Business Franchise articles from May 2003

Business Franchise archives from May 2003

160 Wembley winners: the British and International Franchise Exhibition at Wembley delivered a record number of potential franchisees onto the stands of almost 160 franchises.(exhibition report)
May 1, 2003... ALMOST 13,000 would-be franchisees made the British and International Franchise Exhibition at Wembley one of the most successful shows ever, exceeding the highest expectations of most of the 160 exhibiting companies. The...

Subway puts Graham in charge of UK.(franchise news)(Kevin Graham)(Subway Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Subway, the US-based sandwich chain which is rapidly expanding across the UK, has appointed Kevin Graham as UK and Ireland Development Manager. Among his first tasks will be to establish a British headquarters for the company. Graham will...

Is it a bird? Is it a pizza?(franchise news)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... With the ever-increasing traffic problems across the UK and Ireland, Domino's Pizza has been researching ways to rise above them, quite literally! Pizza fans may soon be ordering a delivered pizza and watching in amazement as the pizza guy...

VW sponsors Franchise Week.(franchise news)(Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is to sponsor National Franchise Week--the week running up to the National Franchise Exhibition at the NEC on 12 and 13 September--for a third year. BFA deputy director general Simon Wise says: "We are...

Flowers Forever is sold.(franchise news)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Flowers Forever, the unique niche Franchise that permanently preserves wedding bouquets and floral tributes, has changed hands. The new managing director is Fiona Williams, who has bought the business from Moya Hammond, Fiona, who has a...

Cleaning drive.(franchise news)(Gary Brown)(Jo Brown)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Cleaning specialists Time For You Ltd stunned delegates at its annual conference by donating a Jaguar V-12 convertible as one of the prizes for significant achievement during the year. The winners were Leicester franchisees Gary and Jo...

Printing.com moves into Dublin.(franchise news)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Printing.com has secured premises for its first outlet outside the UK. A new company store of some 1,000 square feet is to be established in Dublin--slightly larger than the average printing.com store in view of the company's positive appraisal...

Recognition for students.(franchise news)(Achievements and awards)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Recognition Express, the UK's leading franchise specialising in badge manufacture, signs, business gifts, awards and promotional products, has announced an annual award for undergraduate students at Lancaster Management School. To qualify,...

Oakleaf pools resources.(franchise news)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... A single contract to transform a customer's swimming pool, from Greek classical to old English rustic was a lucrative assignment that delivered one Oakleaf franchisee's entire first year's sates target. The job is just one of dozens of...

Fired with enthusiasm.(franchise news)(Simon Thomas)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Isle of Wight Dyno-Rod engineer Simon Thomas has a secret identity--he doubles up as a fully-trained volunteer fireman. As he raced to the fire station in his Dyno-Rod van to answer an emergency call, Simon passed a motorist whose car had...

Kall Kwik web move.(franchise news)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Kall Kwik UK has developed and launched new web sites for its 168 centre owners to help ensure that it achieves consistent branding across its franchise network while offering centres the flexibility to personalise with their own details. ...

Safeclean online win.(franchise news)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... A Staffordshire Lady has become the second lucky winner of the free draw on the redesigned Safeclean website that was launched in September. Carol Freeman was picked out from over 300 entrants from the draw on www.safeclean.co.uk and has...

Franchises to suit all tastes: over the next two months we take a look at franchise opportunities in the food and beverage sector. In this issue, Barbara Oaff considers cafes, coffee shops, kiosks, and food-to-go bars.(Market focus: food and beverage franchises)
May 1, 2003... THERE'S BEEN A REFRESHMENT revolution in Britain's towns and cities-coffee shops have appeared on almost every high street. And cafes, kiosks and food-to-go hats have mushroomed. What sorts of franchises are available? And just how competitive...

The quality food option: Hudson's food offers a multi-faceted franchise opportunity that will appear to those who appreciate quality food products delivered in a unique way.(Hudson's Food)
May 1, 2003... ENJOYING GOOD FOOD has become something of a national pastime. Now, aficionados of fine food who understand the importance of quality produce and excellent service have an opportunity to take their passion a step farther by becoming a Hudson's...

Vital signs: business Franchise editor Pat Malone talks to Signs Express group marketing manager Dan Archer about the industry, the opportunity and the market.(Signs Express Manchester)(Interview)(Cover Story)
May 1, 2003... YEAR AFTER YEAR, the NatWest/ BFA survey of franchising shows that difficulty in recruiting franchisees is the greatest obstacle to growth. There's a standing joke in the industry that some franchises adopt the 'mirror test' to vet...

Special recognition for top Chemex performer.(Chemex International)(Gerard Drinkwater)
May 1, 2003... "If you're prepared to work hard, Chemex won't let you fail: That statement, from a Chemex franchisee, helped Gerard Drinkwater decide to make his future with the company--and six years on, he's found it to be absolutely true. By Megan Dunmore...

Best of the best: Richard Mueller is the world's successful pizza delivery boy, a self-made millionaire who owns 158 Domino's Pizza outlets.(Domino's Pizza)
May 1, 2003... RICHARD MUELLER IS a legend at Domino's Pizza, and a shining example of what a really good franchisee can do with a really good franchise. He is, quite simply, the most successful Domino's franchisee in the world. He started out 35 years ago as...

21 years, 22 million [pounds sterling] and no failures for Minster: exemplary cleaning franchise maintains its 100 per cent record.(Minster Cleaning Services)
May 1, 2003... ALMOST 21 YEARS after he set up his pioneering cleaning business in the Midlands, Minster Cleaning Services managing director Alan Haigh says that the secret of his success is simple--time. 'It takes time to get the model right, but once...

Talking shops: Having just opened its flagship store, TaxAssist Direct has ambitious plans to have all of its franchisees in shop fronts by 2010.(Tax Assist Direct)
May 1, 2003... NOT ALL OF US HAVE a head for figures, but if you are that way inclined or even have managerial qualities and wish to develop into the financial field, TaxAssist Direct could be the company for you. Born in 1995, TaxAssist Direct Ltd was...

Brand recognition gets express service: always a successful franchise with a failure rate close to zero, Recognition Express aims to capitalise on its hard-won reputation and enviable client book by cross-selling a full range of branding and promotional products.(Recognition Express)
May 1, 2003... FEW COMPANIES, franchised or otherwise, have a track record of sustained success to match that of Recognition Express. The company has grown from a standing start into a multi-million-pound market leader, and in 23 years of franchising it has...

United Carpets--going from strength to strength: the recent franchise exhibitions at Birmingham and Manchester have seen the emergence of a new, unique and surprisingly affordable franchise in the shape of the leading independent carpet retailer United Carpets.(United Carpets)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2003... WITH SIX NEW RECRUITS now on board from Birmingham and four recently signed up from Manchester, it's time for many to sit up and take notice of this rapidly expanding and attractive retail-based floorcoverings franchise. Born out of a...

New owner for MBE: the UK business of Mail Boxes Etc has been bought by a company headed by its most successful area francise and its former franchise director.(News special: MBE)(MBE (UK) Ltd)
May 1, 2003... SPECIALIST BUSINESS SERVICES franchise Mail Boxes Etc has a new owner in the UK and is promising increased support and an even better deal for franchisees. MBE (UK) Ltd has been merged by its Canadian master licence holder MBE...

Offering your best start in franchising: domestic cleaning franchise Belle Casa has developed a strong core in the Midlands and is keen to grow across the country. The prides itself on removing the headaches of startup and leaving you to develop a successful franchise business.(Belle Casa)
May 1, 2003... THINKING ABOUT STARTING YOUR own business? Working for yourself can be very rewarding--both financially and in being able to organise your own time. However, setting up a business yourself can be a daunting experience. Where do I start? How do...

Take the high road to franchise success: SECC (Glasgow hosts the British Franchise Exhibition-the only franchise event to take place in Scotland.(exhibition preview)
May 1, 2003... HALL 2, SECC, GLASGOW 20 & 21 JUNE 2003 ARE YOU INTERESTED in running your own business? If you are, then franchising could be for you. Franchising is the ideal way to become your own boss, but rather than having to go it alone you get to...

Neil & Carol Fraser, signs express--Glasgow.(case studies)
May 1, 2003... FRANCHISING HAS ENABLED Nell and Carol Fraser to achieve their ambition to run a dynamic business. Carol and her husband Neil are partners in a Signs Express franchise in Scotland which they started eight years ago, originally operating...

From farmer to management development trainer.(case studies)(Rory Cullinan)
May 1, 2003... THREE YEARS AGO, Rory Cullinan's main concern was his farm in Zimbabwe. His citrus, tomato, flower and spice-producing horticultural company exported goods to the UK and Europe as well as Mauritius, Japan and South Africa. As managing director...

Scottish expansion plans for Antal International Network.(case studies)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... WITH THE OPENING OF ten franchised offices in the first year, global recruitment company Antal International has grown at a phenomenal rate, and this expansion is set to continue. The Franchised offices span the globe from Chicago in USA to...

BFA leads the way in Scotland.(The British & International Franchise Exhibition)(British Franchise Association)
May 1, 2003... THE BRITISH FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION'S Franchise Group for Scotland is embarking upon a number of bold initiatives to significantly raise the profile of franchising in Scotland and to increase the number of franchisees in the country by 1,000 over...

Kilting the franchise: beware they do things differently north of Hadrian's Wall: it's a mistake to treat Scotland like England with mountains--especially with regard to legal matters, where the rules are very different but can often benefit the franchisor, says Dundee lawyer David Cabrelli.(Franchising In Scotland)
May 1, 2003... THOSE READERS WHO HAVE historically carried out their franchise operations from outlets in England might be excused for thinking that there is probably not much difference in the law and the practical procedures which need to be followed to...

New forum wins its spurs: BFA President Sir Bernard Ingham, champion of the Franchisee Forum, writes of his pride as the Forum looks set to become a real asset to BFA franchisors.(The British Franchise Association)
May 1, 2003... TITULAR PRESIDENTS OF organisations with no executive or policy responsibility are probably thought better seen rather than heard. But as president of the British Franchise Association for nine years I can claim not only to have been heard but...

Reaping the rewards of succes.(The British Franchise Association)
May 1, 2003... NIGEL GRIFFITHS MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Small Business and Export Control, is the guest of honour at the British franchise Association's Franchisor of the Year Awards on 4th June 2003 at The Dorchester in London. The Awards,...

BFA dispute resolution: he Association has revamped its arbitration procedure and introduced a mediation scheme to address the needs of today.(The British Franchise Association)
May 1, 2003... THE ASSOCIATION HAS represented the interests of the franchise industry for more than 25 years now, and it is fair to say that in all these years there have been relatively few major disputes between member franchisors and their franchisees....

Little Gym, big prospects.(The Little Gym)
May 1, 2003... FOR MORE THAN 25 years, parents have relied on The Little Gym to help their children build the skills and confidence that will enhance every aspect of their lives. Today, The Little Gym is the world leader in children's motor skills...

Join the SportsCoach team: SportsCoach is hugely attractive to parents as it builds children's confidence and skills, and as a franchise it can initially be run part time.(SportsCoach)
May 1, 2003... BRITAIN'S CHILDREN should be fitter, Faster and more confident flora this summer, thanks to a unique new franchise which is set to motivate a generation of computer-bound children to become more active. Without a chance late night chat with...

It's a growth business: Complete Weed Control has come of age, and is celebrating 21 years of successful franchising during which it has grown into a 44-strong nationwide network--and it has many more years of expansion ahead.(Complete Weed Control)
May 1, 2003... WEEDS ARE EVERYWHERE. They have always been with us, and no doubt will continue to cause problems for gardeners, green keepers, site managers, and other maintenance professionals not to mention constituting an eyesore for us all--for a long...

Connect to opportunity: connect 2 offers a remarkable and unique franchise opportunity in the promotional goods field, which has huge potential and is growing at an ever-faster rate.(Connect 2)
May 1, 2003... THINK OF ALL THE THINGS you've been given by people in the past-pens, diaries, mugs, clothes, all with their name and logo on them--in fact, practically anything a supplier thinks will get Iris name in front of you and be remembered. This is...

Ready and raring to ...: resale of the month.(franchise resales)(Bin Masters)
May 1, 2003... ONE OF THE MOST exciting and potentially lucrative franchise resale opportunities to come up for some time is available from Bin Masters in Ireland. The Bin Masters pilot franchise that opened in Belfast in January 2002 is looking for a new...

Resale directory.(Directory)
May 1, 2003... AUTOMOTIVE Car Medic Type of franchise Mobile car detailing exterior/interior Territory available Postcode for Merseyside and Warrington INVESTMENT REQUIRED 12,000 [pounds sterling] TELEPHONE 01704 535 341 mobile 07753 730 483...

The customer is wrong and I wish he'd just go away: Life would be just dandy if it wasn't for customers. They take up your valuable time, and getting them to spend money is like pulling teeth. So why not send them along to the competition and give someone else the grief?(Words)(Customer relationship management)
May 1, 2003... 'MY SON ZEBIDIAH, today be a special day. It be the day that you aspire to the level of Franchise Master to the Master Franchise. 'My working life will soon he over, and I have reserved my place in the BFA Home for the Seriously Bewildered....

Need to know: the leisure revolution didn't happen for most people, and the working-from-home revolution is still on its way.(franchise advice)
May 1, 2003... UNDER COVERED 16,000 SMEs are operating without any business insurance, according to AXA Insurance. This leaves 132,000 employees at risk if something should go wrong at work. More than half of these firms are in retail and distribution. The...

Wake up to money: a pound of flesh or a cup of tea, sir? The high street banks will hold your hand and show you the way forward, and you'd be well advised to heed their counsel because the moneylending business has come a long way since Shylock plied his trade.(the last word)
May 1, 2003... THE MONEYLENDER HAS, for centuries, been the butt of ninny jokes--the most maligned of all professions (if they qualify for such a distinguished title as profession). Although much pilloried by the customers, the moneylender has survived like...