Business Franchise articles from May 2006

Business Franchise archives from May 2006

Liability cover--a liability.(need to know)
May 1, 2006... MORE THAN 50,000 sole traders may be at risk of fines by failing to comply with employers' liability insurance laws. Research from MORE TH>N Business has found that nearly three-quarters of sole traders admit they are unaware of the changes...

It's a crime.(need to know)
May 1, 2006... THE FEDERATION of Small Businesses has raised concerns about government plans to change the Criminal Injuries Compensation System (CICS) set out in a Home Office consultation document: Rebuilding lives--supporting victims of crime. The...

Staff limit their own mobile working.(need to know)
May 1, 2006... DESPITE INCREDIBLE leaps in related technologies allowing staff to work almost anywhere, many prefer to keep a distinct boundary between office and personal lives. A study from Citrix Online indicates that nearly a third of employees would...

Congestion charges could kill business.(need to know)
May 1, 2006... LIVERPOOL CITY Council has been warned by the Forum of Private Business that congestion charging would damage the city's commercial heart. Len Collinson, Merseyside chairman of the FPB is concerned about talk of the 40 million [pounds sterling]...

Shops still squeezed despite sales growth.(need to know)
May 1, 2006... RETAIL SALES are up on last year but a pressure group for the sector warns that the High Street is still facing tough times. The British Retail Consortium suggests that claims of a recovery are premature and that consumer spending is much more...

Firms 'invisible' online.(need to know)
May 1, 2006... NEARLY HALF of small businesses could be missing out of their share of a growing internet market due to poor knowledge of search engines. A report from online experts Fasthosts shows that 49 per cent of SMEs fail to submit their websites to...

Service cuts hit women entrepreneurs.(need to know)
May 1, 2006... CUTS IN business support services for women threaten to sidetrack the government's enterprise strategy, ministers have been warned. Prowess--the national women's enterprise body announced its profound disappointment with cutbacks made by the...

Do you take cash?(need to know)
May 1, 2006... Many small firms in the construction industry are used to being paid in cash but occasionally payment comes with the suggestion that the VAT might be 'forgotten'. In response, the Revenue and Customs service has launched a TV advertising...

Free health check for SMEs.(need to know)
May 1, 2006... IN AN effort to reduce the estimated 10 billion [pounds sterling] cost to the UK economy, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has helped to launch Workplace Health Connect, a free advisory service for smaller firms. The scheme will offer...

Late payment still a problem.(need to know)
May 1, 2006... LARGE plc companies are still the worst offenders when it comes to paying their bills. Despite late payment legislation, small firms remain reluctant to press big clients for money. The Federation of Small Businesses has joined with the Credit...

Funky business.(NEW LAUNCH UPDATE)
May 1, 2006... FUNKY MONKEYS, the children's indoor activity centre and cafe, launched at the British and International Franchise Exhibition at Olympia in March. Co-founder Zoe Hearn was delighted with the response. She explains: 'The response was phenomenal...

Going gray.(MOVING ON)
May 1, 2006... LES GRAY, who founded Chemex International--as Chemical Express--more than 20 years ago, has announced his intention to bow out as non-executive chairman now that the company has been bought by Melvyn Lusty and Sean Derrig. Les has long...

Recognition express's Klass act.(FUNDRAISER)
May 1, 2006... RECOGNITION EXPRESS teamed up with charity World Vision to support this year's 24-Hour Famine, a fundraising event to hunger in Africa. The specialist in recognition products supplied 33,000 silicone finger rings debossed with a '24-hour'...

Branson's flying high.(SURVEY RESULTS)
May 1, 2006... RICHARD BRANSON is the most popular famous person franchisors would like to work for them. according to a survey conducted by Business Franchise at the British and International Franchise exhibition at Olympia in March. The billionaire...

Card players cash in.(FRANCHISE NEWS)
May 1, 2006... CARD PUBLISHER and franchisor, Card Connection, announced last month that it has recorded its highest ever number of sales of greetings Cards, With the company's turnover reaching more than 12 million [pounds sterling] in 2005. A Card...

Fashion trends.(FRANCHISE NEWS)
May 1, 2006... HIGH STREET fashion brands are failing to realise the benefits of franchising, according to international franchise consultants Franchise Development Services (FDS). Roy Seaman, managing director of FDS, reveals that the franchised walk-in...

Record-breaking year in franchising.(SURVEY RESULTS)
May 1, 2006... 2005 WAS A bumper year for the franchising sector, as me industry's annual turnover broke the 10 [pounds sterling] billion barrier for the first time, rising 13 per cent to 10.3 billion [pounds sterling]. according to the Natwest/bfa survey...

A decade of dance.(ANNIVERSARY)
May 1, 2006... FLAMBARDS THEME park in Cornwall opened its doors in March to celebrate 10 years of Jo Jingles music and dance classes. Sessions were held throughout the day for families. The classes aim to balance well-known songs and rhymes with classical...

Fuelling the fire.(FRANCHISE NEWS)
May 1, 2006... ALL FIRED UP Ceramics Cafe in Ipswich has received recognition as an Investor in People following a recent independent assessment. Based in the town centre, All Fired Up has been open for four years allowing visitors to the cafe to paint...

Debenhams opens in Turkey.
May 1, 2006... UK DEPARTMENT store chain Debenhams opened its first outlet in Turkey in April in Istanbul's Cevahir shopping mall. The company entered the country through Kuwait-based retailer At Shaya Group. The store will offer international brands...

Business crimes costs 721m [pounds sterling] in 2005.
May 1, 2006... NEW RESEARCH from AXA Insurance reveals that, in 2005, the cost of crimes against British small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) was at least 721 million [pounds sterling]. However, AXA believes that the 'true' cost of business crime is much...

Entrepreneurs in decline.
May 1, 2006... NEW COMPANY start-ups have declined at the sharpest rate in 10 years thanks to tougher business conditions and an economic slowdown. Combined with a slowdown in the economy, data shows just 388,300 new firms started up in 2005, compared to...

Rolling out the dough.
May 1, 2006... PAPA JOHN'S International has sold its Perfect Pizza brand in the UK, including all 110 franchised stores, for US $13 million. Papa John's will get $8 million when the deal closes and another $900,000 over the next year. The rest will be...

Amendments.
May 1, 2006... We wish to apologise to Mortgage and Property Services Ltd for the misleading impression given on Page 70 of the April issue of the magazine under the heading 'Action Man'. Mortgage and Property Services has been in business since 1998 and...

Lloyds TSB.
May 1, 2006... Last month's issue contained an error, which we would like to rectify. Lloyd's TSB's head of franchising, Richard Holden, explained the changes made to the Small Firms Guarantee Scheme and its affect upon younger businesses. The text should...

Winning and dining: the winners received the plaudits and the guests enjoyed an evening of dining and dancing. All of this and more took place at the inaugural Franchise Marketing Awards ...(FRANCHISE MARKETING AWARDS)
May 1, 2006... THE FIRST winners of the Franchise Marketing Awards were announced at a glittering awards dinner at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London, on March 24 2006. This glamorous event, hosted by well-known stand up comedian and writer...

The winners of the franchise marketing awards.(SIMPLY THE BEST...)
May 1, 2006... BEST OVERALL MARKETING CAMPAIGN sponsored by Lloyds TSB Cartridge World UK BEST WEBSITE sponsored by KMD webdesign O'Briens Irish Sandwich Bar MOST INNOVATIVE MARKETING CAMPAIGN sponsored by ABC Media Signs Express BEST...

The treats of London: More than 13,000 people attended this year's British & International Franchise Exhibition. Business Franchise finds out what made the event an unqualified success.
May 1, 2006... The British & International Franchise Exhibition, incorporating the Growing Your Own Business Exhibition & Conference, attracted more than 13,000 visitors to Olympia in London who were searching for exciting franchise businesses. At the...

What they said ...(EXHIBITOR COMMENTS)
May 1, 2006... THE EVENT was also a success for exhibitors. David Mercer, managing director of Dent Wizard International, remarked: 'The show has generated hundreds of strong leads with serious investors. Of particular interest was the high number of...

Labour of love: it's the perfect dream job. Working for a company that allows you to indulge your favourite hobby or interest. John Bensalhia finds out how that dream can become a reality....(SPECIAL FEATURE)
May 1, 2006... Music. Photography. Sport. Three examples of people's most common hobbies. But how many of us can say that we take our hobbies with us to work? Just think of it--the prospect of making work an enjoyable experience rather than a tedious,...

Bank statement: Richard Holden reflects on his first year as head of franchising at Lloyds TSB.(Cover story)
May 1, 2006... After almost 25 years in a business you'd think you'd know it all. But after all that time with Lloyds TSB I'm still learning every day. I recently completed my first year as head of franchising for Lloyds TSB and it has been a great year....

Olympia gains a special exhibition report.(bfa news)
May 1, 2006... THE RECENT British and International Franchise Exhibition at Olympia was one of the busiest in recent times for the bfa team. The bfa stand provided visitors with information, guidance and literature. During the show it was possible to visit...

Get the knowledge.(bfa news)
May 1, 2006... THE DECISION to consider franchising as a route to running your own business is an important one. There are many considerations and different sources of information to take into account. Part of the work of the bfa is involved with ensuring...

Good grub, gardening and Go-Karts.(bfa news)
May 1, 2006... THE RECENT British and International franchise exhibition at Olympia provided prospective franchisees with a very practical illustration of the breadth of the franchise industry. On the first day of the show, bfa president Sir Bernard Ingham...

Scottish Franchise Week.(bfa news)
May 1, 2006... FRANCHISING IN Scotland is highlighted this summer for the annual Scottish Franchise Week. The week of activities designed to highlight the important role that franchising plays in building and maintaining businesses in Scotland will comprise...

Standing room only.(bfa news)
May 1, 2006... THE VMG/bfa evening seminar programme which was launched in February got off to a flying start with a sell-out first date at the Crowne Plaza, St James Hotel, in London on the 29th March. Speaking about the event, the bfa's head of marketing,...

Budget your business: taking on an existing franchise territory can have its advantages, as Phil Marriott discovered with TaxAssist Accountants.(TAXASSIST)
May 1, 2006... When TaxAssist Accountants' Loughborough territory was on the market, Phil Marriott felt it was an opportunity not to be missed. He explains: 'Buying a franchise means that you gain an established business model, brand and support network. But,...

A clean start: running a business in the cleaning sector might not sound like the most alluring proposition, but a quick look at some of the businesses in this month's Market Focus may persuade you to change your mind. With potential yields of six-, and in some cases seven-figure sums in the sector, a cleaning franchise may be just what you need to add a little polish to your life.(WHAT'S OUT THERE)
May 1, 2006... OVENU MIN. TOTAL INVESTMENT: 10,000 [pounds sterling] PHONE: 01189 736 739 WEBSITE: www.ovenu.co.uk CLASSIFICATION: Owner-operator IT'S A grim job, but somebody's got to do it. That was founder Rik Hellewell's inspiration...

Highland real: Scotland's leading franchise event, The British Franchise Exhibition, will take place at the SECC in Glasgow on June 2 & 3 2006, bringing many well-known companies offering hundreds of franchise opportunities to the city.(THE BRITISH FRANCHISE EXHIBITION: EXHIBITION PREVIEW)
May 1, 2006... The British Franchise Exhibition is the focal point of Scottish Franchise Week, organised by the British Franchise Association. Scottish Franchise Week has been established to promote sustainable business in Scotland and includes a number of...

Forthcoming dates.(THE BRITISH FRANCHISE EXHIBITION: EXHIBITION PREVIEW)
May 1, 2006... For details of future franchise exhibitions, please visit www.franinfo.co.uk THE NATIONAL FRANCHISE EXHIBITION, INCORPORATING THE GROWING YOUR OWN BUSINESS EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE NEC, Birmingham 6 & 7 October 2006 THE IRISH FRANCHISE...

Seminars.(THE BRITISH FRANCHISE EXHIBITION: EXHIBITION PREVIEW)
May 1, 2006... A series of free seminars are being run by the bfa across both days for everyone looking to find out more about becoming a franchisee or franchisor. They will include advice and specific success stories from leading speakers from the UK...

Growing your own business exhibition & conference.(THE BRITISH FRANCHISE EXHIBITION: EXHIBITION PREVIEW)
May 1, 2006... The Growing Your Own Business Exhibition features companies that offer small business advice and can help established businesses to develop and grow. The showcase will be supported by a free conference with seminars providing practical...

Stocks and Shere: the Shere Khan group is prowling ahead with its franchise for Shere Khan Express, a fast food concept that is growing more popular by the minute .(NEW LAUNCH)
May 1, 2006... SHERE KHAN EXPRESS INVESTMENT LEVEL: 100,000 [pounds sterling] BUSINESS TYPE: Food/restaurants PHONE: Steve Garrity on 0161 903 9200 WEBSITE: www.sherekhan.com What does the name Shere Khan mean to you? The chances are...

Business is blooming: building a flower preservation national franchise is a great challenge. Hilary Jones, managing director of Flowers Forever, talks to Business Franchise about growing a market leader.(FRANCHISE FOCUS)
May 1, 2006... FLOWERS FOREVER INVESTMENT LEVEL: 14,981 [pounds sterling] PHONE: Hilary Jones on 01527 880 200 WEBSITE: www.flowersforever.co.uk BUSINESS TYPE: Flower preservation When Hilary Jones. managing director of Flowers Forever....

A stake in chips: When Nik Agar and Don McCabe launched their first video games store in 1986, little did they know that 20 years on they would be heading up a national chain of CHIPS stores.(FRANCHISE FOCUS: CHIPS)
May 1, 2006... CHIPS INVESTMENT LEVEL: Approx 80K [pounds sterling] (+VAT) for a fully fitted, stocked CHIPS store, depending on site. Personal investment of 30K [pounds sterling] required Fees: Management 7%, Marketing 2% & Stock Distribution...

The smart choice: choose a bank like you choose your franchisor--carefully. Alan Smart, national franchise manager for the Royal Bank of Scotland, shows what's on offer.(FRANCHISE ADVICE)
May 1, 2006... CHOOSING TO go into business for yourself is one of the biggest decisions you are likely to make. Even with the--added comfort of buying a proven franchise, the prospects may appear daunting--nearly 65 per cent of people buying a franchise come...

Who wants to be a millionaire? With 10 Minster franchises passing the 1m [pounds sterling] sales milestone, the office cleaning services group is well on course for its targeted turnover figure of 50m [pounds sterling] for 2012, based on a network of 50 franchisees.(FRANCHISE FOCUS: MINSTER GROUP)
May 1, 2006... MINSTER GROUP INVESTMENT LEVEL: 50,000 [pounds sterling] PHONE: 0121 386 1722 WEBSITE: www.minstergroup.co.uk BUSINESS TYPE: Office cleaning At the company's recent Annual Conference held at the St David's Hotel and Spa,...

More than just a number: 80:20 is more than just numbers--from me principle developed by Pareto in 1897, many businesses such as IBM, Microsoft and Filofax have generated huge successes by applying the 80:20 rule to their operations.(FRANCHISE FOCUS)
May 1, 2006... 80:20 INVESTMENT LEVEL: 19,750 [pounds sterling] WEBSITE: www.8020franchise.com PHONE: 0870 460 4749 BUSINESS TYPE: Financial management and business services A third of Britons dream of running their own business, yet 40...

Trading places: Geoffrey Sturgess, head of the franchising team at Blake Lapthorn Linnell, breaks down the Trading Schemes Act and how it can affect franchises.(HOT TOPIC)
May 1, 2006... FRANCHISING IS a very popular business model and is used for ever-more diverse businesses. As a result, franchising schemes need to become increasingly innovative, and we are seeing more potential franchisors with business models that require...

Q&A: franchising is a complex business and it is often hard to know where to turn for reliable advice. Help is at hand--ask our selected panel of industry experts, who offer invaluable advice on franchising in every issue.(INDUSTRY EXPERTS)
May 1, 2006... SIGNING UP QUICKLY I have encountered some special deals and offers when I have tried to buy a franchise. Should I be wary of any of these? Ravi Setna, Tonbridge Cathryn Hayes replies Valuing a business is not an exact...

Floor play: rigorous training, a brand with a point of difference, 25 years' experience--all good reasons to take a closer look at floorcare specialists Countrywide Floorcare ...(FRANCHISE FOCUS: COUNTRYWIDE FLOORCARE)
May 1, 2006... COUNTRYWIDE FLOORCARE INVESTMENT LEVEL: From 32,950 pounds sterling] WEBSITE: www.countrywidefloorcare.co.uk PHONE: Simon Dickinson Tel: 020 8994 3170 Mob: 07836 732 59 Email: stepsahead@countrywidefloorcare.co.uk BUSINESS...

The Golden Touch: discover the secret of alchemy with Richard Watson, to ensure a top-class profitable business.(FRANCHISE ADVICE)(Company overview)
May 1, 2006... King Midas was the first, and everyone since, has spent far too much time seeking the Golden Touch. The franchise concept that will produce massive profits without effort. By finding the Golden Touch, we believe the business will blow our...

Multiple choices: Manzoor Ishani studies the benefits and drawbacks of multi-unit franchising.(FRANCHISE ADVICE)
May 1, 2006... At a recent private meeting of franchisors recently, the problem of franchisee recruitment was foremost in everybody's minds. Given that one of the principal advantages of franchising is that it enables a supplier of goods or services to...

West end training.(FRANCHISEE OF THE MONTH)
May 1, 2006... MATTHEW CHAPMAN Age: 33 Territory: Birmingham Franchising since: February 2003 Nominated by: Clive Sherer Managing director 'WE ARE delighted to nominate Matthew Chapman who has worked tirelessly since joining West End...

Resale of the month: recognition express.(FRANCHISE RESALE)
May 1, 2006... First impressions really do count. It is crucial that the image companies project is both positive and enduring. Every organisation needs to be instantly recognisable in today's highly competitive market place. Recognition Express has been...

Why buy a resale?(FRANCHISE RESALES)
May 1, 2006... Existing franchises are sold for various reasons--retirement, ill-health, moving abroad, etc. Some franchise companies operate networks comprising hundreds of franchisees and more than one entry in the listings may simply reflect the scale of...

Buying into resale success.(FRANCHISE RESALES)
May 1, 2006... LOOKING FOR AN ESTABLISHED FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY? Most franchises have mature businesses with track records of success that can give you cash flow from day one. Resales are available in every part of the country, and in every type of...

A-Z franchise directory.(Directory)
May 1, 2006... Key Terms * Number of outlets Current number of franchise units in network * BFA member status Franchisor's level of BFA accreditation * Initial franchise fee Initial amount paid to franchisor ...

Family values: Paul Simon sang about a mother-and-child reunion. The Hollies crooned about their brother. Family man Bill Ewbank traces these relationships and links them to the franchisor.(LAST WORD)
May 1, 2006... There are several ways of viewing the relationship between franchisor and franchisee. The family is one of these. Firstly, there is the most dependant and protective of roles: the mother and child relationship. The mother is the most caring...

Keys to success.
May 1, 2006... Marketing is a vital ingredient to the overall success of a business, as the finalists in the 2006 Franchise Marketing Awards have proved. Whether you're franchisee or franchisor, Dee Blick's top 10 tips can help you maximize your marketing......

Best overall marketing campaign.(Franchise Marketing Awards 2006)
May 1, 2006... THE WINNER: Cartridge World The core business at Cartridge World is refilling inkjet cartridges and remanufacturing laser cartridges using only the highest quality inks, components and toners. Not only is this an incredibly cost-effective...

Best website.(Franchise Marketing Awards 2006)
May 1, 2006... The winner: O'Briens Irish Sandwich Bar Hand-cut sandwich and gourmet coffee franchise, O'Briens Sandwich Bars, has widened its spread thanks to continual investment in the brand. More than 300 stores, backed by a robust outside catering...

Ovenu cleans up: Business Franchise finds out how oven cleaning and valeting franchise Ovenu earned its finalist status in the recent Marketing Awards.
May 1, 2006... THE FRANCHISE MARKETING Awards 2006 highlighted the innovation that is ongoing in some areas of the franchise sector. The companies and individuals who were shortlisted for the various categories at the ceremony, all proved that utilising...

Most innovative marketing campaign.(Franchise Marketing Awards 2006)
May 1, 2006... The winner: Signs Express The UK and Ireland's largest sign company, B2B management franchise Signs Express, has over 80 established centres, which provide all forms of signage including interior and exterior signs, vehicle graphics and...

Best recruitment literature.(Franchise Marketing Awards 2006)
May 1, 2006... THE WINNER: Dyno Group Dyno Group has over 40 years of experience as a franchisor and has the backing of a major service organisation--British Gas. Established in 1963 and a founding member of the British Franchise Association, Dyno is a...

Tap into success.(Franchise Marketing Awards 2006)
May 1, 2006... EVERY PUB, BAR. restaurant, nightclub, florist, party shop and sports ground in your area is a potential customer when you're a franchisee for Beer Gas Direct, and with this high demand its easy to see how new franchisees can earn 40,000...

Get into gear: if you're operating a van-based franchise, then Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles could drive your business into the fast lane.(Franchise Marketing Awards)
May 1, 2006... CELEBRATING RECORD SALES for the sixth consecutive year, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles believes that its success in such a fiercely competitive market has been achieved by offering customers a service dedicated exclusively to their...

Franchise recruitment team of the year.(Franchise Marketing Awards 2006)
May 1, 2006... THE WINNER: Swisher Swisher is the UK's top management franchise, providing a unique weekly washroom sanitation service and products to thousands of customers in commercial and public sector buildings. Its network is servicing nearly two...

Growing gains.(Franchise Marketing Awards 2006)
May 1, 2006... WWW.THEBESTOF.CO.UK HAS EXPERIENCED its best-ever sales in February with 35 new franchisees signing up in this month alone. The company believes its success is based on the product's easy access for first-time franchisees, the support that the...

Best PR campaign.(Franchise Marketing Awards 2006)
May 1, 2006... THE WINNER: Techclean Techclean Services Ltd was established in 1983 and is the country's leading specialist in IT hygiene cleaning, with locations throughout the UK and Ireland. It currently has 55 branches nationally and provides a...

Techclean's sweet 16.(Franchise Marketing Awards 2006)
May 1, 2006... MAKING THE MOST of the unusual concept of IT cleaning, Techclean won the award for Best PR Campaign at the 2006 Franchise Marketing Awards. It employed Pure Public Relations to secure 16 editorial stories with the potential to reach the...

Best advertisement.(Franchise Marketing Awards 2006)
May 1, 2006... THE WINNER: Dyno Group Dyno Group has over 40 years of experience as a franchisor and has the backing of a major service organisation--British Gas. Established in 1963 and a founding member of the British Franchise Association, Dyno is a...

ChipsAway scoop Franchise Marketing Award: the chips are certainly not down for the international SMART repair specialist, as it drives away with the Most Creative Exhibition Stand Award.(Franchise Marketing Awards 2006)
May 1, 2006... CHAMPAGNE CORKS HAVE been popping for world-leading SMART (Small and Medium Area Repair Technology) repair specialist, ChipsAway International, following the announcement that the company has won the award for Most Creative Exhibition Stand in...

Most creative exhibition stand.(Franchise Marketing Awards 2006)
May 1, 2006... THE WINNER: ChipsAway International ChipsAway is the world leader in SMART* repairs. Over 350 franchisees nationwide provide high-quality, value-for-money repairs to car paintwork on a same-day basis, operating from vehicles fully equipped...

Rewarding work: management franchise Swisher only takes the very best. If that's you, then there's potential for a whole number of rewards for your work.(Franchise Marketing Awards 2006)
May 1, 2006... IT HAS BEEN a busy couple of months for management franchise Swisher. It has not only won the 'Franchise Recruitment Team of the Year' at the Franchise Marketing Awards 2006 but it is also a finalist in the bra's Franchisor of the Year Award...

Net gains for O'Briens.(Franchise Marketing Awards 2006)
May 1, 2006... IT TAKES TIME to build a client base for any new business and a new franchise outlet is no different. But one major advantage with franchising comes in the form of marketing support. For hand-cut sandwich and gourmet coffee franchise,...

Home sweet home.(Franchise Marketing Awards 2006)
May 1, 2006... RESIDENTIAL CLEANING IS one of the UK's fastest growing market sectors and, with more than 10 years' business success and a client base that stretches to thousands of satisfied repeat customers, Myhome is widely recognised as a proven leader...

'ARC' de triomphe.(Franchise Marketing Awards 2006)
May 1, 2006... REDUNDANCY AND THE death of her mother made Fiona Corallini a strong believer in 'what doesn't kill you makes you stronger', and this series of traumatic events inspired her to set up ARC Media, an advertising agency that predominantly caters...

Go with the show.(Franchise Marketing Awards 2006)
May 1, 2006... THE RECENT OLYMPIA exhibition has proved to be another triumph for Go-Kart Party. Up to three potential franchisees have been signed up to the go-karting franchise, following on from the eight who signed up at last year's Birmingham show and...

Grease fighting.(Franchise Marketing Awards 2006)
May 1, 2006... IN SOME PARTS of the country, one in five households no longer clean their own ovens but call in Ovenclean. It is not uncommon for untrained householders to take up to a day to do a less effective clean than an Ovenclean operative can achieve...

Visible ink: build yourself a comfortable turnover with the Inkdrop franchise, a customer-focused and service-based concept.(Franchise Marketing Awards 2006)
May 1, 2006... JUSTIN KYRIAKOU BELIEVED that there must be a way to sell printer cartridges that provided a quality that was as good as original cartridges but at a price that saved customers up to 60 per cent of their price. He researched the market,...