British pavilion for Franchise Expo, Paris 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. (more…)
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. (more…)
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. (more…)
Community website franchise, from Northcliffe Digital, www.localpeople.co.uk
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. (more…)
Franchisees £50,000 refit at Southern Fried Chicken, the chicken take-away franchise
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. (more…)
Five systems recruiting with FranchisingWorks
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. (more…)
New companions for the British Franchise Association
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. (more…)
Ovenu launch mobile friendly website and QR code
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. (more…)
Over 1,000 franchisees surveyed in the Franchise Satisfaction Benchmark scheme
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. (more…)
New York to have its British Franchise Village at the International Franchise Exhibition
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. (more…)
British Franchise Association election results 2011
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). (more…)
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