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Front cover: Maid2Clean
Maid2Clean, the management-style domestic cleaning franchise that has sold 164 areas, reports that it now has only 57 territories remaining in the UK.
PFC online training
The British Franchise Association (BFA) has announced a joint initiative with Lloyds Bank and has developed a new training programme for prospective franchisees, the Prospect Franchisee Certificate.
UK franchisor heads European franchise body
Michael Eyre, a former BFA chairman and managing director of Blazes Renewables, the heating and energy franchise, is the new chairman of the European Franchise Federation.
Outstanding recognition
Home Instead Senior Care has been awarded six outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator of health and social care in England.
Pip Wilkins
A symbiotic relationship
Pip Wilkins, chief executive of the BFA, talks about the forthcoming National Franchise Exhibition at the NEC, Birmingham, on September 30 and October 1, which will feature over 100 franchises and a full seminar programme.
The event also includes the Growing Your Own Business Conference, featuring two keynote speakers, John Aizlewood (chief development officer of Pizza Hut UK and Ireland) and Mark Wright (the 2014 winner of TV show The Apprentice). Click for free tickets.
German Doner Kebab
GDK’s new outlet brings a new dimension to the kebab market with its healthier range of quality gourmet kebabs.
Mail Boxes Etc.
Mail Boxes Etc. UK & Ireland, which has over 155 outlets, has been recognised by the worldwide MBE network and has been awarded the top accolade, which was judged globally amongst 32 countries.
Richard Holden
Franchising your business on the cheap!
Richard Holden, of Lloyds Banking Group, discusses why prospective franchisors should use qualified franchise professionals, such as those listed with the BFA, whose businesses have been vetted and assessed by the association.
Key to achieving the right price
Julie Taylor, of Franchise Resales, talks about the need for early preparation for a successful resale and the necessity of using franchise specific solicitors.
What is professional indemnity insurance?
Maurice Logie, of Moreland Insurance Brokers, talks about the need for a business professional or company director (large or small) to have specific insurance in place to cover any claim made against them and to protect their business and personal assets.
Franchise Suppliers Showcase
Brian Duckett, of The Franchising Centre, says that franchisors should consider attending the Franchise Supplier Showcase to learn about the latest products and services that could benefit their business. Pip Wilkins will be a keynote speaker at the one-day event.
Double jeopardy for recruitment campaigns
Mark Abell, of Bird & Bird, discusses a new EU disclosure law on misleading advertising that could impact on franchisors when recruiting prospective franchisees.
Agreements can be made and varied orally and by conduct
Gordon Drakes, of Fieldfisher, discusses the dangers of assuming that the written word in a legal agreement is set in stone.
Costa Coffee apprenticeships
A successful franchisee of Costa Coffee, which operates 25 outlets, has launched a new bespoke apprenticeship programme, an NVQ in customer service and team-leading.
Make performance targets equitable
Nicola Broadhurst, of Stevens & Bolton, talks about performance targets in franchise agreements that can motivate and control a network, which should be balanced and fair.