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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 Paul Salmon
 

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.

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.

Cueing up for a sporting new year at Bar Sport

12 December 2011

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 flushed with savings thanks to Chemex

12 December 2011

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

05 December 2011

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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Franchising Works in Manchester

24 November 2011

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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Recognised standards of training at PC Pal

24 November 2011

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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MPs discuss economic impact of franchising

24 November 2011

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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Your franchise is worth more than you think

23 November 2011

“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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Faced with unemployment, the answer was to buy a Riverford Organic franchise

23 November 2011

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, gains BFA accreditation

04 October 2011

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

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British Franchise Directory & Guide 2012

04 October 2011

This directory is essential for newcomers to UK franchising, whether a prospective franchisee or franchisor. It lists more than 1,300 franchises now trading in Britain, and includes articles by the leading franchise specialists in business consultancy, the law and the banks.

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Britain’s top franchisees announced at awards ceremony

04 October 2011

Mike and Catharine Chalton of Home Instead Senior Care in the Wirral were revealed as the 2011 BFA HSBC Franchisees of the Year, supported by Express Newspapers.

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