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Award finalists
Eight franchisors from businesses ranging from recruiting lorry drivers to running diet and fitness clubs have reached the finals of the BFA Franchisor of the Year award, sponsored by Express Newspapers and HSBC. Competing for the title are: Autosmart, Driver Hire, Oscar Pet Foods, Pirtek, Prontaprint, Rosemary Conley Diet & Fitness Clubs, TaxAssist Accountants and Urban Planters. The finalists for the other awards are: Express Newspapers brand builder of the year - Dream Doors, Molly Maid and Venture (photographic portrait studios); award for enterprise - Gas-Elec, O2 (mobile phone retailers) and Revive (vehicle paint repairs).
Chris Gillam has joined Kyros, the leading franchise matchmaking service, as the regional director for London and the South-East. He was managing director of Mail Boxes Etc., the high-street office products/services retailer, where he ran marketing and sales, and franchisee recruitment, taking the network from 34 franchised branches to more than 100.
Schoolwear firm fails
National Schoolwear Centres, of Wymondham, Norfolk, which claimed to be the largest schoolwear retailer, went into administrative receivership in April.
A full member of the BFA, it was immediately removed from membership in accordance with the association’s rules on being placed in receivership.
Sporting opportunity
Bar Sport, the leading sports-themed bar operator, is now offering franchises. Scott Murray, managing director, says: “There is nothing else like it on the market with its choice of national discounts, or the option to trade free-of-tie, and a genuine franchise arrangement.”
Mike Noad, franchise manager of Interlink Express, the parcel carrier, has been elected chairman of the Midlands region of the BFA, a stepping stone to the association’s board. He has succeeded Clive Houlston, of Mr. Electric, who stood down following his election to the board.
McDonald’s ‘A-levels’
A new qualified stream of franchisees could emerge as a result of a government decision to allow McDonald’s to award its successful restaurant management trainees nationally-recognised qualifications.
Snappy Snaps 25th anniversary
The high street digital and film processing franchise, Snappy Snaps continues to lead one of the most dynamic retailing sectors with a growing array of products and services as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.
Latest franchise listings
Founded in the UK in 1979, Autosmart International Ltd is one of Europe’s longest and well established franchisors. We specialise in the research, development and distribution of automotive cleaning products which we sell via a network of over 200 franchisees
Rosemary Conley Diet and Fitness Clubs - the BFA's Franchisor of the Year 2002 and 2005 - is the only national slimming organisation in the UK to offer dietary advice and exercise in the same class. Established by Rosemary Conley CBE in 1993, there are currently around 180 franchisees running 2,000 classes each week for their 80,000 members
With over 100 branches, Driver Hire is the UK’s leading supplier of drivers and logistics staff. Every day our franchise network provides over 3,000 staff to customers ranging from international hauliers to builders merchants, local authorities and parcel delivery companies.
Repossession Angels is a company that specializes in mentoring property investors who want to purchase property below market value through buying direct from motivated sellers and building a portfolio through no money down property deals.
A1 Window Cleaners have put together a package that is second to none! With the end user in mind they are confident that you will succeed and be rewarded for your efforts. INITIAL WORK SUPPLIED - £1,000 PER MONTH.
As an Edible Arrangements franchisee or area developer, you are in the business of making fresh fruit arrangements and therefore making people’s day. Would you like to know more?
BFA chairmanship
Mike Goddard, founder of Belvoir Lettings, the property lettings and management agency, has taken over the chairmanship of the BFA at short notice. This follows the unexpected departure of Steve Emmerson due to a job change after only two months as chairman.
New offices for the British Franchise Association in Oxford
The British Franchise Association (BFA) has moved from Henley-on-Thames to a business park at Kidlington, north of Oxford, having resisted calls for it to take prestigious offices in London. The new site is about six miles from Oxford, off the A34. It is near Blenheim Palace and Bicester, the home of the well-known factory outlet retail complex. The association will initially occupy temporary offices on the site whilst its own freehold offices are being built. The address is A2 Danebrook Court, Oxford Office Village, Langford Lane, Oxford OX5 1LQ (Tel. 01865 379 892).
Australian success
Rik Hellewell is becoming one of the most successful of Britain’s franchise exporters with the sale by the Australian master franchisee of his oven valeting service, Ovenu of the regional master franchise for the state of Queensland. “This confirms we have created a globally-replicable franchise model,” says Hellewell.
Travel Counsellors
Through its new Travel Academy, Travel Counsellors offers you a passport to your own home-based travel business and the work/life balance of your choice.
Franchise World - how we can help
Whether you’re the man-in-the-street, or own a business that could grow linto a national, or even international company, you can become part of a thriving industry with a turnover in Britain of more than £10bn a year. Here you can get to know what franchising can offer, whether you’re planning to go into business for yourself by buying a franchise (franchisee), or you already have a business you would like to franchise (franchisor).
We'll introduce you to some of the franchises you can join, ranging from those costing less than £10,000 you can run from home to those with the big high street names, and we’ll give you the latest franchise news. Franchising carries far less risk than starting out entirely on your own, but it’s not so simple that you won't need help, so we’ll tell you where to get the best independent advice. And if we whet your appetite, you can learn more by following the links, and by getting a copy of the Franchise World: 2008 British Franchise Directory and Guide. Choose wisely and good luck!
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