Franchise Articles from October 2005

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Domino's Pizza Group: The Benefits of a Career Change

A recent survey revealed that 40% of the UK workforce has at some time suffered from severe stress at work, caused by an unreasonable boss. Whilst starting up a business is challenging, being able to control one's destiny and being the top decision-maker is an attraction for many, and far outweighs the disadvantages of long hours and hard work.

Kall Kwik (UK): Kall Kwik Franchisees see success at PrintWeek Awards

Husband and wife team, Peter and Kerrie Meakin, are celebrating reaching the finals of the coveted PrintWeek Awards.

Subway Sandwiches: hungry for more locations in shopping centres in the UK

The SUBWAY chain, the world's largest submarine sandwich franchise, has more than 500 outlets located in shopping centres worldwide. The chain is keen to drive development in this sector in the UK and Ireland and is exhibiting at this year's British Council of Shopping Centre's Annual Conference and Retail Showcase in Belfast on 31st October to 2nd November. The SUBWAY chain's team can be found at stand number 31.

ComputerXplorers: National Franchise Organisation joins BAPC

ComputerXplorers, the dynamic new national franchise chain, has joined the British Association for Print and Communication (BAPC) en masse.

Mr Electric: Aire Serv Joins forces with Mr Electric

C.C. Houlston (Franchising) Ltd the master licensee for the successful Mr Electric UK operation, has announced the acquisition of Aire Serv UK for an undisclosed sum.

0800 Handyman: Search For Plumber Leads To Star-Studded Success

0800handyman - the 'odd jobs' firm to the stars - has built up nine franchises since launching its first two years ago. Now it wants to treble that within ten months. Bruce Greig, the Oxford graduate turned handyman who launched the company in 2001, is looking for more graduates and career high-flyers to buy a franchise and help build the company across the UK.

Eddie Rockets: Eddie Rockets Opens 25th City Diner

Eddie Rockets City Diner, the top Irish-owned chain of 1950's American-themed diners will be officially opening its 25th diner on Friday 14th of October with the launch of its newest diner in The Omni Shopping Centre in Santry, Dublin 9.

Sliderobes: Sliderobe franchisees celebrate first year of business

Two local businessmen, Ray Smallwood and Neil Paterson, are celebrating their first year in business together, since swapping very pressurised jobs in industry for running a home furnishing showroom, close to home.

Subway Sandwiches: Subway open 100TH Greater London Store

The SUBWAY® chain, makers of the world's favourite SUB sandwich, is closer to overtaking the number of Pret a Manger and McDonald's stores in Greater London, following the opening of the SUBWAY chain's 100th Greater London store in 4 Berners Street, W1.

Red Veg: A Red Revolution for Fast Food Franchises

A healthy new concept in the fast food sector is preparing to launch its franchise opportunity to the UK market.

Totally Dynamic: A Totally Dynamic franchise opportunity

Vehicle Wrapping is one of the most exciting and fastest growing areas of the sign and graphics industry. It is rapidly becoming the preferred way for businesses to promote their goods and services on anything from company cars to trucks and buses.

TaxAssist Accountants: Taxation franchise invests in law service

Small business tax and accountancy franchise TaxAssist Accountants has enlisted the help of Leathes Prior Solicitors to provide a specialist HR and Employment Law service to all its shop-based franchisees.

Kall Kwik (UK): Kall Kwik launches 'Design to Delivery'

Kall Kwik has launched its next generation services Design to Delivery® (D2D), which focuses on making clients 'look the businessTM' by offering a broad range of services that include design for marketing, sales campaigns and other corporate communications; account management, direct mail; wide format, digital and lithographic printing; and fulfilment.

Driver Hire: Former BFA Director finds success with Driver Hire

Simon Wise, the former Deputy Director of the British Franchise Association, is proving that franchising works.

Mail Boxes Etc: Mail Boxes Etc. announces 100th centre

Specialist business service franchise Mail Boxes Etc. (MBE) has opened its 100th centre in the UK and Ireland, following rapid growth over the past two years.

Printing.com (UK): Printing.com sees network growth

Printing.com is continuing to grow its specialist printing chain by opening an outlet every fifth working day, confirms Chairman George Hardie.

The Ink Drop: The Inkdrop launches into Ireland

The Inkdrop has announced its launch into Ireland through Master Franchisees Sandra Redden and Angela Moffatt, who opened their first outlet in July.

Cash Generator: Franchisee of the Year winner

Cash Generator has awarded Richard Knibbs, one of its longest serving franchisees, with its Franchisee of the Year Award.

Thebestof.co.uk: Community website franchise launches

A comprehensive community website is shaking up the franchise industry having recruited 64 franchisees in just two months with a further 250 planned over the next nine months.

Explorer Travel: Explorer Travel strikes a balance

Explorer Travel, a travel agency brand with a 10-year pedigree, is expanding nationwide via franchising to accommodate the growing numbers of holidaymakers who book online and exploit the subsequent decline of high street travel agencies.

Drain Doctor: Drain Doctor's holiday reward for franchisees

Seven Drain Doctor Plumbing franchisees have been whisked away with their partners to Venice for a long weekend as a reward for producing the most business per capita from their franchise areas over the past year.

Papa John's Pizza: Grab a pizza the West Scottish market

With 3,000 outlets worldwide, Papa John's might be one of the world's leading pizza delivery restaurant groups, yet it is currently virtually unknown in Scotland.

Trespass: Trespass to grant Regional Master Licenses for the UK

Already recognised as a leading manufacturer and retailer of performance and fashion clothing in the UK, Trespass is granting Regional Master Licences to carefully selected individuals and companies.

Riverford Organic Vegetables: Riverford Conference and awards success

Riverford Organic Vegetables Ltd has held its second annual conference.

Jaguar Couriers: Jaguar Couriers welcomes rise in Euro business

Monday mornings are not usually the best time to make sales calls, or so Jaguar Couriers Commercial Director Andy Davies thought. With just one call he secured several weeks worth of work to the Czech Republic.

Harvey World Travel: Harvey World Travel drives network growth

Harvey World Travel is all set to drive its UK marketing effort in the franchise sector to increase the number of franchisees joining its ranks.

Apollo Blinds: Apollo blinds franchisee saves TV show

Apollo Blinds' Bristol franchisee has come to the rescue of a Channel Five TV show with a "blindingly"quick response to a plea.

Gymboree: Gymboree gets active with Pampers

Gymboree has teamed up with Pampers, one of the world's leading providers of children's nappies, to create the 'Pampers Activity Wheel' as part of a marketing campaign for Active Fit nappies.

Cookerburra Oven Cleaning Services: Cookerburra speaks at BFA conference

Cookerburra was invited to speak at the British Franchise Association annual conference held recently. Director David Dymond took the podium first and delivered an informative presentation describing Cookerburra's marketing strategies.

Bartercard: Success for Bartercard

Bartercard International, the business-to-business trading exchange, will be celebrating this quarter as it completes Aus$100 million worth of trading online through its dedicated members portal.

McDonald's Restaurants: The world's best known franchise teams with DreamWorks

DreamWorks Animation SKG and McDonald's Corporation have announced a two-year worldwide marketing and promotional relationship.

Prontaprint: Success for Chester franchisee

One year after taking on Prontaprint Chester, franchisees Noel and Nicci McLaughlin have made the centre a business success story by bringing in a raft of new clients and increasing the expenditure of their top 20 clients by over 15 per cent.

GreenThumb: Greenthumb's fast growing customer base

A fast-growing lawn care company is signing up new customers at the rate of one every minute.

Chemex International: A proven route to success...

Giving you the key to a business that works Chemex have been manufacturing and supplying their range of cleaning, hygiene and maintenance products, business to business via their franchisees' mobile showrooms for over 20 years. This established, proven concept gives them a huge advantage in the marketplace, and has set Chemex as the leading franchise in mobile distribution.

The Ink Drop: 100,000 pounds gross profit in year one.... Interested?

A simple proposition. A fantastic opportunity. Profit from a visit to our stand, l10, at the NEC this october.

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