Franchise Articles from July/August 2006

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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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Expense Reduction Analysts: Winner collects brand new laptop

The winner of our recent laptop competition has collected his prize from Expense Reduction Analysts

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.

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.

Cookerburra Oven Cleaning Services: Conference success

Cookerburra franchisees from across the UK congregated in Reading last month for the fourth annual Cookerburra conference.

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.

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.

Unze: Unzè 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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'.

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.

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.

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