The visit was part of a European tour which included Ireland and the Netherlands to oversee the commencement of the franchise roll out. "We are delighted to be announcing the roll out of the UK EmbroidMe franchise operation," says UK Managing Director Bill Soutar (pictured above (R), with Mark). "Our Northampton store has traded extremely successfully since its launch in Summer 2006. EmbroidMe is now a proven business opportunity in the UK and we have had considerable advanced interest in the UK roll out. We look forward to opening outlets throughout the UK."

EmbroidMe sees its entrance into the UK as an opportunity to capitalise on the continuing growth of the personalisation market and the demand for promotional merchandise to expand its one stop shop for embroidery, garment printing and promotional product needs.