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December 2005 Edition

FRANCHISE NEWS HEADLINES

Prestige Nursing: Prestige Nursing improves franchise package
PCC (Professional Car Cleaning): Record breaking launch for two PCC franchisees
Apollo Blinds: Sales increase as more homeowners turn to decorating
MyHome Residential Cleaning: Myhome re-brands its domestic services
Safeclean: Mike White announced Franchisee of the Year
Sonic Golf: Sonic Golf awarded three-year contract with The Belfry
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Page 16: The Ink Drop: Up to 100,000 Gross Profit in Year One
So What makes us different to other cartridge franchises? The answer is in our products! We do not refill old cartridges... and you can earn up to £100,000 Gross Profit in year one.

Page 17: Dublcheck: Your passport to success
Dublcheck was inundated at the recent National Franchise Exhibition, with prospective franchisees making a beeline for the stand (see pic), reports Paul Winfield

Page 20: O2: Strength in numbers
A leading provider of mobile services to consumers and businesses in the UK, O2 is expanding through the implementation of a national franchise programme. Nicola Green reports

Page 23: Cash Generator: Obtain maximum success
Boasting one of the highest non-food turnovers per sqft. in the UK, Cash Generator has set its sights on achieving national network completion through steady growth over the next 10 years. Tasked with seeing through this goal, Managing Director Julian Urry reviews his first 12 months with the company with Stuart Anderson

Page 26: Calbarrie: Your own business...without the headaches
Would you like a business that can offer you the chance to develop a management franchise working with customers like BT, Transco, Telewest as well as the Metropolitan Police and county councils? On top of the business we would pass to you have you got the desire and tenacity to build a local service driven business?

Page 28: Kall Kwik (UK): Helping you overcome fears of starting a new busines
Kall Kwik UK could help you overcome your fears of starting your own business, reveals Mike Hutter, Managing Director

Page 32: Cookerburra Oven Cleaning Services: Choose Your Management Options
Within a short local van drive there are more than enough ovens, both domestic and commercial, that want the services of Cookerburra...

Page 37: ChipsAway International: 10 Years of success!
Celebrations are underway at ChipsAway as the first wave of 26 franchisees complete 10 years of success with the world's leading SMART repair specialist. Megan Dunmore reports

Page 40: TaxAssist Accountants: 'Exceeding all expectations'
Having operated his TaxAssist Accountants franchise for 31/2 years, Terry Peachman's business-to-business accountancy practice is reaching new heights through its shop-front branded office. Stuart Anderson reports

Page 42: Swisher: A franchise opportunity that's out of this world!
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.

Page 46: Snack-In-The-Box: 'SITB has changed my life'
Two case studies about how Snack-In-The-Box (SITB) help its franchisees set up and build their own snack vending businesses.

Page 48: Agency Express: Signs of success on every UK street
Ever wondered who is responsible for erecting the 'For Sale' signs? Agency Express is the nationwide company dedicated to the task. Founder and Managing Director Stephen Watson reports

Page 50: Original Poster Company: The hallmark of a good franchise
Having awarded all of its 71 UK and Ireland franchises, international greeting card franchisor The Original Poster Company is offering select established businesses as re-sales. Rachel Spaul and Stuart Anderson report

Page 52: 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

Page 54: Dyno-Rod: Join the franchise with 40 years experience
Dyno-Rod is the most established of the Dyno Group's brands. With a strong brand name behind its franchisees, the network of Dyno-Rod franchisees covers the whole of the United Kingdom. Last year the business was bought by British Gas, and Dyno Development Manager Clive Smith reveals how this created an even more powerful force in the marketplace

Page 56: Jani-King (GB): Target: 1 million pounds
The £1 million turnover target is a goal shared by all 42 management franchisees in the Jani-King network, and with the sales supplied by head office Ket Patel, Sandip Chauhan and David Crook are looking seriously at achieving seven figure incomes within the next few years. Stuart Anderson reports

Page 62: Morris Pasties: 'Finest pasties in Cornwall'
Already recognised as offering the "Finest pasties in Cornwall"by the Daily Telegraph, Morris Pasties is replicating this success nationwide, reveals Rachel Spaul

Page 64: Filta Group Valet Plus (Filta Group): The Total Mobile Valeting Specilaists
A total vehicle valeting service to the Private and Commercial sector, with the additional products to provide a graffiti removal service and the pressure washing of patios and drive ways, and paint restoration.

Page 66: CeX: Funky, CeXy, ready for first franchisees
An established brand with over 20 stores and a loyal customer base, CeX is expanding its second-hand buy and sell entertainment network through franchising. Rachel Spaul reports

Page 68: Swisher: Excellent growth...
Turning redundancy into opportunity, Manchester-based Martin Lawler invested in a Swisher franchise earlier this year and after just eight months is reporting annual repeat business of over £100,000.

Page 68: Filta Group: Beating the targets...
Following nine months of hard work securing contracts Filta Fry franchisee Steve Edwards is now having to turn away work, such is the interest in his on-site cooking oil microfiltration service.

Page 69: Papa John's Pizza: 'Delivery Operator of the Year, 2004'
Having been awarded the title of 'Delivery Operator of the Year 2004' by the Pizza, Pasta and Italian Food Association, Papa John's is seeking Franchisees for it's exciting new pizza delivery store.

Page 70: Keytek: Looking for a business with no seasonal slow down?
In the run up to Christmas and the period after, many Franchisees will be anticipating either their busiest or slowest trading period of the year. Why? Because their business is affected by seasonal variations in demand for their products or services.

Page 78: Eurodebt: Are you ready for a mission possible?
Since 2001, 59 franchisees have accepted the mission to help ordinary people in an extraordinary way. Rachel Spaul explores a franchise opportunity in debt management

Page 82: Susan Hepburn Clinics: The No.1 stop smoking clinic

Page 84: Detail Clean: Double the market, double the profit
By targeting domestic and commercial markets Detail Clean franchisees could potentially double their profit, which was what attracted the first franchisee reveals Rachel Spaul

Page 87: Original Video: Your Business in a Box
Original-Video - The manufacturer of fully automated DVD and game rental machines has launched its video-club franchise concept in the UK.

Page 88: TruGreen: Going into franchising...Why I invested in a franchise
"I spent most of my life working for huge companies and decided that I really wanted to do my own thing,"says TruGreen franchisee Shaun Mackaness.

Page 88: Chemex International: I sold my business to buy a franchise
Being in business on your own can be lonely. That's why Kelvin Bennett from Wirral sold his 12-strong chain of coffee shops in favour of becoming a franchisee with cleaning products distribution franchise Chemex.

Page 89: Toasty Kitchens: The exclusive oven, and the brand, are now for sale!
Our Secret is out... For the past 28 years, Toasty Kitchens have nade a lucrative income using their patented toasting oven selling only toasted sandwiches to millions of cutomers around the UK.

Page 90: Jaguar Couriers: 'Our franchise delivers you financial freedom'
Due to growing UK and European demand, Jaguar Couriers is expanding its tailor-made delivery business nationwide via franchising. Rachel Spaul investigates

Page 93: 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

Page 107: Tongue Tied: 'A great investment'
With an impressive client list, Tongue Tied is offering a support-driven franchise opportunity. Adam Browning reports

Page 108: O2: The Paterson File: An interview with 02
With O2 recently announcing plans to expand its retail operations via franchising, Gordon Patterson interviews O2 Sales Director Mark Stansfeld

Page 111: Franchise & Partnership, Brussels: 2 days for meeting new partners...
...and developing your business.

Page 114: The Ink Drop: Prior to Franchising...I was a lawyer
Despite having no experience of running a business, selling, or dealing with customers, after taking over The Inkdrop's Wolverhampton outlet, Faye and Nathan Fish are thriving.

Page 114: Driver & Warehouse: Top for training...My franchisor gave me a head start
Equipped with business operational training and two large contracts passed on by head office, Driver & Warehouse (D&W) franchisee Ian Mulreany got his Glasgow-based agency franchise off to a sprint start.

Page 122: FDS Northern: Set out your stall for exhibitions
An exhibition stand can be expensive, but with the right preparation it can raise awareness of a franchise opportunity and provide franchisors with the chance to talk to potential franchisees face to face. FDS Northern franchise consultant Tony Urwin offers franchisors his tips on how to maximise the potential that exhibiting provides

Page 124: Glamour To Go: Strong brand & chic designs
With its new head office/showroom in place, Glamour To Go is seeking its first wave of foundation franchisees to invest in a ground floor opportunity. Stuart Anderson reports

Page 142: Venture Marketing Group: The North's leading franchise exhibition
Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge? Do you aspire to running your own business and becoming your own boss? Turn your dreams into reality by visiting The British Franchise Exhibition, G-Mex, Manchester 27th & 28th January

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Web exclusive: Paperfix: "My satisfaction comes from customer relationships."
Every office handles paper and some offices handle great volumes of it - correspondence, documents, mailings, leaflets etc. To speed the process, many organisations have specialist paper handling equipment: shredders, power guillotines, binders, laminators, folding machines, envelope feeders and complete document mailing systems - all of which need to be maintained and replaced when necessary.

Web exclusive: Paperfix: A franchisee reveals how he built his business
Chris began his training with PAPERfix at the start of January and began trading mid February 2005. Here he talks candidly abouthis first eight months: "At the beginning I was both nervous and excited; it was strange being scared of the unknown but really looking forward to it."

Web exclusive: Signs Express: Historic town receives face lift
Sign and graphics specialists Signs Express (Kings Lynn) have recently been involved in several key signage projects in the historic town of King's Lynn, commissioned as part of the regeneration of the area and in celebration of King's Lynn's 800th anniversary

Web exclusive: Subway Sandwiches: New Subway Store Opens in Trafford Centre, Manchester
The SUBWAY® chain, one of the fastest growing retailers in the UK and Ireland, opened its doors to hundreds of shoppers at the Trafford Centre in Manchester on 28th October 2005. The new store, based in The Orient, the Trafford Centre's dining hall, sees an investment of £150,000

Web exclusive: ChipsAway International: Appointed by AA as sole recommended SMART repairer
The AA has nominated SMART repair specialist ChipsAway International as the organisation's sole recommended supplier of SMART repairs to its five million plus members. According to MD Steve Bignell, this agreement represents a major marketing coup for ChipsAway, bringing substantial new business opportunities to franchisees.

Web exclusive: Hire Intelligence: Franchise could have stopped president's leak
"President Bush's embarrassing memo in which the world's most powerful man revealed he needed the loo would never have leaked out if the UN had used new technology,"contends Technology supply franchise Hire Intelligence. "George Bush's scribbled note to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice at the United Nations summit was picked up by a photographer with a telephoto lens.

Web exclusive: Rainbow International: wins solus restoration contract with Lloyds TSB
Rainbow International has been appointed by Lloyds TSB Insurance as its sole provider of disaster restoration services for domestic insurance claims in the UK.

Web exclusive: Riverford Organic Vegetables: Riverford named national innovator
Riverford Organic Vegetables has won the National Innovators Award in the Environment category at the National E-Commerce Awards 2005.

Web exclusive: 13 Búho St.: UK first for urban street wear brand
13 Búho St, the young urban street wear store, has opened its first UK store at the Touchwood centre - a 650,000sqft shopping & entertainment destination in Solihull, West Midlands.

Web exclusive: Franchise Development Services (FDS): FDS Middle East wins top franchise award
Franchise Development Services Ltd (FDS) Middle East Master Franchisee has been awarded a top accolade acknowledging his contribution to the franchise industry.

Web exclusive: Toasty Kitchens: Toasty Kitchens hots up expansion
Following 28 years of trading across the UK selling toasted sandwiches, Toasty Kitchens has added new design and advanced technology to its patented oven and is extending its offering further into the UK and also internationally.

Web exclusive: Babyprints: Babyprints marks first-year anniversary
Babyprints, provider of framed castings of babies and children's hands and feet, recently celebrated its first-year anniversary as a franchise.

Web exclusive: Clairol Professional: Double celebrations for expo newcomer
There were double celebrations on Clairol Professional's stand during the recent National Franchise Exhibition. Not only did the company register over 125 potential leads for its newly launched franchised operation, but the company also received its accreditation by the Business Franchise Association (BFA) over the weekend.

Web exclusive: AJ's Piri Piri: AJ's Piri Piri seeks UK Master Franchisee
Fast food restaurant franchise AJ's Piri Piri has unveiled plans to expand its franchise offering into the UK via a Master Franchisee. "AJ's Piri Piri is one of the UK's premier fast food franchise opportunities of the future,"declares MD Andrew Withers. "It is a complete turnkey fast food restaurant concept tailored to suit qualified investors and investment groups seeking entry into the exciting fast food restaurant market."

Web exclusive: 24/7 Glazing Services: Glazing brand to franchise
A new 24-hour glazing franchise is preparing to launch into the UK market after the completion of its franchise development programme. 24/7 Glazing Services was established in 2001 in Cheshire, offering domestic and commercial glazing services across the North West.

Web exclusive: Northwood Residential Lettings: Strengthens franchisee support team
Supporting its continued nationwide expansion, property-based franchise Northwood has strengthened its franchise support team. Nicholas Cooper, former National Franchise Manager, has been promoted to Franchise Director.

Web exclusive: Totally Dynamic: A Totally Dynamic new venture for Norwich businesswoman
Totally Dynamic is a brand new vehicle wrapping franchise which is set to brighten up the roads of Britain, starting in Norwich.

Web exclusive: Trophy Pet Foods: Trophy drives growth
Trophy Pet Foods is driving the growth of its franchise network with the recent launch of a brand new van and corporate identity.

Web exclusive: Signs Express: Signs Express awards key achievers
Signs Express has acknowledged the key achievers in its network at its recent Bi-Annual Signs Express convention.

Web exclusive: Kall Kwik (UK): Kall Kwik D2D has 'Wow' factor
Ninety per cent of Kall Kwik franchisees are saying "wow"to its new 'design to delivery' TM (D2D) strategy following a record month for many franchisees, announces the integrated design specialist.

Web exclusive: Chilli Banana: Hot new franchise launches first location
After nine years of bringing authentic, home-cooked Thai food to the people of Wilmslow in Cheshire, Chilli Banana is expanding via franchising.

Web exclusive: Car Park Valeting: Car Park Valeting win contract with Tesco
Winning a large contract with Tesco and expanding its reach with other clients (including British Land, ASDA, Grosvenor, Prudential and others), has helped Car Park Valeting establish over 60 hand car wash and valeting sites across the UK, with a further 100 set to open in the next 12 months.

Web exclusive: Original Video: Original-Video launches UK operation
Automatic video-club machines could soon be seen throughout the UK in high footfall locations such as corner shops, newsagents, petrol stations and universities, with the launch of the Original-Video franchise.