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Jan/Feb 2008 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 5: Signs Express: Work's better with support!
Want to be your own boss? With a Signs Express franchise you'll receive all the support you need to make that journey easier.

Page 6: Auditel: Wish you had more time with them?
With an Auditel franchise you can.

Page 7: Chemex International: DON'T BUY A JOB BUILD A BUSINESS
Forget any preconceptions about buying a job as a van driver- our franchisees role is to provide consultancy, training and support to all sectors of industry.

Page 8: TruGreen: Don't let the grass grow under your feet...
Invest in a TruGreen franchise

Page 11: 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.

Page 12: Jani-King (GB): 'Team Rauli' finds success with Jani-King
Anita and Rajesh Rauli consider good team-work to be an essential part of their success in life. This attitude starts with their marriage and carries through to their careers as owners of a steadily growing successful Jani-King franchise.

Page 16: The Internet Marketing Company: Tap into a huge & emerging opportunity
After fours years of successful trading in Cambridgeshire, the internet marketing company has finetuned its business concept for national expansion via franchising. Stuart Anderson reports

Page 18: Cargocall: Going places with a Cargocall franchise
Behind all the products the world has to offer there is a multi-billion dollar industry that ensures these goods are there when they're needed. International Freight Forwarding is that industry and the business world relies on it every day of the week and this is the world of Cargocall - the supply and management of international transport solutions to business

Page 20: Expense Reduction Analysts: Are you fed up with someone else being in control?
Did you know that Consulting is Franchised? If you are looking for a professional consulting opportunity offering impressive earning potential, then ERA is worth a look!

Page 21: ChipsAway International: Looking forward to future expansion
Having just expanded his thriving business for the second time in three years to keep up with growing demand for his SMART (Small and Medium Area Repair Technology) repair services, ChipsAway franchisee Richard Wallbank speaks to Megan Dunmore

Page 24: Snack-In-The-Box: Building a Successful Business
"The Cadbury branding really struck me as a great idea - it's such a well-known name it would give our vending machines instant recognition in the marketplace."

Page 26: Recognition Express: Recognise Success
With sales of £10k by month three, Kevin Andrews got off to a great start with his franchise and has continued to build. Stuart Anderson interviews

Page 28: London House (Services): A franchise that offers variety and flexibility
Looking for a franchise that provides interesting and varied work, Robert Bennett found his ideal business with London House. Derin Ibrahim interviews

Page 30: Cash Generator: 2nd store opening marks successful franchisee
Realising his plans to develop a chain of Cash Generator stores, franchisee Onkar Nandra talks to Derin Ibrahim about the opening of his second location

Page 32: Prontaprint: Start the new year with a brand new chapter
The Prontaprint brand is synonymous with business success and never before has this been more apparent, reports the company. Established in 1971, Prontaprint is the largest and best-known print-on-demand franchise in Europe and the first print business to achieve 'Business Superbrand' status Text: Prontaprint

Page 34: Northwood Residential Lettings: NORTHWOOD...THE RIGHT DECISION!
Martin Birks, Northwood Chelmsford franchisee, tells his story...

Page 36: TaxAssist Accountants: Own a business where the clients come to you
Having built a well-established business, TaxAssist Accountants franchisee Graham Ash received a further boost when he invested in a fully branded 'shop-front' premises. Adam Browning reports

Page 37: Molly Maid UK: Why take a risk when you can choose Molly Maid?
You owe it to yourself to look at MOLLY MAID if you're thinking of a management franchise in the domestic cleaning market.

Page 40: Countrywide Signs: "It ticked all my requirement boxes"
Already experienced in running his own business Anthony Williams decided to become a Countrywide Signs franchisee as it provided the brand recognition he wanted. Derin Ibrahim interviews

Page 43: Certax Accounting: A less taxing way to becoming your own boss
More than 100 Franchisees are already enjoying the freedom and benefits of running their own Certax Accounting Practice...

Page 46: CeX: "Our business model is proving extremely popular"
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. Adam Browning reports

Page 48: PCC (Professional Car Cleaning): Nick's business snowballs with PCC!
Franchisee Nick Craven is one of the newest recruits to the growing PCC (Professional Car Cleaning) network, but after only three months into his business Nick is already recognising that he needs to plan for expansion in the not-too-distant future! Megan Dunmore reports

Page 50: Dublcheck: "Head Office go out of their way to help"
After a car accident caused Terry Campbell to leave employment to look after his wife, the Dublcheck franchise offered him a route back into work, as well as realising his dreams of business ownership. Derin Ibrahim interviews

Page 52: Pentagon (UK): A rewarding franchise financially & personally
Helping those with unmanageable debt has proved to be a financial success for Pentagon franchisee Craig Bullock. Derin Ibrahim interviews

Page 56: Granite Transformations: Applications Invited for a Unique Franchise Opportunity
Granite Transformations is not your average franchise opportunity. Our unique resurfacing products are sold worldwide through a network of over 170 franchisees in 9 countries. In a niche sector of the rapidly growing home improvement market.

Page 58: Dream Doors: THE DOORS TO SUCCESS
Dream Doors are the UK's number 1 franchised kitchen facelift company

Page 60: 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

Page 62: Morris Pasties: "The product is outstanding, it's a gourmet meal!"
With their products drawing plaudits from the national media, Morris Pasties franchisees hail the quality and flavour of their popular Cornish pasties. Stuart Anderson interviews

Page 64: O2: High profile franchising
With one of the most recognisable logos on British highstreets today, O2 is a brand that means business. Adam Browning reports

Page 66: All Trades Networks: Success based on commitment to quality
Within just two years All Trades Network has expanded its franchise network to offer a nationwide service to the insurance industry - from Aberdeen in Scotland to Torquay in Devon. As the company takes on its 27th franchisee, the company's Managing Director Keith Roberts looks back at the company's history to find the secret of its success

Page 68: 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

Page 70: Plumb Xpress: Your Xpress Route to Success
With the demand for plumbers far outstripping supply, there's a real opportunity for ambitious and motivated people to develop a highly profitable business in a growing industry.

Page 76: MyHome Residential Cleaning: Helping the world see more clearly!
Ensure your business is an instant success with Myhome Window Cleaning

Page 78: Voucher Packs: The media franchise that really delivers...to both cust
With a succession of satisfied blue chip clients, Voucher Packs is looking for franchisees to build on its unique marketing offering to assist their local businesses

Page 80: TVSAS: Switch on to TVSAS & join one of the fastest growing fr
With the switchover set to roll out across the country over the next few years, TVSAS is offering an opportunity set to capitalise on the growing demand for digital. With over 30 franchises sold in the first year and just 45 left, Adam Browning interviews two franchisees from this rapidly expanding network

Page 84: David Reid Homes: Award-winning design...with a winning franchise
With growing international recognition for its standard of workmanship and designs, David Reid Homes is expanding its franchise network in the UK. Stuart Anderson reports

Page 86: Meditech Clinics: The Revolutionary New Franchise Opportunity
Meditech - The Revolutionary New Franchise Opportunity in Non-surgical Holistic Body Repair and Well Being...

Page 88: EPI International: Become part of the epi Franchise Revolution
epi are the first company in the world to empower clients to continuously and sustainably enhance their financial performance and efficiency.

Page 89: YOUR MOVE: Do you have what it takes to make one of these work for
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 90: Hardsoft Computers: Join the franchise that helps small businesses
As a customer of Hardsoft Computers David Hawkins was so impressed with the service he became one of the company's first franchisees. Derin Ibrahim interviews

Page 91: 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

Page 97: Franchise Development Services (FDS): Winning New Business Essential sales skills for non-sal
For any franchisor or franchisee involved in a sales business - and let's face it what business isn't a sales business? - Richard Denny's new title is recommended reading

Page 98: ChipsAway International: Green franchising Eco-friendly opportunities
21st century businesses need not only to be financially sustainable, but also ecologically sustainable too. The Franchise Magazine invites three franchisors to establish their green credentials

Page 99: Safeclean: Green franchising Eco-friendly opportunities
21st century businesses need not only to be financially sustainable, but also ecologically sustainable too. The Franchise Magazine invites three franchisors to establish their green credentials

Page 99: BioDepot: Green franchising Eco-friendly opportunities
21st century businesses need not only to be financially sustainable, but also ecologically sustainable too. The Franchise Magazine invites three franchisors to establish their green credentials

Page 101: Franchise Development Services (FDS): Hit the ground running with a franchise re-sale
Can't get the territory you want? Franchise lawyer John Chambers suggests an alternative: buying a re-sale business from an existing franchisee

Page 106: Franchise Success TV: The official broadband TV channel of the bfa
Promotional videos from leading UK franchisors together with news, training and invaluable advice

Page 108: FDS Northern: When the going gets tough, the smart start franchising
Recent events in the financial and housing markets are proving once again that franchising is made of 'the right stuff', says Franchise Consultant Tony Urwin

Page 110: FDS Midlands: Franchise Your Business...
...with help from the professionals at FDS Midlands

Page 112: FDS Southern: "We plan to change the face of the self-build industry"
A concept that revolutionised the Australian self-build industry, garnering a string of awards in the process, has been brought to the UK. Gordon Patterson and Gary Rigby interview the Master Franchisee for David Reid Homes, Martin Pick

Page 119: Venture Marketing Group: Make your business dreams a reality at Manchester Centr
Entrepreneurs from all over the country will find a superb choice of business opportunities at The British Franchise Exhibition, taking place at Manchester Central on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th January 2008

Page 124: MFV Expositions: the hottest franchise concepts are encoring in the Sout
Miami Beach Convention Center: January 11-13, 2008

Page 126: Franchise expo Paris: JOIN THE INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE WORLD
FROM 14 TO 17 MARCH 2008 PARIS EXPO PORTE DE VERSAILLES

Page 128: KEM: Go round the franchise world in one exhibition!
Expand your network in the international market by participating in one of the most effective franchise exhibitions in the world Text: KEM organisers

Page 130: MFV Expositions: This is the year to own a Franchise, and Transform your
Washington Convention Center, Washington DC - April 11-13, 2008

Latest franchise news:

Web exclusive: Advanced Media Information: Advanced Media Information franchise is praised
Advanced Media Information (Ask AMI) provides a stylish touch screen information kiosk to major hotels supplying guests with information on local services in the area. This can include an almost endless list of restaurants and bars, clubs, shops, hairdressers, attractions, taxis, limo and car hire, events, chemists, dry cleaning etc.

Web exclusive: ComputerXplorers: ComputerXplorers expands its franchise into six locatio
ComputerXplorers has expanded its franchise with the opening of six new locations. The company employs trained instructors to run computer classes to children in after schools clubs, summer camps, pre-schools and nurseries. Sessions are strategically planned to cover a range of educational skills and subjects in a fun and inspirational way, appropriate to each age group.

Web exclusive: The Little Gym: Franchisee ends two year search for location
The Little Gym franchisee has ended a two year search for a suitable premises by securing planning permission for a new children's gym in Bishop's Stortford.

Web exclusive: Ovenu: Ovenu tops internet searches
Ovenu, an oven cleaning and oven valeting franchise, has revealed that it is the most searched for UK operator in its sector on the internet. The company has announced that recently published web search figures have revealed that UK internet searches for Ovenu by name are four times higher than the generic phrase 'oven cleaning'.

Web exclusive: Creature Comforts: Dog sitting company launches franchise
Creature Comforts, a dog sitting company, is rolling out a nationwide franchise programme.

Web exclusive: Totally Dynamic: Totally Dynamic wraps vehicles in exclusive Tracy Emin
Totally Dynamic, a vehicle wrapping franchise, has exclusively wrapped four Fiat 500 cars using four original designs by Tracy Emin.

Web exclusive: TaxAssist Accountants: TaxAssist Accountants' Business Development Director wi
TaxAssist Accountants' Business Development Director has won the 2020 Innovation Group award for Best Marketing Person (Industry) of 2007. Sarah Robertson received her award from Sir Geoff Hurst at 2020's Annual Conference, which was attended by over 400 accountants in Birmingham.

Web exclusive: Energie Fitness Clubs: Energie fitness franchise expands into Wales
Fitness club franchise energie has expanded into Wales with the opening of energie Fitness for Woman in Newport. Franchisee Jan Mahoney converted her independent fitness club to the energie brand, which has allowed Jan to gain the resources needed to build a profitable business and establish a strong brand identity.

Web exclusive: Wimpy: Wimpy reveals new brand image
Wimpy, a quick service restaurant and take away chain, has revealed its new restaurant format in its Benfleet, Essex outlet. Famous Brands, which acquired 75 per cent of Wimpy in March 2007, has re-branded the company in an effort to re-energise and grow the brand.

Web exclusive: Signs Express: New MD for Signs Express franchise
The Norwich-based Signs Express franchise, which claims to be the UK & Ireland's largest sign company, has appointed a new managing director and two other directors.

Web exclusive: MyHome Carpet & Fabric Cleaning: The perfect partnership
The perfect partnership with the UK's leading carpet and upholstery cleaning specialists.

Web exclusive: Pareto Law: Sales recruitment franchise receives four National Sale
Pareto Law, a graduate recruitment and sales training specialist, has been nominated in four categories for the National Sales Awards. The Awards recognise the achievements, innovation and talents of the sales industry.

Web exclusive: TaxAssist Accountants: TaxAssist Accountants provides small businesses with Di
TaxAssist Accountants has teamed up with London and Zurich to provide its small business clients with Direct Debit facilities.

Web exclusive: Coffee Republic: Coffee Republic sells regional franchise
Coffee Republic, a coffee and deli bar operator, has agreed a regional franchise deal for the Warwickshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire areas. CR Mercia Ltd has bought the rights to franchise Coffee Republic in these regions.

Web exclusive: Dream Doors: Dream Doors continues steady expansion
Kitchen door replacement franchise Dream Doors opened a further seven showrooms in 2007 and now has 20 retail outlets trading across the country.

Web exclusive: Lloyds TSB Bank Plc: Lloyds TSB boosts its support for the UK franchise indu
Lloyds TSB has stepped up the support it offers UK franchises by launching a new team of Franchise Development Managers across the country.

Web exclusive: Bluebird Care: "Fantastic" first conference for Bluebird Care
Care franchise Bluebird Care has held its first franchisee conference at the five star Randolph Hotel in Oxford.

Web exclusive: EPI International: Franchisee Diary: Eamon McGrory, Northamptonshire
It was the self-independence that was the motivating force for me investing in a franchise. I wanted to work for myself and wanted the satisfaction of developing a business. I knew franchising would be the best way to achieve this and found that epi was exactly the type of opportunity I was looking for.

Web exclusive: RockMasters: RockMasters announces "that's edu-tainment!"
Spotting an opportunity to build on its flourishing business in the "experience economy", RockMasters has launched a franchise opportunity specialising in providing schools in rock music for both children and adults, typically at summer camps and corporate weekends.

Web exclusive: Recognition Express: Award Winner James Recognised by Recognition Express!
Recognition Express, one of the UK's most established and successful franchising organisations, has just announced the winner of its fourth annual Recognition Award designed to acknowledge outstanding effort and enthusiasm in the workplace.

Web exclusive: Molly Maid UK: MOLLY MAID on Top
Domestic cleaning company MOLLY MAID has teamed up with Tesco and Pan Macmillan to celebrate the launch of Housewife on Top, the latest book from Alison Penton Harper. The fantastic prize available for one lucky winner is to relax and let MOLLY MAID do your house cleaning for a whole year.

Web exclusive: Certax Accounting: Franchisee Diary: Richard Hexton, Suffolk
I wanted a change of pace and so moved from London to Suffolk, where I considered retiring. However, I soon found myself wanting a new challenge. Franchising came to mind and, because my business background lay in finance, I wanted to find something in this industry. Through having a look at what opportunities were out there I found Certax Accounting and liked what they were offering. I had an interview with Certax's founder Keith Bradshaw and the business appealed further - I liked the people, I liked the work, I liked the franchise package.

Web exclusive: Dublcheck: 41% growth in 2 years for Dublcheck franchisee
Two years after taking over the established Shropshire franchise for Dublcheck, Len Donnelly is reporting an increased annual turnover of £380,000, representing a 41 per cent increase since he took over the business.

Web exclusive: Lloyds TSB Bank Plc: Lloyds TSB helps MyHome clean up in the Franchise Marke
Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets has provided funding for the Myhome Group's acquisition of the ChipsAway chain of franchises that provide repairs to chipped or damaged vehicle bodywork. Working to a very tight schedule, the Lloyds TSB team successfully coordinated with all the different parties involved to ensure that the deal was delivered.

Web exclusive: Caremark: Home Secretary attends new Caremark
Domiciliary care franchise Caremark recently celebrated the opening of a new franchise in Redditch and Bromsgrove with the help of the Home Secretary Jacqui Smith MP.

Web exclusive: ChipsAway International: Franchisee Diary: Jason Ashfield
ChipsAway is a great business, with a great brand name and offering a great franchise package.

Web exclusive: Furniture Medic: Franchisee Diary: Dave Canderton, Leicester
Next, Laura Ashley, Habitat, House of Fraser and Harrods are examples of the blue chip companies that use my furniture restoration services, as well as insurance companies, loss adjustors and restoration companies.

Web exclusive: Chemex International: Chemex launches new franchisee-focused website
A new website has been launched by Chemex to meet the demand from prospective franchisees for information and advice.

Web exclusive: Northwood Residential Lettings: Franchisee Diary: Stuart Calvert, Southampton
For five years I worked for Northwood as a negotiator and as an office manager and I really got to know the business inside out. Then, in 2006 a Northwood franchise came up for sale in my hometown of Southampton. I saw this as a great opportunity - I knew how good the Northwood concept was and knew the benefits of the business, so I decided to invest in the franchise myself.

Web exclusive: British Franchise Association (BFA): CALL FOR ENTRIES: The Franchise Marketing Awards 2008
The Franchise Marketing Awards have, since their inauguration in 2006, rapidly become one of the most highly coveted prizes by franchisors throughout Great Britain. Entries are now open for the prestigious Franchise Marketing Awards 2008, with the closing date on 29th February.

Web exclusive: Drain Doctor: appoints new member of staff to assist franchisees' mar