Business Franchise articles from November 2004

Business Franchise archives from November 2004

Irish franchises are smiling.(franchise news)
November 1, 2004... O'BRIENS IRISH SANDWICH BARS has been named Franchise of the Year at the inaugural Irish Franchise Awards 2004 at the Burlington Hotel in Ballsbridge, Dublin. Established by the Irish Franchise Association, the awards recognise the...

Keeping it in the community.(franchise news)
November 1, 2004... BIG BUSINESS is vital to turning around deprived communities and is more of a wealth provider than traditionally thought, according to new research by The Work Foundation. The think tank looked in detail at the economic impact of...

Decade of dedication.(franchise news)
November 1, 2004... SIR BERNARD INGHAM marked his tenth anniversary as president of the British Franchise Association with a celebratory reception during National Franchise Week. Many members of the franchise industry attended the event to show their appreciation...

Recruitment coup for Cash Generator.(franchise news)
November 1, 2004... JULIAN URRY has become the new managing director of second-hand goods retailer Cash Generator. The appointment is especially good news for the company as Urry has previous experience in the sector. He spent the last five years as chief...

New post for Peters.
November 1, 2004... RECRUITMENT GROUP CNA International has appointed Ian Peters as sales and marketing manager. Peters will work with the company's network of consultants to identify and generate new business across the full range of its services. He previously...

Investors for Driver Hire expansion.
November 1, 2004... ABERDEEN MURRAY JOHNSTONE PRIVATE EQUITY (AMJPE) has just invested in franchise business Driver Hire. Chris Chidley has been appointed chief executive to lead the future development of the business. Chidley was previously with GE Capital...

Quail never fails.
November 1, 2004... NATIONWIDE EMERGENCY plumbing company Reactfast has head-hunted Andrew Quail to set up and lead its new move into franchising. Quail brings a wealth of franchise experience into the Reactfast team. Formerly franchise director of leading...

Gold's stretches out.(franchise news)
November 1, 2004... GOLD'S GYM, the world's largest health club operator, is launching its new franchise system in the UK. The company is looking for investors to join the health and fitness sector and wants to recruit existing operators who can convert to the...

Ovenu stamps out fires.(franchise news)
November 1, 2004... NEW GOVERNMENT STATISTICS confirm yet again that more people die each week as a result of accidents in the home, of which most are fires, than on the roads. Oven-cleaning franchise Ovenu is warning that the build up of grease and dirt inside...

Franchisors tune in to new TV opportunity.(franchise news)
November 1, 2004... THE FRANCHISING SECTOR now has its own TV service. Launched on satellite channel SKY 687, the programme is aimed at widening the number of people who are looking for franchise opportunities. The 30-minute slot is funded by franchisors and...

Lifetime achievement.(franchise news)
November 1, 2004... PRONTAPRINT LEICESTER'S Jane Linsley is delighted to have been awarded the coveted lifetime achievement award at Prontaprint's prestigious European awards ceremony which was held at The Grove in Hertfordshire. Laird Mackay, managing...

HSBC to help small business rise to the top.(franchise news)
November 1, 2004... HSBC BANK is expanding its number of dedicated business bankers by 11 per cent and introducing 214 specialist commercial centres to increase support for UK small and medium-sized businesses. The move forms part of a 1.4billion [pounds sterling]...

Online award for growth.(franchise news)
November 1, 2004... RIVERFORD ORGANIC VEGETABLES has won the Southwest regional final of the Department of Trade and Industry's awards for e-commerce. The awards recognise small and medium-sized companies that use the internet and other information and...

What's down your drain?(franchise news)
November 1, 2004... SIMON AND CHARLOTTE GODDARD of LifeSimple, the new local Dyno-Rod franchisee based in Exeter, had to unblock a cell toilet at Exeter's police station during their first week of trading, proving that as a drain specialist you don't just get...

Viva Las Vegas.(franchise news)
November 1, 2004... DISASTER RESTORATION franchisees Shaun Horwood and Emma Langley have won a trip to Las Vegas after being voted Franchisees of the Year by Rainbow International. The couple were chosen from 120 franchisees in the Rainbow International UK...

Sash standard gained.(franchise news)
November 1, 2004... VENTROLLA, the UK market leading franchise in sash window renovation, has attained the BSEN ISO 9001:2000 standard for its quality management system, reaffirming the company's commitment to its franchisee support functions. Steve Emmerson,...

Saks raises funds on the run.(franchise news)
November 1, 2004... SAKS head office team has taken part in the BUPA Great North Run, raising more than 3,000 [pounds sterling] for The Anthony Nolan Trust charity. Janet Wilson, Paul Tennant, Rachel Guy and Amanda Pybus trained for several months before the...

A blinding success.(franchise news)
November 1, 2004... FRANCHISE HILLARYS BLINDS has been selected as a finalist in the National Business Awards for the Sales Operation of the Year. This is the second consecutive year that Hillarys has reached the final in the National Business Awards--last year...

Franchising made simple.(franchise news)
November 1, 2004... NIGEL TOPLIS, managing director of Recognition Express and previous manager of Kall Kwik and Prontaprint, has written a new book on franchising in conjunction with colleague Geoff Marsh. Sponsored by HSBC and endorsed by the British...

Show how it's done.(The National Franchise Exhibition)
November 1, 2004... The sheer number of visitors and exhibitors at this year's National Franchise Exhibition was proof--if it were needed--that the franchise industry in the UK is healthier than ever. With an enormous variety of franchise companies under one roof,...

Driving ambition: the most spectacular franchise awards ceremony of the year rewarded four prizewinners for their achievements, but only one lucky franchise from ten finalists could become Franchisee of the Year 2004.(Franchisee of the Year)
November 1, 2004... The theme for this year's British Franchise Association Franchisee of the Year Awards was 'Beating the competition--how franchising makes a difference'; something that Michael Roney from franchise Driver Hire now exemplifies in more ways than...

On course for a win: the Chairman's Charity Golf Day saw figureheads from the franchise industry take to the fairway to raise money for the Wooden Spoon Society.
November 1, 2004... THE WEATHER WAS crisp and clear as 34 keen golfers showed their skill on the greens at Sherwood Forest Golf Club, with no sign of Robin Hood or Friar Tuck trying their luck. This year's event raised 4,000 [pounds sterling] for the Wooden Spoon...

The importance of being ethical: BFA affiliate and author Dr Martin Mendelsohn examines the changing face of franchising in light of the new version of the BFA Guide to the Ethics of Franchising.(bfa news)
November 1, 2004... WHEN THE British Franchise Association was founded in 1977, it adopted a code of ethics, which was then considered essential. There had been a number of dubious business opportunities wrongly using the label 'franchising' to describe their...

Right up your street: for most people, retail therapy comes from browsing in shops, but if you're a potential retail franchisee then the thrill is in buying the shop itself. Barbara Oaff proffers a number of businesses available for those with designs on the high street.(retail franchises)
November 1, 2004... For a small country, Britain has a large population and an insatiable appetite for high-street spending. And according to the British Retail Consortium, we're a resilient bunch when it comes to inflation--we simply won't let anything stop us...

Setting a shining example: if you have sharp management skills and a keen sense of customer service, you could clean up in the residential market with your own Myhome franchise.(Cover Story)
November 1, 2004... Believe it or not, residential housecleaning is one of the fastest growing industries in the UK. With 2.7million households spending around 11 billion [pounds sterling] every year on domestic help, the market is huge and predicted to double in...

Labour of love: franchisees with newly launched SearchMate International are spreading a little love for those unwillingly floating in the realms of singledom.(new launch)
November 1, 2004... It can happen in a supermarket queue, it can happen down at the local pub or it can happen at the spinning class you recently joined. In fact, meeting your perfect match can happen just about anywhere. But for those in love-limbo, hearing...

Bright idea: how many businessmen does it take to change a lightbulb? None, ideally. If they're savvy, they'll get franchisees from Kwiklite to do it for them.(new launch)
November 1, 2004... Winter is on its way and the nights are drawing in, so the need for efficient lighting becomes more pertinent. But what can you do if you're trying to run a business and a bulb pops or fluorescent tube expires 20ft up? If you need to get a...

Calling all happy campers: camping and caravanning are part of the quintessential British way of life. Now hobbyists can make it their business by becoming site owners--with a little help from The Camping and Caravanning Club.(new launch)
November 1, 2004... If you've never walked to a shower block by torchlight in the dead of night, slept with your head slightly below your feet, breathed the scent of bacon and eggs mingled with wet dew in the morning or tasted over-brewed tea cooked on a camping...

Icing on the cake: Frere Jacques patisserie is serving up the perfect business for those who dream of sweet things and fancy a franchise with a continental flavour.(new launch)
November 1, 2004... Close your eyes and picture it--a patisserie brimming with freshly baked pastries, flaky chocolate croissants and mouth-watering cakes. Add to the mix a whir of grinding coffee. Imagine the aroma filling the room. Imagine the setting. Is this...

Sure and certain future: lettings specialist Surelet Franchising Ltd is celebrating its first birthday and, as Alex Dean discovers, it's been a busy year from the word go.(promotional feature)
November 1, 2004... The residential lettings market is extremely buoyant and expected to show continued growth over future years. With today's high property prices many people cannot afford to buy their own homes, whereas many others actually prefer rental as a...

Passport to success: if you're one of the many Brits hoping to start a new life overseas running your own business, a Lasertech franchise could be just the ticket.(promotional feature)
November 1, 2004... Phil Pedley isn't a man who does things by halves. When he decided to leave his senior banking job for something more entrepreneurial, he looked for a business that would provide a relaxed lifestyle and a good standard of living--and he thinks...

Wheels of fortune: tyre blowouts are common on Britain's roads and often cause serious accidents, but they are easily preventable with the tyre-sealant service that Protex franchisees provide.(promotional feature)
November 1, 2004... While most people think of their set of wheels as the safest way to get around, it's easy to forget that a punctured tyre at 70mph on a motorway can be dangerous--even deadly. And even though it is compulsory for new cars to be fitted with...

Heroes in action: when companies aren't running as smoothly as they could, it's time to call in a business coach--become an Action International franchisee and this could be you.(promotional feature)
November 1, 2004... The philosophy of 'practise what you preach' has probably never been more clearly demonstrated than by the franchisees of Action International, a global organisation that boasts more than 600 franchisees across the globe. Action International...

There's never been a better time to franchise in Ireland: Dublin is the place to be this November if you're looking for a franchise opportunity or expanding your business to Ireland or the UK.(exhibition foreword)
November 1, 2004... I'm delighted to be speaking at the inaugural Irish Franchise Exhibition--a landmark event for entrepreneurs and franchising in Ireland. This is an exciting time for business people in Ireland. In recent years, many have been inspired by...

Exhibitors by category.(exhibition foreword)
November 1, 2004... All entries correct at time of going to press AUTOMOTIVE Protex (UK) Sales Limited B10 Superseal International Ltd E40 The Waterless Detailers Franchise UK A20 BANKS/BUILDING SOCIETIES Bank of...

Seminar programme.(The Irish Franchise Exhibition)(Calendar)
November 1, 2004... All visitors to the Irish Franchise Exhibition are invited to attend this programme of free seminars, packed with invaluable guidance from the first-hand experiences of franchisors and franchisees,as well as advice from industry experts. No...

Your A-Z exhibitor guide.(The Irish Franchise Exhibition)
November 1, 2004... All information correct at time of press Action International A160 Contact name: Paul Fagan Business services/ Tel: 00 353 (0)1 832 0213 ...

Cash on tap: why not take advantage of the country's need for plumbers? With a bit of studying and a little investment, you could start your own PlumbLocal franchise.(franchise focus)
November 1, 2004... The national shortage of skilled trades people in the UK is a subject that has received much media attention in recent years. And while tabloid tales of millionaire plumbers abound, it's truly amazing that the gap in the market didn't seal up...

Full marks for Swisher: if you're looking for a franchise that scores highly, the tale of three men with more than just a name in common is sure to grab your interest.(franchise focus)
November 1, 2004... Washroom sanitation franchise Swisher had a recent coup when it took on three new franchisees. As chance would have it, all three of them are called Mark. Apart from this odd coincidence the men also share a musketeer-like vision about pushing...

Taking care of business: providing the means to deliver adequate healthcare is as important the healthcare itself, as new franchise Essential Healthcare has discovered.(franchise focus)
November 1, 2004... Launched at the Wembley Franchise Exhibition in April, Essential Healthcare is an unusual new franchise that offers healthcare products to the National Health Service, private residential nursing homes and domestic consumers tool. The business...

A belting opportunity: like purchasing a house, buying and selling a business can be a complex process. Franchisees with Sunbelt Business Brokers are making it simpler by helping UK companies successfully change hands.(franchise focus)
November 1, 2004... With one in five UK businesses up for sale at any given time, you would think that business brokerage would be a booming sector. In fact, this isn't the case and the market is far from saturated. Although there are around 200 business brokers...

Make your mark: the key to a successful franchise is the power of the brand, a philosophy that new franchise NXO has at the heart of its ambitious plans to create a national network of marketing agencies.(new launch)
November 1, 2004... Philip Dyer, the founder of NXO Marketing Group based in Preston, Lancashire, had the original idea to franchise the business. As a full-service marketing agency, NXO was already offering a range of services from strategic development to design...

Delivering the goods: there are almost as many pizza businesses to choose from as there are pizza toppings, but for the Vaid brothers Papa John's was the only one with just the right mix of ingredients.(franchise focus)
November 1, 2004... Brothers Heemal and Sanjeev Vaid are already franchise veterans at the tender ages of 29 and 33 respectively. They plan to open 13 Papa John's stores in the next five years since signing an area development agreement (ADA)--similar to a...

Shift your career up a gear: Mobile Car Valeting's franchisees are a diverse group but they've one thing in common: a desire to make the most of their working lives.(promotional feature)
November 1, 2004... James Pullar spent 20 years sorting out other people's computer problems before he took up a Mobile Car Valeting franchise in Cambridgeshire earlier this year. Further up the country in Lincoln, Mark Burton has given up seven years as a...

Licence to print money: AlphaGraphics franchisee John White has made himself a fortune, but rather than resting on his laurels he's taken on a second outlet and now has his third in the offing.(franchise focus)
November 1, 2004... After 20 years working for other people in the print industry, John White felt the time was right to be a little more dynamic and set up his own business. The decision turned out to be a wise one--it led him to the doors of print franchise...

Ted'll fix it for you: if you've a palpable desire to get into the paper industry then look no further: Ted Girtchen has the franchise for you.(promotional feature)
November 1, 2004... When Ted Girtchen realised 18 years ago that there wasn't much in the way of support available to owners of paper-handling equipment, he set up a company that offered a range of service and maintenance options. That core business, called Paper...

Making an exit: in the excitement of taking on a new franchise, franchisees often overlook the need to plan ahead for retirement or sale. Caroline Abrey from solicitors Shadbolt & Co examines the importance of setting up an exit strategy from the start.(HotTopic: industry expert tackles a current issue in franchising)
November 1, 2004... More and more franchisees these days are taking on franchises as a short-term investment rather than for the remainder of their working life. It is therefore very important for franchisees to carefully consider their chosen franchise to ensure...

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.
November 1, 2004... Q: Am I entitled to get my deposit back if I do not proceed with the franchice I am currently investigating? Gavin Campbell, Lisburn, County Antrim Anton Bates replies: A: It depends on what basis you paid your deposit to the...

Universal red tape: if you're thinking of running a franchise abroad, make sure you're familiar with local legislation or you could stumble into a world of trouble.(international legislation)
November 1, 2004... 'You'll never believe it! 'Believe what, George?' I enquire, knowing full well that I am yet again going to be suckered into a lengthy conversation and required to impart sound legal advice for the price of a cappuccino and a sticky bun....

Need to know: whether you're making a mint or missing a trick, Barrie Pennington brings you the latest news and changes in law that could help your business do better.(franchise advise)
November 1, 2004... MILLIONAIRE BRITAIN The number of millionaires in Britain has risen to 747,000--an increase of 16 per cent on 2003, according to research by Datamonitor. Not including property assets, there are now 200,000 more millionaires than there are...

Full service guaranteed.(customer service)
November 1, 2004... TOP TEN TIPS Theodore Levitt, an esteemed marketing guru, once said: 'There are no such things as service industries, there are only industries whose service components are greater or less than those of other industries. Everybody is in...

Stressing the point: from time to time everyone experiences work-related stress but left unchecked it can end in tears, so follow Richard Watson's tips on time management and take back control before it's too late.(time management)
November 1, 2004... Dear prospective franchisee At this seasonal time of year, with so many forced onto the streets without food and shelter, the Society of Distressed Old Failing Franchisees (SODOFF) is seeking your help. For more than 15 years, I have...

Franchisee of the month: Amir Zarinabad, Domino's Pizza.(class act)
November 1, 2004... NAME: Amir Zarinabad AGE: 41 OCCUPATION: Domino's Pizza franchisee FRANCHISEE LOCATION: Elephant and Castle, Islington, Stamford Hill and Holloway Road HISTORY: Started his career as a Domino's Pizza in-store team member in...

Alphagraphics[R].(Resale of the month: alphagraphics)
November 1, 2004... AlphaGraphics is the gold standard of quick-print franchise stores. FTSE 100 companies and even small to medium-sized enterprises compete in a global marketplace and can no longer afford to entrust their documents to the small, independent...

Resale directory.
November 1, 2004... CHILDRENS ART EXHIBITION Images Type of franchise Childrens art exhibitions/educational fundraising Territory available Herefordshire/Shropshire (parts of Gloucs, South Wales, Worcs and Powys INVESTMENT REQUIRED 48,000 [pounds...

So you want to run your own business?(Recruitment)
November 1, 2004... If you read the last issue of Business Franchise, you will note that I attempted to provide advice on employee recruitment issues within the franchising industry. This time around I will attempt to address the issues facing those of you who are...

Less than deadly sins.(lastword)
November 1, 2004... During a recent deep and meaningful with Bill Ewbank--the man responsible for Domino's franchise development and usually responsible for penning this column--it was decided that the time had come to broaden the range of personal qualities we...