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…)
TV star masterclass at Cheshire LIPA 4:19 stage school
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. (more…)
Cueing up for a sporting new year at Bar Sport
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. (more…)
Cardiff International Pool flushed with savings thanks to Chemex
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. (more…)
Ovenu franchisee helps to reassure customers with Buy With Confidence Scheme
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. (more…)
Franchising Works in Manchester
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. (more…)
Recognised standards of training at PC Pal
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. (more…)
MPs discuss economic impact of franchising
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. (more…)
Your franchise is worth more than you think
“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. (more…)
Faced with unemployment, the answer was to buy a Riverford Organic franchise
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. (more…)
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