Workout Express: We take the guesswork out of owning a business.

People with an interest in fitness and the ability to facilitate success in other people are being sought nationwide by Ladies Workout Express, the women-only 30-minute workout franchise from US health and fitness giant Lady of America.

Gymboree Play & Music: The UK's most comprehensive franchise for children

Gymboree, the world's leading children's development programme, is looking for franchisees to help meet the incredible demand for this unique and high quality programme.

Spic & Span: Celebrating seven years of success

The deal is on the table. Are you a six figure business builder?

Tongue Tied Ltd: Sales & Marketing for Business Builders

Use your sales and marketing expertise to build a home-based business with translation franchise Tongue Tied and become part of the team that helped bring the Olympics and Paralympics back to Britain. Adam Browning reports

Cuticles: Get Your Beauty Business Mobile

Beauticians nationwide are expanding their businesses as Cuticles franchisees. National marketing, professional credibility, on tap business advice and training in beauty techniques are just some of the benefits they enjoy

Belvoir Lettings: 10th anniversary marked with expansion announcement

PROPERTY lettings agent Belvoir is marking its 10th birthday with the launch of a major drive north of the border. Belvoir is to open 14 new offices in Scotland, taking the company's UK franchise network to more than 100.

Cookerburra Oven Cleaning Services Uk Ltd: Cookerburra Edinburgh hat-trick

EDINBURGH franchisees Ian and Sue Watt were awarded the Cookerburra 'Franchisee of the Year' award for the third consecutive year at the annual franchisee conference held recently at the Renaissance Hotel in Reading.

Global Travel Group Ltd: Global Travel makes top 100 in profit table

THE Global Travel Group is number 29 in the recently published 2005 Sunday Times PricewaterhouseCoopers Profit Track 100 league table.

Beaverscreens/Paint Wizard: Make a SMART Investment

The most annoying vehicle paintwork repairs are those that don't really warrant the time and expense of using traditional bodyshops to fix them. Chips caused by stones, minor damage from careless reversing, scratches inflicted by vandals...or maybe just the result of a carelessly opened door in the carpark. Geoff Dobson examines a franchise offering a service that solves all this

Stageability: An Opportunity for Strong Growth and Satisfaction

Having developed a high growth business with music, dance and drama schools in Essex, StageAbility founders Gary and Ann Sullivan speak to Stuart Anderson about their exciting plans to expand across the UK via franchising

Detail Clean: Are You Looking for a Business With a Cleaner Repution?

Detail Clean is offering well-organised, honest, and self-motivated people the opportunity to build a business under its professional umbrella providing high levels of customer service to commercial and domestic clients. Rachel Spaul reports

Molly Maid UK Ltd: Cleaning industry gleaming

THE UK domestic cleaning services sector has grown by 91 per cent in the last three years, with the UK market currently worth around £2.86 billion employing nearly 200,000 people.

Apollo Blinds: Apollo Blinds plans expansion

APOLLO BLINDS has unveiled plans to double the number of franchisees it has over the next five years.

Surelet: Grow the Business, not the Paperwork!

Most residential lettings businesses have a serious downside: as the number of managed properties increases, so does the tedious burden of administration. A Surelet franchise offers a unique answer to this dilemma. Ken Young reports

Pentagon (UK) Ltd: Recognising the Value of Mentoring Support

With four years of experience running his own Eurodebt franchise Vance Parsons is ideally placed to support new and existing franchisees. Here he tells Rachel Spaul how he draws on his experience to help other franchisees develop their businesses

Susan Hepburn Clinics: Could you manage a goldmine?

Your opportunity to help people to stop smoking...and own a very profitable business

How to prepare to meet your bank manager

Richard Holden, Head of Franchising at Lloyds TSB, explains how to prepare to meet your bank manager

Franchise Lawyers: Get Some Good Advice

Franchising as a model for business expansion and development offers a number of distinct advantages but also carries with it a reasonably high level of risk. Mike Barlow of Leathes Prior explains why franchisors should appoint a BFA Affilliated firm of lawyers

How to make the most of UK franchise exhibitions

With the approach of a host of seminars, conferences and exhibitions focused on UK franchising, including UK Franchise Week and the National Franchise Exhibition, Stuart Anderson advises how to make the most of these events

Attention Landlords of Commercial Retail Property

Do you own a prime retail location that you'd like to rent to a proven retail brand?

Obtain Funding to Franchise from Franchise Angels

Do you have a business ready to franchise, but are seeking investment capital to enable you to do it?

The Patterson File: National Schoolwear Centres

Having passed the 50 store mark landmark and with its first outlet established in Ireland, National Schoolwear Centres is developing new product lines to add extra income streams to an already popular business. Gordon Patterson talks to Director of Retail Operations Ian Masson

Preparing your franchise for sale as a working network

A hot topic at this year's BFA Annual Conference was how franchisors can most successfully pass on the reins of their businesses and realise a lifelong dream of financial security and a place in the sun. Tony Urwin of FDS Northern offers his advice on preparing for a fabulous departure

Recruiting a Network of Franchisees: Building the team

Specialist magazines, websites, newspapers, exhibitions and word of mouth are all identified by franchisors as the most useful methods of recruiting franchisees. Stuart Anderson compares the alternatives

Subway Europe: Subway chain flying high

THE SUBWAY® chain has opened its 500th store at Bristol International Airport - the first SUBWAY® store in a UK and Ireland airport.

Prontaprint Ltd: Superbrand award-winners

PRONTAPRINT is celebrating once again after being awarded 'Business Superbrand' status for the third year in a row by independent marketing experts at The Brand Council.

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Venture Marketing Group: National Franchise Week : The BFA

BFA Communications Manager Johanna Roughley previews this year's National Franchise Week

MFV Expositions: West Coast Expo Builds on Success

Successful first year paves the way for 2005 event...Franchise exhibitions are generally educational, motivational and mutually beneficial to franchise companies and prospective franchisees. But how many of them can be compared to a three-day show stopper? That was the feedback from the 2004 West Coast Franchise Expo (WCFE), the first of its kind that has set the stage for a command...

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