A resale franchise in Portsmouth for Driver Hire, the transport and logistics recruitment franchise, has been sold to Jamie Williamson.
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Latest recruit for Driver Hire in franchise resale
Posted on 30 January 2012.
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New owners for Kall Kwik and Prontaprint print chains
Posted on 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 (ODC) have gone into administration and Deloitte, the business advisory firm, appointed as administrators.
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British pavilion for Franchise Expo, Paris 2012
Posted on 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
Posted on 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
Posted on 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
Posted on 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
Posted on 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
Posted on 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
Posted on 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
Posted on 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
Posted on 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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New companions for the British Franchise Association
Posted on 04 January 2012.
Two former chairmen are among the four new companions of the British Franchise Association (BFA), who have been appointed for their contribution to the franchise industry and the association.
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Ovenu launch mobile friendly website and QR code
Posted on 30 December 2011.
Ovenu, the oven valeting franchise specialists, have announced the launch of their new “mobile friendly” website home page designed specifically for browsers using a mobile device.
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Over 1,000 franchisees surveyed in the Franchise Satisfaction Benchmark scheme
Posted on 27 December 2011.
More than 1,000 franchisees have been surveyed in the new Franchise Satisfaction Benchmark scheme of Smith & Henderson, the franchisee recruitment specialist, and over 30 franchisors entered its first Best Franchise Opportunities Awards.
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New York to have its British Franchise Village at the International Franchise Exhibition
Posted on 24 December 2011.
As part of a new “Introduction to the World” franchise development and marketing package for aspiring franchisors, the International Franchising Centre (IFC) has arranged a British Franchise Village at the International Franchise Exhibition (IFE) in New York on June 15-17.
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Experts to provide valuable advice on business success at the National Franchise Exhibition
Posted on 23 December 2011.
Two successful entrepreneurs are among the many industry experts set to share the secrets of their success at the Growing Your Own Business seminars at the National Franchise Exhibition taking place on 24th and 25th February 2012 at the NEC, Birmingham.
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