Business Franchise articles from October 2002

Business Franchise archives from October 2002

Business Franchise does the business for franchising.(InkXpress franchising)
October 1, 2002... Business Franchise magazine has again provided a number of new businesses with the perfect launch pad into the competitive world of franchising. 4 million [pounds sterling] calls for InkXpress InkXpress, a franchise that uses the...

The leather-trousered rock god.(Franchise news)(Scan Derrig)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Scan Derrig, Snap-on's national franchise manager, is a man with a past--and it's catching up with him. A professional musician before joining Snap-on, the erstwhile leather-trousered rock god still plays the occasional session or rock...

Domino's makes its 10th millionaire.(Franchise news)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Franchisees working with Domino's Pizza are soaring ahead in the earning stakes. Latest figures show that on average their gross earnings are over three times the amount of comparable managers, and Domino's can report that ten of its 100-plus...

O'Briens lands major new airport stores in BAA deal.(Franchise news)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... O'Briens Irish Sandwich Bars has joined some of the UK's best-known high street brands with two momentous new store openings. O'Briens and SSE part of Compass Group, have opened two new Express O'Briens units at Glasgow Airport. The new...

Kall Kwik group support.(Franchise news)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Kall Kwik has appointed its first operations manager dedicated to the support and development of franchisees who own groups of centres. The appointment of Dave Timpson from Williams Lea, where he managed a major repro, print and design...

MBE strengthens head office team.(Franchise news)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Senior new people have been recruited to join the dedicated franchise team at MBE's Croydon headquarters. David Glover has been appointed as MBE's franchise sales manager, with responsibility for recruiting franchisees. A qualified lawyer...

Piece of cake for ton-up driver hire.(Franchise news)(Drive Hire)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Drive Hire has opened its 100th office, in Walsall, West Midlands. The franchise, which provides temporary and permanent staff to the transport and distribution industries, has offices throughout the UK from Aberdeen to Plymouth. The Mayor...

Snappy snaps wins top lab accolade.(Franchise news)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Which magazine has recommended franchised photo lab Snappy Snaps as the best place to print your precious holiday snaps. The prestigious recommendation follows a similar accolade from Practical Photography magazine. which voted Snappy Snaps...

Oriental brands go global in master franchise deal.(Franchise news)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Noble House Leisure has finalised an international master franchise deal with MagiCorp Entertainment Inc to facilitate global expansion of the Noble House Leisure brands Jim Thompson's Oriental Bar Restaurant Bazaar and Yellow River Cafe...

Antal puts first five in place.(Franchise news)(Antal International Network)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Since its inception earlier this year, Antal International Network, the franchise development arm of the award-winning Antal International Group, has opened five franchised offices across England and Wales. The new franchisees' intensive...

So you think you've had a busy year ...(Franchise news)(ServiceMaster Merry Maids cleaning services)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... It's been a year of wedding hells, paperwork and mops for new franchisee Carol Ruddell who has divorced, set up her own business and remarried... all in the last 12 months, The 50-year-old, who has just launched her own ServiceMaster Merry...

One for all, and all for 28,000 [pounds sterling].(Franchise news)(Interlink Express PLC)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... In an epic 4,000-mile, ten-day charity drive around all 106 Interlink Express franchised depots, a whopping 28,000 [pounds sterling] was raised for disadvantaged children. In celebration of its 21st birthday year, the carrier will buy two...

Hot new took for Blazes.(Franchise news)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Blazes, the UK's largest independent fireplace and heating retailer, has revealed a new look for its nationwide network of franchised showrooms. The new corporate standards add up to create a more contemporary and stylish environment,...

Signs promising for board executive Chris.(Franchise news)(Agency Express)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... With the housing boom reaching new heights, Chris Hutton, owner of Agency Express (Cambridge), has capitalised on the opportunity by expanding his operation to service the adjoining Peterborough area. Agency Express is the UK and Ireland's...

Could this be you next year?(Franchise news)(GreenThumb franchisee)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... One year ago. Tim James visited the National Franchise Exhibition looking for a business of his own. Today he is running a GreenThumb franchise in Sheffield--and he's so successful he's won a prestigious GreenThumb award. After years as a...

Subway nears 100 with C-store opening.(Franchise news)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Subway has opened its first nontraditional UK outlet within a convenience store, in Bromley, South London, as part of its expansion plans in the UK and Ireland. Plans are now under way to open further Subway outlets within C-Stores across the...

IT Doctor in the house.(Franchise news)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... IT Doctor has launched the UK's first IT franchise opportunity. The company, started in Bristol seven years ago, is now set to develop a U K network of exclusive IT Doctor Patrol franchise territories, supported by a telephone-based help desk....

Franchising goes pop.(Franchise news)(Easylearn Pop Music Schools)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Encouraged by the success of Popstars and Pop Idol, Clive's Easylearn Pop Music Schools are this month launching a franchise opportunity across the UK. Some 200 youngsters every week attend the two existing Southampton pop schools where they...

America reaches out to Carewatch: finding ways to reach potential clients is half the battle in running a franchise, but Carewatch (Mid Shropshire) franchisees Steve Harris and Sally Manning were astonished to receive a call from the United States seeking health care services.(Advertising feature)(Carewatch Care Services Ltd)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2002... Carewatch Care Services Ltd, the UK's fastest-growing provider of care in the UK, now has an American connection. Carewatch (Mid Shropshire) has had its first international client referral. Franchise owner Sieve Harris explains what...

Is a recruitment franchise just the job? If you can stand the heat of a faltering economy, recruitment franchises offer a lucrative living for men and women with sophisticated people skills.(Market Focus)(CNA International)
October 1, 2002... Finding the right person for the right job has become big business. One expert reckons the UK recruitment industry is worth 30bn [pounds sterling]. But winning, and keeping, a piece of this lucrative action isn't easy, especially in the current...

Rosemary's thumbs up for National Franchise Week.(BFA News)(Rosemary Conley)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Rosemary Conley is leading the campaign to encourage more people to go into franchising. Rosemary, Franchisor of the Year with her Diet and Fitness Clubs, is backing National Franchise Week, which aims to preach the gospel about the...

Easy branding.(BFA News)(British Franchise Association)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... easyJet Founder Stelios Hadji Ioannou will be keynote speaker at the International Franchising Symposium in London on 9th and 10th September. Stelios, now concentrating on building up his easyInternetcafe brand, will speak on "The Power of...

Mutual benefits.(BFA News)(Expense Reduction Analysts)(Cash Generator)(British Franchise Association)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Leading ERA consultants Neil Cullen and Robert Plummer were asked by BFA franchisor Cash Generator to review a number of areas of expenditure and succeeded in identifying savings of six per cent on polythene bags, 12 per cent on stationery, 25...

Roadshow rolls on.(BFA News)(British Franchise Association)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Hot on the heels of the National Franchise Exhibition and National Franchise Week, the BFA's Silver Jubilee roadshow, supported by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, will be visiting Birmingham on 23rd and 24th October. The BFA will deliver...

'I liked the product so much that I bought the business!' Jason Athawes was so impressed by the way Chemex International worked for his bodyshop dealership that he quit the company and bought a Chemex franchise.(Chemex International Inc.,)
October 1, 2002... Jason Athawes was a parts manager at a well-known bodyshop dealership when he first came across the name Chemex International. In particular, he met Frank Buckley, an established Chemex franchisee who provided the dealership with a range of...

The 200,000 [pounds sterling] job: two young employees of a recruitment franchise earned 200,000 [pounds sterling] for placing a single executive--and they pocket 30 per cent of that as a bonus.(Success story)(MGM International)(Company Profile)
October 1, 2002... Executive recruitment is one of the most specialised, discreet and lucrative businesses in the franchise industry. Absolute discretion must be guaranteed to all clients, on both sides. A well-established recruitment franchise can be hugely...

Kall Kwik's City slickers: Digital Business Centre opens up new horizons for Kall Kwik franchisees in the City of London.(New opening)(Kall Kwik UK)
October 1, 2002... Kall Kwik has opened its first Digital Business Centre in the heart of the City of London. The DBC is a new concept, scaled up in terms of technology but down in size, which allows Kall Kwik franchisees to reach new and often larger...

Get a slice of the action with Pizza Hut: in the last three months, some 23 per cent of the British population has enjoyed a pizza from Pizza Hut--and with the company expanding its home delivery network, it's now possible for franchisees to get a lucrative slice of one of the strongest brands around.(In focus)
October 1, 2002... Pizza Hut is a billion-dollar brand. The name is recognised across the world, and nearly 9,000 franchisees make a living under the jaunty red roof logo. In the UK alone Pizza Hut turns over 350 [pounds sterling] million, and the company spends...

You can secure your future with Bradbury: Bradbury Security's products serve one of the fastest-growing markets in Britain as companies and individuals become ever-more security conscious, and this highly regarded company provides its franchisees with a lucrative opportunity to service the market.(In focus)
October 1, 2002... Bradbury Security has long been established as one of the country's premier security companies. Recognised in the security industary for its reputation for testing and certifying its products to approved standards, and by independent testing...

The winning team: Stagecoach, one of the great success stories of franchising, is applying its guiding principles to SportsCoach, a new concept that benefits from the company's resources and experience.(New launch)
October 1, 2002... Every week, more than 20,000 young people throughout the UK aged between 4-16 learn valuable skills for life by attending Stagecoach Theatre Arts schools and learning the disciplines of dance, drama and singing. Now the template for the...

Serving up success with Pastiche Bistro: British tastes are becoming ever more sophisticated, and Pastiche Bistro's track record seems to show it has hit on the perfect formula to cater for the increasing number of people who are eating out. Now, franchisees are offered a share in the company's success.(New launch)
October 1, 2002... The British are at last becoming a nation of diners. No longer settling for fish and chips out of a paper bag or chicken fried rice in a tinfoil container, we are becoming fussier and more demanding, seeking out thud that really titillates our...

Partners in recruitment.
October 1, 2002... AES, the Worcester-based technical and executive recruitment specialists, have devised an ingenious way to allow recruiters to work from home whilst giving the company an inexpensive format for growth. Peter Starkiss, director at AES...

Build your own kingdom: if you're searching for an exceptional opportunity to fulfil your business goals, you may have just found it. A Burger King franchise is the perfect outlet for your entrepreneurial spirit. And you'll enjoy the backing of one of the world's leading restaurant brands.(Burger King Corp.,)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2002... Serious benefits For serious business players, the benefits of Burger King's franchising offer are clear, and potential success levels high. Taking business to another level is the ongoing ambition of independent entrepreneurs or companies...

You've taken the stand--now make it deliver: getting the best out of franchise exhibitions is a fine art. Get it right, and it means a bulging portfolio of quality leads. Get it wrong, and you might as well hang up a sign saying 'go away'. Carol Davis talks to successful franchisors about some of their secrets.(Franchise advice)(National Franchise Exhibition)
October 1, 2002... The best franchisors turn exhibitions like this month's National Franchise Exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham into megabucks, hauling in prospective franchisees with well-presented stands that bum with activity, and going away with a clutch of...

Snap-on's man-in-two-vans manages to grow: Snap-on has added a management franchise option to its classic single-van formula, and it's paying dividends for good franchisees.(Success story)(Snap-On Inc.,)
October 1, 2002... Stewart Maze has been a Snap-on franchisee in County Antrim for ten years. This year he converted to Snap-on's new management franchise, and adding a second van has doubled his remover, given him more time with his young filmily, and led to...

The judo champion with a winning formula: former international judo champion Albert Wilde, who has used the drive and ambition that took him to the top in sport to make CNA International Europe's largest independent executive search franchise, offers franchisees a unique quality of readership.(Executive interview)
October 1, 2002... The plaque behind Albert Wilde's desk reads: "Do something. Lead, follow or get out of the way.! It's sharp and to file point, like fire man himself. There's little doubt on first meeting CNA International's managing director that this is a man...

Exhibition directory: NEC, Birmingham 11 & 12 October 2002.(National Franchise Exhibition)(Directory)
October 1, 2002... OPENING TIMES: Friday 10am-5pm Saturday 10am-4pm Jason liked the products so much he bought a business! A-Z list of exhibitors Aaron,s Sales & Lease Ownership for Less USP Abacus Care ...

Showcase directory: guiding you to a new start.(Autumn Showcase 11 & 12 October 2002 * NEC, Birmingham)
October 1, 2002... www.start-business.co.uk Welcome to the Starting your own BUSINESS SHOWCASE AND CONFERENCE Foreword from John Hancock, Managing Director, Venture Marketing Group On behalf of Venture Marketing Group I would like to...

Images of success: images Educational Fundraising Ltd was simply unprepared for the colossal response it got to its franchise opportunity, but after a few hectic months it has embarked on its first training course and has a second course scheduled for the new year. (Advertising feature).(Advertisement)
October 1, 2002... Gavin Bowen knew he had a winning business idea, but nothing quite prepared him for the response be got when he appealed in Business Franchise magazine for franchisees. Gavin has been simply inundated with calls from people keen to share...

Poacher turned gamekeeper! Barbara Roberts saw a gap in the market when she couldn't find a cleaner--so she bought a Merry Maids franchise, followed up with a second, then joined the company and recently gained promotion to head up almost 100 franchise licensed businesses.(In focus)
October 1, 2002... Barbara Roberts and her husband Ian were both busy full-time working people with two children. Their lifestyle was hectic and what time they did have for leisure was spent cleaning their home. They looked for a cleaner, and were wholly...

Director to franchisee: after six years as sales director of Cash Generator, Harvey Drew has bought a Cash Generator franchise--the first of three he intends to open. Having seen the operation from the inside, he reckons it's 'a gold-plated option'.(Advertising feature)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2002... After six years in management, Harvey Drew is leaving the security of the office for the relative uncertainty of a new franchisee's existence--and the 33-year old says he's never made a better decision. As sales director of Cash Generator,...

A shining future? Expensive cars need tender loving care, and most owners are willing to pay for it. Founded on that principle, Mobile Car Valeting aims to spread the success of its parent company through franchising.(In focus)
October 1, 2002... Mobile Car Valeting is a successful company in the car care business, and having become a market leader in the East Midlands, is looking to franchising to grow the business. MCV has a strong core business established for 16 years, founder...

Tax doctor: it's not what you make, it's what you keep, says TaxAssist Direct- and the philosophy applies to franchisee clients.(In focus)
October 1, 2002... One of the great joys of being a self-employed franchisee is that you can take the majority of the credit for being successful. Of course, the franchisor is there to provide a valid business model and support your growth, through thick and...

Women are doing it for themselves: virtual office provider Kendlebell provides vital services for modern businesses but allows franchisees--who for some reason are all women--the freedom to work from home.(In focus)
October 1, 2002... Most franchise businesses are run by men, but Kendlebell is one where women are taking a lead--and with considerable success, too. Kendlebell provides a telephone answering and virtual office service to a wide variety of businesses throughout...

Styte missionaries: Itatian kitchen designer bbc Le Cucine is launching its franchise opportunity in the UK at the NFE, offering to British homes a level of style and elegance that British people are only now beginning to understand--and to demand.(New launch)
October 1, 2002... When you think style, you have to think Italian. It's in their blood. Clothes and shoes, fast cars, motorcycles, architecture--the Italians have a flair for design that gives their products a distinctive aesthetic appeal. We British have...

Cartridge World lands its first 50 franchisees in just 19 months: the pace of growth at Cartridge World is increasing as ever more would-be franchisees catch on to the potential of a system that saves customers money and can claim to be environmentally friendly, too.(In focus)
October 1, 2002... It's becoming an increasingly familiar scenario--the ink jet or laser printer in the office or home runs out and, without any consideration, the empty cartridge finds its way into the bin. The expense of replacing the cartridge is one most...

Need to know ... the cheque's in the mail, but not for the business travel industry, and the estate agents might not be telling the unvarnished truth--but the baby boomers have bought up all the Porsches so somebody's doing all right.
October 1, 2002... WHAT INVOICE? The old 'cheque's in the post' excuse can be banished into history if SMEs embrace some easy technology. Over-reliance on cheques as a method of payment is seriously affecting small firms needlessly. There are cost-effective...

From the Wirral to the frozen plains.(Resale Of The Month)(Carewatch Care Services Ltd.)
October 1, 2002... In two years of hard work. John Kelly has built up a busy and profitable Carewatch franchise in Cheshire--but the lure of living in Canada, where he has worked in the past, is proving irresistible and John yearns to live fulltime in the frozen...

Countrywide, Im-Press and Car Medic resales to check out.(Resale Of The Month)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Ken Forrest is selling Im-Press Carluke because he's been stricken with a debilitating illness, and only complete freedom from stress will help him. Ken was a top executive in the engineering industry before he bought his franchise, and he's...

Yes, I clean loos, but you can't call it work ... He's heard all the toilet jokes, but David Green has the last laugh as he lies in bed until he's ready to get up, contemplating the future of his Swisher franchise.(A Life In The Day)
October 1, 2002... First thing every morning I experience what I consider to be a real benefit of being a self-employed franchisee: I don't have to get up at the same time every day. After 25 years as a production manager and director in the volume timber and...

Ventrolla's low-cost option: Ventrolla, market leaders in the specialist field of sash window renovation, has created Ventrolla Installation, a franchise that will allow skilled joiners to own a business without taking on the financial commitments of a full management package.(In focus)(Ventrolla Installation)
October 1, 2002... Sash window renovation experts Ventrolla have created an additional market entry point into their national franchise network, with the launch of a new 'Installation Franchise'. Ventrolla, who are the UK market leaders in their sector, have...

Eight of the best set for 10,000 [pounds sterling] accolade.(British Franchise Association Franchisee Of The Year Awards)
October 1, 2002... The British Franchise Association's Franchisee of the Year awards will be presented at a gala dinner in Birmingham on 10 October--and eight finalists are having sleepless nights as the day draws closer. The theme for this year's awards is...

Bean-counter blues: putting accountants in charge is tantamount to commercial suicide--keep them in their place and let the customer dictate your every move.(Franchise advice)
October 1, 2002... I am still finding it difficult to buy. 'Can I have a brochure about that car please? I have 20,000 [pounds sterling] pounds burning a hole in my wallet... I see... the car sales are shut... good morning.' 'Good afternoon, is that Big...

Beauty in Bromsgrove.(movers & shakers)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Some say hard work doesn't pay--but Saks franchisee Jane Jones proves them wrong. After fours years of toil as a mobile therapist Jane has opened her own hair and beauty salon at the new David Lloyd club in Bromsgrove, Worcs. 'My therapist read...

Franchisee forum.(movers & shakers)(British Franchise Association)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Justin Brookes, who owns two MBE centres in Oxford, has been nominated to join the BFA's franchisee forum. Justin says: 'I feel very postive about this initiative and believe that it offers great opportunities for franchisees, and for the...

Tough business.(movers & shakers)(British Franchise Association)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Paul Tough has been accredited as an affiliate member of the BFA, delivering his franchise consultancy under the name Franchise Options. After 14 years at Whitbread PLC in a variety of senior operational roles, and three years as a consultant,...

Mother and son become bigger wheels in Wales.(movers & shakers)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Mother-and-son team Carol and Smart Loughran have moved their Interlink Express franchise to a new depot and created four more jobs. The Loughrans, who took over the area in July, have moved the business from Johnstown, Carmarthen to the more...

3000 clocks an hour.(movers & shakers)(Signs Express)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Fabulous cars, these Smarts--nippy, stylish, surprisingly fast, and they lend themselves beautifully to innovative graphic design. Norwich-based franchise Signs Express is the official supply partner of manufacturer DaimlerChrysler UK Ltd and...

Home full of Furniture.(movers & shakers)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... New franchisee Dave Morrissey just can't stop taking his work home with him. The 48-year-old former engineer is so busy with his new Furniture Medic franchise that his home is bulging with other people's tables and chairs. 'It doesn't...