Franchise Articles from December 2005

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Paperfix: "My satisfaction comes from customer relationships."

Every office handles paper and some offices handle great volumes of it - correspondence, documents, mailings, leaflets etc. To speed the process, many organisations have specialist paper handling equipment: shredders, power guillotines, binders, laminators, folding machines, envelope feeders and complete document mailing systems - all of which need to be maintained and replaced when necessary.

Paperfix: A franchisee reveals how he built his business

Chris began his training with PAPERfix at the start of January and began trading mid February 2005. Here he talks candidly abouthis first eight months: "At the beginning I was both nervous and excited; it was strange being scared of the unknown but really looking forward to it."

Signs Express: Historic town receives face lift

Sign and graphics specialists Signs Express (Kings Lynn) have recently been involved in several key signage projects in the historic town of King's Lynn, commissioned as part of the regeneration of the area and in celebration of King's Lynn's 800th anniversary

Subway Sandwiches: New Subway Store Opens in Trafford Centre, Manchester

The SUBWAY® chain, one of the fastest growing retailers in the UK and Ireland, opened its doors to hundreds of shoppers at the Trafford Centre in Manchester on 28th October 2005. The new store, based in The Orient, the Trafford Centre's dining hall, sees an investment of £150,000

ChipsAway International: Appointed by AA as sole recommended SMART repairer

The AA has nominated SMART repair specialist ChipsAway International as the organisation's sole recommended supplier of SMART repairs to its five million plus members. According to MD Steve Bignell, this agreement represents a major marketing coup for ChipsAway, bringing substantial new business opportunities to franchisees.

Hire Intelligence: Franchise could have stopped president's leak

"President Bush's embarrassing memo in which the world's most powerful man revealed he needed the loo would never have leaked out if the UN had used new technology,"contends Technology supply franchise Hire Intelligence. "George Bush's scribbled note to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice at the United Nations summit was picked up by a photographer with a telephoto lens.

Rainbow International: wins solus restoration contract with Lloyds TSB

Rainbow International has been appointed by Lloyds TSB Insurance as its sole provider of disaster restoration services for domestic insurance claims in the UK.

Riverford Organic Vegetables: Riverford named national innovator

Riverford Organic Vegetables has won the National Innovators Award in the Environment category at the National E-Commerce Awards 2005.

13 Búho St.: UK first for urban street wear brand

13 Búho St, the young urban street wear store, has opened its first UK store at the Touchwood centre - a 650,000sqft shopping & entertainment destination in Solihull, West Midlands.

Franchise Development Services (FDS): FDS Middle East wins top franchise award

Franchise Development Services Ltd (FDS) Middle East Master Franchisee has been awarded a top accolade acknowledging his contribution to the franchise industry.

Babyprints: Babyprints marks first-year anniversary

Babyprints, provider of framed castings of babies and children's hands and feet, recently celebrated its first-year anniversary as a franchise.

Clairol Professional: Double celebrations for expo newcomer

There were double celebrations on Clairol Professional's stand during the recent National Franchise Exhibition. Not only did the company register over 125 potential leads for its newly launched franchised operation, but the company also received its accreditation by the Business Franchise Association (BFA) over the weekend.

AJ's Piri Piri: AJ's Piri Piri seeks UK Master Franchisee

Fast food restaurant franchise AJ's Piri Piri has unveiled plans to expand its franchise offering into the UK via a Master Franchisee. "AJ's Piri Piri is one of the UK's premier fast food franchise opportunities of the future,"declares MD Andrew Withers. "It is a complete turnkey fast food restaurant concept tailored to suit qualified investors and investment groups seeking entry into the exciting fast food restaurant market."

24/7 Glazing Services: Glazing brand to franchise

A new 24-hour glazing franchise is preparing to launch into the UK market after the completion of its franchise development programme. 24/7 Glazing Services was established in 2001 in Cheshire, offering domestic and commercial glazing services across the North West.

Northwood: Strengthens franchisee support team

Supporting its continued nationwide expansion, property-based franchise Northwood has strengthened its franchise support team. Nicholas Cooper, former National Franchise Manager, has been promoted to Franchise Director.

Totally Dynamic: A Totally Dynamic new venture for Norwich businesswoman

Totally Dynamic is a brand new vehicle wrapping franchise which is set to brighten up the roads of Britain, starting in Norwich.

Trophy Pet Foods: Trophy drives growth

Trophy Pet Foods is driving the growth of its franchise network with the recent launch of a brand new van and corporate identity.

Signs Express: Signs Express awards key achievers

Signs Express has acknowledged the key achievers in its network at its recent Bi-Annual Signs Express convention.

Kall Kwik (UK): Kall Kwik D2D has 'Wow' factor

Ninety per cent of Kall Kwik franchisees are saying "wow"to its new 'design to delivery' TM (D2D) strategy following a record month for many franchisees, announces the integrated design specialist.

Chilli Banana: Hot new franchise launches first location

After nine years of bringing authentic, home-cooked Thai food to the people of Wilmslow in Cheshire, Chilli Banana is expanding via franchising.

Car Park Valeting: Car Park Valeting win contract with Tesco

Winning a large contract with Tesco and expanding its reach with other clients (including British Land, ASDA, Grosvenor, Prudential and others), has helped Car Park Valeting establish over 60 hand car wash and valeting sites across the UK, with a further 100 set to open in the next 12 months.

The Ink Drop: Up to 100,000 Gross Profit in Year One

So What makes us different to other cartridge franchises? The answer is in our products! We do not refill old cartridges... and you can earn up to £100,000 Gross Profit in year one.

Dublcheck: Your passport to success

Dublcheck was inundated at the recent National Franchise Exhibition, with prospective franchisees making a beeline for the stand (see pic), reports Paul Winfield

O2: Strength in numbers

A leading provider of mobile services to consumers and businesses in the UK, O2 is expanding through the implementation of a national franchise programme. Nicola Green reports

Cash Generator: Obtain maximum success

Boasting one of the highest non-food turnovers per sqft. in the UK, Cash Generator has set its sights on achieving national network completion through steady growth over the next 10 years. Tasked with seeing through this goal, Managing Director Julian Urry reviews his first 12 months with the company with Stuart Anderson

Calbarrie: Your own business...without the headaches

Would you like a business that can offer you the chance to develop a management franchise working with customers like BT, Transco, Telewest as well as the Metropolitan Police and county councils? On top of the business we would pass to you have you got the desire and tenacity to build a local service driven business?

Kall Kwik (UK): Helping you overcome fears of starting a new busines

Kall Kwik UK could help you overcome your fears of starting your own business, reveals Mike Hutter, Managing Director

Cookerburra Oven Cleaning Services: Choose Your Management Options

Within a short local van drive there are more than enough ovens, both domestic and commercial, that want the services of Cookerburra...

ChipsAway International: 10 Years of success!

Celebrations are underway at ChipsAway as the first wave of 26 franchisees complete 10 years of success with the world's leading SMART repair specialist. Megan Dunmore reports

Swisher: A franchise opportunity that's out of this world!

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.

Snack-In-The-Box: 'SITB has changed my life'

Two case studies about how Snack-In-The-Box (SITB) help its franchisees set up and build their own snack vending businesses.

Agency Express: Signs of success on every UK street

Ever wondered who is responsible for erecting the 'For Sale' signs? Agency Express is the nationwide company dedicated to the task. Founder and Managing Director Stephen Watson reports

Original Poster Company: The hallmark of a good franchise

Having awarded all of its 71 UK and Ireland franchises, international greeting card franchisor The Original Poster Company is offering select established businesses as re-sales. Rachel Spaul and Stuart Anderson report

Apollo Blinds: A window opportunity at Apollo Blinds

Apollo Blinds has spent much of 2005 putting plans in place to double its franchisee network over the next five years. General Manager Patrick Harrison talks to Paul Kirby about Apollo Blinds' achievements and what's in store for 2006

Apollo Blinds: A window opportunity at Apollo Blinds

Apollo Blinds has spent much of 2005 putting plans in place to double its franchisee network over the next five years. General Manager Patrick Harrison talks to Paul Kirby about Apollo Blinds' achievements and what's in store for 2006

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