Enfield Post Office To Franchise? The Enfield Independent reports today on a meeting to discuss the closure of the Enfield Post Office. Post Office bosses will, apparently, be put on the hotspot tomorrow by residents angered with plans to franchise the service. A meeting has been arranged by London Assembly member for Enfield and Haringey, …
In recent years, home-based franchising has become more popular as a range of companies have discovered that working from home can be just as effective as having an established office elsewhere. Franchisers in sectors such as consulting, children’s services, financial services, computer training and repair, cleaning, pet care, photography and travel, are now actively offering …
After Features in GQ and on Oprah Naming The Counter one of the Best 20 Burgers of All Time, Demand Soars for Locations Nationwide. Jeff Weinstein’s original premise for The Counter was simple. He wanted to create a laid-back, family-friendly hamburger joint, but with a modern look and ambiance. He wanted it to be close …
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc., an interactive, entertainment retailer of customized stuffed animals, today participated in the Credit Suisse Consumer and Retail investor conference. Maxine Clark, the company’s chairman and chief executive bear, Barry Erdos, president and chief operating officer bear, and Tina Klocke, chief financial bear attended the conference. During the company’s prepared remarks management provided …
Kwik Kopy Australia has announced the winner of its annual Franchise of the Year Award at a function in Melbourne. Kwik Kopy Knoxfield, owned by Mike Love and Wayne O’Neill, won the coveted Franchise of the Year Award, overcoming stiff competition from 106 other centres operating in Australia and New Zealand. David Bell, managing director, …
The British Franchise Association in its annual Franchisor of the Year Awards has honoured Driver Hire, a supplier of temporary drivers and logistics staff to UK industry and the public sector. Driver Hire, which has a branch on Teesside, has been feted by local media pleased to promote enterprise development. To find out more about …
World’s largest sign franchise will host World Expo in San, Antonio TX in August. Sign-A-Rama, the world’s largest sign franchise and the leader in the full-service sign industry, is hosting its World Expo 2006 from August 9-13 at the Marriott River Centre Hotel in San Antonio, Texas. This year’s World Expo 2006, the industry’s largest …
No Bones About It – Dig It! Fossil Franchise Dig It! The Fossil Workshop provides children with interactive learning experiences and fun. This franchise is poised to take a huge bite out of the $60 billion kids’ interactive industry. Dinosaurs may be extinct, but their attraction lives on. Dinosaur toys, entertainment and lore continue to …
OVEN VALETER MARKS 1,000TH CLEAN WITH SCHOOL DONATION St Peter Port businessman Chris Robilliard has marked his 1,000th oven valet with a special donation to La Mare de Carteret Primary School. To mark this important milestone for his business, Ovenu, Chris has carried out a free professional valet on the school’s oven. The oven was …
Selling a business is often the most important financial decision of a business owner’s life. Empire Business Associates of Northeast Ohio offers a free series of helpful articles and resources for the business seller. There are many factors to be considered and planned for when selling a business, yet many business owners do not even …
San Francisco Real Estate Expo Invites Exhibitors to Meet 50,000 Investors in One Weekend with Al Gore The 2006 Learning Annex Real Estate Wealth Expo is gearing up for their huge 2-day event to be held in San Francisco on August 26-27 – with a special keynote speech by Al Gore. Potential franchisees have been …
In line with its strategy of developing businesses in South Africa, Babcock International Group announces the acquisition, on a debt free basis, of the high voltage power lines and mobile telecoms business of ABB South Africa (Pty) (Powerlines), for a consideration of £4.5 million, funded from existing banking facilities. The Powerlines division reported turnover of …