UK Franchising Gets Entrepreneurial Boost

Franchise business grows as a quarter more businesses are set up by UK entrepreneurs. Barclays has unveiled new figures showing a substantial rise in the number of budding entrepreneurs opening their doors for the first time. Barclays today unveils new figures showing a substantial rise in the number of budding entrepreneurs opening their doors for …

Older, Wiser Franchise Trend

Franchises appealing more to mature recruits The average age of a franchisee has been growing steadily for the last ten years, rising from 40 to 46, according to the 2006 NatWest and British Franchise Association (BFA) franchise survey. And the increase in this average age can be attributed to the general stability and “growing maturity” …

A Lawn Day For Franchisors

Frederick, MD is host to NaturaLawn of America’s national franchise meeting – 23 achieved awards presented. National organic-based lawn care company holds annual meeting for franchise owners. Owners flourish with the season and 23 awards plus one grand prize are presented. NaturaLawn of America, the lawn care industry’s recognized leader in natural organic-based lawn care …

Massage Therapy Franchise UK Meets the 21st Century

Massage therapy now appeals to the masses due to a unique 21st century franchise concept offering convenience and affordable service Massage therapy is more popular than ever due to stressful modern day living, an aging baby boomer population and an ever increasing awareness of the therapeutic benefits of regular massage sessions. Once this age old …

Frankly, Talk-Up Your Franchise

Social Networking Sites Help Businesses And Franchises Gain Exposure, Says StartupJournal.com. Franchise UK – For start-ups on a shoestring budget, the opportunity to gain widespread exposure at no cost may seem too good to be true, says StartupJournal.com, The Wall Street Journal’s guide for entrepreneurs. But networking sites like MySpace allow groups — including businesses …

Get Loaded! Cartridge Franchise Expands

Cartridge World franchise edges into Emirates. The Adelaide Advertiser reports that Cartridge World, the inkjet and printer cartridge refilling franchise started in Adelaide 10 years ago, has doubled its number of outlets in two years to more than 1700. The company has now branched into the United Arab Emirates – with the first store in …

Big Boys Gets His Franchise

Let it Roll! A Second Bob’s Big Boy Restaurant Franchise Opens in Las Vegas. On the heels of the success of last November’s opening of the first Bob’s Big Boy Restaurant in North Las Vegas, a brand new Bob’s Big Boy is opening at 7125 N. Durango in Las Vegas on July 18. This new …

Krafty Food Design Franchise Agreement

Dinner By Design Home Meal Assembly business forms agreement with Kraft Foods. Dinner by Design, a leader in the make, take and bake home meal assembly business, announced today a nationwide collaboration with Kraft Foods Inc., a global leader in branded food and beverages, through its North American Foodservice business. Dinner by Design will feature …

Taking The Sub Franchise To Court

Subway Franchisee Association Files Suit. The North American Association of SUBWAY Franchisees, Inc. (NAASF), acting on behalf of more than 14,500 SUBWAY(R) restaurants in North America, today announced it has filed suit against Doctor’s Associates Inc. (DAI), the franchisor of the quick-service restaurant chain. NAASF’s lawsuit, filed today in Connecticut Superior Court in New Haven, …

Viva Las Vegas Franchise Expo

Brooke Corporation to Host National Franchise Convention in Las Vegas. Brooke Corporation will return to Las Vegas for its 2006 annual national franchise convention, scheduled Oct. 22-24 at the new South Coast Casino and Hotel. Approximately 1,000 Brooke franchisees, employees, directors and stockholders from across the country are expected to take part in the event. …

Water, Water Everywhere, Go A Franchise To Spare?

1-800-Water Damage opens first San Diego franchise. 1-800-Water Damage, the USA’s leading franchise specializing in water damage restoration for homes and businesses, announced today the opening of another franchise. Rafael Santiago and his partner Cynthia Santos recently opened the first 1-800-WATER DAMAGE in the San Diego metro area! “Rafael’s general knowledge of business and his …

Home based Entrepreneurs Eye Franchise Projects

Home-based entrepreneurs showcase their newest websites featuring multiple streams of automated income and franchise options. Michael Churchill and Shannon Catizone, Leaders of the Universal Dream Team, announce the launch of their newest innovated Storefront Websites. The internet highway is now proving to be the fastest growing modes for Home Based Businesses and people all over …