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Web exclusive: Domino's Pizza Group: Celebrating successful results for first half of 2006
Domino's Pizza UK & IRL plc ("Domino's Pizza"or the "Group"), the UK and Ireland leader in pizza delivery, announces its results for the twenty-six weeks ended 2 July 2006.

Web exclusive: Rainbow International: Insurance Rainbow For Restoration Franchise
Rainbow International wins CIS disaster restoration contract.... Disaster restoration specialist Rainbow International has been appointed as sole supplier for CIS (Co-operative Insurance Services) in the UK.

Web exclusive: Auditel: Fulfilling a new franchisee's dreams
"Yes, it all sounds fine, but how do I get the business?"This is a familiar cry from potential franchisees. Many have never sold a service or product before - there has always been someone to do that for them in their company!

Web exclusive: Auntie Anne's: American favourite set to tempt UK tastebuds
One of America's most popular snack food retailers is moving into the UK High Street with the launch of Auntie Anne's hand rolled soft pretzel stores. The master franchise to market Auntie Anne's throughout the UK and Ireland has been acquired by Robert Burton, former owner of the Thrifty Car Rental operation in the UK.

Web exclusive: Driver Hire: Former BFA man wins franchise award
Simon Wise, the former Deputy Director of the British Franchise Association is proving that franchising works. Over a year ago he decided to follow his own advice and bought a franchise. He's now completed a very successful first full year's trading at his Tottenham-based Driver Hire franchise. So successful he's won Driver Hire's prestigious 'New Start of the Year Award' as well as a Silver Award for the outstanding sales' performance achieved by his office.

Web exclusive: Kall Kwik (UK): Local MP Keith Simpson opens new Kall Kwik in Norwich
Conservative MP for Mid Norfolk, Keith Simpson, opened the new Kall Kwik at Meridian Business Park in Norwich on Friday 14th July 2006. The opening celebrated Mark and Pippa Redmond's big step in launching a new business and provided guests and VIPs the opportunity to see the premises and understand what services they can offer clients and future plans.

Web exclusive: Recognition Express: Tony Quinn Scoops 'Best First Year' Award
It was double celebrations for Tony Quinn, owner of Recognition Express Newbury, who marked his first year running a franchise business by winning a national award for achievement. Tony scooped 'Best First Year' performance award at the company's annual conference, with the highest first year turnover of any Recognition Express franchise in the company's 27 year history.

Web exclusive: Subway Sandwiches: Subway named 'brand to watch' at the Superbrands Awards
The SUBWAY chain, the world's largest sandwich chain, was presented with a 'Brand to Watch' award at the Superbrands Awards 2006, Brewery Hotel London last night.

Web exclusive: Aqueous Wholesale: Bottled water specialists fizzing in Bromborough
The UK's only specialist wholesale water distribution company has chosen Bromborough on the Wirral for the location of its new head office and distribution centre.

Web exclusive: Drain Doctor: Drain Doctor targets insurers
Peterborough-based Drain Doctor Plumbing has appointed a new member of staff to head up its newly-created insurance department.

Web exclusive: Bartercard: Bartercard UK appoints new MD
Bartercard, the world's leading business-to-business trade exchange, has appointed Geoff Searle as Managing Director of UK operations.

Web exclusive: Signs Express: Signs Express wins four awards
Leading signs and graphics franchise Signs Express has been presented with four awards at the National Sign Industry Awards. The highly commended awards represent four individual projects completed by Signs Express centres across the group.

Web exclusive: Rainbow International: Rainbow International wins CIS disaster restoration con
Disaster restoration specialist Rainbow International has been appointed as sole supplier for CIS (Co-operative Insurance Services) in the UK.

Web exclusive: Swisher: Swisher reaps awards in 2006
TAKING stock of 2006, Swisher has reported a highly successful and eventful year. Not only was the company a finalist in the Franchisor of the Year Award 2006, Swisher also came runner up in the Best Advertisement Award and won the award for the Best Franchise Recruitment Team at the Franchise Marketing Awards 2006.

Web exclusive: Caremark: Caremark extends helping hand in South West London
Domiciliary care franchise Caremark has awarded its first franchise to Carl Ward, who will be providing professional care services to people requiring care in their own homes within the Kingston Upon Thames area. The news follows the grand opening of Caremark's brand new, purpose-built head office in Pulborough, and the approval of its application for British Franchise Association (bfa) Provisional Membership.

Web exclusive: The Flat Roof Company: The Flat Roof Company installs roof number 25,000
Innovative roofing specialist The Flat Roof Company is celebrating its 21st anniversary, as well as the recent installation of its 25,000th roof.

Web exclusive: PCC (Professional Car Cleaning): New PCC super products keep customers coming back
NEW valeting franchise PCC (Professional Car Cleaning), part of the ChipsAway Group, has introduced three premium products to its comprehensive, high quality range, exclusive to PCC franchisees. Branded Pro-Guard, the products provide long-lasting protection to paintwork, upholstery and cabriolet roofs, carrying a two-year guarantee.

Web exclusive: MyHome Residential Cleaning: Myhome strengthens support team
Myhome, the UK's leading and fastest growing domestic services franchise group, has announced the appointment of Alun Hamilton-Jervis as Franchise Recruitment Manager. Alun, who previously held the position of Franchise Recruitment Manager with the long established franchise Kall Kwik, will report to Derrick Simpson, Myhome Group Franchise Director.

Web exclusive: Apollo Blinds: Website brings added value for Apollo Blinds
Apollo Blinds, Britain's biggest blind store chain and part of Hunter Douglas, the world's largest manufacturer of window blinds, has redesigned its website to showcase its vast choice of window blinds and accessories.

Web exclusive: Belvoir Lettings: Buy out aids Belvoir expansion
Belvoir Lettings has completed the buy-out of a joint shareholder in a deal advised by accountants and business advisers Grant Thornton and law firm Freeth Cartwright. The transaction passes complete ownership of the business to the Goddard family.

Web exclusive: Daily Poppins: 'Daily Poppins Franchisee Expands its Operations'
Nigel Bearman - the Managing Director of Daily Poppins Limited, reports on the success of the Newbury Franchisee - Agnes Gasecka.

Web exclusive: Recognition Express: Football Fever Hits Hinckley Franchisor
Hinckley-based Recognition Express is hosting a football tournament in Leicestershire with the aim of raising £10,000 for children's charity WellChild.

Web exclusive: Expense Reduction Analysts: Winner collects brand new laptop
The winner of our recent laptop competition has collected his prize from Expense Reduction Analysts

Web exclusive: Prontaprint: Prontaprint Bolton has ambitious new owners
Prontaprint Bolton has been taken over by local entrepreneurs John and Janice Bailey, who have substantially invested in new cutting-edge equipment for the print and design centre to offer a range of improved services to their business clients.

Web exclusive: Safeclean: Safeclean plans to clean up in Barkingside
Local Businessman Gurdip Gill has set out on his mission to clean up Barkingside after being appointed as Area Franchisee for Safeclean, the UK's leading carpet and upholstery cleaner.

Web exclusive: Cookerburra Oven Cleaning Services: Conference success
Cookerburra franchisees from across the UK congregated in Reading last month for the fourth annual Cookerburra conference.

Web exclusive: The Christmas Decorators: New concept brings franchising to Christmas
A festive new franchise concept is being prepared for launch in time for this year's Christmas season. The Christmas Decorators provides a professional internal and external decorating service for domestic and corporate clients, giving their properties a sophisticated seasonal display designed to make a lasting impression on all of their visitors.

Web exclusive: Wiltshire Farm Foods: Franchise honoured by Royal visit
His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent visited Wiltshire Farm Foods in Trowbridge to honour the company (as part of apetito ltd) winning the 2005 Queen's Award for Enterprise - the UK's most prestigious business award.

Web exclusive: Unze: Unzé store opening beyond imagination for franchisee
The grand opening of the Unzé by Shalimar Shoes store in Dewsbury West Yorkshire was beyond imagination for franchisee Naz Mahmood.

Web exclusive: Sliderobes: Ipswich Sliderobes wins top accolade
Sliderobes in Ipswich has won the company's top prize for "Franchisee of the Year". The Belfast-based company gave the award to Lorelei Firbank's business for its outstanding growth and customer service standards, from amongst nearly 20 across the UK and Irish Republic.

Web exclusive: Mixamate: Mixamate rises to the challenge
Mixamate, the specialist franchise supplier of mixed on-site concrete, has helped Rowlinson Constructions to overcome a logistical nightmare when no other supplier could meet the challenge.

Web exclusive: Konopizza: Unique pizza brand opens first UK outlet
Italian pizza brand Konopizza has opened its first 'pizza on the go' outlet in the UK as part of its franchise development programme for the country.

Web exclusive: Recognition Express: Recognition Express Cornwall opens
Local businessman Rob Rogers is launching Redruth-based Recognition Express Cornwall to enjoy the benefits of a supportive franchise and improve his work-life balance.

Web exclusive: Rosemary Conley Diet and Fitness Clubs: Rosemary Conley Training Convention well attended
Rosemary Conley Diet and Fitness Clubs, the bfa's Franchisor of the Year 2005, recently staged its Training Convention. Held at Center Parcs, Nottinghamshire, the convention attracted 139 franchisees and their employees to take advantage of the free, comprehensive training programme.

Web exclusive: British Franchise Association (BFA): bfa showcases UK's best-performing franchisors
THE 2006 British Franchise Association (bfa) Franchisor of the Year Awards were announced in May, with entrants nominating themselves in three categories: 'Daily Express Brand Builder of the Year', the 'HSBC Award for Enterprise' and 'bfa Franchisor of the Year', where the theme was 'Planning for Success'.

Web exclusive: Starbrite Chemicals: Laying the Foundations...
Starbrite franchisee Richard Law is laying the foundations for a highly successful chemical distribution business in Cornwall. Since 1st April he has secured 120 customers from diverse businesses, including a 100-room hotel and a country pub.

Web exclusive: ChipsAway International: Investing in a Business...
As an experienced businessman with a long-standing involvement in franchising, Chris Bury of Lancashire knew that ChipsAway would prove a worthy investment.

Web exclusive: TruGreen: Building my Business...
Reading an advert for lawn-care franchise TruGreen in a national newspaper, Tony Lawrence found the future business he would run with his son Edmund.

Web exclusive: Northwood Residential Lettings: Strong Growth...
Martin and Fiona Bradbury are very happy Northwood franchisees. After their first year of trading they have 50 properties for sale on their books - 20 of which are sold subject to contract - 24 properties on the Platinum Guaranteed Rental Scheme and a further seven on their traditional lettings schemes, producing an income in excess of £100,000.

Web exclusive: Toasty Kitchens: How I Became a Master Licensee...
"I had a background of management in the retail sector but have always had an ambition to work on my own terms,"reveals Leeds-based Darren Hoyland. "I discovered the Toasty Kitchens brand and, I have to say, it excited me. It's a concept that I consider to have huge potential - because everyone loves Toasted sandwiches."

Web exclusive: Sumo: SUMO helps to save badger set
SUMO, now the UK's largest provider to the construction industry of utility surveys using the latest technologies including Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) has undertaken a very unusual job.

Web exclusive: Chips: Fun and Games for Graduate Franchisee
University graduate Ant Meehan has returned to his old stamping ground in Ormskirk - to set up his own business. The 24-year-old games fanatic has just thrown open the doors of his video games store, CHIPS, and is convinced it will prove a great hit in the town.

Web exclusive: Card Connection: Recognition for Tenacity and Team Spirit at Conference
Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has recognised Bath franchisees Roger and Margaret Hookway with the Heidi Sulley commemorative cup - a special award for tenacity and team spirit, at its recent national conference held at the Hilton, Watford.

Web exclusive: Ovenu: Former Metal Smith to Knock Yeovil Ovens into Shape!
Somerset entrepreneur Martin McNeill is swapping blow torches for scourers by launching the specialist oven valeting franchise, Ovenu.

Web exclusive: Recognition Express: Recognition Business Comes to Alton
A desire for work-life balance and 'going it alone' has prompted local businessman Adrian Simpson to change his career path and launch Recognition Express Alton, in Hampshire.

Web exclusive: Driver Hire: Triumph in 'Agency Driver of the Year' at REC Awards
Driver Hire's Colin Reader has been named Agency Driver of the Year in the One in A Million Awards by the Recruitment Employment Confederation (REC).

Web exclusive: Cartridge World: CartridgeWorld Fills Top Postition at Franchise Support
Market leading cartridge refilling company, Cartridge World, has appointed Jonathan Cullen as its UK Managing Director. The appointment follows the recent acquisition of the Master Franchise for the UK and France by Cartridge World North America, which took place in April this year.

Web exclusive: Domino's Pizza Group: Leading pizza delivery company, appoints director
Jane has over 25 years of experience in the IT industry and joins Domino's Pizza from Scottish and Newcastle Retail/Spirit Group where she designed and implemented a three-year information technology strategy to support 2,000 pubs, restaurants and hotels. She has also worked for PowerGen Plc, Wolverhampton and Dudley Breweries PLC and the Tonka Corporation.

Web exclusive: Prontaprint: Prontaprint Franchisees Take Top European Awards
Leading Prontaprint Franchisees have scooped a raft of European Awards at the company's prestigious annual ceremony held at The Grove in Hertfordshire.

Web exclusive: Driver Hire: Brand new service following national award
Newly named franchisor of the year - Driver Hire - has added a permanent recruitment offer to its fast-expanding range of services.

Web exclusive: Amtrak Express Parcels Ltd: Amtrak delivers for award-winning nursery
Amtrak Express Parcels, the franchised parcel network, is delivering thousands of rare plants to gardeners across the country following a major contract with an award-winning nursery. Claire Austin Hardy Plants specialise in Irises and Peonies and Amtrak is currently providing next day deliveries of hundreds of plants each week.

Web exclusive: Metro Rod: Metro Rod Celebrates RoSPA Success
Leading drainage solution company scoops top Water Industry Sector award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents