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28-October-2016

Homecoming: family returns to Scotland to launch new business

A family from Aberdeen has relocated back to its original roots to launch a new business following a substantial career in the oil fields of Canada.

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28-October-2016

Milton Keynes business woman claims excellence award

An already award-winning business woman in Milton Keynes has claimed the ‘Award of Excellence’ from within the franchise network in which she operates in. The annual award is presented to the franchise owner who exemplifies the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of their business.

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28-October-2016

Merry Maids of Inverness raises £580 for Highland Hospice

A domestic cleaning franchise in Inverness has raised £580 for local charity, Highland Hospice after taking part in the Run for Colour event in the town.

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27-October-2016

The Trophy Pet Food franchise has continued its 2016 national growth

The Trophy Pet Food franchise has continued its 2016 national growth with the announcement that 2 more new Trophy franchisees have joined the Trophy team in October. That makes it 11 new Trophy franchisees so far this year.

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27-October-2016

Sharing the success of ActionCOACH

ActionCOACH’s annual franchise conference was the usual mix of great speakers, friendly sporting competition and recognition of the numerous successes of the network which now exceeds 150 franchise owners.

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20-October-2016

More independent agents are selling to Belvoir

Belvoir’s family values and personal approach are proving attractive to agents seeking to sell, says Dorian Gonsalves. Belvoir’s Portsmouth office has successfully completed on the acquisition of a local agent, adding a further 100 managed properties to its portfolio. The acquisition was partially funded by Belvoir Central Office, bringing the total number of franchisee-led acquisitions this year to seven, with a further £4 million worth of acquisitions in the pipeline.

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20-October-2016

Despatched by Mail Boxes Etc. delivered by Storks

A collaboration between Mail Boxes Etc. and one of Hollywood’s leading film studios has just raised the bar for non-food franchise marketing. When James Simmons, marketing manager for Mail Boxes Etc. UK & Ireland, received a call from Warner Bros.’ UK agency earlier this year, he spotted an opportunity to take a new, innovative approach to franchise marketing support, via the franchise’s network of 160 stores.

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20-October-2016

Driver Hire franchisees celebrate record trading in September

September proved to be a month to remember for Driver Hire’s franchisees. The leading transport & logistics recruitment specialist’s nationwide network chalked up turnover of £10.7m – an all time record in the company’s thirty plus years of trading.

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20-October-2016

Richard Chatten at TaxAssist Accountants gains Qualified Franchise Professional (QFP) status.

After a years’ study and an interview with a panel of industry experts, Richard Chatten has been awarded the qualification, bolstering the already highly experienced and qualified team at the Norwich based Support Centre. Richard is the third member of staff at TaxAssist along with Karl Sandall CEO and David Paulson Senior Manager UK & International Franchise Development to gain the qualification.

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20-October-2016

Newbury franchise celebrates 25 years in business

ServiceMaster Clean Newbury, a multi award-winning, commercial and residential cleaning franchise operating across Berkshire, North Hampshire and Wiltshire is celebrating 25 years in business, having launched in 1991 as a commercial contract cleaning franchise.

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