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Managers turn into franchisees at Driver Hire Yo! Sushi franchise chain breaks into U.S. market Baskin-Robbins announces major UK expansion with up to 400 new jobs created Domino’s Pizza wins Carphone Warehouse App award Latest franchise launch, Bizset Networking, a business networking forum First franchisee for Longcroft Luxury Cat Hotel Sarah Beeny’s Rise Hall restoration has fringe benefits for Granite Transformations’ franchisees New franchise listings website of all UK franchises Driver Hire franchisee finds the route to success Ground-breaking EU franchise law thesis gains doctorate for Mark Abell
 

Managers turn into franchisees at Driver Hire

Managers of two branches of Driver Hire, the employment agency for commercial drivers, have bought them – one from a retiring franchisee and the other from the company.

Yo! Sushi franchise chain breaks into U.S. market

YO! Sushi, the largest UK sushi restaurant chain, is to open its first U.S. franchised unit in the Union Station, Washington. The franchisees, Richard Pawlowski and Darren Wightman, who have signed a 10-year site deal, hope to open two units in the Washington area by the end of the year.

Baskin-Robbins announces major UK expansion with up to 400 new jobs created

Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, announces plans to greatly expand the brand’s presence in the UK.

Domino’s Pizza wins Carphone Warehouse App award

Domino’s Pizza, the pizza delivery franchise, has won the best food and cooking category in the Carphone Warehouse App awards with its pizza ordering app for iPhones, iPads and Android mobiles.

Latest franchise launch, Bizset Networking, a business networking forum

John Valentine is thrilled to announce that he is rolling out his Bizset Networking franchise across the UK.

First franchisee for Longcroft Luxury Cat Hotel

Gill Reynolds has set up the Longcroft Luxury Cat Hotel in the back garden of her home in a leafy part of the town, where there are plenty of birds and squirrels to keep the guests entertained.

Sarah Beeny’s Rise Hall restoration has fringe benefits for Granite Transformations’ franchisees

As part of its brand support activity, Granite Transformations works on occasion with television programme makers, from ITV’s 60 Minute Makeover and BBC1’s DIY SOS, to Channel 4’s Big Brother and its latest property show You Deserve This House, fronted by Amanda Lamb.

New franchise listings website of all UK franchises

A new website, www.franchisebusinesslistings.co.uk has been launched by the Franchise World group. This is a complete list, which is updated daily, of more than 1,400 franchises across all business categories currently operating in the UK.

Driver Hire franchisee finds the route to success

Lorraine Thompson has owned and run Driver Hire’s franchise in Oxford for over 16 years. In that time, she has become a leading example of how to combine personal drive and dedication with a proven franchise system to achieve business success.

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.

Managers turn into franchisees at Driver Hire

18 May 2012

Managers of two branches of Driver Hire, the employment agency for commercial drivers, have bought them – one from a retiring franchisee and the other from the company.

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Yo! Sushi franchise chain breaks into U.S. market

10 May 2012

YO! Sushi, the largest UK sushi restaurant chain, is to open its first U.S. franchised unit in the Union Station, Washington. The franchisees, Richard Pawlowski and Darren Wightman, who have signed a 10-year site deal, hope to open two units in the Washington area by the end of the year.

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Baskin-Robbins announces major UK expansion with up to 400 new jobs created

04 May 2012

Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, announces plans to greatly expand the brand’s presence in the UK.

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The dilemma of the EU’s website cookie law

03 May 2012

There is an EU cookie law that came into effect on May 26, 2011. This relates to the use of cookies on websites and, according to a recent study, 95 per cent of UK businesses are not prepared for it, reports Liam Patton, Mayfly Internet Marketing.

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Domino’s Pizza wins Carphone Warehouse App award

02 May 2012

Domino’s Pizza, the pizza delivery franchise, has won the best food and cooking category in the Carphone Warehouse App awards with its pizza ordering app for iPhones, iPads and Android mobiles.

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Latest franchise launch, Bizset Networking, a business networking forum

20 April 2012

John Valentine is thrilled to announce that he is rolling out his Bizset Networking franchise across the UK.

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First franchisee for Longcroft Luxury Cat Hotel

19 April 2012

Gill Reynolds has set up the Longcroft Luxury Cat Hotel in the back garden of her home in a leafy part of the town, where there are plenty of birds and squirrels to keep the guests entertained.

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Finalists for the BFA/HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards 2012

17 April 2012

The British Franchise Association (BFA) has announced the 14 finalists in the BFA/HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards 2012, supported by Express Newspapers. The shortlisted franchisors were selected from a range of business sizes and industries across the UK and represent sectors as diverse as home cleaning services to global telecommunications.

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Sarah Beeny’s Rise Hall restoration has fringe benefits for Granite Transformations’ franchisees

16 April 2012

As part of its brand support activity, Granite Transformations works on occasion with television programme makers, from ITV’s 60 Minute Makeover and BBC1’s DIY SOS, to Channel 4’s Big Brother and its latest property show You Deserve This House, fronted by Amanda Lamb.

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New franchise listings website of all UK franchises

15 April 2012

A new website, www.franchisebusinesslistings.co.uk has been launched by the Franchise World group. This is a complete list, which is updated daily, of more than 1,400 franchises across all business categories currently operating in the UK.

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The British Franchise Exhibition, Manchester Central, June 8 & 9

05 April 2012

The British Franchise Exhibition at Manchester Central brings a range of franchise opportunities, advice and guidance all under one roof. With over half a million people currently employed in franchising, it is a business proposition that clearly has strong appeal.

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Advantages of buying a franchise resale

31 March 2012

Thinking of buying a franchise, then look at a franchise resale
. Most people considering setting up in business will have heard of the well-publicised statistics about the success of franchised businesses versus stand alone independents. How then can you trim the risk element even further?

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Prospective franchisees don’t do their homework

21 March 2012

Far too many franchisees fail to make a proper and thorough investigation of the franchise they are buying, warns Martin Mendelsohn, franchise lawyer, author and academic.

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The Franchise Marketing Awards 2012 winners announced

19 March 2012

The winners of the prestigious Franchise Marketing Awards (FMA) 2012 have been announced, showcasing the industry’s most innovative and effective marketing campaigns.

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The Mr Franchise personal service to help people find their ideal franchise

14 March 2012

Some 1,000 new franchise units and the creation of 10,000 new jobs a year by 2015 is the vision of Mr Franchise, a franchise brokerage service that has been launched by Iain Martin and aims to build a national network of 50 regional consultants.

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Driver Hire franchisee finds the route to success

13 March 2012

Lorraine Thompson has owned and run Driver Hire’s franchise in Oxford for over 16 years. In that time, she has become a leading example of how to combine personal drive and dedication with a proven franchise system to achieve business success.

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