The Franchise Magazine FULL INDEX

Feb 2006 Edition

Page 4: Gymboree: One Franchise...One Incredible Business Opportunity
For over 30 years, Gymboree has been helping children gain confidence, develop new skills and turn fun into learning. As a Gymboree franchise owner, you will be joining a network of over 400 franchisees in 25 countries around the world.

Page 8: Lasertech: A franchise in an 8 billion pound market
Lasertech franchisees initially operate from fully stocked vans supplying printer consumables and office stationery to the end user. Eventually they are expected to add vans and staff to their territory to turn their business into a multiple van franchise. opportunity.

Page 18: RGM: 'Our market is enormous'
Offering a wide portfolio of cleaning, grounds maintenance and environmental services, RGM has developed a proven multi-service business over 14 years. Stuart Anderson reports on the launch of its franchise opportunity

Page 22: Priority Management: 'The sky is the limit'
For sales-orientated professionals who are looking to build a substantial business, the example of Priority Management franchisee Gilly MacMorran is worth examining. Stuart Anderson reports

Page 24: O2: Your own O2 store: Our best offer yet.
O2 has opened its first franchised retail store in the UK, in line with its development programme. Nicola Green reports

Page 26: Dyno-Rod: The franchise with a winning pedigree
There's not many franchisors that can claim to be a 'household name' or boast over 40 years of experience and the backing of a leading service organisation. Rachel Spaul explores the management opportunities offered by Dyno Group

Page 30: Subway Sandwiches: Make SUBWAY your New Year's resolution
As SUBWAY®'s European store network passes the 1,000 mark, Rachel Spaul reports on an opportunity for dedicated, ambitious owner/operators with upwards of £38,000 to invest in a store in Spain

Page 32: TaxAssist Accountants: Join the Professionals
Soon to cash in on the success of her franchise, TaxAssist Accountants franchisee Annette King speaks to Stuart Anderson about her five years with the network

Page 35: ChipsAway International: Profit from your passion for cars!
For the 350-strong ChipsAway franchise network, the 10 million cars in the UK represent a lucrative source of ongoing business. For individuals like franchisee Andy Darby, they're also a life-long passion. Megan Dunmore reports

Page 38: Snack-In-The-Box: A Simple Yet Effective Franchise Concept
Two Snack-in-the-Box franchisees reveal how they have built their successful snack-vending businesses with the help of the Cadbury brand name.

Page 40: Cash Generator: Unrivalled value for money
Customers nationwide are switching on to the price savings supplied by the pre-owned goods market. Stuart Anderson profiles Cash Generator, a brand at the forefront of the market

Page 46: Castle Estates: We Let...You Choose!
Simple but true, the Castle Estates franchise team provide all of the information to let you make an informed decision into taking one of our franchise territories.

Page 47: Calbarrie: Your Business, Safe In Our Hands

Page 48: GreenThumb: 'Excellent concept'
GreenThumb Business Generation Award winner Eifion Jones tells Rachel Spaul how he plans on growing his business substantially in 2006

Page 54: Auditel: A franchise that cares about your long-term aspirations
William Ball has been an Auditel cost management consultant since 1997 and has recently renewed his Franchise Agreement for another five years.

Page 57: 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

Page 59: Dublcheck: Stepping-stones to building success
Dublcheck's flexible franchise model enables franchisees to grow their businesses at their own pace. Rachel Spaul reports

Page 62: MyHome Residential Cleaning: The future is in your hands with Myhome
Residential cleaning has become one of the UK's fastest growing market sectors with 2.7 million households spending around £11 billion every year on domestic help. With these figures predicted to double over the next three years, Myhome CEO Russell O'Connell explains how business is booming

Page 64: Filtafry Plus (Filta Group): The ultimate van-based franchise just got better
Already serving the catering industry worldwide, the addition of 'Plus' to the established FiltaFry brand means that the franchisees' earnings potential has increased. Steve Calvert explains

Page 67: Rainbow International: Make your move from stalemate to checkmate.
Making the big career decisions takes careful consideration and planning. Without the right knowledge and guidance you could find yourself in a stalemate situation. Enter Rainbow international...

Page 68: Dream Doors: Enjoy dramatic sales growth
Dream Doors franchisees are reporting showrooms that are producing dramatic sales growth. Adam Browning reports

Page 74: Morris Pasties: Pasty phenomenon sparks imagination
With three new Morris Pasties franchisees set to launch, Rachel Spaul reviews its progressive nationwide expansion

Page 80: 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 84: CeX: The Market is Huge
Capitalising on people's hunger for new forms of technological entertainment through the buying and selling of second-hand products, CeX talks to Rachel Spaul.

Page 88: Cleaning Doctor: Attracting Customers like a Magnet
- Be your own boss - Operate from home - Build a massively successful business in your local area

Page 95: London House (Services): Own a priority territory
Offering a white collar opportunity proven over 10 years, London House is still seeking professional business builders in key areas. Stuart Anderson reports

Page 99: 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

Page 102: Snack Machine: Invest in your future
With packages suitable for part-time and full-time franchisees, Snack Machine is looking to achieve significant network growth during 2006. Franchise Director Dominic Southin reports

Page 107: Ecocleen: The satisfaction of running your own business
Many Regional Franchisees make over £100,000 a year, which is a major incentive to start up on your own.

Page 109: Original Poster Company: Control your future
Recognising the quality and appeal of The Original Poster Company greeting card ranges, ex-convenience store owners Chris and Amanda Larkin invested in a franchise. Rachel Spaul reports

Page 111: Belvoir Lettings: The key to your future success
If you would like security and a rewarding career in a recession proof market, then Belvoir offers the perfect opportunity for you.

Page 113: Safeclean: Clean up big time...
There is a real opportunity to clean up with Safeclean, a franchise that offers excellent opportunities for both single operator and management franchisees.

Page 126: 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 132: Batbox: Give Me Space!
Work, rest or play, we all need safe, secure storage for the things we've accumulated or the things we value Developing a franchise around a revolutionary new product, BatBox is developing a network across the UK and Ireland.

Page 149: CRE:8 Multimedia: DVD solutions for Franchisors: Recruiting Franchisees
DVDs have always been powerful tools for the Recruitment and Training of Franchisees - now they are also very affordable...At CRE:8 Multimedia we have produced over 800 Video and DVD programmes over the last 12 years and particularly specialise in the franchise industry.

Page 154: MFV Expositions: The West Coast Franchise Expo
Franchise trade shows have transformed the idea of business ownership for thousands, explains Joel Goldstein, Director of Marketing for MFV Expositions

Page 157: Venture Marketing Group: THE BRITISH FRANCHISE EXHIBITION
If you think that franchising is all about dull and uninteresting companies then prepare to be amazed at The British Franchise Exhibition - G-Mex Centre, Manchester Friday 27th & Saturday 28th January 2006

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Web exclusive: Expense Reduction Analysts: Franchisee profile: Building on success
Cheshire-based Andrew Todd joined ERA in 2003 after purchasing a five-year old business from an existing ERA franchisee. Since buying this business, Andrew has added greatly to the asset value by further developing relationships with the original client base and adding a good number of his own clients too.

Web exclusive: All Fired Up Ceramics: All Fired Up Ipswich awarded Investors in People
All Fired Up Ceramics Café in Ipswich has received recognition as an Investor in People following a recent independent assessment.

Web exclusive: Franchise Development Services (FDS): Franchisors: Know the Value of Franchise Consultants
When the market research was being carried out prior to the establishment of Franchise Development Services in 1980, Franchise Consultants were few and far between. Those owners of businesses, or the people with ideas that they thought could be Franchised, did their best, but joined the 80% failure rate that those endeavouring to Franchise their business suffered. Today, thanks to more experienced Franchise Consultants, Lawyers and other professional advisers being readily available the failure rate has been reduced to 40%

Web exclusive: Franchise Development Services (FDS): The Value of Experienced Franchise Consultants
When the market research was being carried out prior to the establishment of Franchise Development Services in 1980, Franchise Consultants were few and far between. Those owners of businesses, or the people with ideas that they thought could be Franchised, did their best, but joined the 80% failure rate that those endeavouring to Franchise their business suffered. Today, thanks to more experienced Franchise Consultants, Lawyers and other professional advisers being readily available the failure rate has been reduced to 40%.

Web exclusive: Martin & Co: Martin & Co - We're bigger than you think
"We're bigger than you think." That's the message from national lettings and property management company Martin and Co after it completed 800 lettings across the country in September 2005.

Web exclusive: Thebestof.co.uk: Thebestof awards 100th franchise
Less than four months after launch, thebestof.co.uk has awarded its 100th franchise. The product is getting 50 enquiries a week and has a conversion rate of one in five. The company has seen its growth accelerate since it exhibited at the National Franchise Exhibition at the NEC in October.

Web exclusive: PCC (Professional Car Cleaning): Clean up with new valeting franchise from ChipsAway
Leading franchise group ChipsAway has launched a brand new valeting franchise opportunity to complement its established and highly successful ChipsAway business.

Web exclusive: Contours Express: First British studio opens in the Midlands
Contours Express, a rapidly growing international women's fitness and weight-loss franchise best known for its weight-resistant equipment and 29-minute circuit training workout, has opened its first studio in Great Britain to a glowing welcome from the Aldridge, Walsall community.

Web exclusive: PALI (Property and Land Information): PALI takes on first franchisee
Liverpool based property search franchise PALI (Property & Land Information) has awarded its first franchise to John Mann. Covering the Doncaster area, John's franchise has had a flying start. Since launching in October he has been commissioned to carry out searches for several local solicitors thanks to contacts set up in conjunction with head office.

Web exclusive: Detail Clean: Franchisees benefit from new vehicle management system
Franchisees are benefiting from Detail Clean updating and improving its sophisticated vehicle management system by installing a master system at its head office.

Web exclusive: Ventrolla: Ventrolla's record year
Sash window renovation franchisor Ventrolla has had a record year, reflected in its annual national awards to its franchisees.

Web exclusive: Pareto Law: Pareto Law launches third UK Franchise
Graduate recruitment and training specialist Pareto Law continues to extend its franchise network across the UK with the launch of an office in Birmingham, appointing Matt Degville and Carol Cowper to head up the Sutton Coldfield based operation.

Web exclusive: Handy Do: Handy Do launches franchise programme
After several years of development, Handy Do is launching its franchise opportunity nationally.