Franchise Articles from Oct/Nov 2007

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Venture UK: Photographic portrait franchise is looking to expand

Venture UK, a photographic portrait company that has been responsible for a ground-braking style of portrait photography, is looking for talented photographers and entrepreneurs to take on franchises across the UK.

Sands Franchising Ltd: Beauty salon franchise finalist in Startups Awards

Sands Franchising Ltd has been shortlisted in two Startups Awards categories.

Click Personal Training: Market Intelligence

Having been at the forefront of fitness franchising in the UK since 1997, Click Personal Training owner Lynn Woods has successfully developed the business model since followed by many other health club franchise operators.

Click Personal Training: Franchisee Diary, Sam Stone

I was involved in the fitness industry as a sportsman and then a gym based fitness instructor for a number of years. Three years ago I felt that the time was right to start looking for the right business opportunity and decided to go down the franchise route.

Atlantic Business Resources: Cost reduction company signs first franchisee

Atlantic Business Resources PLC has signed its first franchisee. The company, which provides a cost reduction service to businesses, has signed a franchise agreement with Gareth Soloman as part of its plan to expand Atlantic Business Resources PLC across the UK.

Drain Doctor: Drain Doctor strengthens its franchising programme

Drain Doctor Plumbing has hired a new staff member to deal with the company's national customers.

Voucher Packs: Franchisee Profile: Debbie Haley Hill, Wakefield

When Debbie Haley Hill launched the first Voucher Packs pilot franchise in September 2006 she was prepared for a challenge.

Auditel: Auditel celebrates 10 years

Cost and purchase management company Auditel is celebrating its 10th year of franchising.

Coffee Republic: Coffee Republic wins 'Best Investment' business award

Coffee Republic has won the Media Today Business Achievement Award for Best Investment 2007.

Bluebird Care: Bluebird Care pleased with first year of franchising

Since launching its franchise programme in June 2006, Bluebird Care has expanded to 23 UK franchisees and a Master Franchise for the Republic of Ireland.

Sonic Golf: Sonic Golf Mobile introduces the 'Eco-Buggy'

Sonic Golf has launched a new franchise opportunity: Sonic Golf Mobile.

GreenThumb: Green Thumb buys 500th Mercedes van

Lawn treatment franchise GreenThumb has purchased its 500th Mercedes Vito van which, the company reports, makes it the operator of the UK's largest fleet of Mercedes vans.

Belvoir Lettings: Belvoir reaches 100 franchisees

Residential lettings agency Belvoir has launched its 100th franchise.

Safeclean: Safeclean goes organic

Carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise Safeclean has announced the development of a "completely new and unique"cleaning system which is not available to any other cleaning company in the UK.

The Quantum Organisation: Chartered Accountant joins Quantum Organization

Former KPMG consultant Simon Viney (pictured) is one of the latest franchisees to join business growth specialists, the Quantum Organization. Simon, from Hampshire, is a chartered accountant and held consulting roles with KPMG and Price Waterhouse Coopers before completing Quantum's internationally renowned Business Mastery Course.

eTyres: etyres joins the bfa

Online tyre retailer eytres has been awarded full membership of the British Franchise Association (bfa).

Raring2Go: Franchisee Diary: Libby Langley, Leicester

What attracted me most to being a part of Raring2go! was the great support and training being offered. Over the years I have looked into various ideas (including a shoe shop!) but was always put off by the uncertainty and huge upfront financial outlay. Many years ago I worked in publishing and very much enjoyed it so thought Raring2go! ticked all the right boxes for enjoyment and business purposes!

Hamilton Pratt Solicitors: Hamilton Pratt adds new partner

The senior team at the law firm franchise Hamilton Pratt is to be strengthened by the recruitment of new partner.

Recognition Express: Franchisee achieves double success

Recognition Express franchisee Alex Newman has won an award for his Coventry franchise as well as expanding his business.

1Stop tele.com: MARKET INTELLIGENCE

Before launching the 1Stop telecoms franchise, CEO VJ Odedra worked at a senior level with some of the biggest names in the telecoms business. It was there that he recognised the huge demand in the UK for cheaper international telephone calls and also observed what a poor deal customers were getting from most suppliers!

One Life Live: 29 Feb - 2 March 2008: One Life Live: 29 Feb - 2 March 2008

One Life Live is delighted to announce that the Franchise Development Service is to partner with the Be Your Own Boss zone at the 2008 event. Franchise Development Services, publishers of The Franchise Magazine and the UK Franchise Directory has joined a range of leading franchise and media organisations already on board to promote the Be Your Own Boss zone at One Life Live 2008.

The Clean Team: Cleaning Doctor and The Clean Team give awards

Cleaning Doctor and The Clean Team recently announced the winners of their annual franchisee awards.

Home Instead Senior Care: Franchise strengthens management team

Home Instead Senior Care has recruited a Franchisee Support Manager and a Head of Care Services (pictured). Karen Loughnane has been appointed to the role of Head of Care Services and she will work with franchise owners and care managers, as well as establishing good working relationships with key individuals within the Department of Health and Commission for Social Care Inspection.

Autosheen: Hires National Accounts Manager

Autosheen, a mobile valeting franchise, has recruited a National Accounts Manager to its senior team.

Molly Maid UK: Seeking 70th franchisee at franchise expo

Domestic cleaning company MOLLY MAID is seeking to expand its 68 strong franchisee network and is exhibiting its opportunity at the National Franchise exhibition (NEC, October 5th-6th).

Expense Reduction Analysts: Franchisee Diary: Neill Summerfield, ERA, Leeds

Having worked for over 20 years in several commercial director roles operating in the aerospace, automotive, chemicals and transport sectors I decided I needed a new challenge and running my own business seemed to fit the bill.

Pet Carers: Lifestyle Franchise for Pet Lovers

MARKET INTELLIGENCE...

Rosemary Conley Diet and Fitness Clubs: Run Your Own Life

If you love exercise and want to run your own business, then we have a great opportunity that will challenge and reward you!

McDonald's Restaurants: A Franchise that's Streets Ahead

How McDonald's new contemporary look is changing sales on the high street...

Pitman Computer Support: Do you have a passion for computers?

Do you want to run your own business?

Franchise Development Services (FDS): Editorial Comment

Pizza Hut: We want you as a Franchisee...Can you deliver?

Make our business... your business. Pizza Hut have immediate franchise opportunities in Scotland, Tyneside, the Northwest and Midlands...

Franchise Development Services (FDS): 21 reasons why you should consider a franchise

Franchising has attracted some 34,000 people in the UK to invest in their future in self employment. Roy Seaman CFE offers 21 reasons why franchises offer an attractive business opportunity

1Stop tele.com: Make the right call for your future success

"Businesses, local shops, schools, sports centres, retail stores, colleges and clubs - the marketing opportunities for 1StopTele.com franchisees are simply endless!" VJ Odedra

The Streat: It's time to get streatwise...

Ireland's fastest growing cafe franchise launches into Great Britain...

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