Franchise Articles from Oct/Nov 2008

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Smart ABC: The World's Most Advanced Auto Paint Repair Franchise

We are proud to present a superb franchise opportunity with a realistic annual earning potential of 50k to 100k using the world's most advanced Smart Repair System.

Cargocall: Cargocall: Offering global vision and broader horizons

Here at Cargocall we have a vision to become a global brand in the franchising of our distinctive business model. We're looking for professionally minded people who want to be part of the exciting and lucrative Freight Forwarding market and share in our success.

Autosheen: Tap into our existing customer base!

With existing customers on tap, you can make money from Day One with an Autosheen franchise.

eTyres: Online sales are booming!

With low overheads and booming online sales generated for franchisees, etyres is offering a 21st century business concept for the tyre market

WPA: Robert Westhorp, WPA, South Manchester

'Only the best people become franchisees'

Countrywide Lawn Doctor: Peter & Gill Butlin, COUNTRYWIDE LAWN DOCTOR

'Potential growth is unlimited'

Caremark: Caremark strengthens support

Caremark has boosted the support it provides franchisee over the past weeks.

Swisher: Franchise focus

Even in these uncertain economic times many franchise businesses have proved that they are in a much better position to weather the storm than other types business. Being part of a much larger group often helps when consumers and other businesses are looking to where to spend their money as the 'large organisation' often gives peace of mind that they will still be around to offer help or services in the future whereas the smaller business may not.

Baskin Robbins: Baskin Robbins signs regional franchise deal

Baskin Robbins is set to expand across the West and South West London through its franchise agreement with Acme Foods UK. The ice-cream parlor chain has signed its first Area Licensee in the UK with Acme Foods UK, which will concentrate on opening outlets in Hounslow, Richmond, Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea, Wadsworth and Kingston, and in the county of Berkshire.

Fiducia Commercial Solutions: New franchise opportunity is launched

Fiducia Commercial Solutions are leading independent commercial mortgage brokers who launched their franchise at the beginning of September this year.

The Little Gym: The Little Gym to open sixth UK franchise

The Little Gym franchise has announced its plans to launch its sixth UK franchise in Kensington, West London on Monday 3rd November 2008.

Cash Converters: Matt Le Tissier supports charity auction

Former Southampton and England football legend and current Sky Sports football pundit Matt Le Tissier is fronting a TV campaign promoting an online auction hosted by pre-owned goods retail franchise Cash Converters to help raise money for national children's charity Dreams Come True.

Apollo Blinds: Apollo Blinds launches entry-level franchise opportunit

Apollo Blinds is launching Apollo at Home: a new entry level opportunity to become part of its window blinds franchise network which is launched at the National Franchise Exhibition in October.

Northwood: Industry Insight

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GreenThumb: GREENTHUMB ALTERS'MANAGEMENT'TEAM

GreenThumb has restructured its management team with Franchise Director Jeff Williams moving up to Managing Director and Stephen Waring (pictured) who founded the business as a teenager in 1986, taking up the role of CEO and Chairman of the Board.

Molly Maid UK: Molly Maid teams with Chicago Town

MOLLY MAID, the UK's biggest domestic cleaning company, has teamed up with Chicago Town Pizza to run a promotion in Woman and Pick Me Up. The competitions are featuring in both magazines during October.

Dream Doors: Dream Doors aims for 'triple whammy'

Kitchen facelift franchise Dream Doors has been nominated for two awards, which could add to a year already marked by the achievement of Brand Builder of the Year at the Franchisor of the Year Awards in July (pictured). 'We're really excited up at head office,' says Dream Doors Founder Troy Tappenden. 'This could potentially be a triple award whammy for the company before the year is out.'

The Wheelie Good Party Company: Unique children's party business seeks franchisees

The Wheelie Good Party Company is looking to recruit franchisees to aid its nationwide expansion.

EmbroidMe: EmbroidMe expands European presence

Embroidery, garment printing & promotional products franchise EmbroidMe has increased its European presence with the opening of flagship stores in Portugal and Spain. The international franchise, which is owned by US company United Franchise Group, recently gathered international franchisees from five continents at its World Expo in Florida. With over 500 stores worldwide it is concentrating its focus on developing Europe.

The Print Partner: New franchise launch

A new franchise business has been launched in print management - The Print Partner. Backed by Yorkshire-based Complete Service Management, The Print Partner utilises a bespoke software system for print ordering and on behalf of large and multi-national operations.

Filta Group: FiltaFry Plus reflects on bumper year of growth

FiltaFry Plus is celebrating a strong year of growth so far with 14 new franchisees plus new Master Franchisees in Poland and Italy on board in 2008.

Kall Kwik (UK): Market Research

Despite the rapidly rising popularity of the internet for email and social networking, new research has uncovered that only one in 10 businesses prefer electronic communications to more traditional printed mediums when it comes to corresponding with consumers.

Advanced Media Information: AMI franchisee expands

G&D (UK) Ltd, the London franchisee of Advanced Media Information (AMI), has placed its second touch screen guest information kiosk at the prestigious Millennium Gloucester Hotel and Conference Centre, Kensington. This follows the success of its first kiosk at the Hilton London Metropole Hotel.

Filta Group: Filta Group launches FiltaCool franchise

The Filta Group has announced the launch of FiltaCool, a new environmentally friendly franchise aimed at 'ambitious and experienced sales people with the drive and determination to earn in excess of £50,000 a year in net profits.'

Domino's Pizza Group: New look for Domino's Pizza

Domino's Pizza has revealed a new design for its UK and Ireland branches that it hopes will help with its nationwide expansion plans. The first store to have the refit is 152 Stratford Road, Shirley, Birmingham and the remaining stores will be refreshed over the next two years.

Easypizza: easypizza appoints ceo

Online pizza delivery service easyPizza, part of Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou's easyGroup, has appointed David Sweeney as its first CEO. David brings with him significant expertise in the quick service restaurant and franchise sectors and will be responsible for supporting existing easyPizza franchisees and expanding the network nationwide.

Bluebird Care: BLUEBIRD'CARE'ACHIEVES'NATIONAL'COVERAGE

Bluebird Care's most recent franchisee training course saw the graduation of franchisees from all compass points of the UK.

ChipsAway International: ChipsAway management team repurchase franchise group

The ChipsAway management team has just completed its repurchase of the ChipsAway franchise group from Myhome International, which bought the brand in 2007.

ChipsAway International: 'Business as usual' at ChipsAway

Roger Wild and Steve Bignell, respectively Executive Chairman and Managing Director of ChipsAway group, have declared that it's 'business as usual' for ChipsAway and it sister franchise companies PCC (Professional Car Cleaning) and Autosheen, despite the recent demise of Myhome International.

Smart ABC: Franchisee reaches target earnings

Craig Siviter has achieved his target earnings of £1,000 per week through his Smart ABC franchise. 'I wanted to boost my income to provide for my expanding family and looked at a number of motoring franchise opportunities,' he recalls. 'With 35 million vehicles on UK roads scrapes are inevitable and I quickly realised the potential of a mobile Smart Repair business. I was was drawn to the experience and professionalism of Smart ABC.'

Revive!: Revive! Franchisee exceeds expectations

Revive! High Wycombe franchisee Byron Lindsay has achieved above expectations since the launch of his busines in April. 'Finishing close to £4,500 in sales in my first month exceeded my highest expectations,' says Byron. 'This was the result of carefully planning with good local market research and a professional launch coupled with hard work and determination.

Autosheen: Autosheen boosts National Accounts

Fleet valeting services provider Autosheen has announced a series of high profile new business gains over recent months, substantially expanding its already impressive portfolio of prestigious National Accounts. Since signing an agreement with ALD Automotive, Europe's second largest car leasing company, earlier this year, Autosheen has now added Bailey Leasing as well as leading construction and housebuilding group Galliford Try to their National Account customer base.

Card Connection: Franchise launches new business strategy

Greeting card publisher and franchisor Card Connection has launched a new management focused business strategy to help its franchisees maximise profits.

The Selling Show: Exhibition to aid franchisee selling skills

Every business appreciates the importance of sales. Bringing in new orders and increasing existing accounts is the lifeblood of any operation. Franchisee operators may excel in their field of expertise but may find selling a new skill which can be challenging but for some daunting even with the support and back up from their franchiser.

Prontaprint: Prontaprint invests £1/4 million in a training centre

Design and print on demand franchise Prontaprint has invested £1/4 million to transform its London Mayfair branch into a training and support centre of excellence. The centre will continue to operate as a design and print centre and at the same time will provide training and support for all Prontaprint franchisees.

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