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Chemex International: DON'T BUY A JOB BUILD A BUSINESS

SUPPLYING CLEANING AND HYGIENE PRODUCTS TO INDUSTRY FOR ALMOST 25 YEARS

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.

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.

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.

Creature Comforts: Dog sitting company launches franchise

Creature Comforts, a dog sitting company, is rolling out a nationwide franchise programme.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

ChipsAway International: Franchisee Diary: Jason Ashfield

ChipsAway is a great business, with a great brand name and offering a great franchise package.

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.

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.

Northwood: 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.

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.

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

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.

Auditel: Wish you had more time with them?

With an Auditel franchise you can.

TruGreen: Don't let the grass grow under your feet...

Invest in a TruGreen franchise

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.

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.

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

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

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!

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