Home | Latest edition | UK Franchise Showcase | Register/Login | Search:

The Franchise Magazine FULL INDEX

April/May 2008 Edition

Page 2: 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.

Page 3: Plumb Xpress: Your Xpress Route to Success!
With a PlumbXpress franchise, you'll be your own boss - but have all the back-up and support of one of Britain's brand leaders.

Page 3: Elec Xpress: Your Xpress Route to Running a Successful Business
With an ElecXpress franchise you'll have the opportunity to grow and develop your own business of high earning electricians, with the support and experience of a brand leader.

Page 4: MyHome Window Cleaning: Going Into Business for Yourself is a Big Step
Having the right franchise partner can make all the difference

Page 5: 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.

Page 6: MyHome Lawn Cutting & Care: Your Own Lucrative Business Proven Business Model
Have You Always Dreamed of Owning a Business that Works for YOU?

Page 9: Travel Counsellors: ...a moment of CLARITY
You’ve thought about it, talked about it, dreamed about it.

Page 10: Franchise Development Services (FDS): How will the credit crunch affect franchising?
Buying a franchise can require a substantial capital investment and many franchisees borrow funds in order to meet this outlay, with banks willing to lend up to 70 per cent of the investment fee. With the credit crunch overshadowing borrowing and lending decisions, should prospective franchisees be seriously considering starting up a business in 2008?

Page 11: YOUR MOVE: Do you have what it takes to make it work for you?
YOUR MOVE is one of the fastest growing estate agency franchises in the UK. We've opened over 100 franchised offices in 4 years, with more in the pipeline.

Page 13: Snap-on Tools Ltd: Your Store, Your Business, Your Future!
Owning your own business is a great way to secure your future and lets you take control of your destiny.

Page 14: Lloyds TSB Bank Plc: The attractions and pitfalls of multi-unit franchising
The number of franchise systems that have franchisees controlling multiple units has increased in recent years. Although United Kingdom franchisees operate on a relatively small scale compared with the blockbuster multi-unit franchises in the USA, the model is gaining popularity

Page 15: Lloyds TSB Bank Plc: Open your eyes to franchising opportunities
Whatever kind of franchise business you're looking to start, our dedicated franchise team will work closely with you.

Page 17: Wiltshire Farm Foods: an opportunity to satisfy your hunger for success
When it comes to selecting the right franchise opportunity, it’s vital you choose a partner that supports your venture’s success. Working with Wiltshire Farm Foods you will enjoy every opportunity to grow your business and achieve the rewards you crave.

Page 18: Franchise Development Services (FDS): How to find the RIGHT franchise
With over 1,000 companies offering franchise opportunities in the UK, it is important to ensure that you have a full understanding of the investment you are making

Page 19: Freedom Travel-Gateway: One of the largest growth industries in the world!
The Freedom Travel-Gateway business opportunity is for people who have no formal experience of working in travel, but want to start their own travel agency.

Page 20: Dinky Deli: Deliver your own success...
With the Dinky Deli service you could earn your share of this multi million pound market

Page 22: Platinum Property Partners: Women in property
Historically and perhaps stereotypically, when you mention women and property in the same breath, people immediately think interior design and house doctoring - in short, the ‘slightly fluffy’ things. The preconception is that women are naturally gifted at design and making a home look nice, and yes, that’s true, but they’re naturally suited to so much more and are starting to make their presence felt

Page 23: HSBC: It's not always easy to tell which franchise is hot
At HSBC, we understand that buying a franchise can be a great way to start a business. It often comes with a proven format for success, the reassurance of a reputable name and invaluable training and support.

Page 24: London House (Services): UK credit crisis: Are there any answers?
With consumer and commercial debt reaching record levels, the marketplace for managing business and personal financial risk is growing

Page 25: Safeclean: Successful franchises start here...
Become a furniture care specialist ...with Safeclean

Page 26: Northwood Residential Lettings: Property, is it really all doom and gloom?
‘Recession’ is a word that has been used recently to describe the state of the property market, but is it really all doom and gloom or are we just describing the glass as half empty when in fact it’s half full?

Page 27: Furniture Pro: Make money out of people’s houses
Become a furniture repair specialist...with FurniturePro

Page 28: Molly Maid UK: The domestic cleaning market in the UK: An overview
Bringing national branding and conformity of standards to the domestic cleaning sector, franchise brands are benefiting from increasing demand

Page 29: Chemex International: Can you spot a good opportunity when you see one?
Forget any preconceptions about buying a job as a van driver - our franchisees provide consultancy, training and an exemplary service to all sectors of industry.

Page 30: Prokill: The pest marketplace in the country
With increased accreditation requirements driving the solo operators out of the pest control industry, an opportunity exists to combine the standards of a national organisation with the local service of a franchisee

Page 31: Prokill: Love your new life!
You’re ready for a change in your life, have management experience, don’t want to drive a van for the rest of your life, are not afraid of hard work, could run a team of your own and want to build a healthy asset for yourself and your family.

Page 32: Waves: Site your business in a prime location
With professionally-branded Waves franchises popping up in major retail car parks and petrol stations nationwide, the franchise is developing a strong reputation for quality of service as well as providing a strong income generator for its franchisees

Page 34: Naturhouse: Help in battle against obesity
With the popularity of TV shows such as You Are What You Eat and celebrity fitness videos, trying to obtain and maintain a healthy lifestyle has become a fixation for the increasing numbers of health-conscious people in the UK. Naturhouse has launched its diet and nutritional advice franchise in the UK and seeks franchisee investors to help with its nationwide expansion

Page 36: EmbroidMe: A rewarding market where everybody is your customer
With a successful flagship store proving its internationally successful concept in the UK, EmbroidMe is seeking to establish a national network of stores

Page 37: Certax Accounting: A less taxing way to becoming your own boss
More than 100 franchisees are already enjoying the freedom and benefi ts of running their own CerTax Accounting Practice

Page 38: 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

Page 40: Snack-In-The-Box: Years of success lead to agreement renewals
SITB Self Service Box and Compact Vending franchisees renew agreements

Page 42: London House (Services): Franchisees are provided with an interesting career
Last year London House continued its expansion with the recruitment of several franchisees from an armed forces background, including Adam Richards and Rob Bennett who reveal how their progress in ‘civvy street’ has prospered

Page 44: Northwood Residential Lettings: 3 Easy Steps...To Success
A LETTINGS AND ESTATE AGENCY FRANCHISE WITH NORTHWOOD

Page 46: 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

Page 48: GreenThumb: Franchisees achieve outstanding growth
Andy Rogers had been looking for a business opportunity for nearly a decade when he discovered GreenThumb almost by accident

Page 50: Recognition Express: Recognise Success
After only two years franchisee Arthur Keighley expanded his business and took on a second franchise area in Leicester. Together with his Peterborough territory he has high hopes for his future with Recognition Express.

Page 52: Expense Reduction Analysts: “Long term income adds to the value of my business”
A “spectacular” start as a franchisee has resulted in six years of success for Expense Reduction Analysts ‘Consultant of the Year’ Adam Wheatley. He explains how the ability to joint venture with other franchisees has helped his business to grow to an annual turnover of £300,000

Page 54: Countrywide Signs: A franchise with a great support structure
Although Countrywide Signs franchisee Tim Mason launched his business less than a year ago, he already has clear plans for its future

Page 55: Filta Group: Ultimate van-based franchise
...with the PLUS factor built in.

Page 56: Belvoir Lettings: Belvoir continues steady growth in 2008
Lettings and property management agency Belvoir has announced the launch of six new franchises in 2008

Page 57: Merry Maids: Open the door to a fresh perspective
merry maids franchise. Relax. It's Done.

Page 58: Trophy Pet Foods: A rewarding business for animal lovers
Trophy Petfoods offers a comprehensive, turnkey business for animal lovers. The network’s Franchisee of the Year explains why he traded in a high-flying career in financial advice for the opportunity to run his own business serving his local pet-owners

Page 59: wok2go:
“3 months ago I couldn’t boil an egg now I do the best Sea Bass in Ilford.”

Page 60: Nevada Bob's Golf: A passion for golf makes a great business opportunity
With 40 franchised stores across the UK, the Republic of Ireland and Europe and 30 years of trading experience worldwide, Nevada Bob’s Golf is the franchise for golf enthusiasts

Page 62: TaxAssist Accountants: franchisee sees benefit of shop-front franchise
TaxAssist Accountants continues the steady growth of its franchise network with the addition of franchisee Glynn Harby, who although a qualified accountant with his own practice has found the training and support provided invaluable

Page 64: CeX: The retail opportunity for gadget lovers
Fast becoming an essential outlet for those wanting to keep ahead in home entertainment and technology, CeX (Complete entertainment Exchange) is becoming a valuable player in this ever-evolving sector

Page 66: Dream Doors: Choose a different journey, and follow your dream!
You can achieve the freedom 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.

Page 68: 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

Page 70: Pentagon (UK): Secure your financial future
With a decade of experience in debt management, Pentagon offers a home or office based business that’s both financially and personally rewarding

Page 72: 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

Page 73: BioDepot: Change your life, and help change the world
Bio Depot is a unique “cradle to grave” concept designed to meet the growing demand for renewable energy, managed waste solutions and reductions in carbon emissions throughout the UK, Europe and the rest of the World.

Page 74: Charisnack: Build a profitable business providing healthier snacks
Every year 18 million people call in sick with obesity related health problems. Healthy eating snack franchise ChariSnack aims to help resolve this issue and assist visually impaired children in the process

Page 76: All Trades Networks: Phil looks to the future after successful first year
A year after becoming an All Trades Network franchisee, Leicestershire-based Phil Makins says he is looking forward to doubling his turnover in 2008 with the help of a supportive team at head office

Page 78: 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

Page 80: 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

Page 82: Platinum Property Partners: “It’s not just ‘good’…it’s FANTASTIC!”
What’s the X-Factor that turns a good franchise into a spectacular wealth-generating opportunity?

Page 86: Cargocall: Cargocall: offering global vision and broader horizons
Here at Cargocall we have a vision to become a global brand in the franchising of our distinctive business model. We’re looking for professionally minded people who want to be part of the exciting and lucrative Freight Forwarding market and share in our success

Page 88: David Reid Homes: A future you can build with solid foundations
With a proliferation of building and home renovation TV programmes fuelling the trend for individual self-builds, David Reid Homes has launched its franchise in the UK providing a unique design and build service

Page 90: Revive Juice Bars: Healthy growth and a very healthy investment
As the demand for healthy food continues to increase the juice bar industry is still growing. An innovative company within this industry, Revive Juice Bars is looking for franchisees throughout the UK.

Page 92: Plumb Local: The nation’s trusted plumber
Retrain with us and build your own plumbing business using the proven PlumbLocal franchise system.

Page 93: ElecLocal: The nation’s trusted electrician
Retrain with us and build your own electrical business using the proven ElecLocal franchise system.

Page 94: V4Vans: V4Vans on the road to success
V4Vans offers a one-stop-shop for small and medium-sized businesses looking to replace their Light Commercial Vehicles. Its franchisees offer independent advice and guidance across almost every manufacturer - including Ford, Vauxhall, Mercedes, Renault, Citroen and Iveco - all with competitive prices or attractive finance packages

Page 96: MOSSRID: A unique opportunity in an exciting new industry
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

Page 98: Contours Express: Become the Master of a growing franchise network
With its national franchisee network up and running with three franchisees launched and a fourth in preparation, Contours Express is seeking a motivated, energetic individual or company to take over the Master Franchise for Great Britain and spearhead its national development

Page 99: GreenThumb: Franchise Re-sales
Existing franchises for sale

Page 99: Beaverscreens Franchise: Franchise Re-sales
Existing franchises for sale

Page 100: RockMasters: RockMasters makes music your business
RockMasters is an exciting new franchise operating in the creative industry, which helps musicians of all ages and sexes to realise their potential without pressure or competition, learning and having fun in an atmosphere of musical excellence

Page 109: Owen White: Exclusivity: Understanding territory
Exclusivity is a concept of great interest to franchisors and franchisees alike but often disputes arise because the parties involved do not agree on what they thought the other intended. Sadly, the franchise agreement does not always provide a clear answer

Page 116: FranMatch: “A bespoke franchisee recruitment solution”
Traditionally Franchisors have had two choices for their recruitment strategy:

Page 118: FDS Northern: Growing pains
Corporately-owned chains lose their way more frequently than franchise networks. Tony Urwin explains why

Page 120: FDS Southern: Making Cargocall a Global Brand
“From a Jiffy bag to Japan, to a JCB to Jamaica”, Cargocall is offering a global service to a huge ‘B2B’ marketplace. FDS Southern interviews Managing Director Gary Clere

Page 122: FDS Midlands: Franchise Your Business,
with help from the professionals at FDS Midlands

Page 124: Franchise Development Services (FDS): FDS South East open for business
Offering franchise consultancy, access to online and print publications and additional training expertise, Malcolm Porter tells the story of how he came to become an FDS franchisee and profiles the services he will be offering franchisors

Page 126: 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

Page 130: MFV Expositions: What do expo attendees really know? A special report
The average prospective franchisee now walks into a franchise exhibition with their mind set on a specific industry. They have done their research, often painstakingly for over a year and know what they can and what they want to invest in

Page 132: MFV Expositions: The sun was shining on the West Coast Franchise Expo
More than 70 per cent of exhibit space is already booked for this year’s West Coast Franchise Expo (WCFE) based in Los Angeles, following its success in 2007. Exhibitors had the opportunity to meet prospective franchisees on a one-to-one basis and offered visitors the chance to explore nearly 250 franchise concepts

Page 134: MFV Expositions: Franchise Expo South heats up Miami Beach
Miami Beach-based Franchise Expo South (FES) is the newest addition to the MFV exhibition family and is already celebrating a similar success to its cousin, the West Coast Franchise Expo in Los Angeles

Page 136: British Franchise Association (BFA): Find your perfect franchise at Olympia Franchise expo
The British & International Franchise Exhibition, taking place at Olympia in London on Friday 4th & Saturday 5th April 2008, is the ideal place to find inspiration and hundreds of superb proven ideas from around the world

© 2004-2008 Franchise Development Services Ltd (FDS)