Year archives: 2009

robertson technologies launches BFA accredited franchise

robertson technologies has brought personality and panache to the world of computer support and is offering others the chance to benefit from its approach through a newly launched management franchise scheme accredited by the British Franchise Association (BFA). Established in 2005, robertson technologies specialises in providing computer support and consultancy to SMEs and has quickly …

A Polished Finish by Signs Express

Signs Express franchise (Warwick) to help fill the signage gap at its new surgery. Having previously been called the Church Street Practice, dentists Tony and Lisa Appleton needed to change the practice’s name having moved location from Church Street to Aintree Road in Stratford-upon-Avon. To complement the fresh look of the surgery, Signs Express was …

Signs Express Franchise Matchday Sponsorship

With the 2009/2010 football season recently underway Signs Express in Exeter took advantage of the early pairing of Exeter City at home to Norwich City to commence celebrations of their 15th year in business. With the Signs Express franchise HQ based in Norwich the match provided an ideal opportunity for the Signs Express centres to …

Tatem Earns Certified Franchise Executive Credentials

SIGNARAMA (West Palm Beach, FL) announces its president, Jim Tatem, has received his Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) credentials from the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives. Signarama is a print and sign franchise opportunity. The CFE program is designed to help franchise executives build expertise and expand their knowledge of franchising. Candidates meet CFE requirements by …

McDonald v McCurry rumbles on

McDonalds has over 185 restaurants thoroughout Malaysia and have been in a legal dispute with McCurry, a Malaysian restaurant owner who’s specialities include fish head curry. This has been so far an eight-year legal battle between the two parties over copyright. The case will be heard at the High Court.  

Reading Franchise Show

If you are interested in finding out more about franchising The Madejski Stadium, Reading is the place to visit. The Franchise Show will have around 40 stands, there will be various seminars and a mystery Guest Speaker on Thursday evening. The two-day event opens on Thursday, September 10, from 5.30pm-8.30pm and continues on Friday, September …

Benefits of franchise resale clear for businessman

A local business man from West Sussex is hoping to clean up in the Chichester area after buying a franchise resale and becoming the new owner of professional oven-valeting firm Ovenu. Alisdair Murray, 45, from Bognor, will manage and direct the operations of the business that will serve customers across the Chichester and Bognor area. …

Ovenu Product Achieves Vitreous Enamel Association Approval

Ovenu, the UK and international domestic oven cleaning and valeting specialists, are delighted to announce the approval of their bespoke Carbon Remover Product by the Vitreous Enamel Association (VEA), in Association with The Institute of Vitreous Enamellers. The VEA is an independent body that checks how damaging a product may be and also how effective …

Jani-King Reports Systemwide Turnover Growth of 49%

Commercial Cleaning – Growing & Consolidating: As an essential service, the commercial cleaning sector as a whole is weathering the recession. However, Jani-King GB Chairman, Ian Thomas reveals that the changes in the industry are strengthening the position of national networks such as franchises. PERFORMING IN THE DOWNTURN As companies look to focus on their …

Successful businessman set to clean up with new venture

Successful entrepreneur Richard Greenwood from Halifax is set to clean up in the Yorkshire region, after becoming the new owner of professional oven-valeting firm Ovenu. Richard will manage and direct the operations of the business that will serve customers across the Halifax and Bradford area. His ambitious plans to rapidly grow the business over the …

Jani-King franchise launch product innovation programme

JANI-KING FRANCHISE LAUNCHES A UNIQUE ‘PRODUCT INNOVATION PROGRAMME’ FOR ITS FRANCHISEES TO GAIN ‘EXTRA WORK’ AND ‘INCREASE TURNOVER’ Leading contract cleaning franchisor Jani-King has launched a unique ‘Product Innovation Programme’ for their franchise network that enables franchisees to carry out cleaning demonstrations in specific areas of contract cleaning to new and existing customers. Supported by …

Ovenu offers new packages

Ovenu, the UK’s leading oven-valeting franchise, is offering a financial lifeline to prospective franchisees with the launch of an innovative new Options package. According to the British Franchise Association, the average cost of setting up a franchise in the UK is £42,200 including working capital. With current economic fears leading many lenders to become more …