A Brief History of Franchising With so many opportunities of franchises being offered today, it can be interesting for aspiring entrepreneurs, franchisors, and franchisees to understand where it all began. The first thing we need to make sure is that What is a franchise and how it works. Here is a brief history of franchising …
Founded in 1984, Minster Cleaning Services is the UK’s largest franchised cleaning network, with 43 franchises and group revenue in excess of £40m. The individual franchises (known as branches) are spread all over the country and range in turnover from £0.5m to over £2.0m. Although the branches benefit from centralised support in areas such as …
Drain Doctor and Bright & Beautiful franchisees donate their services. Banbury, UK (20 August 2018) – North East based Drain Doctor and Bright & Beautiful contributed their drainage and housekeeping services to a newly adapted home in North Shields for a family featured on BBC DIY SOS. The teams from Drain Doctor and Bright & …
Banbury, UK (14 August 2018) – Mr. Electric, the UK’s leading electrical franchise brand and part of the Dwyer Group, came to the rescue of a local homeowner in Perranporth, Cornwall, by getting his solar electricity up and running again after the previous solar PV installer had gone bust leaving the customer without warranty and …
Driving Miss Daisy franchise background Although many of the best-known franchises operating today are involved in food, retail, finance or another commercial industry, there are also a number of franchises in the UK that are primarily concerned with social issues. Offering help around the home, personal care and even medical services, these socially minded franchises …
I once attended a seminar where Lee Iacocca (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Iacocca) was speaking. He is considered an extremely successful businessman but had been made redundant several times in his life. And he suggested that, when you meet someone who has lost their job, shake them by the hand and suggest that this is the beginning of something …
For many people, a Media and photography franchise is an aspiration. Whether it’s web design, portraiture, sports photography, printing, video making or digital marketing, a job working in the creative industries is what many people aim for. One of the best ways for entrepreneurs to get into the world of media and photography is to …
Services Franchise Opportunities in the UK There are two main types of franchise: those that provide products and those that provide services. Services franchise opportunities supply popular services to businesses and domestic consumers. There are a variety of services franchise opportunities available, covering a range of services. Pros and cons of Services Franchise Opportunities There are …
Born in Belfast, The Zip Yard is a home-grown Northern Irish tailoring business specialising in quality clothing alterations from resizing to recycling and upcycling to zip repairs. Founded in 2005 by two aspiring entrepreneurs, the brand’s name is a nod to the heritage of the local area and the nearby shipyard. After enjoying early success, …
The CPA History CPA Online is the internet division of The Credit Protection Association plc. The Credit Protection Association has a long heritage in providing trusted, effective and ethical credit management solutions to UK businesses since 1914. The CPA Credit Management Service CPA, is a market-leading credit management service used by businesses to prevent losses and improve cash flow. CPA …
If you are seeking a franchise opportunity and love pets, a pet care franchise is hard to beat. UK pet owners enjoy pampering their pets and are prepared to spend to keep them happy and healthy. From dog grooming to pet sitting, there is a great choice of Pet franchises available in the UK. There are many …
Be a knight in shining armour with a cleaning & restoration franchise A cleaning and restoration franchise is a management style franchise. This franchise type can be rewarding and lucrative. Disaster recovery specialist services are in demand throughout the year and are unaffected by economic downturns. Many businesses, homeowners and insurance companies hire the specialist, …