Franchise News
Business Options Expands to Ireland
14-05-2008 Business Options Expands to Ireland Business Options are delighted to announce that they are now accredited consultants of the Irish Franchise Association and will be... read more »
12-05-2008
ORGANIC FARM SCORES A FRANCHISE CENTURY Riverford Organic Vegetables celebrates its 100 th Franchisee Riverford Organic... read more »
NO LETTING GO uses profiling to aid franchise recruitment
09-05-2008 NO LETTING GO EMPLOYS PSYCHOMETRIC PROFILING TO AID FRANCHISE RECRUITMENT PROCESS No Letting Go, the inventory management franchise operating in the flourishing residential... read more »
The Phat Pasty Co launch The Phat Potato Company
08-05-2008 The Phat Pasty Co launch The Phat Potato Company Following the tremendous success of the Phat Pasty Company and their quirky Phat Pasty Vans, the company has now launched The... read more »
Dial a hubby is silently growing
07-05-2008 Dial a hubby is silently growing. The UK's only Social Enterprise franchise** that does anything for anyone including charitable tasks in the community. Dial a... read more »
Is a great business structure enough for success?
06-05-2008 Is a great business structure enough for success? Many franchise companies out there have built their success on a solid business structure that can be duplicated... read more »
Buying a franchise - some tips
05-05-2008 Buying a franchise – some tips. By Simon Rickett, co-founder and director of UK Websaver and Activ Web Design Buying a franchise is an excellent way of becoming... read more »
PROUD TO BE OSCAR
03-05-2008 PROUD TO BE OSCAR 2008 bfa franchisor of the year awards ‘Now and then, five years on’ and down to the last eight - we are there with every... read more »
Care franchise wins two major awards
02-05-2008 Care franchise wins two major awards Leading Care Franchise Home Instead Senior Care last night won the Dignity In Care Award at the North West Regional Final of... read more »
Sales and Marketing Specialist Joins FASTSIGNS Franchise Business Consultants Team
01-05-2008 Sales and Marketing Specialist Joins FASTSIGNS® Franchise Business Consultants Team FASTSIGNS® has appointed Bob Elks as a franchise business consultant,... read more »
Norfolk is the 20th showroom for Dream Doors
30-04-2008 “I have never felt so excited, enthusiastic or inspired by work as I have in the last 6 months.” – Helen Mahon, Dream Doors Norfolk Helen and Philip Mahon... read more »
Franchise launches nationwide recruitment drive for entrepreneurs who want to help small businesses
29-04-2008 Franchise launches nationwide recruitment drive for entrepreneurs who want to help small businesses National franchisor, ORCA Websites, has launched a UK-wide recruitment... read more »
PRESENTED WITH SPECIAL COMMENDATION
28-04-2008 At the Franchise Marketing Awards, held in the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London during the British Franchise Exhibition weekend, Dream Doors were finalists in 2 award... read more »
Mark Thompson & Tim Greenhalgh join the Howarth Franchising Group
25-04-2008 Mark Thompson & Tim Greenhalgh join the Howarth Franchising Group The Howarth Franchising Group continues to develop its team of experienced consultants by appointing Mark... read more »
Activ designs for a better life style
24-04-2008 Activ designs for a better life style For people considering owning a franchise, the opportunity to work from home often features near the top of their wish list. After all,... read more »
Business Franchise is going digital!
24-04-2008 The June issue of Business Franchise will be the first magazine available on businessfranchise.com in an online interactive digital format. This means that Business... read more »
Local man launches education initiative
23-04-2008 Local man launches education initiative After almost 20 years as a teacher, Newport-based John Reynolds felt it was time for a career change and has launched his... read more »
Creme de la creme recognised at Business For Breakfast awards 2008
22-04-2008 Creme de la creme recognised at Business For Breakfast awards 2008 Business For Breakfast (BforB), one of the UK’s leading networking organisations,... read more »
FASTSIGNS Report Brisk Trade at British and International Franchise Exhibition
21-04-2008 FASTSIGNS Report Brisk Trade at British and International Franchise Exhibition April’s Franchising exhibition held at Olympia was one of the best ever... read more »
Award winning franchise team
18-04-2008 Bluebird Care have been awarded the prestigious ‘Franchise Recruitment Team of the Year’ at the annual Franchise Marketing Awards during a gala dinner at the Royal... read more »
Budding franchisees urged to learn from TV's Apprentice
17-04-2008 Budding franchisees should be glued to the gogglebox in order to learn some valuable lessons about business from TV smash hit show The Apprentice. Ian Thornton from Apollo... read more »
No Letting Go recruits first franchisee for the North of England
16-04-2008 No Letting Go recruits first franchisee for the North of England Jamie Reddihough case study - No Letting go, Newcastle upon Tyne At the tender age of 27 Jamie... read more »
TaxAssist Accountants short-listed for top franchisor award
11-04-2008 TaxAssist Accountants has been short-listed for the 2008 British Franchisor of the Year Award by the British Franchise Association (BFA). The awards, which... read more »
TaxAssist Accountants short-listed for top franchisor award
09-04-2008 TaxAssist Accountants short-listed for top franchisor award TaxAssist Accountants has been short-listed for the 2008 British Franchisor of the Year Award by the British... read more »
UK Websaver reaches its century
07-04-2008 UK Websaver reaches its century UK Websaver – the loyalty card scheme which was one of the fastest growing franchises of 2007 – has signed up its 100th... read more »
Oscar and Great British Pets
04-04-2008 Oscar and Great British Pets It’s that time of year again. National Pet Month runs from 5th April to 5th May and everyone and anyone involved - pet people, pet... read more »
DigitalMeeting are taking a big leap forward
02-04-2008 DigitalMeeting, the Winchester-based provider of global audio, web and video conferencing services, are taking a big leap forward with their plans for expansion over the next... read more »
Day in the life of… Gareth Everson
01-04-2008 As a new recruit of 5 months, Gareth shares his views and experiences on his progress so far as part of the ERA team. He comments on what first attracted him to ERA, the... read more »
Don't Panic launches Brazil franchise
01-04-2008 Big In Brazil In June Don’t Panic will open the doors to Sao Paulo, Brazil in their latest franchise expansion. Operations in the forthcoming months of opening are set... read more »
Businesswoman Launches Local Sign Shop
28-03-2008 Lorraine Sullivan, who has lived in Reading for over 30 years, has decided to step out on her own by opening FASTSIGNS ® Reading, a provider of signs and graphics... read more »
Prontaprint Short-Listed for a Host of Industry Awards
26-03-2008 Prontaprint, Europe’s leading design and print-on-demand specialist, is in the running to scoop the prestigious Franchisor of the Year title at this year’s... read more »
Century 21 reaches 60th office...
25-03-2008 Century 21 reaches 60th office... Century 21® UK celebrates as the ink on the franchise agreement for the 60th office dries. The world’s largest... read more »
New Site for Established Bird and Pest Control Business
25-03-2008 New Site for Established Bird and Pest Control Business NBC Bird and Pest Solutions are going from strength to strength having recruited four new franchisees this month and... read more »
"Stay put homeowners" spending on their houses
24-03-2008 "Stay put homeowners" spending on their houses The UK’s leading window blinds store chain is starting to see an increase in sales as a result of a... read more »
Recruitment franchise launched by Westaff
20-03-2008 RECRUITMENT FRANCHISE LAUNCHED BY WESTAFF See us at The Franchise Exhibition, Olympia – Stand F720 A new management franchise has been launched by Westaff to... read more »
Olio&Farina - the new franchise deli cafe
16-03-2008 Olio&Farina 61 Bridge St welcomes top quality Italian food and wine Chester: September 2007. Against the fascinating background of the English city famous world-wide... read more »
We fell in love with Le Macchie
14-03-2008 In 2006 we at Olio&Farina decided it was time for us to start producing directly some of our best products. After a long search, we fell in love with Le Macchie, which at... read more »
Basic System
13-03-2008 For Rob Mearing, the decision to take on a Basic System franchise represented a natural progression from his existing well established flooring business. Whilst the... read more »
8 Franchise operations sign up for 10 year renewal contracts with TaxAssist Accountants!
09-03-2008 TaxAssist Accountants is proud to announce that 8 of its established franchises have recently signed 10 year franchise agreement renewal contracts. This level of commitment from... read more »
Dogs behaving badly
08-03-2008 DOGS BEHAVING BADLY - Mic Martin on hand to help Oscar customers at Crufts Is your boxer a bit boisterous, your terrier a tearaway or your collie a little too melancholic... read more »
Expanding ranges to benefit Apollo Blinds franchisees
07-03-2008 Expanding ranges to benefit Apollo Blinds franchisees Franchisees at Apollo Blinds are set to benefit from a planned increase in the range of products they will have... read more »
Speedy work from FastSigns
04-03-2008 Staff at FASTSIGNS ® Kingston are celebrating this week after the speedy completion of a full set of colour vehicle graphics for American road rally and Gumball Rally... read more »
Posh Legend scores with Fastway Couriers
03-03-2008 POSH Legend Scores with Fastway Couriers Lack of business expertise is commonly thought to be a barrier to entering the fresh and exciting route into self employment... read more »
New Additions to the Expanding NBC Flock
02-03-2008 New Additions to the Expanding NBC Flock NBC Bird and Pest Solutions is pleased to announce that it has two new franchisees on board. NBC Bird and Pest Solutions is the only... read more »
SNAPPING UP A TREAT
01-03-2008 SNAPPING UP A TREAT While Oscar delivers the complete pet care service direct to the door of its very deserving customers it is also making time to support a charity.... read more »
Harrow Businessman Recognises Potential
29-02-2008 After 11 years as a finance director for a conference and exhibition centre, Stuart Fisher felt it was time for a career change and has launched his own family business,... read more »
THE HOWARTH FRANCHISING GROUP CRUISE IN TOP GEAR!
28-02-2008 THE HOWARTH FRANCHISING GROUP CRUISE IN TOP GEAR! The Howarth Franchising Group is delighted to announce that this year’s Franchisor Supplier Showcase will be... read more »
Greener eBusiness UK invests in Ethiopian forest
27-02-2008 A pioneering internet firm has become one of the first companies to achieve carbon neutral status. eBusiness UK is tackling the escalating problem of climate change by... read more »
Five point health check for Franchisors
26-02-2008 British Franchise Association member law firm, Pannone LLP, has devised a health-check for franchisors and potential franchisors to help them examine a franchise from five key... read more »
Don't just go for a 'good' franchise...
24-02-2008 Don’t just go for a ‘good’ franchise, buy into one that provides a spectacular wealth-generating opportunity! Most franchises involve the franchisee... read more »
Fast growing FastSigns
23-02-2008 Not content with simply doubling his business interests, Kingston upon Thames businessman Mark Phelps, owner of the town’s FASTSIGNS ® signage and graphics... read more »
What a year for XTC Discos - Sheffield
22-02-2008 One year on since XTC Sheffield was formed and Nigel Freeman the first franchisee in the XTC ‘family’ reports a whirlwind year of success and achievement ! Having... read more »
Making Dreams Come True
19-02-2008 Making Dreams Come True “I feel just like a Fairy Godmother, bringing fun, excitement and the chance to make dreams come true” enthuses new franchisee Tracy... read more »
SNAPPING UP A TREAT
17-02-2008 SNAPPING UP A TREAT While Oscar delivers the complete pet care service direct to the door of its very deserving customers it is also making time to support a charity. To... read more »
Taxing times ahead - beware the 6th of April!
13-02-2008 On the 6th April 2008 the tax system in the UK is undergoing a number of radical changes. Businesses and individuals have been given prior warning, but is the message getting... read more »
No Letting Go Medway
11-02-2008 CHRIS HOLMES NO LETTING GO MEDWAY Making that final decision to go it alone and start your own business is right up there with a handful of life changing... read more »
TaxAssist opens 60th shop!
08-02-2008 TaxAssist Accountants, the UK’s leading specialists for accountancy and taxation services to small business, is proud to announce the opening of its 60th Shop. TaxAssist... read more »
Success Dynamics - Debii McKoy
05-02-2008 Debbii left school at 15 having decided that she wanted to do her “own thing” rather than continue her education. Even at such an early age, Debbii had already... read more »
Fast work from FastSigns
30-01-2008 Staff at the Chelmsford FASTSIGNS ® sign and graphics centre are celebrating a successfully swift rebranding project, carried out against a tight deadline on a... read more »
New business, new start
23-01-2008 Lesley Lavin- Cheadle, Cheshire My children needed me at home and I wanted to be there for them - that was in 2001. Now in 2008 I still want to be around the family and my... read more »
Top billing for Marcus
22-01-2008 Mike Ridley November 22 2007 Client: Sandler Sales Institute Subject: Marcus Cauchi Top billing for Marcus Sandler franchisee invoices £90,000 in one month SANDLER... read more »
Fast work from Fastsigns
22-01-2008 Staff at the Chelmsford FASTSIGNS ® sign and graphics centre are celebrating a successfully swift rebranding project, carried out against a tight deadline on a... read more »
Are prospective franchisees getting smarter?
21-01-2008 Are prospective franchisees getting smarter? Many franchisors are having increasing difficulty in recruiting new franchisees. They find that the competition is increasing and... read more »
Keeping Good Company
16-01-2008 Keeping Good Company Get in at the start of something big and worthwhile, because our health-conscious government has targeted all schools to provide full and extended after... read more »
Book about franchising in Kazakhstan published by Beknur Kissikov
14-01-2008 New book “Franchising in Kazakhstan ” released on January 2008. F or the first time in Central Asian and Caucasus region has been published... read more »
Putting experience into practice
02-01-2008 An experienced healthcare franchise explains what it has learnt over the last 10 years, and how franchisees will benefit A leading player in the £3.7Bn healthcare... read more »
Survey findings underpin relevance of HR solutions franchise
18-12-2007 Launch of new franchise designed to help businesses improve return on “human capital investment" Key findings: 82% respondents cite staff as the... read more »
Is Your Data Secure
16-12-2007 Due to the government carelessly losing sensitive data, belonging to 25 million individuals, banks have had to take extremely expensive emergency measures to closely monitor all... read more »
Are you aware of new fire regulations
15-12-2007 The biggest overhaul of fire safety legislation has recently come into place and is affecting hundreds of non-domestic premises in England and Wales. The... read more »
Spettro franchisee earns back half his franchisee fee in first week of trading!
14-12-2007 This summer’s floods have reportedly cost UK insurers around £3 billion and with Channel 4’s Dispatches naming 20 places most likely to be at risk of... read more »
Margaret is
13-12-2007 After returning from Living in Australia in 2005 Kerry McCaughey purchased Lasertech Stoke, over the past two year he has built up an extremely successful Business Supplying... read more »
Republic of Ireland for Mr. Electric
10-12-2007 One of the UK’s leading franchise organisations is set to continue its expansion in the Republic of Ireland under the well known brand of Mr. Electric. This will bring a... read more »
Are You Aware of Part 3 of the DDA?
04-12-2007 In 2004 legislation was passed that aimed to achieve equality between disabled and able-bodied people. All building owners, with premises accessible to the public, should... read more »
Lasertech announce their first open day in Dublin
03-12-2007 Following the success of the Irish Franchise Show Lasertech have decided to hold their first Irish Open day, in Dublin on 13th December. The open day... read more »
Mark's swap for the top
02-12-2007 FORMER publisher Mark Wormald turned over a new chapter in his life two years ago and has never looked back. Mark, 48, discovered the Sandler Sales Institute on the internet... read more »
Developing the difference through training...
28-11-2007 A new franchise has opened in training and business consultancy offering opportunities across the UK. The training market is estimated to be worth in the region of £21.7... read more »
FOUR PAWED - FOREWARNED IS FOREARMED
27-11-2007 While Oscar takes great care to ensure a happier, healthier and longer life through nutrition; the complete pet care service is all part of reminding its pet customers about... read more »
An exceptional 2007 for Chemex
26-11-2007 One of the country’s most well established franchises, Chemex, has enjoyed an exceptionally good year. The emphasis is on growth and expansion and these are exciting... read more »
After 10 years with Prestige...
21-11-2007 Back in 1997 former Naval Stores Accountant Croash Robinson made a life-changing decision. ‘ After I left the Navy I trained as a nurse, and although I... read more »
SURFER ANDY FINDS A PERFECT BALANCE
20-11-2007 Surf fan Andy McCreadie has settled in Cornwall after a series of high flying jobs around the world in sales and management. But a laidback lifestyle is the last thing... read more »
Pannone focus on franchising
16-11-2007 Manchester solicitors Pannone LLP has formed a dedicated Franchise Law team, which has applied for and been admitted to membership of the BFA (British Franchise Association).... read more »
New franchise taps into lucrative letting services market
15-11-2007 October marks the launch of the first franchised business to operate in the inventory management sector, providing a valuable service to the lettings industry. No Letting... read more »
At the heart of Oscar
12-11-2007 AT THE HEART OF OSCAR Bumping in to the staff at Oscar on their fundraising pub-crawl for the Children’s Heart Federation was enough to scare anyone - but behind... read more »
Noted Franchise Developer Gary Findley Serves Up `Three-Course Meal’ to Houston Business Investors
11-11-2007 Noted Franchise Developer Gary Findley Serves Up `Three-Course Meal’ to Houston Business Investors Houston, Texas – November 12, 2007 – Famed franchise... read more »
Husband and Wife Team Launches FASTSIGNS Gloucester
09-11-2007 After 15 years working in the sales and communications sector, David Riddell and his wife Carolyn felt it was time for a career change and have opened their own sign and... read more »
Chemex hits the jackpot
07-11-2007 A down-to-earth, plain speaking Yorkshireman, whose success is down to ‘sheer hard graft and determination,’ is the face of the future for leading... read more »
Franchisee Diary...
06-11-2007 Having worked for over 20 years in several commercial director roles operating in the aerospace, automotive, chemicals and transport sectors I decided I needed... read more »
Wizard from Oz creates new millionaires every day
30-10-2007 Wizard from Oz Creates new Millionaire Every Day I nterview 25th October 2007 Brian: Hello. This is Brian from the Worlds Best Property Club and I am... read more »
Regional Development Agreement for Warwickshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire
29-10-2007 Coffee Republic plc (“Coffee Republic” or “the Company”), the independent coffee and deli bar operator, announces that an agreement has been reached... read more »Fast New Look for York College
18-10-2007 Students in York are finding their way around a new look campus this term thanks to a significant development project between York College and FASTSIGNS ® Sheffield... read more »
The latest Lasertech franchises hit the road
16-10-2007 Lasertech have launched 7 new franchises this month following their successful completion of the initial residential training for new Lasertech franchisees held at the Forest... read more »
Famed Franchise Developer Gary Findley adds Three Food Concepts to Franchise Collection
15-10-2007 Waco, TX – October 15, 2007 – As if his plate wasn’t full enough, Gary Findley announced today that he is taking another big “bite” out of the... read more »
Fastway Couriers announce first ever franchisees of the year
12-10-2007 Fastway Couriers, has announced their first ever Franchisees of the Year. The organisation has recorded dramatic growth in the UK that has seen it increase over the... read more »
Franaccounts launches the UK's newest professional bookkeeping franchise...
03-10-2007 Franaccounts, leading bfa affiliated accountants will remove the bookkeeping and accounting headache for thousands of UK businesses when it launches the nation’s first... read more »
Perfect Pizza - going from strength to strength
25-09-2007 Since a management buyout, Perfect Pizza has been moving forward at a rate of knots. A number of important changes have helped deliver on the key customer promises of high... read more »
Lasertech launch two new franchise options
14-09-2007 Lasertech have been franchising for just over 5 years and in that time grown to over 85 franchisee territories established across The UK, Ireland and Spain. During the last... read more »
FIREWORKS, FRIGHT AND PETS!
10-09-2007 Remember, remember the 5th of November and Christmas and New Year and any special occasion that enjoys the blast, whizz, flash and bang of fireworks. It’s at times like... read more »
MRINetwork Worldwide's Continued Global Growth
16-08-2007 MRINetwork Worldwide, one of the world’s largest executive search organisations, continues to make substantial investments in its business with a new corporate office in... read more »
Scenic blue strengthens franchise recruitment team
03-08-2007 Scenic Blue, a Marshalls Specialist business and the UK’s only landscaping franchise has upweighted its management team with the appointment of a Senior Franchise... read more »
Maid2Clean sweeps up with 3400 Jobs
31-07-2007 Maid2Clean sweeps up with 3400 Jobs Maid2Clean® has one of the best kept secrets within British Franchising. Not only is Maid2Clean® revolutionising the domestic... read more »
