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Ground-breaking EU franchise law thesis gains doctorate for Mark Abell Paul Salmon Community website franchise, from Northcliffe Digital, www.localpeople.co.uk Franchisees £50,000 refit at Southern Fried Chicken, the chicken take-away franchise TV star masterclass at Cheshire LIPA 4:19 stage school Cardiff International Pool flushed with savings thanks to Chemex Ovenu franchisee helps to reassure customers with Buy With Confidence Scheme Franchising Works in Manchester Recognised standards of training at PC Pal MPs discuss economic impact of franchising
 

Ground-breaking EU franchise law thesis gains doctorate for Mark Abell

World-renowned franchise lawyer, Mark Abell, has been awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by the University of London. Dr Abell, co-head of European law firm, Field Fisher Waterhouse’s franchising and licensing practice, was awarded the doctorate for his thesis on the Regulation of Franchising in the European Union.

Paul Salmon’s successful journey with Autovaletdirect, the mobile valeting franchise

I had spent 25 years in the retail trade working my way up from a retail assistant to retail store manager, but found it more and more unrewarding with the constant pressure, and the politics involved.

Community website franchise, from Northcliffe Digital, www.localpeople.co.uk

Northcliffe Digital, part of one of Britain’s largest media groups that includes the Daily Mail, is rolling out across the country through its community franchise websites, www.localpeople.co.uk.

Franchisees £50,000 refit at Southern Fried Chicken, the chicken take-away franchise

The major upgrade of a Southern Fried Chicken store in South Shields has seen the two franchisees and their franchisor reunited after they appeared on Channel 4’s Undercover Boss last year.

TV star masterclass at Cheshire LIPA 4:19 stage school

Budding stars from a Cheshire performing arts academy were treated to a taste of TV success, when they were visited by former Hollyoaks star Leah Hackett.

Cardiff International Pool flushed with savings thanks to Chemex

Cardiff International Pool, which attracts more than 700,000 visitors a year to its leisure centre, is saving thousands of pounds in water charges by using a simple new invention developed by Chemex International, the hygiene and cleaning products franchise.

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Ovenu franchisee helps to reassure customers with Buy With Confidence Scheme

The Ashford-based franchisee of Ovenu, the oven valeting service franchise, has just been approved for the second year running as a member of a ‘safe traders’ directory as part of an initiative by Kent County Council.

Franchising Works in Manchester

An innovative programme that will give 50 unemployed Greater Manchester residents the chance to start their own franchise business is being financially supported by NatWest and the Royal Bank of Scotland.

Recognised standards of training at PC Pal

PC PAL, the mobile computer repair franchise, has partnered with industry qualification bodies, such as Microsoft, so its engineers become recognised IT qualified professionals. This will encourage customers to use PC Pal for computer repairs, knowing that the engineers work to professional standards.

MPs discuss economic impact of franchising

At a recent meeting held at the Houses of Parliament, franchise sector leaders met with 30 MPs from the UK to discuss the economic impact of franchising through sustainable business growth, new business start-ups and job creation.

New owners for Kall Kwik and Prontaprint print chains

27 January 2012

Two of the longest-established and best-known British franchise systems, Kall Kwik and Prontaprint, together with their holding company, On Demand Communications have gone into administration and Deloitte, the business advisory firm, appointed as administrators.

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British pavilion for Franchise Expo, Paris 2012

24 January 2012

The British Franchise Association (BFA) is to host a British pavilion at the Franchise Expo, Paris, on March 18 – 21 for its members. The cost of exhibiting is Euros 2,000 plus VAT. The show is expected to attract 450 exhibitors and more than 32,000 visitors.

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Ground-breaking EU franchise law thesis gains doctorate for Mark Abell

20 January 2012

World-renowned franchise lawyer, Mark Abell, has been awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by the University of London. Dr Abell, co-head of European law firm, Field Fisher Waterhouse’s franchising and licensing practice, was awarded the doctorate for his thesis on the Regulation of Franchising in the European Union.

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The Franchise Marketing Awards 2012 now open for entries

18 January 2012

The highly prestigious Franchise Marketing Awards (FMA), giving franchisors the opportunity to gain recognition for outstanding campaigns, are open for entries until 5pm on Friday, 24 February.

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Paul Salmon’s successful journey with Autovaletdirect, the mobile valeting franchise

17 January 2012

I had spent 25 years in the retail trade working my way up from a retail assistant to retail store manager, but found it more and more unrewarding with the constant pressure, and the politics involved.

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Community website franchise, from Northcliffe Digital, www.localpeople.co.uk

16 January 2012

Northcliffe Digital, part of one of Britain’s largest media groups that includes the Daily Mail, is rolling out across the country through its community franchise websites, www.localpeople.co.uk.

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Franchisees £50,000 refit at Southern Fried Chicken, the chicken take-away franchise

12 January 2012

The major upgrade of a Southern Fried Chicken store in South Shields has seen the two franchisees and their franchisor reunited after they appeared on Channel 4’s Undercover Boss last year.

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Industry experts offer valuable advice on business success at the National Franchise Exhibition

11 January 2012

Thomas Power, who coaches business people internationally on using the digital social media, will be the keynote speaker at the National Franchise Exhibition, at the NEC, Birmingham, on February 24 and 25. His topic in the Growing Your Own Business feature of the show will be “Twitter can rule the world”.

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New franchise trade association, the Approved Franchise Association, to be launched

06 January 2012

A new trade association for franchisors, the Approved Franchise Association (AFA) is being set up and plans to launch its website, www.theAFA.org.uk, later this month on January 23.

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Five systems recruiting with FranchisingWorks

05 January 2012

FranchisingWorks, which is currently operating a self-employment programme to create jobs through franchising in the Greater Manchester area, has enlisted five franchisors – Caremark, the Creation Station, Ovenclean, Snap-On Tools and VIP Bin Cleaning.

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