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Oct/Nov 2006 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 3: ChipsAway International: On Top of the world!
ChipsAway International is a franchise at the top of its game. The acknowledged leader in SMART repairs, ChipsAway was the first company in the world to develop the technology to achieve factory finish repairs to minor paintwork damage, and it remains the dominant brand in the marketplace today.

Page 9: Swisher: Why settle for anything less than the best?
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 10: GPS-Direct: Build a business brokerage
Having facilitated sales of businesses that now total in millions of pounds, the vastly experienced GPS-Direct has begun franchising. Stuart Anderson reports

Page 13: Bairstow Eves: The market leader
Countrywide Franchising has grown rapidly since its first Bairstow Eves Countrywide franchised branch opened in the year 2000, as they explain here

Page 16: Franchise Development Services (FDS): Ask the Panel - Your Questions Answered
Do you have a burning question about the franchise industry you need answered? Perhaps you have a point of view you haven't seen put forth, and would like to invite the discussion of franchise industry luminaries?

Page 18: Pizza Hut: The opportunity you've been waiting for
Pizza Hut Pizzas don't come any better. Restaurants don't come any more popular. Brands don't get any stronger. And now you can share in our success as a franchisee

Page 20: Sign-A-Rama: Climb the ladder of success
Why not start a few rungs up the ladder? asks Sign*A*Rama UK Regional Vice President Chris Gibson, who recommends considering an opportunity in the sign service industry

Page 24: Adept Cleaning Services: Cleaning up the market
As increasing numbers of small and medium-sized companies outsource their cleaning, Adept Cleaning Services franchises its proven formula. Rachel Spaul reports

Page 30: InfoPro Worldwide: Log on to a fast paced, dynamic B2B opportunity
As an InfoPro Worldwide franchisee your business will be positioned at the forefront of the IT services industry and backed by over 16 years of software development and consultancy experience, explains Rachel Spaul

Page 34: Harvey World Travel: The Next Generation of Travel Agencies has Arrived
The new partnership between Virgin Holidays and Harvey World Travel offers something unique on the high street. Do ou have a passion for travel? If you do, you are already halfway there.

Page 35: Sonic Golf: Claim your share of £40m
As the UK's first golf club cleaning franchise, Sonic Golf is aiming to increase its share of a market estimated to be worth £40 million per year, reveals Rachel Spaul

Page 37: The Ceramic Experience: Have fun, make money
The Ceramic Experience certainly lives up to its motto 'fun is our business' for two of its Scottish franchisees. Rachel Spaul interviews

Page 38: Dent Wizard: Earn in excess of £1000 per week!
Earn in excess of £1000 per week with your own SMART repair franchise!

Page 39: Resort Homes: Join the property experts
New to the UK, Resort Homes (part of the Resort Group) is ready to launch its unique and exciting Spanish property sales business model within the UK, reports the company

Page 44: Minster: The Gold Standard
With 40 branches nationwide and exceeding £30 million turnover Minster offers the UK's most successful management franchise - built on solid foundations of recurring office cleaning contracts.

Page 45: eTyres: UK's No.1 online tyre retailer
etyres is leading the field with its online tyre retail business, discovers Rachel Spaul

Page 54: Kall Kwik (UK): Officially a Superbrand
When established designer Paul Tallett wanted to expand, he turned to the Kall Kwik franchise. The company poses some questions to its new franchisee

Page 56: Molly Maid UK: Still cleaning up in the UK after 20 Years!
Domestic cleaning franchisor Molly Maid is launching a revolutionary franchise offering that few have tried in the UK. Marketing and Franchise Development Manager Andrew Parsons explains

Page 58: Northwood Residential Lettings: Semi-retired after 30 months!
With an established national network of 37 offices, Northwood's comprehensive screening programme ensures that only the highest calibre people with the attributes and determination to be successful are considered to become franchisees. By adopting this philosophy, the long-term growth, stability and profitably of the company as a whole is ensured.

Page 60: Apollo Blinds: Apollo Blinds means business...
Hot on the heels of its recent re-branding, Apollo Blinds has just unveiled its next significant development to help franchisees generate more business. Paul Kirby explains

Page 68: Sliderobes: Sliderobes bolsters HQ team
With an aim to provide one of the very best franchise packages, Sliderobes explains how it has added to its head office team to strengthen the offering to its burgeoning franchisee network

Page 69: Revive!: Setting new standards in mobile car care
"Coming out of the Army, I wanted to be my own boss, build my own business and take control of my own destiny..."

Page 78: Signs Express: Join An Award Winning Team!

Page 81: TaxAssist Accountants: Life changing opportunity
As a white-collar management opportunity that brings results, TaxAssist Accountants is a franchise that adds up, discovers Adam Browning

Page 88: MyHome Residential Cleaning: Making the difference with experience and expertise
Myhome franchisees make light work of ensuring a successful business future, as Group Franchise Director Derrick Simpson explains

Page 90: Dublcheck: Franchisees reinvest in Dublcheck
With benefits including guaranteed turnover, massive market, centralised support and 13 years' experience to draw on, Dublcheck offers a highly attractive franchise package. Rachel Spaul interviews three franchisees

Page 92: PCC (Professional Car Cleaning): Valet with a 'wow' factor
Former Vodafone store manager Matthew Baker has made the switch from mobile phones to mobile foam! Megan Dunmore explains

Page 98: Filta Group: The FiltaFry franchise has got even better!
With the addition of 'Plus' to the established FiltaFry brand the franchisee's earnings potentials increased overnight. General Manager Steve Calvert explains

Page 100: Keytek: Can You Cut It?
The huge income generating opportunities presented by the locksmith industry means you will have business from day one. With the support of our national advertising campaign including in-territory directory advertising and Head Office marketing planning, work is waiting for our franchisees to build their businesses.

Page 102: Caremark: It's time to claim your share!
Caremark Franchisees have the opportunity to become a major force within the care industry providing high calibre care staff to local authorities, private clients and care homes.

Page 104: O2: Pushing the right buttons
When it comes to serving the mobile phone market O2 is pushing all the right buttons with its franchised store concept, discovers Rachel Spaul

Page 106: Unze: Fast growing brand with broad appeal
With queues of people lining the street at every new store opening, Unzè by Shalimar Shoes is aiming for big brand status on UK high streets, explains Rachel Spaul

Page 108: Starbrite Chemicals: Do you want a successful and rewarding life?
The missing piece of the puzzle...StarBrite is offering franchisees a highly successful model, developed over 18 years of trading within the commercial cleaning industry. We are committed to the success of our franchisees and are proud to be the fastest growing cleaning chemical franchise in the UK.

Page 110: Bluebird Care: Success in a growth market
With franchisees joining the network and interest in the business exceptionally good, management franchise Bluebird Care has got off to a flying start, the company reports

Page 114: All Trades Networks: All Trades Network...Insure your future
As an established repairs specialist for major blue chip insurers, All Trades Network has contracts ready and waiting for new franchisees. Rachel Spaul explores this opportunity

Page 116: Morris Pasties: Morris Pasties announce phase two launch
Morris Pasties is launching phase two of its franchise development programme. Rachel Spaul talks to franchisees Alan and Sharon Lloyd from Milton Keynes

Page 124: Coffee Republic: It all starts with great coffee
During the past two years Coffee Republic has converted a number of its traditional espresso bars in and around London and at Heathrow to its highly successful Deli concept. Franchise Manager Alun Hamilton-Jervis reports

Page 126: Plumb Local: Generating Profits
PlumbLocal and ElecLocal are aiming to bring reliable local services to the whole of the UK. Local Services' Emma King explains

Page 126: London House (Services): Get results as a Professional Investigator

Page 130: CeX: Cutting edge products...cutting edge franchise
Aiming for national coverage within five years, CeX franchisees will benefit from a virtually recession-proof business system, an established brand and a loyal customer base. Adam Browning reports

Page 136: Daily Poppins: Make a clean start with Daily Poppins
We are in the midst of a 'Boom Time' for domestic cleaning. The number of households employing a cleaning service is predicted to rise significantly in the next few years.

Page 142: Eurodebt: 'Earning potential is impressively high'
As a fully licensed €uroDebt franchisee you will be helping people who are struggling to manage their debts and regain control of their finances. Rachel Spaul reports

Page 173: Unze: Fantastic product with real selling power
Having assisted retailer Unzè to franchise its business, Paul Hague interviews company Director Kamran Saleem

Page 176: Franchise Development Services (FDS): Roy Seaman: 'Experts in franchising'
Celebrating 25 years of servicing the franchise industry, Founder and Managing Director of Franchise Development Services Roy Seaman answers some of the most frequently asked questions about the development of a franchise

Page 180: Jaguar Couriers: Ken Young - Q&A: 'Every day is different'
Jaguar Couriers Managing Director Dave Cheeseman answers Ken Young's questions

Page 186: FDS Northern: Tony Urwin: 'It's a Family Affair'
Many families are attached to franchising, either as franchisees or franchisors. Tony Urwin explores the pros and cons of family franchising

Latest franchise news:

Web exclusive: In-toto Kitchens: In-toto Visit to Germany is Great Success
Seventy franchisees and In-toto staff visited the headquarters of parent company Wellman at Enger in Germany this month to view the stunning new kitchen collections for 2007. All franchisees are invited to participate in an annual visit that allows them to spend a whole day at the company's extensive internal exhibition. New franchisees also have the opportunity for a tour around the Wellman manufacturing plant.

Web exclusive: Domino's Pizza Group: Domino's Pizza is finalist in National Business Awards
Domino's Pizza, the UK's leading pizza delivery company, has been selected as a finalist in the 3i Growth Strategy of the Year category of the prestigious 2006 National Business Awards which is sponsored by Orange. The nomination recognises the company's exceptional business performance in 2005.

Web exclusive: Silverdaze: Market Intelligence: Silverdaze
Take one stylish, yet discerning woman. Mix with friends in a relaxed atmosphere. Add a glass of wine and let her try on some stunning jewellery. This is the recipe for the success of Silverdaze, a simple franchise concept that's already proved a hit with five franchisees.

Web exclusive: British Franchise Association (BFA): BFA Grants iworkLife Accreditation
iworkLife are extremely proud to announce that they have been granted accreditation by the British Franchise Association. More than 260 franchisors in the past have chosen to submit their companies and their documentation to scrutiny by the BFA.

Web exclusive: Rosemary Conley Diet and Fitness Clubs: Interviews Available for Health and Fitness franchise
The country's leading Health and Fitness business Rosemary Conley Diet and Fitness Clubs has created hundreds of opportunities for people living in the UK to join the successful slimming business and be their own boss by increasing the number of franchising opportunities available in the UK.

Web exclusive: British Franchise Association (BFA): Charity the Winner in bfa Cup
The inaugural British Franchise Association (bfa) football Cup held at Shepshed Dynamos' ground in Leicestershire recently was a resounding success, raising more than £10,000 for charity.

Web exclusive: Blazes: Blazes announce TV ad campaign as sales surge
Blazes, Britain's biggest fireplace specialist, is backing its franchisees with a six-figure TV ad campaign to boost showroom sales as the fireplace and heating retail market builds towards its busiest time of year.

Web exclusive: Mr Electric: Sparkling in the London East
Mr Electric, the UK's largest electrical contracting service has arrived at the home of the 2012 Olympic Games courtesy of Jack Savas in the London East area.

Web exclusive: ActionCOACH: Recruitment drive to meet demand for business coaching
ActionCOACH, the world's largest business coaching organisation, has just launched a major drive to recruit two new Master Licensees for the London area.

Web exclusive: MRI Network Worldwide: Continued Growth Enhanced with Appointment of New CEO
In the six months since acquiring the global MRINetwork franchise rights (excluding those in the US and Japan), MRINetwork Worldwide has made substantial investments in the best talent available to ensure long-term, sustained growth.

Web exclusive: Pinnacle Chauffeur Transport Limited: Luxury car hire business to be taken to new horizons
CHAUFFEUR Trevor Langley has picked up his best job yet - by becoming a driving force in a national franchise company. Like the American businessman Victor Kiam who famously liked a shaver so much that he bought the company that made it, Trevor has invested his money in the main company and is swapping his driver's seat for one on the board.

Web exclusive: Mr Electric: Flying high with Mr Electric
When Andy Evans, owner of the Mr Electric Newcastle franchise, applied to become an engineer in the RAF, he thought he would have many years ahead of him serving his country, however following a car accident five years ago and a serious back injury, he was forced to take his leave from the RAF and recuperate.

Web exclusive: Molly Maid UK: Clean up with MOLLY MAID, Sainsburys, Fairy and Pampers
How do you fancy getting your home cleaned for a whole year? Well now you can. MOLLY MAID, the UK's best known domestic cleaning company has teamed up with Sainsbury's, Fairy and Pampers to run a great competition offering 12 lucky persons the chance to win a year's free cleaning.

Web exclusive: Ovenu: Maldon man launches new oven valeting business
Essex businessman Steve Parker has taken a life-changing decision by launching his own professional oven valeting business, Ovenu. After 25 years in telecommunications sales, Steve has swapped phone lines for grill pans to deliver an environmentally-friendly oven valeting service, which will cover Chelmsford, Maldon, Braintree and the surrounding areas.