Sale of Card Connection
Simon Hulme has sold Card Connection, the leading franchise greeting card publisher and distributor, to UK Greetings, the subsidiary of American Greetings.
Coffee on a trike
A low-cost coffee franchise based on a Dutch cargo trike, Bikecaffe has been launched for high footfall pedestrianised shopping areas and events.
Multi-unit KFC deal
In one of the biggest deals by a franchisee, Marz, a multi-unit KFC operator, has bought out a similar sized franchisee in the system with a turnover of £17m.
NatWest/British Franchise Association survey
The growth of franchising in the UK last year was five times higher than that of the country’s economy, according to the annual NatWest/British Franchise Association survey.
Franchisee recruitment
Iain Martin, of the Kyros franchise matchmaking service, explains why a well-structured business plan is essential for the success of the franchisee.
MBO at Cash Generator
The leading buy-and-sell retailer, Cash Generator has been sold by its founder Brian Lewis to a management buy-out team led by Julian Urry.
Bankers’ view
Richard Holden, head of franchising at Lloyds TSB, advises prospective franchisees on how to make their first meeting with the bank a success.
Gillam joins Kyros
Chris Gillam has joined the matchmaker, Kyros as regional director for London and the South-East. He was managing director of Mail Boxes Etc., the high-street office products/services retailer.
British Franchise Exhibition
Review of the forthcoming exhibition at the Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre in Glasgow on June 13 and 14.
International affairs
A nightmare scenario that could seriously harm a franchisor’s business is described by Brian Duckett, of Howarth Franchising Group.
Loan security
Lack of security for a bank loan may not be unsurmountable, explains Simon Clarke, of TaxAssist Accountants.
Cover feature: Legal titans unite
The inside story of the merger of Britain’s top two franchise legal teams, Field Fisher Waterhouse and Eversheds.
Marketing awards
Plumbed-in marketeers from ReactFast, the national plumbing franchise, are among the winners at this year’s Franchise Marketing Awards by Venture Marketing, the franchise show organisers.
A rich work/life balance
Rosemary Conley Diet and Fitness Clubs offer the opportunity to create an ideal work/life balance.
Low-cost legal check
Lloyds TSB launches a scheme through which prospective franchisees can have their franchise contract checked out at a special price of £370 plus VAT.
Resale franchises
Derrick Simpson, of Franchise Resales, reports on how the firm has brought resales out of the closet and into the limelight.
Franchising your business
The obvious way to franchise is to sell individual units, but the choice is far wider, explains Nicola Broadhurst, of Mundays.
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