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Solar Universe Network, one of America’s fastest growing solar franchises today announced the addition of William Van Epps to its board. Van Epps most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of Agile Pursuits Franchising Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Procter and Gamble, Van Epps brings more than 40 years of business experience, heavily focused [...]
Tint World corporate entourage of representatives attended the 2011 SEMA Show where they explored new possibilities for product offerings, reconnected with vendor relationships, and researched technological advancements in the auto styling industry. Known as the largest automotive aftermarket trade show in the world, the SEMA Show exhibits the latest automotive accessories, advanced mobile technologies, and [...]
Fast-food chain Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has 75 restaurants in Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties, and it plans to open 24 more despite the lagging economy. Chicken-centric Popeyes, however, doesn’t plan on launching the new outlets on its own dime. It’s seeking franchisees — would-be entrepreneurs willing to take on the expense and risk of [...]
Jani-King has gained an exceptional roster of blue chip clients – including some of the UK’s most famous brands. Jani-King cleans the largest cinema group in the UK, as well as major high street retail groups and restaurants. Customers choose Jani-King because of its dedication to providing the most efficient services of any cleaning provider, [...]
Having managed other people’s pubs for a number of years, Tracey Platt had been waiting for the perfect opportunity to run her own pub but with the support enjoyed by franchise owners, so when Greene King launched its Meet & Eat franchise in 2011, she knew her wait was over. “I had come to the [...]
Ambitious and hard-working, Robin Latchham, 20, had already worked his way up to Department Manager at the garden centre where he worked previously but, despite enjoying his job, he was unhappy with the level of pay and couldn’t see a clear route up the career ladder. He decided that the only way to make real [...]
Although public sector workers continue to be in the news, one of the largest round of redundancies announced this autumn came from the private sector – 3,000 employees at BAE Systems and an estimated further 5,700 jobs potentially at risk among its suppliers and in the wider economy. Many of these workers are skilled technicians [...]
Afinal flourish of summer weather didn’t deter thousands of visitors descending on the NEC in Birmingham for The National Franchise Exhibition on September 30 and October 1. Among the many businesses introducing their new franchises at the show were Green King Meet & Eat, Wilkins Chimney Sweep, Just Shutters, and Energy & Carbon Management, who [...]
The 2008-09 recession put a sharp crimp in franchise expansion across the U.S. — popular brand names as well as small, emerging franchises getting their feet wet. Many franchised companies are still feeling the effects from the gruesome economy and lack of capital access.But outside the U.S. there are markets such as India, Indonesia and [...]
Keen to utilise his years of management and retail experience, Temorr Shah looked to the franchise industry to find an opportunity that would provide him with an established business model and dedicated ongoing support. “I wanted to join a franchise business because it comes with fewer risks than operating as a sole trader,” explains Temorr. [...]
Before we started Countrywide Signs in 1998, myself and the other Directors had been part of the Agency Signs franchise network along with about 50 other franchise owners. However, when Agency Signs went into receivership, the effect it had on the franchise network was devastating. Many of the franchise owners lost up to three months’ [...]
The franchise structure gives you the opportunity to grow an entire territory, obtain a much larger piece of the pie and be compensated for the productivity and revenues in your territory. In order to qualify, you must be able to acquire, train and support other Figaro’s Pizza individual unit franchise owners in your territory. In [...]
Auntie Anne’s trade in over 25 countries from more than 1,200 locations selling sweet and savoury freshly baked Pretzels. With 18 stores in the UK, you could join a growing number of successful Auntie Anne’s franchise owners. Personal investment levels range from £50,000 to £70,000 “I am so enthusiastic with my investment into Auntie Anne’s [...]
The publishers of The Franchise Magazine, Roy and Judy Seaman, have celebrated the 30th anniversary of Franchise Development Services (FDS), a company that has helped hundreds of people expand their businesses by franchising and several thousand become franchise owners. From a small home office in Norfolk, the company was registered on October 20, 1981, and [...]
More than 100 Bluebird Care franchise owners attended the company’s annual conference at the Marriott Forest of Arden Hotel in Warwickshire. Those attending the conference were being updated about the year’s successes, plans for the future and had the chance to meet other Bluebird Care teams from the network, which has grown substantially since last [...]
An accountant by trade, Julia Bradbury had spent the last 18 years working in the public sector, most recently at a regional development agency, when news of the Government’s austerity measures and resulting job cuts made her consider a future in the private sector. “I didn’t see a future in the public sector and I [...]
If you’re looking for a franchise opportunity that offers flexibility and variety, a seasonal franchise may be what you have been looking for. Seasonal franchises include a vast range of business models including ice cream parlours, caravan clubs, gardening services and Christmas and Hallowe’en outlets. However, opting for a business that does not often have [...]
When looking at franchise opportunities, a few people make the mistake of viewing the initial investment as the total amount it will cost to own and operate the business. The initial investment is, in fact, the minimum amount of money needed, which is usually the liquid capital required to launch the franchise. The true cost [...]
The Sarasota Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard says business is great and customers are loyal. Tom Taylor, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard says he is confident his customers will return to him every year or two for regular dryer vent cleaning service because they have noticed the difference it makes. Many have referred their family, friends [...]
Buying a computer franchise is one of the most important long-term decisions an IT business owner can consider. Not all franchise opportunities are created equally, so one must therefore do thorough homework before making the right decision. SP Home Run Inc. has done some of the homework for IT professionals with a guide called 13 [...]
As time quickly ticks by and holiday festivities take over our days and weeks, preparing your home for expected and unexpected guests becomes a daunting task for many. Is your home ready for parties, baking and last minute stop-ins from family and friends? Experts from Merry Maids, a division of The ServiceMaster Company and the [...]
* Huntington of Oradell will offer franchises in the metro area Huntington Learning Center, the Oradell-based tutoring and test-prep company, is looking to expand its franchise portfolio by offering franchises in the New York metropolitan area for the first time. Huntington has 30 company-operated centers in the New York region, but the metro area – [...]
The Chicago-based private equity firm that last week paid more than $50 million for Giordano’s pizza chain believes there’s potential to further exploit the brand, including developing a line of products for grocery stores “similar to what Paul Newman has done for salad dressing” and expanding the restaurant footprint beyond its Chicago and Florida markets. [...]
The outdoor clothing retailer Rohan has unveiled 20 UK franchise opportunities – from Fort William to the Isle of Wight. The company, which was established in 1972 by husband and wife team, Paul and Sarah Howcroft, opened its first franchise in 1985 and is now seeking expansion with a number of new retail outlets. The [...]
Helping others achieve their fitness needs with a positive attitude has helped Josh Schaubach, owner of three Snap Fitness clubs in the Yuma area, become the 2011 Snap Fitness Franchisee. Schaubach was recognized during the Snap Fitness 2011 International Convention in Las Vegas held in September. He was chosen out of about 1,500 other franchise [...]
