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UK Homecare Franchises

A passion of the UK consumer, homecare is viewed by customers as an investment in their most tangible asset - the home. Utitlising new treatments and technologies, or simply providing a standardised level of customer service under a national brand, homecare franchises train the franchisee to supply an in-demand product or service in a popular industry.

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Caremark:

April/May 2008: Caremark: An outstanding management franchise opportunity
Buoyed by the celebration of early successes at its recent Annual Conference of franchisees, domiciliary care provider Caremark is reaffirming its pledge to continue providing a service over and above that expected nationally, drawing a high calibre of franchisee candidates for its national expansion

Caremark:

March 2008: Caremark: A management business opportunity in the care sector
Domiciliary Care is a growing area of the social care sector, and Caremark is seeking individuals with a passion to make a difference to join its development of a national network of care providers

March 2008: Bluebird Care: WELCOME to the Fastest Growing Care Franchise in the UK
Operating in the huge and expanding care at home sector, Bluebird Care has a very successful business format and vast experience of franchising and care provision. We would be delighted to tell you more!

Caremark:

Jan/Feb 2008: Caremark: Find your way in domiciliary care franchising
With a wealth of experience in the domiciliary care industry earned since the early days of the sector, Caremark Founder Kevin Lewis offers his thoughts to prospective franchisees looking at its opportunities

Caremark:

Jan/Feb 2008: Caremark: Delivering the highest standards in personal care
With franchisees now not only achieving, but exceeding their expected growth rate, Caremark is developing a reputation for strong support, surpassing standards and delivering the highest standards in personal social care Text: Caremark

Jan/Feb 2008: Bluebird Care: "The business model is second to none!"
Although Sue Milakovic had no experience in the care industry, within a year of launching her business she had won the Bluebird Care Franchisee of the Year award and is looking to expand her business. Derin Ibrahim interviews

Purple Care:

Jan/Feb 2008: Purple Care: Experts work together to create a unique Home Care opp.
We care for our franchisees so that they can care for others - support from an award winning team. A huge and vibrant market - and the opportunity to deliver a worthwhile and essential service at the heart of the local community - awaits those who are awarded a Purple Care franchise.

Purple Care:

December 2007: Purple Care: Investor in People...Invests in Franchisees
A bulging trophy shelf backs up the reputation of Prime Care Community Services as being among the best in the country with regard to quality standards and training in the home care sector. The domiciliary care company has now translated these systems into a professionally put-together franchise opportunity as Purple Care. Stuart Anderson reports

Caremark:

December 2007: Caremark: We're Passionate and committed to your success
Domiciliary Care continues to be an ever growing industry and with this comes the demand for professional Home Care Providers...

December 2007: Surface Doctor: Join the rufurbishment revolution
Surface Doctor, the leading bathroom and kitchen resurfacing franchise in the United States with over 20 years proven business success, is now available as a franchise throughout the UK.

Caremark:

Oct/Nov 2007: Caremark: Unlock your potential
Real personal fulfilment

Oct/Nov 2007: Bluebird Care: Flying start for Bluebird Care!
With the private sector becoming a significant source of growth for care provision at home, Bluebird Care is driving it's reputation up as 'The Care Provider of choice'

Oct/Nov 2007: Apollo Blinds: Bumper enquiries for Apollo Blinds franchise
Apollo Blinds has seen an upsurge in the number of enquiries from potential franchisees in the wake of a heavyweight industry report which showed a huge growth in sales of window blinds over the past five years. Paul Kirby reports

September 2007: Bluebird Care: ...Care is a growth market...
The Bluebird Care management franchise provides professionals from a wide variety of backgrounds with the opportunity to run their own lucrative care provision business - with experience and knowledge you won't find elsewhere.

Home Instead:

September 2007: Home Instead: Make a difference with a worthwhile business
The quality of Home Instead's operations combined with the opportunity to get involved in a business providing a "needed service"convinced Stephen Williams (pictured below) to invest in its Chester franchise. As he moves into his second year with the franchise, he reflects on his experiences in the domiciliary care industry

July/August 2007: Bluebird Care: Caring across the UK...
Bluebird Care is expanding fast across the UK. As an experienced franchisor in a growth market we have the successful business systems and experience to succeed, giving you a healthy return on your investment.

May / June 2007: Home Instead: Make a real difference
By bringing non-medical home care to older people, Home Instead Senior Care franchisees enable many more to remain living in their own homes. Stuart Anderson reports

April 2007: Guardian Homecare: Domiciliary care is a £12 Billion market...
The domiciliary care market is currently estimated at around £12 billion per annum and is continuing to grow, making it one of the largest markets for any single service in the UK.

Crime Shield:

March 2007: Crime Shield: An exciting opportunity to make security your business
Join a rapidly growing network of franchises providing a unique range of products. The franchise offers a business that advises on and installs physical security products and solutions. Based on the highly regarded CRIME SHIELD brand, franchisees benefit from extensive business experience and proven marketing success

January 2007: TVSAS: Tune into franchise success
With the approach of the great switchover to digital television in the UK, TVSAS is launching a franchise opportunity that will enable business builders to supply the growing demand for digital compliance. Stuart Anderson reports

January 2007: GreenThumb: Nurture your GreenThumb franchise & watch it grow
Up and down the country recommendations are flooding in for GreenThumb franchisees, reveals Rachel Spaul

The Flat Roof Company:

January 2007: The Flat Roof Company: A Franchise that puts you on top!
Thousands of homeowners throughout the UK are all too aware that flat or gently sloping roofs Leak. The damage to decorations and furnishings is easy to see, but the hidden effects of water on structural timbers, insulation and electrics are always more serious.

Dec 2006: ElecLocal: Isn't it time you became your own boss?
What do you want to be now...Plumber or Electrician? We will give you the training, the qualifications, the system and the brand to start your own business.

Oct/Nov 2006: The Asbestos Group: Realise your ambitions!
The Asbestos Group is looking for a further 25 highly ambitious individuals to join its specialist asbestos management network and service the remaining vacant territories around the UK and Ireland. National Franchise Manager James Lambert explains

Oct/Nov 2006: Plumb Local: Generating Profits
PlumbLocal and ElecLocal are aiming to bring reliable local services to the whole of the UK. Local Services' Emma King explains

Dream Doors:

September 2006: Dream Doors: Let your dream come true...
The Dream Doors fast, efficient service delivered at a reasonable price has created strong referral business and caused sales to be ever growing. You can achieve the lifestyle you've always dreamed of with a Dream Doors franchise. This established and proven opportunity in the home improvement sector is ideal for partnerships and husband and wife teams looking for a middle-market retail opportunity providing a bespoke service to a niche market.

September 2006: Apollo Blinds: Franchisees get new look for the future
As the refurbishment of the Apollo Blinds network of showrooms draws to a close, the franchisees of the showroom that was used as a showcase for the new design talk about their hopes for the future with the new look Apollo Blinds

July/August 2006: Sash-Glaze: Quality & Distinction
A new franchise with a new cost-saving product for home improvement, Sash-Glaze is seeking its first wave of foundation franchisees. Managing Director Mike Arkell introduces the concept

March 2006: TruGreen: 'Huge potential'
The first franchisee to join TruGreen's 60 strong network tells Rachel Spaul why there couldn't be a better time to join this growth business

Fibrenew:

March 2006: Fibrenew: Unlock the profit in leather restoration!
Leather furniture is synonymous with luxury and elegance, but its beauty is fragile. Canadian franchisor Fibrenew International is offering exceptional opportunities in the UK market to selected individuals to participate in this US$100 million dollar industry. Tom Albrighton reports

Feb 2006: TruGreen: The Grass is Greener
With over three million customers in the USA alone, TruGreen positions itself as by far the largest lawn care company worldwide. Adam Browning reports

Feb 2006: Dream Doors: Enjoy dramatic sales growth
Dream Doors franchisees are reporting showrooms that are producing dramatic sales growth. Adam Browning reports

Feb 2006: ElecLocal: Bursting with business opportunity
Local Services is transforming the tarnished trade services industry with the phenomenal success of PlumbLocal and ElecLocal. Local Group's Emma King reports

Feb 2006: GreenThumb: 'Excellent concept'
GreenThumb Business Generation Award winner Eifion Jones tells Rachel Spaul how he plans on growing his business substantially in 2006

December 2005: TruGreen: 'Enjoy working outdoors? Lets 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 reports

December 2005: Apollo Blinds: A window opportunity at Apollo Blinds
Apollo Blinds has spent much of 2005 putting plans in place to double its franchisee network over the next five years. General Manager Patrick Harrison talks to Paul Kirby about Apollo Blinds' achievements and what's in store for 2006

December 2005: Apollo Blinds: A window opportunity at Apollo Blinds
Apollo Blinds has spent much of 2005 putting plans in place to double its franchisee network over the next five years. General Manager Patrick Harrison talks to Paul Kirby about Apollo Blinds' achievements and what's in store for 2006

Countrywide Lawn Doctor:

October 2005: Countrywide Lawn Doctor: A franchise with growing opportunity
If your looking for a business opportunity where you can enjoy the flexible lifestyle you've always been seeking, as well as being involved in delivering a customer focused service that's experiencing high continual growth, then Countrywide Lawn Doctor could be just for you.

TruGreen:

October 2005: 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?'

October 2005: Dream Doors: Enjoy dramatic sales growth
Reporting dramatic sales growth despite current market conditions, Dream Doors franchisees speak to Stuart Anderson and Mark Ponsford

October 2005: GreenThumb: '100% success rate'
With a system that works and a service that sells, the Stevensons felt they couldn't go wrong with their GreenThumb franchise. Rachel Spaul tells their story

October 2005: Apollo Blinds: Looking towards the future
Apollo Blinds is embarking on a large-scale franchise network expansion plan that will see it double its number of franchisees over the next five years. General Manager Patrick Harrison speaks to Paul Kirby about the company's new impetus

TruGreen:

September 2005: 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?'

Plumb Local:

September 2005: Plumb Local: 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

July/August 2005: TruGreen: Enjoy working outdoors? Let's talk business
As a TruGreen franchisee you will provide a range of lawn care services to domestic and commercial clients. These services include 'weed and feed', scarification, aeration, hard surface weed control and professional pruning, as Ken Dennis explains

July/August 2005: ElecLocal: Demand for electricians set to soar
Due to tough new EU regulations known as 'Part P' the demand for qualified electricians is set to outstrip even that of Plumbers!

Sliderobes:

June 2005: Sliderobes: Youth is no barrier to success
At just 27 years old, Chris Connelly became Sliderobes' youngest ever franchisee. But right from the beginning his enthusiasm and ambition impressed and convinced everyone around him that he would succeed. Vivienne Maunder reports on his first eight months in his Edinburgh showroom.