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June 2008: Duraclean: US franchise seeks international expansion
Duraclean has been solving cleaning, restoration and remediation problems for homes, offices and institutions since 1930 and is currently looking for Master Franchisees to expand the Duraclean Franchise System.

Caremark:

June 2008: Caremark: A reputation for outstanding care
A “very exciting” start to 2008 has seen several new Caremark offices open. The domiciliary care provider is looking forward to a year of continued growth as more franchisees are sought to build on its outstanding reputation in their local communities

June 2008: Dublcheck: Guaranteed turnover in a recession-proof industry
Already meeting 50 per cent of its 62,500 pounds turnover guarantee to new franchisees Gabor and Hayley, Dublcheck is delivering on its promise to provide a high income business in their first year

June 2008: Filtafry Plus (Filta Group): Ultimate van-based franchise
With a weekly turnover of around £1,400 servicing 45 customers, Oxford franchisee Steve Edwards is taking his business to the next level

June 2008: Safeclean: A franchise not to be sneezed at
Introducing another treatment from leading carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise Safeclean

June 2008: Jani-King (GB): Achieve your ambitions
The dream of owning his own business, escaping corporate politics and spending more time with his family has been realised with a Jani-King franchise by David NcNeil.

Molly Maid UK:

June 2008: Molly Maid UK: MOLLY MAID hits £100 million!
Having grown from a standing start in 1985 to 69 Franchise Owners nationwide earning a current annual turnover of over £12 million and supported by almost 800 staff, MOLLY MAID is building on its momentum of 2007 to increase its national network of Franchise Owners

Chemex International:

June 2008: Chemex International: DON’T BUY A JOB BUILD A BUSINESS
Forget any preconceptions about buying a job as a van driver- our franchisees role is to provide consultancy, training and support to all sectors of industry. The bespoke Hygiene Control Programmes Chemex offers its customers are acknowledged as the best in the marketplace – and that marketplace is worth some £2.5bn in the UK alone.

June 2008: Jan-Pro: High potential earnings
Compelling reasons to acquire a Jan-Pro Regional Master Franchise

April/May 2008: MyHome Residential Cleaning: Could This Be YOUR Perfect Business?
Running a business is not easy. In fact, thousands of businesses collapse within months of when they start trading, let alone surviving all the risks of the first critical years.

April/May 2008: MyHome Window Cleaning: Going Into Business for Yourself is a Big Step
Having the right franchise partner can make all the difference

April/May 2008: Jani-King (GB): Achieve your ambition
The dream of owning his own business, escaping corporate politics and spending more time with his family has been realised by David McNeil with a Jani-King franchise

April/May 2008: Merry Maids: Open the door to a fresh perspective
merry maids franchise. Relax. It's Done.

April/May 2008: Filta Group: Ultimate van-based franchise
...with the PLUS factor built in.

April/May 2008: Autosheen: A shining example!
Fleet valeting specialist Autosheen keeps franchisees busy with a lucrative flow of regular work, generated from national accounts secured by the central sales team

April/May 2008: Hydro-Dynamix: A wide spectrum of clients helps business potential
Providing a surface cleaning service to both commercial and domestic customers, Hydro-Dynamix franchisees enjoy great earning potential

April/May 2008: Safeclean: Successful franchises start here...
Become a furniture care specialist ...with Safeclean

April/May 2008: Furniture Pro: Make money out of people’s houses
Become a furniture repair specialist...with FurniturePro

Dublcheck:

April/May 2008: Dublcheck: “Outstanding support”
The Dublcheck turnover guarantee means franchisees don’t have to get involved in selling, rather they can focus on building their business. Impressed by the Directors’ openness and honesty, franchisee Chris Mitchell has benefited from the company’s high level of ongoing support

April/May 2008: Car Park Valeting: Complete hand car wash fanchise solution launched
Following its acquisition of car wash franchisor Aquanought Ltd, valet and car wash franchisor Car Park Valeting (CPV) Ltd is pleased to announce its new and complete range of national car wash and full valet business opportunities

April/May 2008: MyHome Lawn Cutting & Care: Your Own Lucrative Business Proven Business Model
Have You Always Dreamed of Owning a Business that Works for YOU?

April/May 2008: MyHome Residential Cleaning: Own a franchise and follow a proven system
In March 2005, Oxford based Myhome Residential Cleaning franchisees Gurmukh and Rajinder Randhawa ordered their first van and employed their first two cleaners.

April/May 2008: Molly Maid UK: How to join the MOLLYMAID family
Navigating through the array of franchise opportunities to find the one that’s right for you can be a challenging task. MOLLY MAID is aiming to make the research process simpler with a step-by-step analysis programme

March 2008: MyHome Residential Cleaning:
Myhome franchisee explains why they joined a winning team

March 2008: Filtafry Plus (Filta Group): Ultimate van-based franchise, with built-in PLUS factor
"I wouldn't hesitate in advising anyone looking for a solid franchised business opportunity to choose FiltaFry Plus, just like I did." Steve Edwards, Oxford franchisee

March 2008: Hydro-Dynamix: Hydro-Dynamix: Looking to expand the brand
Providing a surface cleaning service to both commercial and domestic customers, Hydro-Dynamix franchisees enjoy great earning potential

March 2008: Molly Maid UK: MOLLY MAID franchise cleans up!
One of Britain's best known domestic cleaning companies, MOLLY MAID is celebrating another successful year in 2007 and starting an exciting year in 2008

Jan-Pro:

March 2008: Jan-Pro: For the truly ambitious: a wealth creation opportunity
Jan-Pro has been ranked among the top franchises in the USA for years, and last year's decision to take it into international markets has quickly benefited the UK where its Regional Franchise opportunity to become both a franchisor and a franchisee is now being launched

March 2008: Safeclean: Successful franchises start here
Become a furniture care specialist ... with Safeclean

March 2008: MyHome Window Cleaning: Helping the world see more clearly
Ensure your business is an instant success with MyHome Window Cleaning

Jan/Feb 2008: MyHome Carpet & Fabric Cleaning: The perfect partnership
The perfect partnership with the UK's leading carpet and upholstery cleaning specialists.

Jan/Feb 2008: Safeclean: Green franchising Eco-friendly opportunities
21st century businesses need not only to be financially sustainable, but also ecologically sustainable too. The Franchise Magazine invites three franchisors to establish their green credentials

Jan/Feb 2008: MyHome Residential Cleaning: Helping the world see more clearly!
Ensure your business is an instant success with Myhome Window Cleaning

Jan/Feb 2008: Dublcheck: "Head Office go out of their way to help"
After a car accident caused Terry Campbell to leave employment to look after his wife, the Dublcheck franchise offered him a route back into work, as well as realising his dreams of business ownership. Derin Ibrahim interviews

Jan/Feb 2008: Jani-King (GB): 'Team Rauli' finds success with Jani-King
Anita and Rajesh Rauli consider good team-work to be an essential part of their success in life. This attitude starts with their marriage and carries through to their careers as owners of a steadily growing successful Jani-King franchise.

Jan/Feb 2008: Chemex International: DON'T BUY A JOB BUILD A BUSINESS
Forget any preconceptions about buying a job as a van driver- our franchisees role is to provide consultancy, training and support to all sectors of industry.

Jan/Feb 2008: Plumb Xpress: Your Xpress Route to Success
With the demand for plumbers far outstripping supply, there's a real opportunity for ambitious and motivated people to develop a highly profitable business in a growing industry.

Jan/Feb 2008: Molly Maid UK: Why take a risk when you can choose Molly Maid?
You owe it to yourself to look at MOLLY MAID if you're thinking of a management franchise in the domestic cleaning market.

December 2007: MyHome Residential Cleaning: "myhome - A Perfect Partnership!"
Going into business for yourself is a big step and choosing the right partner is essential. Russell O'Connell, Chief Executive of myhome points out that having a partner with experience and expertise can make all the difference.

Plumb Local:

December 2007: Plumb Local: WHY PLUMBLOCAL? Luke Stevens tells us...
"Becoming a PlumbLocal franchisee has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. The company gives you your own territory, supplies job leads, provides invaluable business support and actively markets your services. With a lot of hard work and dedication you can succeed - I have no regrets"

ElecLocal:

December 2007: ElecLocal: WHY ELECLOCAL? Rob Prior tells us...
"I was well aware that the introduction of the electrical safety, coupled with the shortage of Part P regulations in January 2005 to increase qualified electricians has made finding a fully qualified, reliable electrician very difficult. Inevitably this high demand offers good business prospects, which led me to look for opportunities within the electrical trade sector. I spoke to ElecLocal, and was immediately impressed with the potential to build my own company with all the business and marketing support of a national brand to build a rewarding and profitable business."

December 2007: Hydro-Dynamix: Hydro-Dynamix: looking to expand the brand
Providing a surface cleaning service to both commercial and domestic customers, Hydro-Dynamix franchisees enjoy great earning potential. Derin Ibrahim reports

December 2007: Jani-King (GB): Forget the Dragons...Achieve your ambitions
The dream of owning his own business, escaping corporate politics and spending more time with his family has been realised by David McNeil, with a Jani-King franchise. Joanne Rogers reports

Ecocleen:

December 2007: Ecocleen: Enjoy a Flying Start with an Income Guarantee
Ecocleen is looking for business builders with the capability of achieving £500,000 businesses within three years, and then on to the £1 million mark. Stuart Anderson speaks to Franchise Director Gavin Henderson about the franchise's approach to developing its franchise network

December 2007: Colourfence: Colourfence is a winning product
Bringing a product successful in Australia over to the UK has proved a winning formula for the Colourfence founders and franchisees. Derin Ibrahim reports

Aspray:

December 2007: Aspray: From floods to fire, Aspray proves profitable
In a recession-proof business Aspray franchisees are specialists in managing all types of property repair. The company reveals how its aim of reducing stress for people hit by disaster is achieved by offering a one-stop-shop for all their building repair work

December 2007: Merry Maids: Merry Maids franchise. Relax. It's Done.
Open the door to a fresh perspective with a Merry Maids franchise.

December 2007: Dublcheck: 'Outstanding support'
Drawn to Dublcheck by the Directors' openness and honesty, franchisee Chris Mitchell has been impressed by the company's high level of ongoing support.

December 2007: Daily Poppins: A 'Boom Time' for domestic cleaning
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.

Cleaning Doctor:

Oct/Nov 2007: Cleaning Doctor: Our Marketing Tools keep your phone ringing
Cleaning Doctor has been operating in the UK and Ireland for over 10 years and is based on founder William Little's 23 years in the cleaning industry, providing top quality services, backed by highly effective business generation strategies and proven operating systems, in four areas of the boundless cleaning industry.

Oct/Nov 2007: Daily Poppins: Capitalise on the Market Potential
With people in the UK growing increasingly 'cash-rich' and 'time-poor', Daily Poppins franchisees are building successful management businesses in a growing sector. Adam Browning reports

Oct/Nov 2007: NIC Services Group: Have you the time to enjoy the lifestyle you love
Enjoy franchise success with a family business established in the cleaning industry for almost half a century

Oct/Nov 2007: Jani-King (GB): Create the Dream
Are you management-minded and looking to build a large business with high asset value?

Oct/Nov 2007: Furniture Pro: Make money out of people's houses
Become a furniture repair specialist ... with FurniturePro

Oct/Nov 2007: Ecocleen: The good news about an Ecocleen Franchise...
There's one service that will always be in demand: cleaning. Every office, every school, every college, every shop needs to be cleaned on a regular basis. And who better to do it than you - as an Ecocleen Management franchisee.

ChipsAway International:

Oct/Nov 2007: ChipsAway International: Rich pickings!
A lot can happen when you buy a ChipsAway franchise, as over 500 franchisees across Europe can testify. Whatever your background, ChipsAway offers you a satisfying, hands-on business with proven demand for services, virtually unlimited earning potential and a massive marketplace that continues to grow year on year. Megan Dunmore reports

MOSSRID:

Oct/Nov 2007: MOSSRID: Build your own Business with MOSS RID
MOSS RID® is a roof restoration system designed to improve the durability and extend the lifespan of virtually any roof, increasing a property's value and improving the way it looks. Simon Carpenter-Foster reports on this rather unique franchise opportunity

Oct/Nov 2007: Prokill: "One of the best bets for future business growth"
As the first franchise company in pest prevention, Prokill has developed the experience and knowledge that enables it to provide a management franchise package that is geared towards success. Adam Browning reports

Oct/Nov 2007: Home Secure: Home Secure: Protecting your Home and Family
A van based safety and security franchise focused on the following consumer proposition: "Home Secure, the safety of your family and home is at the heart of all we do."

PCC (Professional Car Cleaning):

Oct/Nov 2007: PCC (Professional Car Cleaning): It's a fine life!
Business booms for PCC franchisees whatever the weather... You could be forgiven for thinking that the one potential drawback of a valeting franchise might be the weather, but you'd be wrong. PCC (Professional Car Cleaning), sister franchise to the highly successful ChipsAway International and Europe's fastest growing mobile valeting franchise, has well and truly cleaned up this summer - despite the floods! Megan Dunmore reports

September 2007: MyHome Window Cleaning: Helping the World see more clearly...
Going into business for yourself is a big step and choosing the right partner is essential. Having a partner with experience and expertise can make all the difference.

September 2007: Hydro-Dynamix: Hydro-Dynamix provides a change from nine to five
Wanting a change from his desk job Darren Metcalf found that the Hydro-Dynamix franchise provided the opportunity he was looking for. Derin Ibrahim interviews

Jani-King (GB):

September 2007: Jani-King (GB): Jani-King Franchisees reach the magic £1 million..
"I think the fact that we are passionate and really motivated to make our business a success has been really important"...Jani-King Franchisee Ketan Patel...

September 2007: Detail Clean: Double the Potential for Detail Clean franchisees
By servicing both the residential and commercial cleaning markets, Detail Clean is a business offering twice the potential to its franchisees. Adam Browning reports

September 2007: Well Polished: Become a brand pioneer
Entering the franchising sector with "a lot to prove", Well Polished founder Sandra Venables is promising unparalleled support to franchisees who will pioneer the brand. Joshua Scherzer interviews

September 2007: Dublcheck: 15 years of setting people like you up in business
Dublcheck franchisees showed they had something to celebrate at their recent summer ball, as the network converged to mark its 15th year of operations. Stuart Anderson reports

September 2007: Filtafry Plus (Filta Group): Ultimate van-based franchise
With a weekly income of around £1,400 servicing 45 customers, Oxford franchisee Steve Edwards is taking his business to the next level

July/August 2007: Jani-King (GB): Create the dream with Jani-King...
Global contract cleaning company calls for entrepreneurs in search of a different work life...Create the dream with Jani-King...

July/August 2007: Ecocleen: Turnover a new leaf with an Ecocleen regional franchise
Turnover a new leaf with an Ecocleen regional franchise and you could soon be turning over £1,000,000

Cookerburra Oven Cleaning Services:

July/August 2007: Cookerburra Oven Cleaning Services: Phase Two of the Management Franchise
The Concept...There are 23 million households in the UK, all with an oven. Not to mention the number of commercial ovens. We are looking for people who want to manage a business that cleans these ovens and has the potential to turn over in excess of £250,000. Could you manage a team of technicians with vans, cleaning ovens throughout your own exclusive franchise area?

Molly Maid UK:

May / June 2007: Molly Maid UK: 'What a wonderful industry we're in'
It has been noted by many a franchisor that franchising holds a peculiar attraction and once a person enters the industry they rarely leave. After 22 years Pam Bader, Chief Executive of Molly Maid, still finds the business as challenging and exciting as she did when her partner bought the Master Licence in 1985. Rachel Spaul interviews

May / June 2007: Detail Clean: Double the potential for Detail Clean franchisees
By servicing both the residential and commercial cleaning markets, Detail Clean is a business offering twice the potential to its franchisees. Adam Browning reports

Jani-King (GB):

May / June 2007: Jani-King (GB): Join the largest commercial cleaning franchise in the w
With a franchise in west London, Manu Sareen operates a successful UK Jani-King contract cleaning operation, servicing elite leisure centres, top high street retailers and leading pub groups. Manu was first attracted to the business model Jani-King offered to its franchisees and recognised the potential of this proven business process.

May / June 2007: Ferrum: Ever feel like you want to break free?
Whatever you want from owning your own business - financial security, a better work/life balance or control over your own destiny - you can achieve it through Ferrum.

May / June 2007: Dublcheck: Families unite in business
Thanks to guaranteed turnover levels, Dublcheck franchisees can grow their businesses as quickly and as big as they wish with many bringing family members on board to help. Rachel Spaul reports

May / June 2007: Swisher: Feel secure with a Swisher Franchise
Celebrating 10 years of franchising excellence, multi-award winning Swisher is the UK's top management franchise. We are an international organisation with a tried and tested formula that has been successful in the UK since 1997.

May / June 2007: NIC Services Group: The future is bright when you're a NIC franchisee
Enjoy Franchise Success with the UK's Largest Independent Contract Cleaning Network

May / June 2007: Ecocleen: Unlimited potential means limited openings.
Last year most of the Ecocleen Regional Franchisees established for more than two years pulled in a profit of over 100,000 pounds. That's CEO level earnings.

April 2007: Molly Maid UK: Realise unlimited potential in a huge growth industry
Molly Maid has restructured its franchise package, giving another opportunity to its franchise owners to grow their businesses. Marketing and Franchise Development Manager Andrew Parsons explains

MyHome Residential Cleaning:

April 2007: MyHome Residential Cleaning: Myhome training guarantees franchise success!
Residential cleaning is one of the UK's fastest growing market sectors, with 2.7 million households spending around £11 billion every year on domestic help. With over 10 years business success and a client base that stretches to 1000's of satisfied repeat customers, Myhome is widely recognised as a proven leader within the marketplace and is one of the UK's leading residential cleaning businesses.

April 2007: NIC Services Group: Have the time to enjoy the lifestyle you love
Enjoy franchise success with a family business established in the cleaning industry for almost half a century

April 2007: Safeclean: Britain's Premier Furniture Care Specialist Franchise
The domestic cleaning market is huge with over three million households in the UK having their furnishings professionally cleaned.

April 2007: Jani-King (GB): Create the Dream...
Are you management-minded and looking to build a large business with high asset value?

April 2007: The Cleaning Company (TCC): TCC guarantee your turnover
TCC provides professional cleaning services to commercial customers, including corporations, hotels, financial institutions, and light industrial facilities.

April 2007: Swisher: Achieve your goals with 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.

April 2007: Merry Maids: Why not go for it?
Having jumped at the chance to take over a Merry Maids management franchise, Rowan McCamley is going from strength to strength. Adam Browning interviews

April 2007: RGM: The multi-service provider
Poised to welcome the network's fifth franchisee, RGM Founder and MD Karl Bennett outlines the distinctive features of this hands-on opportunity. Rachel Spaul reports

March 2007: In-Crease : De-Crease: "Introducing...an exciting management franchise
Take control of your life with a franchise that's guaranteed to give you: A brighter financial future • A better work life balance • Security for you & your family

March 2007: Dublcheck: Massive market
Dublcheck is your route into the lucrative, multi-billion pound commercial cleaning sector, as Founder Carol Stewart-Gill tells Rachel Spaul

Molly Maid UK:

March 2007: Molly Maid UK: Run a Molly Maid franchise and you'll clean up
The domestic cleaning market is worth £2billion+ and is growing fast

January 2007: Maid 2 Clean: 'Clean Up' with an established cleaning franchise
Maid2Clean has managed to create 3,100 jobs in the last 2 years, with 49 Maid2Clean franchisees trading in 52 territories. Maid2Clean is also expanding overseas in 2007.

January 2007: RGM: Three into one will go!

January 2007: NIC Services Group: NIC guarantee your investment and your success
Enjoy franchise success with a family business established in the cleaning industry for almost half a century

Dec 2006: Dublcheck: 'A franchise that's booming'
Dublcheck is enjoying a new and exciting phase in its development and you could become part of it as a franchisee, explains Rachel Spaul

Dec 2006: MyHome Carpet & Fabric Cleaning: A business with the 'WOW' factor
With an all-encompassing cleaning service backed by 25 years of experience, Myhome Carpet & Fabric Cleaning is offering a business with the WOW factor. Rachel Spaul reports

Dec 2006: No Graffiti: 'The writing is on the wall for graffiti vandals'
No Graffiti has laid the foundations for the UK's first national network of graffiti removal and protection experts, and seeks hard working people with sales experience to grow the business. Rachel Spaul reports

Dec 2006: Safeclean: Just see what you get with a Safeclean franchise
Safeclean has established itself as the UK's premier high quality cleaning company, with over 80 successful franchises throughout the UK. Safeclean has become the byword for quality within the industry.

Jani-King (GB):

Dec 2006: Jani-King (GB): Jani-King: Join the largest commercial cleaning franchi
Jani-King is a world-leading commercial cleaning company that has developed a substantial national network of franchised regions across the UK. The regions are operated by go-getting business builders who have invested in the franchise with the same aims: to concentrate their efforts on building a high turnover business into a highly valuable capital asset with the backing of a comprehensive training programme.

Oct/Nov 2006: Minster: The Gold Standard
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.

Oct/Nov 2006: In-Crease : De-Crease: Simple, Successful......and Seriously Profitable!
In-Crease: De-Crease provides a highly effective nationwide solution to the ever-growing need for a fast, professional and reliable clothes ironing service.