Franchise Articles from September 2005

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Card Connection: Attracting Record Number of New Franchisees

Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, today revealed it has already recruited ten new franchisees for territories across the UK since January - more than in any other previous year. This announcement follows news that the Company recently recorded its highest ever number of sales with Card Connection's network turnover now topping more than £12 million.

Sliderobes: Sliderobes celebrates British franchise No.10

Irish franchise-based operation, Sliderobes, is celebrating the opening of its 10th British franchise, following the opening of a string of showrooms over the past year.

Bartercard: Bartercard Plc to double UK trading through franchisee

Birmingham and the North are the target areas for the world's largest trading exchange, Bartercard Plc, as it looks to expand its UK operations by nearly 50% over the next 12 months. The company, which currently generates over £4 million per month in trade between member businesses, plans to open a further 10 franchised offices by the end of September 2006 creating up to 150 additional jobs.

Driver & Warehouse: Give your future the green light

A Driver & Warehouse franchise is your opportunity to take advantage of today's increasing demand for HGV, Van Drivers and Warehouse Staff.

Safeclean: Clean up big time

There is a real opportunity to clean up with Safeclean, a franchise that offers excellent opportunites for both single operator and management franchisees

Plumb Local: Caring for Customers Creates Profitable Businesses

Ensuring high standards of customer care has enabled Local Group to build a sound reputation and create profitable businesses for franchisees. Paul Cullen reports on group's strong position in the franchise market and the remarkable growth of the PlumbLocal and ElecLocal brands

Babyprints: Breaking the mould

The Babyprints business model has been built in response to the tremendous demand forits product, developed five years ago. With the launch of its national franchise expansion programme, Paul Cullen explores the historyof Babyprints'development

Prontaprint: Progressive Prontaprint Seeks Effervescent Entrepreneur

Print, design and copy specialist Prontaprint reveals how it has a wealth of recruitment opportunities available to aspiring franchisees as it rolls out a new generation of digital business print centres across the country

Agency Express: 'Business is Ready & Waiting'

Take a walk along any residential street today and there is a very good chance that you will see the work of an Agency Express franchisee. The UK's largest specialist estate agents board contractor is responsible for the erection, servicing, and maintenance of ubiquitous 'For Sale', 'Sold', and 'To Let' signs across the country. The company's enviable reputation and proven business concept has resulted in 85 working franchisees out of a total of 110 opportunities available in the UK. It could be time to make an offer. Paul Cullen reports

Sumo: Ground Breaking Success

The watchful eyes of the radar-based Subsurface Utilities Mark Out (SUMO) have built a cost-saving reputation in the construction industry. The company is now on a major expansion programme through franchising to consolidate its position in the market. Adam Browning reports.

ChipsAway International: The Future is Yours to Shape

If you dread returning from your summer holiday to the drudgery of employment, a franchise may provide the answer to a brighter future. ChipsAway's Megan Dunmore reflects on how more and more individuals are seeking to shape their futures with ChipsAway franchises

Cash Generator: Has the Economy Changed?

The Cash Generator concept has been developed with three income streams to enable it to flourish in a variety of market conditions. With economic uncertainty widespread, Founder Brian Lewis talks to Stuart Anderson about the possibility that there is a major change taking place in the British economy

Cookerburra Oven Cleaning Services: Operating profitably in over 20 regions nationwide

Ongoing research and development to aid franchise network growth is a top priority for Cookerburra. Recent advancements unveiled at this year's conference will help franchisees market their services more effectively, speed up data entry, aid customer invoicing and bring greater credibility to each franchisee's business.

Calbarrie: Your own business...without the headaches

Would you like a business that can offer you the chance to develop a management franchise working with customers like BT, Transco, Telewest as well as the Metropolitan Police and county councils? On top of the business we would pass to you have you got the desire and tenacity to build a local service driven business?

Chemex International: a day in the life of a Chemex Franchisee

"After working in the world of banking, I needed a complete change - and the Chemex franchise was a great choice." Steve Hodges - South-East London

Rainbow International: Make your move from stalemate to checkmate.

Making the big career decisions takes careful consideration and planning. Without the right knowledge and guidance you could find yourself in a stalemate situation. Enter Rainbow international...

Morris Pasties: "Customers Agree it's a Great Product"

A product that sells and a business blueprint that works is what clinched it for Malcolm and Jill Farrar, who uprooted and moved to Cornwall to start anew as Morris Pasties franchisees. Rachel Spaul tells their story

Cleaning Doctor: The support has been 'A1'.

WHEN the founder of the franchise calls you every day for the first 30 days of your business, you know that the weight of his support is behind you. William Little, founder of Cleaning Doctor, undertakes to do just that as this established cleaning franchise with a reputation for unbeatable quality of service expands across the UK.

Jani-King (GB): Manage a million with Jani-King

With two management franchisees realising annual turnovers in excess of £1 million, and 40 more building to that point, Jani-King is offering a white collar opportunity to individuals who want to invest in a franchise with the security of a franchisor that guarantees your business

Minuteman Press International: Target Every Business as a Customer

Does a business-to-business opportunity that allows you to target every other business in your territory as a potential customer sound like a good investment? It did for Norwich franchisee Colin Barnes, who spoke to Adam Browning

TruGreen: Talking to Franchisees

TruGreen's Growing Opportunities...

Furniture Pro: Talking to Franchisees

"I couldn't wait to get started!"

Brightstar: National solution to dyslexia with first franchise

A NEW teaching support programme for dyslexic children and adults is looking to franchising to realise its full potential.

Jacks of London: Grooming is Booming

JACKS OF LONDON is taking men's grooming to new levels as Britain's first men-only barbershop franchise.

Original Poster Company: 'A Great Investment' providing Income from Day 1

The Original Poster Company is offering a number of established franchises for re-sale around the country. Adam Browning reports on an opportunity to secure a business with proven profitability

Papa John's Pizza: Pizza company gets saucy with new partner

PAPA JOHN'S has continued its push for increased brand awareness and market share by launching a new initiative.

TruGreen: Enjoy Working Outdoors? Let's Talk Business

With over three million customers in the USA alone, TruGreen positions itself as by far the largest lawn care company worldwide. Adam Browning interviews UK Managing Director Ken Dennis who asks: 'Do you want access to a huge potential market with regular repeat business, much of which is on an all-year-round basis?'

London House International: Celebrating 10 Years of Success

London House recently celebrated its 10th anniversary by hosting a reception for its franchisees and clients. Representing The Franchise Magazine at the event, Stuart Anderson spoke to the founders and the company's newest franchisee

Paperfix: "Better than projected finances"

AFTER four months Chris Linton, one of the first PAPERfix franchisees, has almost 50 customers with around 150 prospects in the pipeline and reports better than projected finances.

Snack-In-The-Box: Management buyout for SITB

SNACK delivery and vending machine franchise Snack-in-the-Box Ltd (SITB) has successfully completed a management buyout with ownership moving from Joe & Leigh Lynam, who have retired, to Matthew O'Neil, Bill Owen and Mike Funston.

Jaguar Couriers: Delivering a Great Franchise Package

The UK express delivery market exceeds £3.5 billion and is expected to continue growing strongly. The courier, or 'sameday' sector, serves the most lucrative end of this market - offering bespoke delivery solutions to companies whose products need extra special treatment in terms of speed or handling. Ken Young reports on a brand offering a start in this customer service-orientated sector

Ladies Workout Express: We take the guesswork out of owning a business.

People with an interest in fitness and the ability to facilitate success in other people are being sought nationwide by Ladies Workout Express, the women-only 30-minute workout franchise from US health and fitness giant Lady of America. Rachel Spaul reports

Gymboree: The UK's most comprehensive franchise for children

Gymboree, the world's leading children's development programme, is looking for franchisees to help meet the incredible demand for this unique and high quality programme.

Spic and Span: Celebrating seven years of success

The deal is on the table. Are you a six figure business builder?

Tongue Tied: Sales & Marketing for Business Builders

Use your sales and marketing expertise to build a home-based business with translation franchise Tongue Tied and become part of the team that helped bring the Olympics and Paralympics back to Britain. Adam Browning reports

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