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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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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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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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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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University students and graduates, who are entrepreneurs, are being given the opportunity to compete for cash and mentoring in the Lloyds TSB Enterprise Awards.

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The five franchisors elected to the BFA board at its annual meeting at the Hyatt Regency, Birmingham, in December were Sean Derrig (Chemex International), Dan Archer (Home Instead Senior Care), Pam Bader (Molly Maid), Clive Houlston (Mr. Electric) and Steve Calvert (Safeclean).

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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.

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Self confessed sports addict, Micky Davis, has decided to call time on his 22 years in the oil industry to fulfil a lifelong ambition to run his own sports bar franchise.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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“A lot of franchisors may be missing a trick when it comes to realising the full value of their businesses,” says Heather Lycett, Managing Director of Blue Concept, a young and growing licensing consultancy.

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After Matt and Jane Falkner moved from London to Devon, following the birth of their daughter, Jane quickly got a job as a chartered surveyor, but 37 year-old Matt, who had been a salesman in the City, was struggling to find a suitable job.

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Marston’s, the pub retailer, has been accredited as a full member of the BFA for its pioneering retail agreement.

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