The Franchise Magazine FULL INDEX

April/May 2006 Edition

Page 3: Printing.com (UK): Printing.com: Move Over Boys...
...a new generation of women entrepreneurs are charting the way forward for Printing.com's Territory Franchise opportunity. Franchise Director Simon Davies reports

Page 5: Revive!: Revive: Setting new standards in mobile car care

Page 7: RGM: A unique multi-trade franchise opportunity...
Don't let life just pass you by!

Page 26: Snack-In-The-Box: The Franchise with the Cadbury Factor
Snack-In-The-Box is the UK's leading snack delivery franchise with exciting new & established opportunities available in the UK and Ireland

Page 27: ChipsAway International: A franchise that really delivers
After 28 years with the Royal Mail, former postie Carl Liddy took the plunge and bought a ChipsAway International franchise 18 months ago. Now he says he's happier and more fulfilled than he has ever been, and is looking forward to taking the family to the States for the 'holiday of a lifetime' in the summer. Megan Dunmore reports

Page 32: Swisher: Leap to a Brighter Future with Swisher
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.

Page 42: Belvoir Lettings: Top performers in property
Established at the high end of the lettings market for over a decade, Belvoir has established a national network of 85 franchised lettings specialists. Stuart Anderson interviews the recent winners from its Annual Franchisee Awards

Page 44: Cash Generator: A brand new 'Metropportunity'
After four years spent developing and perfecting the 'Metro' store concept, Cash Generator's Julian Urry is ready for nationwide growth

Page 46: TaxAssist Accountants: Lacking experience? use ours!
If you're determined to start a professional B2B enterprise, but feel you lack the experience, the solution is simple - use ours! TaxAssist Accountants report

Page 50: Dyno-Rod: Backed by a leading service organisation
Multi-sales opportunities, increased growth and profitability, access to vast resources... just some of the advantages enjoyed by Dyno Group franchisees. Rachel Spaul reports

Page 52: Apollo Blinds: Potential franchisees flocking to new look
After a bumper response to the launch of Apollo Blinds' new brand identity at the Manchester expo, General Manager Patrick Harrison tells Paul Kirby the aims of the new brand

Page 54: Chemex International: A proven route to franchise success...
Giving you the key to a business that works Chemex have been manufacturing and supplying their range of cleaning, hygiene and maintenance products, business to business via their franchisees' mobile showrooms for over 20 years. This established, proven concept gives them a huge advantage in the marketplace, and has set Chemex as the leading franchise in mobile distribution.

Page 58: Molly Maid UK: Synonymous with quality, service and value.
"I was a good organiser and used to using my own initiative, but running a franchise was still a big step into the unknown. Molly Maid made me feel part of the family...

Page 59: ElecLocal: The future is bright for ElecLocal
Tough new rules introduced to increase electrical safety have meant that the demand for qualified electricians is surging. Local Services' Emma King reports

Page 62: Sumo: Making its mark
Providing a fast, reliable and cost- effective service which affords enormous cost, time and safety benefits to clients in the construction industry, SUMO is reporting a record number of new customers utilising its service every month and a repeat business rate of over 80 per cent

Page 70: Dublcheck: Enter a huge sector
With a Dublcheck franchise you can access the lucrative cleaning sector with guaranteed turnover supported by an established brand. Rachel Spaul reports

Page 72: MyHome Residential Cleaning: 'Myhome made all the difference'
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 of business success and a client base of thousands, Myhome is widely recognised as a proven leader and is one of the UK's leading residential cleaning businesses. Group Franchise Director Derrick Simpson explains

Page 78: All Trades Networks: A first-class franchise
With a range of national contracts, All Trades Network lets its franchisees concentrate on building their successful businesses. Adam Browning reports.

Page 88: Unze: 'Indian fashion is going to be big'
Specialising in own-label, ladies' footwear and matching accessories, London-based Unzè (Franchising) ltd is offering high street retail management opportunities nationwide, discovers Rachel Spaul

Page 90: Toasty Kitchens: Our Secret is Out!
For the past 28 years Toasty Kitchens have made a lucrative income using their patented toasted oven selling only Toasted Sandwiches to millions of customers around the UK including everybody from royalty to sports stars and pop stars.

Page 91: Oakleaf: A good time to join
Oakleaf is a traditional family run business that has been in operation for almost 40 years. Here the company details its exciting franchise opportunity

Page 93: London House (Services): Do you have an enquiring mind?
We're looking for white collar risk control and investigation franchisees.

Page 94: PCC (Professional Car Cleaning): New PCC franchise makes a real splash!
Five franchisees have signed up to the PCC valeting franchise in the first month of its launch. Megan Dunmore reports

Page 96: CeX: Dynamic gadget-driven retail business
The ever-evolving array of mobile phones, MP3 players, digital cameras, computers and games consoles is fuelling the need for CeX second-hand buy and sell stores. Rachel Spaul reports

Page 98: Caremark: Have you discovered the secret yet?...
...you can tap into the multi-billion pound domiciliary care market with Caremark. Developed by Kevin Lewis, the brains behind one of the UK's most successful franchise operations, Caremark is surpassing target growth and development.

Page 106: Ladies Workout Express: Achieve the figures of your dreams
Ladies Workout Express is rapidly expanding its UK and Ireland network with another five franchisees opening gyms during March, discovers Rachel Spaul

Page 109: Detail Clean: The state-of-the-art cleaning company
Investment in state-of-the-art vehicle tracking technology ensures Detail Clean franchisees provide a reliable and professional domestic and commercial cleaning service, report Rachel Spaul and Stuart Anderson

Page 110: Eurodebt: Rewarding franchise in financial services
Your own business providing valuable debt management services to the public is the unique proposition offered by €urodebt. Rachel Spaul profiles this white collar opportunity

Page 114: Thebestof.co.uk: It Really is Phenomenal
Most franchisees are recouping their investment in less than three months. Franchise Recruitment Manager Cat Foulkes explains.

Page 116: Snack Machine: Invest In Your Future!
Our Promise...We support our franchisees by helping them to develop and grow their business with customer service always at the heart of everything we do. Franchisees will have an exclusive territory to work within to enable them to grow their business to the level that they wish with the ongoing support of dedicated professionals to assist them in every way.

Page 129: TruGreen: 'Truly enjoyable'
Lawncare franchise TruGreen has established 60 franchisees within three years, backed by the multi-brand franchisor ServiceMaster. Stuart Anderson talks to one of its longest established franchisees, Tony Lawrence

Page 141: Northwood Residential Lettings: Industry Report: Northwood - Rewarding & secure
Lettings and estate agency franchises offer a chance to benefit from the exciting returns of the property market. Andy Goodson, founder of Northwood, reflects on his experiences

Page 142: British Franchise Association (BFA): New faces at the bfa
With a number of new appointments made in the first quarter, 2006 is shaping up to be a period of progression for the British Franchise Association. Client Services Manager Pip Wilkins reports

Page 150: Franchise Development Services (FDS): Export your business worldwide by Franchising
The next step up from franchising domestically is offering franchise licenses to international investors. Roy Seaman explores this avenue of exporting your business

Page 154: Franchise Development Services (FDS): Urwin's View: Are you prepared for franchising?
Transforming a business from a stand-alone or corporate operation into a franchise network may seem like a simple project to some. However, many new franchisors soon discover that it involves much more than they anticipated. Tony Urwin reveals the challenges you should prepare for, before franchising your business

Page 158: Franchise Development Services (FDS): The Patterson File: What makes a winning franchise?
With a host of awards to its name, Swisher has awarded 65 franchises in the UK. Gordon Patterson speaks to the company's Development Director Marilyn Keen

Page 164: Franchise Development Services (FDS): The franchise industry at your fingertips
The 21st edition of The United Kingdom Franchise Directory has just been published. Directory Editor Simon Royal explains what this edition has in store for reader

Latest franchise news:

Web exclusive: Kall Kwik (UK): Kall Kwik opens Sunderland Centre
Kall Kwik UK has opened a business Centre in Sunderland as part of its plans to expand the 156-strong network in more than 20 new locations before the end of 2008. The outlet is the third Kall Kwik to open this year and follows successful launches of both the Oxford and Bristol Riverside locations.

Web exclusive: Apollo Blinds: First look success for Apollo Blinds
Apollo Blinds unveiled its new look at the recent British Franchise Association (bfa) exhibition in Manchester. The reaction to the company's new image and the number of enquiries generated at the exhibition was way beyond its expectations, according to General Manager, Patrick Harrison. "We cannot believe just how well it has been received by people who already know Apollo Blinds and by those who have seen the company for the first time,"he remarks.

Web exclusive: Belvoir Lettings: Belvoir Lettings - 10 years on and the only way is up!
This year, Belvoir Lettings celebrates its 10th year in franchising. In this relatively short period of time Belvoir has grown to be the largest specialist letting franchise in the UK with some 90 offices in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Tapping into the buoyant and growing lettings and property management market Belvoir has stuck to its basic principles of customer care, specialisation and professionalism to achieve this enviable position in the marketplace.

Web exclusive: Prontaprint: Prontaprint Durham win top award
Durham's on demand print specialist Prontaprint is celebrating after winning the prestigious Investors in People award for its commitment to excellence in staff training.

Web exclusive: PCC (Professional Car Cleaning): Specialist products unveiled for PCC
The newly launched valeting franchise from ChipsAway Group, PCC (Professional Car Cleaning), has unveiled its comprehensive, high quality product range, specially developed for exclusive use by PCC franchisees, to work with their unique mobile system.

Web exclusive: Toasty Kitchens: Toasty scores in Leeds
Toasty Kitchens Master Licensee Darren Hoyland has opened his first retail outlet in Halifax with a second to open shortly in Bradford.

Web exclusive: Wiltshire Farm Foods: New franchises now available in North East
Wiltshire Farm Foods, the UK's leading frozen ready meals delivery franchise, has seven new franchises with existing customers available in the North East. Following retirement and restructuring in North East England, the company has split the area into seven manageable territories covering Leeds, Harrogate, Middlesbrough, Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Northumberland/Scottish borders.

Web exclusive: Molly Maid UK: Franchisees awarded at UK Molly Maid convention
Molly Maid UK recently held its UK national convention under the backdrop of the Menzies Welcombe Hotel and Spa in Stratford-upon-Avon. Among the guests attending the convention were the founders of Molly Maid, Adrienne and Chris Stringer.

Web exclusive: Papa John's Pizza: Perfect Pizza sale agreed
Papa John's UK has agreed the sale of the Perfect Pizza brand to Smartfirst Ltd, a newly formed company led by former Managing Director Tony Sherriff, backed by Octopus Asset Management and The Royal Bank of Scotland plc.

Web exclusive: Thebestof.co.uk: Thebestof reaches milestone
Just eight months after its launch thebestof.co.uk, the online media franchise, believes it is not only the fastest growing franchise in the UK but one of the largest franchise companies in the UK with over 200 franchisees.

Web exclusive: Time For You: Bone Dry franchisees join Time For You family
The Time For You group is expanding with seven new Bone Dry franchises established within the first three months of 2006, taking the total number of Bone Dry franchises to nine.

Web exclusive: Northwood Residential Lettings: Northwood grows Franchise network
Northwood is expanding its portfolio of franchised property management and estate agency offices at a remarkable rate considering its highly selective recruitment process.

Web exclusive: Jani-King (GB): 'Where the big money is'
Jani-King has built an impressive list of national contracts with blue chip clients because of the commitment of its franchisees to customer service. Here, we speak to five franchisees that are recording startling levels of customer retention and are being recommended as models for the franchisee network