Industry news
- Scottish lettings franchise launches into England 22nd May 2012 Contempo Lettings is looking to take advantage of England's buoyant property lettings market by expanding from its Scottish base. Read more...
- Antal International expand their franchise support team 21st May 2012 Antal International has appointed Caroline Joyce as its new franchise development manager to grow the franchise network within the UK. Read more...
- Senior management team changes at Driver Hire 18th May 2012 Driver Hire, the transport and logistics franchise, has announced a number of internal promotions within its senior management team. Read more...
- Card Connection names its Franchisee of the Year 14th May 2012 A second consecutive win for Card Connection’s Franchisee of the Year is the highlight of the company's recent annual conference. Read more...
- Franchise Finance confirm new appointment 14th May 2012 Experienced industry finance professional Chris Hughes has joined the team at Franchise Finance following a twenty-four year career at NatWest. Read more...
- Auditel adds two more franchisees to network 09th May 2012 Auditel continues its expansion with the recruitment of two more franchisees in recent weeks. Read more...
- Fit4less exercising network growth 08th May 2012 The énergie Group has confirmed it is on target to operate 45 Fit4less gyms by the end of 2013 following the opening of Fit4less Bromley this week. Read more...
- Debutots secures first franchisee renewal 02nd May 2012 Debutots, a franchise promoting ways to improve communication skills, cognition and self-confidence in children, achieves important milestone. Read more...
- BCR Associates continues its programme of growth 01st May 2012 BCR Associates has continued its franchise recruitment drive with the appointment of two new franchisees. Read more...
- Wilkins Chimney Sweep franchisor in radio double bill 30th April 2012 Wilkins Chimney Sweep franchisor Louise Harris was a guest on two radio shows to discuss the benefits of franchising last week. Read more...
- Cafe2U announces new recruits 30th April 2012 Cafe2U have announced the launch of three new franchise partners during February and March 2012. Read more...
- ComputerXplorers increases network coverage 26th April 2012 Children's ICT training franchise ComputerXplorers announces its recruit for their brand new territory of Harrogate and North Yorkshire. Read more...
- Caremark extending into Bedfordshire 26th April 2012 Caremark has concluded its recent intensive training course for new franchisees and will have a new territory based in Bedford. Read more...
- New Managing Director at GreenThumb 26th April 2012 GreenThumb names its new Managing Director. Read more...
- Master franchise forum hailed as a success 25th April 2012 The 2012 Global Master Franchise Forum held in Venice in March was hailed as a great success by the franchisors that attended, with some master franchise deals already being done as a result of the event. Read more...
- Martin & Co win gold at the ESTAS 2012 24th April 2012 Lettings franchise brand Martin & Co fought off stiff competition to scoop gold for Best Large Letting Chain and secured 11 regional awards at the ESTAS 2012. Read more...
- Brewing up a winner at Cafe2U 20th April 2012 Cafe2U have announced a new partnership with teapigs, the up-and-coming tea company, which will see a select range of the trendy teas added to their offering. Read more...
- Caremark gains praise from public and CQC 19th April 2012 Caremark received a glowing testimonial from a customer's son following a good report from the Care Quality Commission. Read more...
- Community spirit for Portas Pilot Project 18th April 2012 The Lancaster franchise of Signs Express were on hand to support their local town of Morecambe in its bid for a share of a £1m fund. Read more...
- Mac Tools franchisees benefit from national sponsorship deals 17th April 2012 Mac Tools has confirmed two motorsport sponsorship deals; one with Dynojet Racing Team and one with MSS Colchester Kawasaki. Read more...
- Put a Spring in Your Step with Auditel 16th April 2012 A new wave of franchisees has just joined Auditel, the UK and Ireland’s fastest-growing cost, purchase and supplier management franchise. Read more...
- PC PAL launches in Worthing, Shoreham and Henfield area 13th April 2012 IT enthusiast Gary Betts is to become the new local PC PAL Engineer servicing and repairing computers and laptops around the Worthing, Shoreham and Henfield area. Read more...
- EstatesDirect.com appoints Head of Franchise Network Development 12th April 2012 One of the UK’s leading property recruiters heads up franchise network development for EstatesDirect.com Read more...
- Cafe2U providing franchisees with the boost they need 11th April 2012 Cafe2U recently hosted their sixth annual conference for the franchise network, which proved to be another roaring success. Read more...
- Bookkeeping franchise multiplies support 06th April 2012 As the Rosemary Bookkeeping franchise network multiplies, so does the support at HQ as they welcome a new member to the team. Read more...
- 2012 David H. Sandler Award Goes to Shaun & Fiona Thomson 02nd April 2012 Shaun & Fiona Thomson, founders of the Sandler Training franchise in the UK, have been awarded the 2012 David H. Sandler Award -the highest in the company. Read more...
- Revive! Announce BTCC Sponsorship 31st March 2012 One of the UK’s leading cosmetic smart repair franchise networks, Revive! is to sponsor the Pirtek Racing team in the 2012 British Touring Car Championships (BTCC) Read more...
- BCR Associates Celebrates Impressive Growth in 12 Months 30th March 2012 BCR Associates, the profit improvement franchise continues its successful franchise recruitment drive with the appointment of two new franchisees. Read more...
- Ahead of plan at Auditel 27th March 2012 Until last year, Manchester-based Stephen Sowerby was an Assistant Manager in KPMG’s Risk Advisory Department where he qualified as a chartered accountant. Read more...
- Franchisee Has Sights Focused 13th March 2012 X-Press Legal Services Ltd’s Gloucestershire franchisee, Penny Brierley, scooped the top award in the franchise’s recent awards, chosen from the network of over 40 franchisees across the UK. Read more...
- Revive! Conference Hits New High 11th March 2012 Delegates at the Revive! annual conference were treated to a line up of top industry speakers as the leading mobile smart repair franchise celebrated another excellent year. Read more...
- Baroness Grey-Thompson presents bravery award 08th March 2012 Baroness Grey-Thompson, one of Britain’s greatest ever Paralympians presented six year old, Lucie Russell from Darlington with her Highly Commended Stagecoach Theatre Arts Bravery Award. Read more...
- Cash Converters UK appoints head of Personal Finance 28th February 2012 Cash Converters have strengthened their UK team by appointing Chris Powley as Head of Personal Finance. Read more...
- Home Instead Senior Care is Jodrell banking in further growth 15th February 2012 Home care franchise Home Instead Senior Care, celebrated their one hundredth franchise licence with a celebration at the Jodrell Bank observatory. Read more...
- BCR Associates gets social 15th February 2012 BCR Associates franchise is embracing the benefits of social media by appointing a dedicated Online Marketing Co-ordinator, Sarah Revell. Read more...
- Martin & Co launch new franchise recruitment website and portal 14th February 2012 Martin & Co are pleased to announce the launch of their new franchise recruitment website and franchise portal. The new services will provide easier navigation and a friendlier experience. Read more...
- Cambridge business leaders celebrate launch of BPS franchise 08th February 2012 The first BPS franchise launched in Cambridge recently and was welcomed by a broad cross-section of business leaders. Read more...
- London commuters urged to escape the rat race 01st February 2012 The Prokill franchise is urging members of the public to take control their future and escape the daily grind by investing in their franchise. Read more...
- Cash Converters raise £150,000 to help make dreams come true 26th January 2012 Cash Converts have helped many young children with illnesses by raising £150,000 for national children’s charity, Dreams Come True. Read more...
- Success brings new appointments at Monkey Music 26th January 2012 Monkey Music are pleased to announce the appointment of Deborah Stanbury as a director of the company and a number of other new appointments. Read more...
- Two Rugby based specialists lead the way in the car repair industry 26th January 2012 A pair from Rugby has helped pioneer new nationally recognised qualification in car repair industry. Read more...
- The Original Poster Company donates £20,000 to charities 24th January 2012 The Original Poster Company franchise is celebrating 20 years in business by donating £20,000 to four charities. Read more...
- The Alternative Board passes 200 milestone 24th January 2012 The Alternative Board (TAB) celerbrate recurtuing their 200th member: Alan Mitchell from Maltech (UK) Ltd Read more...
- BCR Associates invest in award winning training initiative 11th January 2012 BCR Associates have helped strengthen their organisation by investing in bespoke training, helping the franchise to improve and grow further. Read more...
- Guisborough home care company goes from strength to strength 10th January 2012 Caremark Redcar and Cleveland are proud to announce its move to larger offices to facilitate its further growth. Read more...
- New Year, new venture for husband and wife team 10th January 2012 Husband and wife team, Martin and Michelle Hillman have upped sticks and moved from Durham in order to open a new state-of-the-art photography studio on Southampton. Read more...
- BCR Associates wins Best Business Award for best service 09th January 2012 BCR Associates have been awarded Best Service by the Best Business Awards. Read more...
- Top policeman turned businessman sponsors countryside award 05th January 2012 A former top policeman turned Recognition Express franchisee has once again sponsored the Staffordshire Rural Policing Award For Young People. Read more...
- Road safety competition a huge success for Recognition Express 12th December 2011 Recognition Express are thrilled with the results of their annual road safety competition for schools around the country. Read more...
- Shrek the musical help Stagecoach recognise and reward inspirational young people 02nd December 2011 The children’s achievement Awards were presented by Nigel Lindsay. Established to recognise, acknowledge and reward young people from all walks of life. Read more...
- EnviroVent teams up with Asthma UK 24th November 2011 Franchise EnviroVent is proud to announce that Asthma UK is the domestic division’s chosen Charity for the years 2011/2012 Read more...
- BCR Associates powers up energy intelligence 24th November 2011 Julian Zacharias joins the Franchise company to fulfil the newly created role of Energy Services Manager Read more...
- Lettings franchise scoops national award 21st November 2011 Martin and Co has been awarded “Franchisor of the Year” at the Negotiator Awards. This national recognition confirms this UK wide lettings brand as a key player in both the property industry and the franchise arena. Read more...
- 21st November 2011 Placeholder News Read more...
- Card Connection appoints new Franchise Manager for South East 21st November 2011 Franchise company Card Connection, has announced that it has selected a new franchise manager, Scott Gibson, for the South East region. Read more...
- Auditel sponsors the winner of the IoD’s Director of the year (large company) award 21st November 2011 Auditel delighted to be sponsoring the IoD Director of the year (large company) award again this year Read more...
- New Operations Director at Cafe2U brings a fresh cup of thinking 14th November 2011 Cafe2U welcomes Will Vernon to the post of Operations Director. Read more...
- Two new appointments at Driver Hire 14th November 2011 Driver Hire welcomes two new key staff to help strengthen their franchise support team. Read more...
- BCR Associates continue to expand 09th November 2011 BCR Associates welcomes three new franchisees bringing their total network to 12. Read more...
- Home Instead Senior Care conference is a huge success 04th November 2011 Home Instead Senior Care celebrate their largest franchisee conference in the company's 5-year history. Read more...
- Nina Moran-Watson and Chris Gillam Announce New Joint Venture 20th October 2011 Nina Moran-Watson, specialist franchise solicitor/consultant and legal advisor to the bfa’s Quality Standards Committee, is joining forces with Chris Gillam, experienced franchisor and franchise consultant... Read more...
- Award Won at Expense Reduction Analysts National Conference 03rd October 2011 Derek Hodd wins Highest Income Earner award at the Expense Reduction Analysts National Conference 2011. Read more...
- Home Care Provider in The Running For Great British Care Awards! 03rd October 2011 Sharon Galbraith, Care and Support worker with Caremark franchise (Redditch & Bromsgrove) has been selected as a finalist for the Great British Care Awards. Read more...
- Alan Gibson Joins the Franchise Development Centre 25th September 2011 The Franchise Development Centre is delighted to announce that Alan Gibson has joined them as a franchise consultant. Read more...
- Card Connection Irish Franchisee Goes Platinum 25th September 2011 Card Connection announces Tony Lees, the company’s new franchisee for Cork and Kerry has also taken over the region covering South Tipperary, Limerick and Waterford creating a platinum franchise. Read more...
- An excellent start for new franchise owners! 25th September 2011 Caremark’s newest group of franchise owners have just completed their initial training course and have achieved the highest on average results yet of any group to go through the course... Read more...
- Driver Hire Celebrates Franchise Sales Success 25th September 2011 Alongside a robust trading performance, since the start of the year it’s helped eight long-standing and successful franchisees realise their investments and move on to new opportunities. Read more...
- Win, Win Situation at Oscars 25th September 2011 Running her business for four years Jean Ware, from Basingstoke in Hampshire, took up a new OSCAR marketing initiative... Read more...
- Revive! Strengthens IT Support 25th September 2011 Revive! has appointed a technology officer as part of its strategy to roll out a new bespoke computer system to its UK network of technicians. Read more...
- Former Soldier Turns His Hand to Business 25th September 2011 A FORMER soldier who has seen action in some of the world’s most dangerous war-zones has set up a new business in North Somerset. Read more...
- Belvoir shortlisted for three prestigious Negotiator awards 25th September 2011 Belvoir Lettings is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted in three categories at the prestigious Negotiator Awards 2011. Read more...
- Granite Transformations Wins Ad Award 24th September 2011 Granite Transformations, a leading home improvements franchise, has topped off a highly successful financial year by winning the Best Print Advert category in the 2011 Franchise Marketing Awards Read more...
- 4 New Showrooms Added To Kitchen Worktops Network 24th September 2011 Leading kitchen worktops brand, Granite Transformations, has extended its network with the opening of four new showrooms. Read more...
- Topaz Selects Card Connection as Exclusive Greetings Card Supplier 24th September 2011 Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has today announced that it has been selected to supply the major Irish fuel and convenience brand, Topaz Read more...
- David Keating named Consultant of the Year 24th September 2011 Established Expense Reduction Analyst franchisee, David Keating has continued his winning ways picking up the highly regarded ‘Consultant of the year award’ at the 2011 National Conference Read more...
- Dream Doors Opens New Showroom in Surrey 24th September 2011 Founded in the late 90s, and based on an idea that would challenge traditional kitchen companies, Dream Doors has grown into a 40-strong network of franchised showrooms. Read more...
- Ableworld Welcome on Board Their Latest Franchise Partners 23rd September 2011 Ableworld, who are very strong in the north west of the country are particularly pleased that the two new franchises are in the east of the country; one in Darlington and one in Newark-on-Trent. Read more...
- Cash Generator’s Impressive Year Shows No Signs of Slowing 19th September 2011 National discount retailer, Cash Generator is continuing to grow at an exceptional pace despite the difficult economic conditions. Read more...
- Cash Converters Celebrates 200th UK Store Opening 19th September 2011 Cash Converters has today announced the opening of its 200th UK store in Goole, Yorkshire. Read more...
- No Letting Go network hits 25 30th August 2011 No Letting Go, the UK’s first and longest established inventory management franchise is continuing its aggressive growth plans with the recruitment of three new franchisees who joined the network in July 2011. Read more...
- Record trading figures for Guildford businessman 30th August 2011 Promotional products specialist Nick Manning, owner of Recognition Express Guildford, has won the company’s top sales award two months running. Read more...
- Caremark appoints new managing director 23rd August 2011 Caremark has announced a trio of new appointments; Craig Henthorn has joined the business as managing director whilst Jo Oyama and Karen Pennington have both become regional support managers. Read more...
- Razzamataz Theatre Schools welcomes first male principal 23rd August 2011 Razzamataz Theatre Schools is delighted to announce they have just signed up their first male principal. Neil Roberts from Rickmansworth will be opening a Razzamataz franchise in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, with his actress wife Lisa Hollander where they will be heading up a team of dedicated teachers to instruct children in dance, drama and singing. Read more...
- Expense Reduction Analysts announce 36% growth 23rd August 2011 Expense Reduction Analysts UK and Ireland have just announced their results for 2010-11 and have seen a 36% increase in franchisee revenue over the last two years, despite the economic crisis which has affected so many businesses globally. Read more...
- BCR Associates helps academy secure praise from Secretary of State for Education 23rd August 2011 A business cost reduction franchise has been instrumental in helping an academy status primary school receive public praise from the Rt Hon Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Education, for the roll out of a series of effective cost cutting measures. Read more...
- Recruitment franchisor hits 100 office mark 23rd August 2011 Franchise recruitment group, Antal International has reached the 100 office mark across the globe with the addition of two new offices in the United Kingdom. Read more...
- Two new franchise owners join Belvoir 23rd August 2011 Belvoir has announced that two new franchise owners have joined the group, further strengthening the brand in Wales and Scotland. Read more...
- Card Connection appoints new senior franchise manager 23rd August 2011 Card Connection has appointed Simon Hanna as its new senior franchise manager. Described as a ‘Cardie’ due to his 24 years in the greeting card industry, Hanna, will be responsible for helping Card Connection’s team of 70 franchisees to grow the profitability of their respective businesses. Read more...
- Irish franchisee is Card Connection's Franchisee of the Year 17th August 2011 Card Connection has named the winner of its ‘Franchisee of the Year’ award as Gabriel McGeown. Read more...
- Driver Hire sharpens its national focus 17th August 2011 Driver Hire, one of the leading road transport and logistics specialist recruiters, is strengthening its national accounts team with two internal appointments to senior management positions. Read more...
- Dennis and Turnbull reveal new identity 15th August 2011 Dennis and Turnbull (D&T), the Swindon-based franchise accountants, have launched a new brand and visual identity to reflect their fresh tailored approach to supporting franchise networks in the UK. Read more...
- Barking Mad sells franchise concept across USA 11th August 2011 Barking Mad Ltd are celebrating the recent completion of an innovative deal to export their business model to the USA. The company’s International Partnership Programme officially launched in October 2010 and. with training and research completed, the system in the states is now open for business. Read more...
- Agency Express appoints new social media and PR assistant 11th August 2011 Agency Express, one of the UK’s largest ‘For Sale’ board contractors, has appointed Emma George to the role of social media and PR assistant. Read more...
- Caremark announce launch of live in care service 11th August 2011 Caremark is delighted to announce the launch of its new specialist service of live in care throughout its network of 70 offices in the UK. Read more...
- Top trainer joins revive 11th August 2011 One of the world’s experts on automotive paint and techniques has joined the Revive! training team. Read more...
- Mail Boxes Etc opens 1000th worldwide store in London 11th August 2011 Mail Boxes Etc. (UK) Ltd (MBE), part of the global franchise Mail Boxes Etc. Worldwide, is proud to announce the opening of the 1,000th store in Europe under the Worldwide brand. Read more...
- TaxAssist Accountants are now the 29th largest network of UK Accountants. 08th August 2011 TaxAssist Accountants have again been recognised by Accountancy Age as one of the Top 50 Accountancy Networks in the UK, having been ranked as the 29th largest network in the UK, up on the 34th placing in the 2010 rankings. Read more...
- Martin & Co shortlisted for customer service awards 04th August 2011 Martin & Co have had twenty-two offices short listed as one of the best letting agents in their region as part of the Estate & Letting Agent Awards 2011 (ESTAS). 11 regions out of 14 include a Martin & Co franchise in their regional shortlist with many Martin & Co offices competing between each other for the gold award at a local level. Read more...
- Auditel complete Great British Bike Ride 04th August 2011 A team from Auditel has just completed The Great British Bike Ride, which was staged from Land’s End to Twickenham Stadium. The five-day ride raised in excess of £8,000 for Help for Heroes. Read more...
- No Letting Go expands head office team 03rd August 2011 No Letting Go, one of the UK’s longest established inventory management franchises, has announced the appointment of Claire Foley. Claire, who will be based at the firm’s head office in Bexley, Greater London will provide additional support across a broad range of administrative tasks. Read more...
- Cafe2U launches into the USA 02nd August 2011 Cafe2U, the world’s largest mobile coffee franchise has just signed a Master Franchise deal for the USA. This breaking development follows a year-long proof of concept study in San Diego, which will now facilitate Cafe2U’s expansion into the states. Read more...
- Another year of remarkable growth at robertson technologies 02nd August 2011 robertson technologies, the innovative Edinburgh-based IT support company, has recorded its highest first quarter growth to date with figures up 39% on the back of a hardware buying spree by SMEs. Read more...
- Online strategy pays dividends for Martin & Co. 02nd August 2011 Martin & Co. have reported a record result of £2.7 million in fee income in June; £100,000 more than in any previous month. They are also on track to hit their ambitious growth target of in excess £33 million in fees over the next 12 months. Read more...
- Seven mums tackle work/life balance by becoming Creation Station franchisees 01st August 2011 Creation Station has welcomed seven new franchisees to the network, all of whom are mothers who were looking to improve their work and family life balance. Read more...
- Martin & Co. head office announce appointment of IT trainer 01st August 2011 Martin & Co are pleased to welcome Justin Browning to the head office team in the role of IT Trainer. Read more...
- Charity match raises £4,000 for children's charity 29th July 2011 A CHARITY football match which saw celebrities go head-to-head with members of the franchise industry has raised thousands of pounds for two appeals. Read more...
- Signs Express work with Sky Pro Cycling at Tour de France 27th July 2011 In their latest project as preferred sign suppliers to Sky Pro Cycling, Signs Express (Manchester) completed a rebrand of all the team’s support vehicles for the Tour De France 2011. Read more...
- Dream Doors Posts Record First Quarter Sales 26th July 2011 A decade on from its inception as a solitary showroom on the south coast, the UK's largest kitchen facelift retailer has just broken its most sought after record, taking more than £1 million of orders in a single calendar month. Read more...
- Caremark National Care Worker Of The Year 2010 25th July 2011 Care Worker, Sharon Galbraith, of Caremark (Redditch and Bromsgrove) has been presented with The Caremark National Care Worker the Year award 2010. Read more...
- Young robertson technologies Franchisee Has Successful First Year 25th July 2011 One of the UK's youngest franchisees is putting veterans in the shade by turning in a handsome net profit in his first year with highly-regarded IT specialist robertson technologies. Read more...
- Place On Amazon's Best Seller List For Property Investment Experts 25th July 2011 Property investment experts Steve Bolton and Nick Carlile have made it onto Amazon's best seller list with their book “The 7 Biggest Mistakes Made by Property Investors and How to Avoid Them”. Read more...
- Dynamic duo win Mail Boxes Etc. award 22nd July 2011 Friends, former colleagues and now business partners, Faraz Ahmad and Osman Ahmed have scooped the coveted ‘Franchisee of the year award for 2010’ from their franchisor, Mail Boxes Etc. Read more...
- BCR Associates celebrates success at summer conference 19th July 2011 BCR Associates, the innovative cost reduction franchise celebrated a number of major business successes at its recent annual summer conference. Read more...
- Recognition Express Lancashire teaches local children how to make mugs 19th July 2011 Recognition Express, Lancashire has recently helped local schoolchildren to create their own mugs to keep as a memento of their time at the school. Read more...
- Martin & Co scoop Customer Service Awards for the third year in a row 14th July 2011 Nick Diggle, franchise owner of Martin & Co in Cambridge, has received a special award from the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) for his performance in its Residential Lettings & Property Management professional qualification. Read more...
- Auditel produces substantial savings for social enterprise 13th July 2011 An inspirational social enterprise centre in Leicester, the Peepul Centre, has benefited from Auditel’s cost and purchase management service to the tune of just over £77,000. Read more...
- New appointment at Martin & Co. head office 04th July 2011 Martin & Co have welcomed a new member of staff to the Web and IT Department at their head office in Bournemouth. Read more...
- Martin & Co Worcester & Gloucester win gold award 22nd June 2011 Martin & Co.’s Worcester and Gloucester franchise have won the Gold Award for Best Small Lettings Agency at The Times and Sunday Times Lettings Agency of the Year Awards 2011. Read more...
- LIPA 4:19 Secures First International Franchise 22nd June 2011 A renowned performing arts institution is expanding overseas after opening its first international franchise. Read more...
- BCR Associates Boasts Growing Strength In Telecoms Sector 21st June 2011 BCR Associates, the cost reduction franchise has once again proved its strength and expertise in the telecoms sector by being recognised by the Gamma network (Uniworld) as their second largest growth channel partner. Read more...
- The Creation Station Doubles Number Of Female Franchise Owners 07th June 2011 The UK's leading children's activity franchise The Creation Station announces the award of 23 new franchises to women in the first 5 months of 2011. Read more...
- FASTSIGNS® Franchisee Elected Board Member Of The British Sign And Graphics Association 06th June 2011 Jenny Boreham, owner of FASTSIGNS® Chelmsford is celebrating being elected to join the Board for the British Sign and Graphics Association (BSGA). Read more...
- No Letting Go Turns In Record Trading Figures 04th June 2011 After a buoyant start to 2011 with the appointment of two new franchisees, No Letting Go, the UK's first and longest established inventory management franchise has continued its impressive form by achieving record trading figures since the company's inception in 2007. Read more...
- Martin & Co Scoop Customer Service Awards For The Third Year In A Row 03rd June 2011 The Martin & Co network fought off stiff competition from both large and independent letting agents to scoop 7 regional (more regional gold and silver awards than any other lettings chain at the 2011 ESTAS) and 1 national award at the ESTAS. Read more...
- Belvoir Appoints New Recruitment Manager 02nd June 2011 Belvoir Lettings has appointed experienced sales and property professional Christopher Watkin as the company's new recruitment manager. Read more...
- Oscar Pet Foods Announce Marketing Programme 01st June 2011 As a national franchise with many years of experience, Oscar Pet Foods are constantly looking for more effective ways of helping franchisees generate more business. Now they are about to take another step by creating one of the most comprehensive regional test programmes they have ever undertaken. Read more...
- Spring Into Action With An Auditel Cost And Purchase Management Franchise 01st June 2011 May saw another record number of new franchisees join Auditel, one of the UK's favourite cost and purchase management franchises. Read more...
- New appointment at Martin & Co Head Office 31st May 2011 The UKs largest lettings agency Martin & Co has welcomed a new member of staff to the marketing department at their head office in Bournemouth. Read more...
- Driver Hire Recruit For Growth 30th May 2011 Driver Hire, one of the leading transport and logistics recruitment franchises, is recruiting more staff to keep pace with current trading and expected growth. Read more...
- Cost Reduction Business Reports Rapid Response To Discovery Day Initiative 30th May 2011 ust three months after attending a discovery day event in London, two new franchisees have been appointed to the highly successful BCR Associates cost reduction franchise network. Read more...
- Fastsigns® Launches Brand New Website 19th May 2011 The site has been designed to be accessible and easy to use and is packed full of ideas and information on the products and services offered by industry leader FASTSIGNS. Read more...
- Cash Converters Uk Appoints New Business Development Manager 19th May 2011 Cash Converters is continuing to go from strength to strength and has announced the key appointment of Lee Porter as a business development manager. Read more...
- New Riverford Organic Cookbook Perfect Recipe For Franchisees 18th May 2011 Veg box delivery franchise, Riverford Organic, has done it again. Following the success of the award-winning Riverford Farm Cook Book, Everyday & Sunday is the company's latest offering. Read more...
- Spreading The Word - Belvoir's Mike Goddard Reports On His New Role To Promote Ethical Franchising On A Global Scale 09th May 2011 Belvoir Chairman, Mike Goddard, who founded the successful UK residential lettings franchise in 1995, is enjoying a new honorary British Franchise Association (bfa) position as Director for International Affairs. Read more...
- Driver Hire On The Road To Success 02nd May 2011 Specialist recruiter and leading franchisor, Driver Hire has enjoyed a strong performance in the year to April 2011, continuing the recovery which it started in 2009. Read more...
- Property Investment Franchise Hits 1000 Room Mark 02nd May 2011 Property investment franchise Platinum Property Partners have announced yet another success of their franchise model. The PPP franchise now has 1000 rooms being rented out across their network of 55 towns and cities in the UK. Read more...
- Auditel to launch in Ireland 21st April 2011 Auditel, one of the UK's favourite cost and purchase management franchises, are planning to launch their business model in Ireland this year. Read more...
- Martin & Co Celebrate 25th Birthday 21st April 2011 Chairman Richard Martin's friendly demeanor belies the unprecedented success of a man whose passion for systematic excellence has home-grown the UK's largest single franchise brand dedicated to lettings, through his national network of over 170 franchised offices. Read more...
- robertson technologies makes two new management appointments 20th April 2011 robertson technologies, the Edinburgh-headquartered computer support and franchising business, has made two new appointments to its management team. Read more...
- Franchise ROI Yields Increase to 16% 18th April 2011 Property Investment Franchise Platinum Property Partners announce the continued success of their franchise model. Read more...
- Leading New Business Specialist Joins Revive! 18th April 2011 Revive! has recruited automotive sector and financial services specialist Gaynor Mackey to be its first national sales manager. Read more...
- Ovenu hosts its 12th ASM 21st March 2011 Ovenu, the professional oven valeting firm, recently hosted its 12th consecutive Ovenu ASM, ‘Annual Successful Meeting’, at the Hilton Hotel East Midlands. Read more...
- Recognition Express West Scotland celebrates 30 years of business 21st March 2011 Ayr business Recognition Express West Scotland is celebrating its 30th birthday this month. Read more...
- Razzamataz announce Franchisee of the Year Award winners 21st March 2011 Razzamataz Theatre Schools is delighted to announce the winner of their Franchisee of the Year Award for 2010. Read more...
- Card Connection’s Former IT Manager Takes on Franchise 21st March 2011 Greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has today announced that its IT manager of ten years, John Byett, has taken over as franchisee for the Basingstoke and Windsor area. Read more...
- Bluebird Care toasts its success with the who’s who of the care and franchising industry 21st March 2011 Bluebird Care held a celebratory lunch at the Bluebird Restaurant in London on 24th February 2011 for all the people that have been instrumental to the care at home company’s success. Read more...
- Happy 10th Anniversary to Ableworld 21st March 2011 A look back at Ableworld’s first ten years and its outlook for the future Read more...
- Dream Doors Shortlisted in Franchise Marketing Awards for Sixth Year Running 08th March 2011 Kitchen facelift franchise, Dream Doors, has again reached the finals of the Franchise Marketing Awards (FMAs), this year making the shortlist for 'Best Website' and 'Best Franchisee Marketing Support' in two out of the five award categories. Read more...
- No Letting Go joins the elite! 07th March 2011 No Letting Go has been invited to join the prestigious Landlord Syndicate, which brings together reputable and well established companies and organisations that serve residential and commercial landlords in the UK. Read more...
- Belvoir scoops top Franchise Marketing Award 07th March 2011 Belvoir was delighted to receive the top award for best overall marketing campaign in the Franchise Marketing Awards (FMA) 2011. Read more...
- The Creation Station’s founder selected as finalist for Extraordinary Woman Award 07th March 2011 Sarah Cressall, founder of The Creation Station, has been short listed for the prestigious Extraordinary Woman Awards. The awards are presented to ‘outstanding women’ for various achievements and Sarah has been nominated in the Extraordinary Entrepreneurship category, for women who have built their own successful business from scratch. Read more...
- Home Instead goes from strength to strength 01st March 2011 Home Instead Senior Care is reporting a positive start to the year having signed up 12 new franchise territories in the past 10 weeks. Read more...
- From Redundancy to PC Repair! PC PAL Launches Franchise in Taunton 01st March 2011 Local man and former National Sales Manager Jamie Cunningham has launched PC PAL in Taunton. Read more...
- robertson technologies chief nominated for Institute of Directors awards 23rd February 2011 The remarkable drive and ambition of Hamish Robertson, owner of robertson technologies has been recognised by his peers with nominations for one of Britain’s most prestigious business awards. Read more...
- Martin & Co Opens in Swindon 22nd February 2011 Martin & Co has just opened the doors of it latest office in Swindon. Read more...
- Card Connection names new franchisee for Macclesfield 21st February 2011 Greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has today named its new franchisee for the Buxton and Macclesfield Region. Nicola Yates is now supplying the 110 retail stores within the territory with Card Connection’s range of greeting cards. Read more...
- EnviroVent join forces with Safeclean 16th February 2011 Safeclean and EnviroVent are joining forces to launch a new and exciting service. The low energy sustainable domestic ventilation equipment manufactured by EnviroVent presents a perfect opportunity to link in with the Allergy-out service provided by Safeclean. Read more...
- robertson technologies’ Thames Valley East franchise wins contract with major London wealth management firm 16th February 2011 A recently established robertson technologies franchise has landed a major client in the form of a prestigious City of London IFA and wealth management firm. Read more...
- Auditel get off to a flying start in 2011 11th February 2011 Auditel had a bumper intake of franchisees this January. Their team of consultants now stands at over 190. Read more...
- Mac Tools Arrives in North Devon 09th February 2011 Local mechanic Ryan Dunn has just become North Devon’s ‘Mac Man’. Read more...
- NatWest and RBS Launch £100m Franchise Fund to Kickstart Growth and Create Jobs 07th February 2011 Fund offers reduced fee of 1% and 12 month capital repayments holidays Fund creates opportunity for 24,000 new jobs in the UK Research shows attractive growth in sector with 9 out of 10 franchises remaining profitable in recession Read more...
- Success story continues for ChipsAway award winners 26th January 2011 ChipsAway ‘Franchisee of The Year’ Anatol Poyer-Sleeman and his partner Michelle Clark have celebrated another achievement, adding a 6000 sq ft ChipsAway CarCare Centre to their already extremely successful operation. Read more...
- Motoring Ahead 25th January 2011 Less than four years on from the launch of his ChipsAway franchise, Rob Hussey is about to take another substantial leap forward with his successful and strongly growing business. Read more...
- Chidley Bangs the Drum for Driver Hire 23rd January 2011 Chris Chidley, Driver Hire’s Chief Executive, was in an upbeat mood at the company’s Winter Conference, held at the Nottingham Belfry. Over 100 franchisees and support services staff attended the event Read more...
- Auditel finishes 2010 on another high note 18th January 2011 Founded in 1994, Auditel is once again celebrating an immensely successful year in recruitment. Read more...
- Caremark - New Year, New Beginnings 17th January 2011 The Head Office of a National Franchise Network has started the New Year in style. Caremark Limited has moved their Support Team from their previous premises in Pulborough, to prestigious, modern and spacious new offices close to Worthing in West Sussex. Read more...
- TaxAssist Accountants announced as a Top 30 accountancy firm 17th January 2011 TaxAssist Accountants has been announced as the 28th largest accountancy firm by Accountancy Magazine. Read more...
- No Letting Go gets social in 2011 16th January 2011 No Letting Go is stepping up its marketing activity and harnessing the power of social media. Read more...
- The British & International Franchise Exhibition 2011 14th January 2011 18 & 19 March Olympia, London, UK www.franchiseinfo.co.uk Read more...
- No Letting Poised For Best Ever Performance In 2011 02nd January 2011 Inventory management franchise No Letting Go is reporting a buoyant start to 2011 as two new franchisees commence their training in January, prior to joining the 22 strong network of franchised offices. Read more...
- Brothers set to take the Camden lettings market to a new level 02nd January 2011 Martin & Co has just opened the doors of its latest office in Camden, situated at Mabledon Place, opposite King's Cross St Pancras station. Read more...
- robertson technologies franchise takes off at Heathrow 24th December 2010 robertson technologies has awarded its fifth franchise and is now supporting the small business sector in the Heathrow area. Read more...
- Fransure appoint new Account Executive 23rd December 2010 Fransure, part of the Real Insurance Group, provide bespoke insurance cover for franchise operations and have appointed Steve Beveridge. Read more...
- Martin & Co Opens in Westbury 13th December 2010 Martin & Co has just opened the doors of it latest office in Westbury. Read more...
- GreenThumb announce Newcomer of the Year and Customer Service Award winners 07th December 2010 ard-working couple Gary and Karen Cothliff invested in a GreenThumb virgin territory and after just eight months had beaten the targets they had set for their first year. Read more...
- Former bank manager named as GreenThumb Franchisee of the Year 06th December 2010 GreenThumb has awarded Eifion Jones, owner of GreenThumb Liverpool, the prestigious title of Franchisee of the Year. Read more...
- robertson technologies posts record figures on back of growing SME sector 25th November 2010 robertson technologies has posted record figures for October as the capital's small businesses start to invest heavily for the future. Read more...
- A Decade and more for SITB Franchisees 15th November 2010 Franchisees build long-term businesses with Snack-in-the-Box. Read more...
- Care Commission awards care at home provider highest grading 15th November 2010 An Edinburgh care-at-home provider has been awarded the highest grading in the city by the Care Commission. Read more...
- Dream Doors MD Hails Record Monthly Turnover 12th November 2010 Kitchen Facelift Franchise Increases Network Sales By 18% For Second Year Running. Read more...
- Sport stars pass on winning skills to next generation in St Helens 10th November 2010 A former professional footballer has joined forces with a St Helens Rugby League legend in a bid to inspire today's children with a passion for sport and fitness. Read more...
- Refreshing boost for garden design franchise 04th November 2010 Lime Orchard - the 'one stop' garden transformation franchise - continues to buck the doom and gloom associated with the current economic climate, and is moving its headquarters to larger premises based at the prestigious Reg Taylor's Garden Centre, Southwell, Nottingham. Read more...
- TaxAssist Accountants Business Development Director, Sarah Robertson, scoops the 2020 Innovation Group’s Marketing Person of the Year Award 04th November 2010 TaxAssist Accountants Business Development Director, Sarah Robertson, scoops the 2020 Innovation Group's Marketing Person of the Year Award. Read more...
- Auditel National Conference 2010 03rd November 2010 The most highly attended and successful Auditel National Conference ever took place at Whittlebury Hall Hotel, near Towcester, on Friday 29th October with the theme Mission: Possible. Read more...
- Martin & Co promote Gill as Head of Training 02nd November 2010 Martin & Co has continued to push for further success by promoting head office member of staff, Dean Gill. Read more...
- Martin & Co Ashford are ready and raring to go 01st November 2010 Martin & Co has welcomed its latest franchise owners through the doors of their Ashford office. Read more...
- Bluebird Care Stafford wins top award - just six months after opening its doors 01st November 2010 Stafford businesswoman Sue Milakovic has beaten off challenges from 95 other offices to scoop Bluebird Care's franchise owner the year award -- just six months after opening her care-at-home business in the town. Read more...
