Franchising – A route to self-employment The Franchise Alliance, are a company providing educational seminars nationally held an evening seminar at the Crowne Plaza NEC, in Birmingham on Tuesday 11th July 2006. The franchising seminar was well attended with 28 people from the surrounding area who came along to look at whether franchising could be …
Franaccounts opens office in Midlands to support nationwide clients On the 7th September 2006, Franaccounts will be expanding its network of offices to include the Midlands to help provide a superior service to its nationwide clients. Franaccounts (www.franaccounts.co.uk) are leading bfa (British Franchise Association) affiliated accountants who specialise in the provision of accounting and bookkeeping …
Bromborough to host UK water specialist franchise. The UK’s only specialist wholesale water distribution company has chosen Bromborough on the Wirral for the location of its new head office and distribution centre. As part of a rapid expansion plan, Aqueous has invested in a new 8,000sq ft facility which will provide easier access to motorway …
One year after entering Central Florida market, Dial A Mattress franchise changes how consumers shop for mattresses. One year after entering the Central Florida market, Dial-A-Mattress/1-800-Mattress has seen an enormous growth in business as local consumers embrace its 24/7 shopping over the phone and at www.mattress.com. The company also offers seven-day a week delivery within …
Barry Heneghan, CEO of Think Financial and Emily Lowrey, VP of Sales & Marketing at CNHI join the Hyperlocal Media franchise. Hyperlocal Media (hlm), a boutique media firm specializing in hyperlocal coverage and community interaction, today announced the appointment of Barry Heneghan and Emily Lowrey to the posi- tions of Co-President and Vice-President of Sales …
Eager Belvoir Franchise Deal Completed Buy-out aids Belvoir Lettings franchise expansion. Belvoir Lettings has completed the buy-out of a joint shareholder in a deal advised by accountants and business advisers Grant Thornton and law firm Freeth Cartwright. The transaction passes complete ownership of the business to the Goddard family. Mike Goddard founded and started Belvoir …
Website brings added value for Apollo Blinds. Apollo Blinds, Britain’s biggest blind store chain and part of Hunter Douglas, the world’s largest manufacturer of window blinds, has redesigned its website to showcase its vast choice of window blinds and accessories. General Manager Patrick Harrison says the company wants to use its website to play to …
The Flat Roof Company installs roof number 25,000. Innovative roofing specialist The Flat Roof Company is celebrating its 21st anniversary, as well as the recent installation of its 25,000th roof. Since its inception in 1985, the company has grown steadily, and after franchising its operations in 1991 now has more than 20 franchisees nationwide. The …
Franchise UK – Disaster restoration specialist Rainbow International has been appointed as sole supplier for CIS (Co-operative Insurance Services) in the UK. The contract has been awarded through Royal and SunAlliance which provides claims management services for CIS. Rainbow International will provide a 24-hour disaster restoration service to CIS’s largely domestic policyholders. Adrian Morton, Rainbow …
Expects to Open Seven to Eight New Stores in 2006-2007. Franchise UK – ZIPS®, the Baltimore/Washington area’s largest chain of same-day, one-price dry cleaners, announced today that it is now offering franchise opportunities in select markets. Started in 1996, ZIPS® currently operates 12 dry cleaning stores from Timonium, Maryland to Fredericksburg, Virginia. Already an $8 …
Panera Bread expands area development agreements with five franchise groups. Franchise UK – Panera Bread today announced additional area development agreements with several of its franchisees. The announcements, which represent commitments for a total of 33 new bakery-cafes, signify 2nd and 3rd generation expansions of development territories. “One of the core strengths of Panera Bread …
RE/MAX International and RE/MAX of New York, Inc. franchise sales ahead of pace at mid-year. Franchise UK – Franchise sales for global real estate franchiser, RE/MAX International and it’s New York affiliate RE/MAX of New York, Inc. are ahead of projections for 2006. Both organizations have experienced record growth during the first half year of …