Business Franchise articles from October 2008

Business Franchise archives from October 2008

Credit crunch: are the media to blame?(Editor's letter)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TIME AND again I hear the same question from franchisees: is the threatened recession the creation of an irresponsible media? The following sweeping generalisation might surprise some readers, but most...

Franchising attracts immigrant workforce.(Franchise news)
October 1, 2008... Opting for a franchise can help entrepreneurs by giving them the best of both worlds: the chance to run their own business, while being able to draw on a wealth of knowledge and support. This is particularly important for new immigrants,...

Happy returns for card franchisee.(Franchise news)
October 1, 2008... Greeting card publisher and franchisor Card Connection franchisee Andy Thomson has doubled the size of his franchise within just three years, "Andy Thomson has now upgraded his Card Connection franchise territory to what we call a...

Chem-Dry in franchise award.(Franchise news)
October 1, 2008... The Doncaster and Rotherham Chem-Dry franchise has won the company's Perpetual Excellence Award for 2008. This award was presented at the cleaning and disaster restoration service provider's annual convention in Bournemouth. The franchise...

Apollo Blinds launches new van franchise.(Franchise news)
October 1, 2008... Apollo Blinds is launching Apollo at Home, which will be unveiled at The National Franchise Exhibition at Birmingham's NEC on 3-4 October. Apollo at Home is a new van-based franchise model, which will see franchisees trading from fully...

Ex-technology specialist opens sandwich bar.(Franchise news)
October 1, 2008... Jasper Kirkman is fulfilling his ambition to run his own business, as he opens a new O'Briens Sandwich Bar in Carlisle. The former IT specialist's new vocation as O'Briens franchisee marks a complete change in career. He is employing...

Signs Express plays role in airport.(Franchise news)
October 1, 2008... Signs Express (Exeter) has played a major role in the re-branding of its local airport with the installation of new front-of-terminal signs. The Exeter branch of Signs Express was asked to fix the new logo at the main entrance to the airport...

Influx of franchises for Mr Electric.(Franchise news)
October 1, 2008... Mr Electric has enjoyed a healthy 2008 so far, with a total of 15 new franchisees signing up for the electrical installation and repair company. This figure is a 30% increase on the number of new franchises Mr Electric supported in the...

FASTSIGNS unfreezes problem.(Franchise news)
October 1, 2008... FASTSIGNS Milton Keynes franchisee Alan Grimes has developed a bespoke signage solution for the sub-zero temperatures of his local indoor skiing centre, SNO!zone. It took Mr Grimes three months to find the perfect adhesive that was...

Recognition Express milestone.(Franchise news)
October 1, 2008... It was happy 30th to Recognition Express when it celebrated the milestone at its latest conference. The company celebrated 30 years in business with a programme of events at its bi-annual conference in September. Franchisees from...

New recruits for Monkey Puzzle.(NEWS SHORTS)
October 1, 2008... Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries has appointed Sanjeev and Amanda Khaira as new regional franchise developers, They will play an important role in developing the south western region extending from Birmingham to Cornwall, being involved in both...

Franchisees raise money for Africa.(NEWS SHORTS)
October 1, 2008... Horndean-based Recognition Express Southern went full speed ahead for Battlestar Africa, a team of adventure-seeking fundraisers, as soon as they were asked to provide customised T-shirts for the team. The team of four men and one woman took...

Cherry Tree franchise offer.(NEWS SHORTS)
October 1, 2008... Dorset-based Cherry Tree and Forest Products have come together to offer franchising opportunities to the public. The two companies have formed 'The Cherry Tree' and are looking for enthusiastic people to sell their multi award winning...

Talking Tots launches 20th franchise.(NEWS SHORTS)
October 1, 2008... Talking Tots has launched its 20th franchise in less than a year, with the latest one opening in September in Tyneside. The company said it is continuing to actively recruit new class leaders nationwide.

Prontaprint launches franchise academy.(Franchise news)
October 1, 2008... Prontaprint has invested 250,000 [pounds sterling] to transform its London Mayfair branch into a Centre of Excellence--providing essential training and support to its network of 172 franchises. Prontaprint Mayfair will continue to operate...

Franchisees open NBC's first branch in Northern Ireland.(Franchise news)
October 1, 2008... Father and son team Tom and Jay Parker have opened NBC Bird and Pest Solutions' first branch in Northern Ireland. They have opened a branch in Belfast and will be supplying bird and pest control services to both commercial and domestic...

Parking charges hit small shops.(Small business round up: ESSENTIAL UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION FOR FRANCHISES AND SMEs)
October 1, 2008... While the government is backing Competition Commission recommendations to boost competition and protect small suppliers, a leading business group has warned that it is parking fees that cause consumers to shun town centres. The Forum of...

Firms flee to escape tax burden.(Small business round up: ESSENTIAL UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION FOR FRANCHISES AND SMEs)
October 1, 2008... Mounting taxes are encouraging small businesses to consider relocating outside the UK, the Forum of Private Business says. Tory leader David Cameron has declared that companies were "fleeing our shores looking for better places to do...

Mixed reviews for red tape proposal.(Small business round up: ESSENTIAL UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION FOR FRANCHISES AND SMEs)
October 1, 2008... While the Forum of Private Business (FPB) has welcomed the government's plans to reduce the cost of red tape, trade unions are more sceptical. The FPB is encouraged that the government has acknowledged the burden of regulation on small firms...

Small firm owners 'wedded to job'.(Small business round up: ESSENTIAL UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION FOR FRANCHISES AND SMEs)
October 1, 2008... When it comes to running a small business, owner-managers expect to be in there for the long haul. That's a finding of a survey from Barclays Local Business, which found that owners project a business life expectancy of at least 25 years, a...

Crackdown on late payment.(Small business round up: ESSENTIAL UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION FOR FRANCHISES AND SMEs)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Businesses have urged the government to make an example of companies that delay payments. The call came after pharmaceutical retailers Alliance Boots wrote to suppliers indicating that bills would be paid up to 75...

Women off to a flying start.
October 1, 2008... The Fixing Start Programme saw more than 1,200 women compete for a place on a course designed to help female entrepreneurs launch a successful business. The three-day course in Sheffield was the result of a survey of female university...

Help needed to support apprenticeships.
October 1, 2008... The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has asked the government for assistance to support and maintain a credible apprenticeship scheme in the country Nearly 80% of small firms say they would employ an apprentice if there was financial...

Manufacturer price rise.
October 1, 2008... A Confederation of British Industry (CBI) 'Industrial Trends' report has found that average unit costs have risen by 65% in only three months, forcing manufacturers to increase their prices to the highest level in 30 years. Coupled with...

Health and safety overhaul.(Small business round up)
October 1, 2008... The Better Regulation Executive has issued a report that examines now health and safety regulations affect low risk and s small businesses. The group sets out recommendations which propose to save up to 150 million in time and money for these...

Credit crunch 'will get worse".(Small business round up)
October 1, 2008... A study from the Small Enterprise Research Team has found that entrepreneurs expectations for their businesses have slumped significantly and the credit crunch will contribute to an already troubled economic climate. Some 90% of those...

Franchisees could be invited to head table: a bfa proposal to extend its membership to franchisees could lead to sweeping changes in the way that the franchising industry is regulated in the UK. Business Franchise editor Dominic Tonner reports.(ANALYSIS)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THROUGHOUT ITS 30-year history, the British Franchise Association (bfa) has been dominated by franchisors. Almost all its 400 or so members, and all but one of its board members, are franchisors. It is a body...

Why bfa's work in EU matters.(bfa news)
October 1, 2008... As the voice of franchising for the UK, the British Franchise Association (bfa) continues to work relentlessly on behalf of the UK industry on both the European and world stage. More recently, the bfa has been defending the needs of UK...

Who's new: changes at the British Franchise Association.(bfa news)
October 1, 2008... During 2008, the bfa has seen a few changes, including its office move to Oxford from Henley. It now welcomes Tom Endean to the bfa as marketing manager to continue and develop the important work that has been done on promoting franchising as...

Power of the web.(bfa news)
October 1, 2008... The internet has become an invaluable platform for nearly every company out there today. The bfa website--www.thebfa.org--remains a key resource to find bfa member franchises and source professional advisors. Tom Endean, marketing manager for...

Franchisee of the Year Awards 2008: leading UK franchises named.(bfa news)
October 1, 2008... The UK's top franchisees have been named in the annual British Franchise Associations (bfa) Franchisee of the Year Awards, sponsored by HSBC Bank and Express Newspapers. The nine national finalists were hoping to scoop the top title and...

The Lee way: from a working life of long hours and little reward to a franchise bursting with career opportunities, profit and freedom. Lee Draycott tells Business Franchise why joining ChipsAway was the SMART choice.(Cover story)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FAMILY MAN Lee Draycott has finally found what he's been looking for freedom, the flexibility to spend time with his family and a great lifestyle! Within two years, Lee's ChipsAway franchise has enabled him to buy...

Just a number: it doesn't matter what age you are in franchising, so long as you have a bit of money to invest, and a lot of heart. Carol Davis speaks to both older and younger franchisees who have made their mark.(FRANCHISEES OF ALL AGES)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] IT'S OFFICIAL age discrimination is dead in franchising. While the jobs market might be full of barriers around age and experience, those hurdles disappear in franchising--indeed many good franchisors actively seek...

From niche to 'riche': while the very notion of a niche franchise sector may seem to some a contradiction in terms, it seems only fair to take the small clutch of franchises that defy classification and examine them as a group. They are unusual but innovative--and profitable.(MARKET FOCUS)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] LAUNCHED BY Mike Yeats as a standalone business seven years ago, then as a franchise opportunity around 18 months ago, Racing Challenge is a patent-pending, simulated racing experience in which up to eight people...

Wax works: turn waxing into a treat, not a chore with Strip.(NEW LAUNCH: Franchises from 50,000 [pounds sterling] to 100,000 [pounds sterling])
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] AT ITS most exciting time of development, Strip is opening its doors to franchisees. The right individuals will be able to join them in rolling out luxurious Strip boutiques across the UK. Strip's philosophy is...

Join the club: get in tune with the leading music franchise specialising in singing games for primary-aged children.(NEW LAUNCH: Franchises up to 10,000 [pounds sterling])
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] INTERACTIVE MUSIC CLUB offers a blend of singing games and musical activities for primary children both in an out of school hours. Its aim is to develop children's musical skills and bring back the culture of...

The healthy option: Sevenpointfive is an innovative concept in natural health and wellness.(NEW LAUNCH: Franchises from 50,000 [pounds sterling] to 100,000 [pounds sterling])
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BEFORE GOING to Sevenpointfive, Betty Bodil suffered severely from fibrocytis in her shoulders and back as well as migraines. She kept painkillers in her handbag in case of emergency. She had tried injections,...

Clean up with Aid to Freedom: Aid To Freedom launches into the franchise market with 175 on offer throughout the UK.(NEW LAUNCH: Franchises up to 10,000 [pounds sterling])
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THE DOMESTIC cleaning market is a multi billon pound industry in the UK. Even in economic downturns, this industry has continued to generate income, as people need cleaners for a variety of reasons, Aid to...

French bread: a franchise offers the chance to live and work successfully in France.(NEW LAUNCH: Franchises from 10,000 [pounds sterling] to 20,000 [pounds sterling])
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THIS SUMMER saw the launch of France's first national network of property finders, FrenchEntree Property Finders. The company says it is looking for property finder partners in over 50 locations throughout France...

Make time for My Time: an award-winning counselling and psychotherapy business has launched new franchise opportunities.(NEW LAUNCH: Franchises from 20,000 [pounds sterling] to 50,000 [pounds sterling])
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A NEW FRANCHISE launch called My Time offers a national counselling network and access programmes that have been tried, tested and approved across the UK and Europe, My Time is an award-winning counselling...

Perfect fitness: with a series of upcoming events promoting the franchise, Rosemary Conley Diet and Fitness Clubs is looking for more franchisees to join.(FRANCHISE FOCUS: Franchises from 10,000 [pounds sterling] to 20,000 [pounds sterling])(Calendar)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FOR THOSE wondering what it is like to run their own business with one of the UK's leading franchise companies, Rosemary Conley Diet and Fitness Clubs (RCDFC) is having an Open Day at Quorn House in Leicestershire...

Leaders of the pack: Pack & Send, the Australian success story operating in the retail packaging and freight forwarding market, has arrived in the UK.(PROMOTIONAL FEATURE)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THE BUSINESS has an enviable track record in its home market of Australia, where it is the number one operator in the retail packaging and freight forwarding market. Trading successfully for 14 years, it is on its...

King of the world: fast food restaurant franchise Burger King explores the five vital areas that are at the core of its business.(FRANCHISE FOCUS: Franchises over 100,000 [pounds sterling])
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THOSE WHO possess the requisite determination and fire to make a business succeed should be interested in a Burger King fast food restaurant franchise. The company says there are five notable aspects to this...

Printing specialists: Prontaprint has enjoyed considerable success since it was established in the early 1970s.(FRANCHISE FOCUS: Franchises from 20,000 [pounds sterling] to 50,000 [pounds sterling])(Company overview)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WITH MORE than 95% of franchisees still operating a profitable business after five years of trading, there has never been a better time to invest. Prontaprint is synonymous with business success. Established in...

Teach your children: one of ComputerXplorers' newest franchisees talks to Business Franchise about getting started.(FRANCHISE FOCUS: Franchises from 20,000 [pounds sterling] to 50,000 [pounds sterling])
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] IT'S BACK to school time for Nicola Petty. While an army of kids prepare for a 10-month onslaught of homework, exams and dubious school dinners, Mrs Petty has found a somewhat more agreeable alternative in the form...

Cleaning up: Business Franchise meets Autosheen franchisee Nathan Bacon, who's found the right work/life balance as well as a very appealing salary.(FRANCHISE FOCUS: Franchises from 10,000 [pounds sterling] to 20,000 [pounds sterling])
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ONE OF specialist fleet valeting franchise Autosheen's newest recruits, franchisee Nathan Bacon is a very happy chap, Having ditched the frustrations and stress of his contract management role with a local...

Time to clean up: a successful US commercial cleaner is offering master franchises in the UK.(FRANCHISE FOCUS: Franchises)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] AN INCREASING number of entrepreneurs have invested in master franchises in the UK and Ireland. This is the case with businessman Gavin Peacock, who last year acquired the UK and Irish country master franchise for...

The Generator gain: a Cash Generator franchise affords new franchisees opportunities, backed up by a powerful support system.(FRANCHISE FOCUS: Franchises from 50,000 [pounds sterling to 100,000 [pounds sterling])
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] LIKE IT or not, there's no getting away from money, Imagining life without it is like eating salad without lettuce. Honey can bring you happiness, it can bring you misery--most notably when there's none in the bank...

Fast and effective: there are many good reasons for joining a franchise rather than starting a business from nothing. Top rated signage franchise FASTSIGNS contains many of these.(FRANCHISE FOCUS: Franchises from 20,000 [pounds sterling to 50,000 [pounds sterling])
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FASTSIGNS was established over 20 years ago and is one of the most rewarding B2B management franchises available in the UK today. It has 24 centres in this country with more than 500 centres worldwide. It offers a...

The wow factor: free from the constraints of his previous job, Scott Mackenzie has found a more satisfying vocation with PCC.(FRANCHISE FOCUS: Franchises up to 10,000 [pounds sterling])
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SCOTT MACKENZIE was one of the first franchisees to sign up with Professional Car Cleaning (PCC), the fastest growing mobile valeting franchise in Europe, following its launch in 2006. Two years down the line, the...

Top service: Bill Grant has found his perfect franchise match with the Merry Maids division of ServiceMaster.(FRANCHISE FOCUS: Franchises from 10,000 [pounds sterling] to 20,000 [pounds sterling])
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BILL GRANT has spent his life in a part of the UK where many would love to be, For the past few years, he has lived and worked in Inverness in the Highlands of Scotland. Mr Grant has had a variety of...

Edinburgh festival: office cleaning franchise Minster has one of its best performing franchisees in Scotland's capital.(FRANCHISE FOCUS: Franchises from 50,000 [pounds sterling] to 100,000 [pounds sterling])
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A FORMER BREWING chemist has found a consistent recipe for success. Sixteen years after taking on his Minster franchise, in the midst of a recession, Gordon Sandilands has become one of the cleaning company's...

Training of thought: business is booming--that's the message from Sandler Training franchisees and clients alike.(FRANCHISE FOCUS: Franchises from 20,000 [pounds sterling] to 50,000 [pounds sterling])
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] IN THE recent, 'Switched on Business Awards', Sandler Training franchisees and their clients were winners or finalists in many of the categories. This sweep of success across the board of awards demonstrates the...

Weed are the champions: building on its firm foundations in the US and Canada, Weed Man is developing a strong base in the UK.(FRANCHISE FOCUS: Franchises from 50,000 [pounds sterling] to 100,000 [pounds sterling])
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] OVER THE last 30 years, Weed Man has developed into a market leader in lawn care throughout Canada and the US and now is developing a firm foothold in the UK. With over 400 franchises currently in operation, Weed...

Top marques: more opportunities await new franchisees at dent removal franchise Dent-Technique.(FRANCHISE FOCUS: Franchises from 10,000 [pounds sterling] to 20,000 [pounds sterling])
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] PAINTLESS DENT-removal franchise Dent-Technique says it is enjoying a big increase in business as motorists opt for repairing cars rather than replacing them. The company was launched in 2006 to meet a rapidly...

Have a care: with a rapidly growing franchisee network and an appearance on BBC2's Working Lunch programme, Bluebird Care's profile is higher than ever before.(FRANCHISE FOCUS: Franchises from 20,000 [pounds sterling] to 50,000 [pounds sterling])
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] UK CARE-at-home provider Bluebird Care started in the UK in 2004 and was launched as a franchise in 2006, following a successful pilot business. The franchisor is now the fastest growing care business in the UK,...

Phat controllers needed: a franchise offering people the chance to grow their own Phat empire with multiple Phat vans.(FRANCHISE FOCUS: Franchises from 20,000 [pounds sterling] to 50,000 [pounds sterling])
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THE PHAT Pasty Company has expanded its franchise offer to allow a franchisee to grow a multiple Phat Van business operating from a small industrial premises, delivering to local businesses, offices and industrial...

Reaching the goal: since its launch in March 2008, Activ Web Design has recruited over 40 franchisees across the country.(FRANCHISE FOCUS: Franchises up to 10,000 [pounds sterling])
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ACTIV WEB Design franchisees are now building websites for small businesses all over the UK and in the last week alone over 20 new websites have gone live. Simon Rickett, director of Activ, says: "We are really...

Earning Japanese: with news of a planned UK launch, Daiso is one of the top players in the '100-yen' shop industry.(FRANCHISE FOCUS: Franchises)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] POUND SHOPS are big business in the UK, especially bearing in mind the current economic climate. The overseas equivalents are just as popular. One of the biggest names in the '100-yen' shop industry is Daiso....

Hot property: Business Franchise meets the X-Press Legal Services Brand Builder of the Year.(FRANCHISE FOCUS: Franchises from 20,000 [pounds sterling] to 50,000 [pounds sterling])
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] KEVIN PRESTON, the owner of the East Midlands franchisee of X-Press Legal Services, the specialist property search franchise, is making a huge success of his business, He is X Press's "Brand Builder of the...

A franchise on the move: Business Franchise reports on the rapid progress of replacement hose business BMI Hose (UK) Limited, a company that already has a number of new franchisees under its belt ...(PROMOTIONAL FEATURE)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] LAUNCHING A new franchised service business takes confidence and a bright idea, In some circumstances establishing a viable franchise model can take years. But BMI Hose and founder Simon Moxham have established a...

Training to gain: more than a century after Sir Isaac Pitman opened his first Phonetic Institute Pitman Training is carrying on the legacy with a team of successful franchisees.(FRANCHISE FOCUS: Franchises from 20,000 [pounds sterling] to 50,000 [pounds sterling])
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] PITMAN TRAINING is one of the UK's oldest, and best respected, training companies, operating in a multi-billion pound market. Sir Isaac Pitman opened his first Phonetic Institute in Bath in 1839. Now, 169 years on,...

I believe I can flyer: Distribution Unlimited, a leaflet and marketing specialist franchise, aims to deliver the goods for its franchisees.(FRANCHISE FOCUS: Franchises from 20,000 [pounds sterling] to 50,000 [pounds sterling])
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] DEREK WILSON set up Distribution Unlimited, a leaflet and marketing specialist, in 1992 after identifying a niche in the marketplace for professional, reliable and targeted leaflet distribution in Edinburgh. He saw...

Platinum bond: how a high-profit property investing franchise can give partners immediate positive cash flow, long-term wealth and a recession-proof income.(FRANCHISE FOCUS: Franchises over 100,000 [pounds sterling])
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS are buying property as aggressively as ever before, perhaps even more so. Savvy investors understand that capital growth is inevitable over the medium to long-term, but cannot be...

The values that matter: Business Franchise follows the Revive! success story and speaks to managing director Mark Llewellyn at the Revive! Head Office and training centre in Rugby.(FRANCHISE FOCUS: Franchises from 20,000 [pounds sterling] to 50,000 [pounds sterling])
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] REVIVE! HAS seen significant growth in its business over the past 18 months. The company has recently been shortlisted for the HSBC Award for enterprise only to narrowly lose out to O2. This category...

Care necessities: it's vital to get the choice of franchise right first time--Abacus Care explains why its franchise ticks all the boxes.(FRANCHISE FOCUS: Franchises from 20,000 [pounds sterling] to 50,000 [pounds sterling])
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] GUFFARAHMED'S success story demonstrates why franchising is a great option for someone who wants to build their own business. But the franchise needs to be the right one and the franchisee needs to have...

So easy--it's child's play: fun, flexible and financially rewarding--Creation Station is a business for mums that delivers a portfolio of creative activities tailored around lifestyle.(FRANCHISE FOCUS: Franchises up to 10,000 [pounds sterling])
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A CHILD'S FIRST five years are the most important. So it is not surprising that the demand for stimulating activities for the UK's 100,000 preschool children is accelerating fast, as parents strive to give their...

Countrywide life: comprising two separate franchise networks, Countrywide is offering the chance to join a recession-proof business.(FRANCHISE FOCUS: Franchises from 20,000 [pounds sterling] to 50,000 [pounds sterling])
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] COUNTRYWIDE CONSORTIUM comprises of two separate franchise networks--Countrywide Lawn Doctor and Countrywide Grounds Maintenance. The former offers a specialist all-year-round range of lawn care treatments to the...

A business that just keeps growing: achieving its best ever sales quarter in 11 years, roof restoration franchise Moss Rid is looking to build on its success.(FRANCHISE FOCUS)(Company overview)(Financial report)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WHEN MANAGING director Leo Martino founded Moss Rid in 1997, he set out with the aim of establishing a business with the highest reputation for quality and excellence in an industry renowned for poor and shoddy...

In the Bag-uette: with great opportunities, potential franchisees are looking to get a taste of Baguette Express ...(FRANCHISE FOCUS: Franchises Over 100,000 [pounds sterling])
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] IT IS SMALL wonder that prospective franchisees are flocking to Baguette Express, the highly successful Scottish-based sandwich shop group. From humble beginnings in 1999, the healthy snacking chain now has 40...

The IT crowd: help to combat the problem of crashing computers with the aid of Pitman Computer Support.(FRANCHISE FOCUS: Franchises from 20,000 [pounds sterling] to 50,000 [pounds sterling])
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] PITMAN COMPUTER Support was launched in 2007 to fill a distinct gap in the IT market--providing a home computer service delivered by a network of qualified IT professionals. According to the Office of National...

The perfect fit: there are plenty of new UK opportunities with niche market retail franchise Foot Solutions.(FRANCHISE FOCUS: Franchises from 100,000 [pounds sterling])
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FOR THOSE looking for a franchise with a difference, Foot Solutions might be the ideal opportunity It is a niche market retail franchise with low overheads, few employees and high margins. And since Foot Solutions...

Make the trade: Bartercard is now in full flow in the drive for expansion of its UK franchise network.(FRANCHISE FOCUS: Franchises from 50,000 [pounds sterling] to 100,000 [pounds sterling])
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "THE CONCEPT of barter in business has grown exponentially in the last 20 years," says Bartercard UK managing director Tim Ashley-Sparks. "Over 85% of the world's Fortune 500 companies have their own internal trade...

More, more, mortgage: an ethical, easy to run franchise at a low cost? Business Franchise investigates Fortune Network Mortgages.(FRANCHISE FOCUS: Franchises up to 10,000 [pounds sterling])
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ALINCHPIN OF the Fortune Network Mortgages franchise is its software system called--apply enough--FORTUNE. This online, transaction-based system allows any user to sell mortgage or loan products. They can find the...

Cultivating success: management franchise GreenThumb has enjoyed considerable success in 2008.(FRANCHISE FOCUS: Franchises from 20,000 [pounds sterling] to 50,000 [pounds sterling])
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THOUSANDS OF men and women who want to be their own boss will be heading to October's Franchise Exhibition in Birmingham. One stand that people will be expected to head for is GreenThumb's, and with good reason....

Maid(not)2Clean: Maid2Clean is a management franchise where the franchisee never has to clean.(FRANCHISE FOCUS: Franchises up to 10,000 [pounds sterling])
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MAID2CLEAN describes itself as "the trading name of a franchisee's future trading interface with the public", rather than a description of what the franchisee has to do. Established in 1993, the company now boasts...

High 'tech: Lasertech has listed five reasons why it is proving to be such a success in the franchise community.(FRANCHISE FOCUS: Franchises from 20,000 [pounds sterling] to 50,000 [pounds sterling])
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2008 HAS been a busy year for Lasertech UK. Business is continuing to grow as more businesses choose to source all their office products from Lasertech, not just their printer cartridges. Office products sales were...

Come clean: a rare opportunity to build a genuine business with one of Europe's leading distributors of cleaning and hygiene products is being offered by Chemex.(FRANCHISE FOCUS: Franchises)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CHEMEX IS experiencing record growth as it strengthens its position in one of the UK's biggest sectors. The company was established 23 years ago and is a past winner of the British Franchise Association's...

Medic-al treatment: with five Car Medic options to choose from, the company claims that now is a better time than ever to come on board.(FRANCHISE FOCUS: Franchises from 10,000 [pounds sterling] to 20,000 [pounds sterling])
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ACCORDING TO Car Medic, there has never been a better time to invest in a franchise than now. Group founder and CEO Andrew Hack says: "Our franchisees have seen a huge increase in demand for services. We believe...

Smiles for the camera: help the current property market by capturing homes for sale to photographed perfection with Red Hot Camera.(FRANCHISE FOCUS: Franchises from 20,000 [pounds sterling] to 50,000 [pounds sterling])
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] RED HOT Camera says it's never been a better time to be part of the franchise. Home sellers need the company's help, especially in the current property market. Plus, the franchisor is offering team leader...

Business for Breakfast, the proven success to business: looking to earn 50,000 [pounds sterling]-90,000 [pounds sterling] per annum? Then Business For Breakfast wants to hear from you today!(PROMOTIONAL FEATURE)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BUSINESS FOR Breakfast is one of the UK's leading and most successful networking organisations offering businesses of all types and sizes a structured and supportive networking environment in which to attract new...

If the shoe fits ... combining a popular product, a proven success rate, and a flexible working life, Shoes Glorious Shoes fits the bill.(FRANCHISE FOCUS)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A DREAM BUSINESS for a woman probably comprises one with a proven success record, a product that they are passionate about and that sells itself, and an ability to fit around their lifestyle. Step forward, Shoes...

Healthy returns: with more people turning to healthy eating alternatives, a Mibox franchise benefits its customers and franchisees.(FRANCHISE FOCUS: Franchises from 10,000 [pounds sterling]-20,000 [pounds sterling])
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] IT'S LUNCHTIME in the office. You were late for your train this morning, so you had to skip breakfast. So, confronted with your rumbling stomach, what are you going to plump for at about 11.30am? Well, forget...

The law unto yourself: with growing amounts of employment tribunal claims and more redundancies, people are looking to Reliance Employment Law for help.(FRANCHISE FOCUS: Franchises from 20,000 [pounds sterling] to 50,000 [pounds sterling])
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THE AMOUNT of employment tribunal claims skyrocketed from 156,000 to 239,000 in the space of one year from 2006 to 2007. Given that the demand for employment law has increased in recent years, Reliance...