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June 2008 Edition

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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 2: Belvoir Lettings: Still growing!
By the end of 2007 Belvoir had launched a total of 30 new businesses and are well on target for 2008.

Page 3: FranMatch: Expect BIG rewards with a management franchise
Have you got what it takes to run a management franchise?

Page 5: Vantage Valeting: Find out how your future can sparkle
The UK's most comprehensive mobile valeting franchise

Page 9: TruGreen: Enjoy working outdoors? Let's talk business
A TruGreen franchisee provides lawn care services to domestic and commercial customers, including weed and feed, scarification, aeration and hard surface weed control. With over sixty territories sold, TruGreen is becoming one of the best known names in the UK lawn care market and is part of the world's largest Lawn Care Company.

Page 10: Franchise Development Services (FDS): Franchise FAQ

Page 11: London House (Services): Want to stretch your mind?
We’re looking for white collar risk control and investigation franchisees.

Page 12: Franchise Development Services (FDS): You’re fired?
Is entrepreneurialism and demand for franchised businesses on the increase in the UK as a result of TV shows such as The Apprentice? And could franchising drive economic growth in the UK as it has in the USA? Some senior sources are giving out positive vibes about the state of franchising in 2008

Page 13: 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. The bespoke Hygiene Control Programmes Chemex offers its customers are acknowledged as the best in the marketplace – and that marketplace is worth some £2.5bn in the UK alone.

Page 15: Wiltshire Farm Foods: an opportunity that can 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 16: Franchise Development Services (FDS): And the winners are...
The finalists for this year’s British Franchise Association (bfa) Franchisor of the Year Award have been selected and are announced on the 22nd May at a gala luncheon held at the Sheraton Park Lane Hotel

Page 18: TaxAssist Accountants: On target for £1/4 million
Winning TaxAssist Accountants’ ‘Most Successful Start Up’ award for 2007 has not dimmed Gary and Cheryll Jacks’s ambitions - with their second office almost ready to launch they are already looking ahead to office numbers three and four

Page 20: Molly Maid UK: MOLLY MAID hits £100 million!
Having grown from a standing start in 1985 to 69 Franchise Owners nationwide earning a current annual turnover of over £12 million and supported by almost 800 staff, MOLLY MAID is building on its momentum of 2007 to increase its national network of Franchise Owners

Page 22: Franchise Development Services (FDS): How franchising can save the Post Office
Trade Secretary Alistair Darling has confirmed the closure of 2,500 Post Offices by 2009, in response to losses reported by the network of up to £4 million a week. Hardest hit will be the rural outlets which provide such a vital link for their communities, but it is believed that 10,000 of the 14,000 Post Offices currently operating in the UK are unprofitable. Could ‘social franchising’ provide a solution to maintaining the Post Office network?

Page 23: Freedom Travel-Gateway: Travel, one of the largest growth industries today!
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 24: Franchise Development Services (FDS): How franchises are saving the world
As the concern over climate change increases, businesses throughout the UK are looking for ways to take responsibility for the impact they have on the environment by reducing their carbon emissions

Page 25: BioDepot: The UK’s 1st “Green Courier” Franchise
(Delivering quality fresh cooking oil and collecting waste for Bio Diesel)

Page 27: Filtafry Plus (Filta Group): Ultimate van-based franchise
With a weekly turnover of around £1,400 servicing 45 customers, Oxford franchisee Steve Edwards is taking his business to the next level

Page 28: Recognition Express: Recognise Success
Franchisee Graham Mitchell talks about the benefits of purchasing an established franchise and how his previous experience as Managing Director of a packaging company has helped increase sales by 60 per cent.

Page 30: Franchise Development Services (FDS): Is my business franchisable?
Over the past few months I have met a diverse cross section of businesses, some existing franchisors, as well as a number of businesses that are considering franchising as a cost effective way to grow their business

Page 32: 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 33: Dinky Deli: A new franchise opportunity with a wealth of experience
The demand for quality health foods that are affordable and accessible is providing a strong market for Dinky Deli franchisees

Page 37: Snack-In-The-Box: Earn money from day one with Snack in the box
"I needed to hit the ground running and have money coming in from day one so investing in SITB vending franchise was an ideal solution."

Page 38: Auditel: Managing the real cost of business
Companies that in-source their cost management are missing valuable opportunities to improve their profitability with the assistance of specialist expertise

Page 40: Franchise Success TV: FranchiseSuccess.tv
The official broadband TV channel of the bfa

Page 42: Contours Express: Become a British Business Builder
Contours Express is one of the fastest growing women’s-only fitness franchises in the USA and is looking for a UK Master Franchisee to replicate that success in Britain

Page 43: FranMatch: “The bespoke franchisee recruitment solution”
Traditionally Franchisors have had two choices for their recruitment strategy:

Page 44: Jani-King (GB): Achieve your ambitions
The dream of owning his own business, escaping corporate politics and spending more time with his family has been realised with a Jani-King franchise by David NcNeil.

Page 48: Safeclean: A franchise not to be sneezed at
Introducing another treatment from leading carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise Safeclean

Page 50: ChipsAway International: Lee’s SMART business move
ChipsAway International franchisee Lee Edgell says he permanently has a big smile on his face, ever since joining the UK’s leading SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair Technology) repair franchisor

Page 52: Northwood Residential Lettings: 3 Easy Steps To Success
A LETTINGS AND ESTATE AGENCY FRANCHISE WITH NORTHWOOD

Page 54: Countrywide Signs: Income building and a better lifestyle
Countrywide Signs has been franchising the supply, erection and maintenance of ‘For Sale’ signs for 10 years and has a network of 56 franchisees nationwide. Its two newest franchisees are Colin Lancaster and Gary Millen, friends who quit their banking careers to become self-employed

Page 55: Certax Accounting: Be your own boss with CerTax Accounting
As more and more individuals choose self-employment, accountants that deliver personal, professional and varied accountancy and taxation services are increasingly in demand

Page 55: FranMatch: Need to sort the 'soft centres' from 'nutty delights'?
Choosing the franchise that is right for you is an exciting time but, with so many franchises available, it can be hard work identifying the right one for you.

Page 56: CeX: “Huge latent demand across the UK”
With 12 new franchised outlets scheduled to open in 2008 and more regions available for prospective franchisees, secondhand technology retailer CeX is positioned to reap the increased demand for value for money goods created by a downturn in the economy

Page 58: CeX: CeX continues steady growth
The launch of two new franchise stores has put CeX on target to reach its aim of nationwide coverage within five years

Page 60: PCC (Professional Car Cleaning): Upwardly mobile with PCC
Former mobile phone salesman Chris Hughes has hardly had chance to draw breath since he completed his first year as a Professional Car Cleaning (PCC) franchisee in February

Page 62: Colourfence: Would you like to work in beautiful gardens?
A new breed of boundary fencing has landed in the UK from Australia and this genuine franchise opportunity is going from strength to strength.

Page 64: 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 66: Plumb Local: The nation’s trusted plumber
Retrain with us and build your own plumbing business using the proven PlumbLocal franchise system.

Page 67: ElecLocal: The nation’s trusted electrician
Retrain with us and build your own electrical business using the proven ElecLocal franchise system.

Page 68: Dublcheck: Guaranteed turnover in a recession-proof industry
Already meeting 50 per cent of its 62,500 pounds turnover guarantee to new franchisees Gabor and Hayley, Dublcheck is delivering on its promise to provide a high income business in their first year

Page 70: Caremark: A reputation for outstanding care
A “very exciting” start to 2008 has seen several new Caremark offices open. The domiciliary care provider is looking forward to a year of continued growth as more franchisees are sought to build on its outstanding reputation in their local communities

Page 72: Charisnack: Charisnack launches a part-time franchise opportunity
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 74: Autosheen: Offering a recipe for success
Valeting franchise Autosheen offers franchisees access to lucrative contracts and regular work from day one of launching their business, thanks to an impressive portfolio of National Accounts - a real recipe for success, according to former chef Paul Fenech

Page 78: The Christmas Decorators: It's the most wonderful time of the year
It certainly is if you become a Christmas Decorator!

Page 80: Sonic Golf: The golf franchise
There are almost 3,000 golf clubs in the UK and Ireland and Sonic Golf has signed deals with the largest clubs in the UK. The company is looking for franchisees across Britain to aid its nationwide expansion

Page 82: Voucher Packs: The media franchise that really delivers
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 84: Jan-Pro: High potential earnings
Compelling reasons to acquire a Jan-Pro Regional Master Franchise

Page 84: Revive Juice Bars: 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 86: Cash Generator: An investment with potential
Multi-unit ownership is enabling Cash Generator franchisees Onkar Nandra and Dave Elwood to build substantial businesses. They reveal how their stores are well-positioned to weather economic upturns and downturns

Page 102: FDS Midlands: Franchise Your Business
...with help from the professionals at FDS Midlands

Page 104: FDS Northern: The proud parent fuels the ‘parent pound’
Today, we’re more eager than ever to provide opportunities for growth, development and fun for our children. From the day they’re born, we’re looking for activities to keep our babies stimulated and give them an edge that will help them thrive and the drive only grows stronger as our children grow. In response, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of companies offering enriching activities for children, from swimming to signing to yoga and more

Page 106: FDS Southern: Northwood grows through acquisition
With a recent takeover of a competitor boosting Northwood’s national presence, Franchise Director Nick Cooper answers questions about the future for the Northwood network

Page 107: FDS Southern: Expand your business through franchising
FDS (Southern) have provided consultancy services to many companies in the expansion of their business through franchising. Examples of these brands include:

Page 108: Franchise Development Services (FDS): Three steps to becoming a successful franchise owner
Step One: Online e-learning course Step Two: Choosing a franchise Step Three: Unlocking your potential

Page 110: Venture Marketing Group: Glasgow to host Scotland’s key franchising event
Glasgow will be hosting an exciting range of franchise opportunities when The British Franchise Exhibition, incorporating the Growing Your Own Business Showcase & Conference, arrives at the SECC in Glasgow

Page 112: 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 114: 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 116: MFV Expositions: Only one event has become the face of franchise growth
It’s the face that represents thousands of the most highly qualified prospects – coming to the IFE from all 50 states and from over 80 countries around the world. They’ve done their research, are nearing a decision, and are coming to meet face-to-face with you.

Page 117: Feria Valencia: The franchising fair world no. 1
No. 1 in visits/ No. 1 in exhibitors/ No. 1 in business

Latest franchise news:

Web exclusive: Prestige Nursing: Prestige Nursing improves franchise package
Nursing agency Prestige Nursing Ltd has announced its decision to review its franchise package and offer prospective franchisees an enhanced service. The service will involve Prestige Nursing taking care of the franchisees’ payroll, invoice functions and recruitment administration, leaving franchisees free to focus on building up the business with ongoing support from the franchisor.

Web exclusive: PCC (Professional Car Cleaning): Record breaking launch for two PCC franchisees
Professional Car Cleaning (PCC) Operations Director Stewart Davies has confirmed that two PCC franchisees, Andrew and Stuart Lewis, have broken the PCC record for the most successful launch week.

Web exclusive: Apollo Blinds: Sales increase as more homeowners turn to decorating
Window Blind store franchise Apollo Blinds has reported an increase in sales as more homeowners turn to decorating their properties rather than selling them as a result of the slowing housing market.

Web exclusive: MyHome Residential Cleaning: Myhome re-brands its domestic services
Home services franchisor Myhome International plc has re-branded and consolidated its core domestic services under the distinctive Myhome banner. The company hopes the move will enable it to capitalise on its status within the home services industry by increasing customer awareness and promotional opportunities.

Web exclusive: Safeclean: Mike White announced Franchisee of the Year
Carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise Safeclean has announced Mike White the winner of its ‘Franchisee of the Year award.’ Mike’s territory includes Bourne and Spalding and has been extended to include Peterborough.

Web exclusive: Sonic Golf: Sonic Golf awarded three-year contract with The Belfry
Sonic Golf has signed an exclusive three-year contract with business, golf and leisure resort The Belfry. Sonic Golf has supplied the resort with three golf machines and has trained 20 existing members of The Belfry’s staff who will deliver the service.

Web exclusive: Cash Generator: Cash Generator buy out fuels future growth
National buy, sell & loan store group Cash Generator has been sold to its management. The business, which was founded in 1994 by Brian Lewis with a single store in Bradshawgate, Bolton, has grown into a national chain, which includes 13 company-owned stores and 60 franchised premises with the group now employing over 400 people.

Web exclusive: Card Connection: Card Connection integrates with UK Greetings LTD
Greeting card publisher and franchise Card Connection has become part of UK Greetings Limited (UKG). UKG is a British subsidiary of American Greetings Inc AG and supplies well known brands such as Carlton, Forget Me Not, Gibson, Camden Graphics and Hanson White to the majority of the UK’s leading retailers including WH Smith, Tesco, Clinton Cards, Boots, Birthdays, Asda and Woolworths as well as 4,500 independent retailers.

Web exclusive: The Snippet: A good investment for people wanting to work from home
Weekly magazine franchise The Snippet is a suitable investment for those wanting to work from home either on a full or part-time basis. Like in the case of one mother Helen, who decided to purchase the Leicester-based franchise.

Web exclusive: Duraclean: US franchise seeks international expansion
Duraclean has been solving cleaning, restoration and remediation problems for homes, offices and institutions since 1930 and is currently looking for Master Franchisees to expand the Duraclean Franchise System.

Web exclusive: TruGreen: TruGreen says farewell to Network Manager
Professional lawn care franchise TruGreen has announced that its Network Manager Eric Sturdy is to leave the company after 16 years of service. Throughout his career with the company Eric played an instrumental role in developing the business and helped set up new franchises.

Web exclusive: Premier Sport: Olympic medallists make appearance at Olympia
Children’s sports coaching company Premier Sport provided visitors to the recent British & International Franchise Exhibition in London with an opportunity to meet with Olympic medal winners, Duncan Goodhew MBE (pictured (R) with Premier Sport Franchise Development Director Jonathan Mills) and Wendy Sly.

Web exclusive: Molly Maid UK: MOLLY MAID National Conference a success
MOLLY MAID UK has held its National three day Conference, this year entitled ‘Setting Sale,” at The Abbey Hotel in Great Malvern. The conference gave franchise owners the opportunity to get together, share their experiences, learn from each other and have fun.

Web exclusive: RockMasters: Cat Stevens visits RockMasters
Rock school franchise RockMasters made a splash at the recent British & International Franchise Exhibition in London with a stand visit by legendary recording artist Yusef Islam (also known as Cat Stevens). Yusef was ‘discovered’ in 1966 by RockMaster Founder Mike Hurst who arranged for his first record deal, and was visiting to show his support for music education. “One of the first songs that lifted me into this realm was Island of Dreams (a top five single by The Springfields of which Mike was a member),” said Yusef. “Since then I’ve flourished towards that dream and Mike made that happen. Music is an expression of great hope and beauty and of one’s identity.”

Web exclusive: 4Funky Portraits: New Franchise opportunity for budding photographers
4funkyportraits, a mobile photography franchise, has launched and is on the look out for enthusiastic franchisees who love photography. The franchise package includes everything needed to get the business up and running including a professional website, built and maintained by 4funkyportraits, ongoing training and support.

Web exclusive: KFC: Marsden Caterers of Sheffield sell KFC franchise
Marsden Caterers of Sheffield has sold its KFC franchise worth £17 million to family business Marz run by Raja Adil for an undisclosed amount. The decision to sell the franchise that has been in operation since 1980 and has 14 outlets across the Midlands and South Yorkshire, including restaurants in Mansfield and the UK’s largest KFC drive-through restaurant based in Glasshoughton, West Yorkshire, was made after Marsden Caterers Managing Director announced his retirement.

Web exclusive: British Franchise Association (BFA): Franchise Marketing Award Winners announced
The winners of the 2008 Franchise Marketing Awards have been announced at a gala dinner held at the Royal Lancaster, London with Cash Converters receiving the Best Overall Marketing Campaign award. The other 10 awards went to HiQ, MRI Network Worldwide, Prontaprint, Select Group, Home Instead Senior Care, NBC Bird & Pest Solutions, Tumble Tots, Gymboree, ReactFast and Bluebird Care, while special commendation was given to Dream Doors and Goodchilds Estate Agency & Lettings. Over 400 people from the franchise industry attended the event in recognition of the award contenders’ investment in marketing and creativity.

Web exclusive: MyHome Residential Cleaning: Myhome launches customer lifestyle magazine
Home services franchisor Myhome International plc has launched a self-titled new homes and lifestyles magazine. The magazine will cover the variety of professional domestic services on offer from the individual brands within the Myhome Group and will have an initial circulation of 25,000.

Web exclusive: Vantage Valeting: Vantage Valeting makes a splash on FDS Northern
Mobile car valeting franchise Vantage Valeting gave FDS Northern’s Patrick Bowley’s car a complimentary clean.

Web exclusive: Lloyds TSB Bank Plc: Lloyds TSB offers Franchise Agreement Review Service
Lloyds TSB has teamed up with experienced affiliate lawyer of the bfa Nina Moran-Watson to offer a Franchise Agreement Review Service to prospective franchisees. The service includes a detailed report outlining the terms of the agreement to the client to ensure they are making an informed decision. All Lloyds TSB commercial customers can use this service for a reduced rate of £370 plus VAT.

Web exclusive: Leaps and Bounds: Ex- athlete becomes Leaps and Bounds franchisee
Former athlete Keri Lees has launched the first Leaps and Bounds mobile play programme franchise in nurseries across the Staffordshire region, with help from fellow athlete and Olympic Gold medallist Sally Gunnell OBE. The play programme is a two year progressive physical development course for children covering agility, to balance, climbing and co-ordination and has been developed by Tumble Tots (UK) LTD in consultation with lecturer of physical education with Homerton College, Cambridge University Patricia Maude MBE.

Web exclusive: Papa John's Pizza: Papa John’s announces expansion plans
Papa John’s has opened six outlets in three months as part of its rapid expansion plan to open 25 new stores nationwide this year. Stores have been opened in Haringey, Morden and Worcester Park and express outlets in Haven holiday camps in Devon, East Sussex and Yorkshire.

Web exclusive: Mr Electric: Mr. Electric and Aire Serv receive safety accredition
Sister franchise companies Mr.Electric and Aire Serv have received a health and safety accreditation from SAFEcontractor. The companies chose to apply for the accreditation to help promote and secure uniformity across the business and throughout the wider service industry.

Web exclusive: Signs Express: Signs Express helps promote Marie Curie Sahara trek
Signs Express, Cardiff and Ad Taxi are working together to help promote the Marie Curie charity Sahara trek that takes place 20-24th November 2008 that has been organised to help raise funds for the local hospice in Penarth.

Web exclusive: PCC (Professional Car Cleaning): Anthony Fowler, Daventry
I have always had a keen interest in cars, but I’m not mechanically minded so when I started to become restless in my office job as a Graphic Designer the decision to invest in mobile valeting franchise Professional Car Cleaning (PCC) was easy.

Web exclusive: Freedom Travel-Gateway: Scott Mcilvaney
MY wife Eileen and I decided to take the plunge and start our own business in 2005 with Freedom Travel Gateway’s help and have never looked back.

Web exclusive: Expense Reduction Analysts: Gareth Everson
I have been an Expense Reduction Analysts (ERA) franchisee for five months and have been very impressed with the training and support package provided. The training programme has improved skills I already had and has also helped to develop new ones. I have found every day and activity on the training course to be very beneficial in my development as a new ERA associate.

Web exclusive: ChipsAway International: John Scholey, Wharfe Valley
Working as a Sales Director for a housing company I was living the corporate lifestyle, but it wasn’t for me and I wanted to build something for myself. I began looking into franchising and I came across the ChipsAway franchise opportunity while reading The Franchise Magazine.

Web exclusive: Belvoir Lettings: Rick Flay, Sheffield
Before I became a Belvoir franchisee I’d already had a taste of being my own boss with my own property business in Australia. When my family and I decided to move back to the UK in early 2006 I began to look for new business ventures that would utilise my experience and expertise.

Web exclusive: Autosheen: Len Parfitt, Cardiff
I was a butcher for over 30 years and when I sold my last shop in 2004 I spent about three years looking for something else to do.

Web exclusive: Living Clean: Living Clean announces franchise opportunities
Winner of two Green Apple Awards for environmental best practise, eco- friendly professional cleaning company Living Clean seeks new franchisees for its nationwide management franchise opportunities.

Web exclusive: Cartridge World: Cartridge World rewards recycling efforts
The Aberdeen branch of Cartridge World has rewarded the recycling efforts of staff and pupils at the Airyhall Primary School with the delivery of a brand new Canon printer.

Web exclusive: Caremark: Ian Coombes, Caremark
Within a year of launching my franchise I’ve developed my initial territory of Somerset and Sedgemoor, won the Caremark Award for Excellence for 2007, and I’m currently looking for suitable premises in Bristol and Swansea so I can expand my business.

Web exclusive: The Little Gym: Sixth outlet for Little Gym
Little Gym franchise is to open its sixth outlet in the UK on London road, Bishop’s Stortford on the 21st April 2008, after a two-year search for suitable premises.