With a network of 140 stores, and growth forecast at up to 10% for 2014, Mail Boxes Etc. really are making strides in strengthening their position as the premier supplier of services to businesses and professionals alike.
Alex Scotchbrook was named a finalist in the 2013 bfa HSBC Franchisee of the Year Awards, supported by Express Newspapers. This year’s completely revamped format saw 17 finalists selected across five new categories, with the winners competing for the right to be crowned the UK’s overall 2013 Franchisee of the Year and take home £10,000, courtesy of HSBC.
Franchisees at specialist transport and logistics recruiter, Driver Hire, are clearly benefiting from the improved economic outlook. After 26 weeks’ trading, over a quarter of its offices have already passed the half million turnover mark and two offices are past a million.
Home Instead Senior Care, the bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year and one of the leading providers of home care for elderly people, is delighted to welcome on board six new franchisees, taking their total number of UK offices to nearly 150.
ERA prides itself on the support and guidance it offers new franchise partners when they first join the network. And this offering is set to become even stronger with the launch of a series of new ERA Academy initiatives: each one designed to help new franchise partners become self-sufficient as quickly as possible.
Cash Converters has developed successful relationships with local police forces across the UK in a bid to prevent stolen items from being brought in to stores.
Janis Anderson, MD of Caremark (Aylesbury & Wycombe) has been crowned this year’s winner of the coveted BFA HSBC Franchisee of the Year Award 2013. The Buckinghamshire businesswoman made it a double win by also clinching the award for Female Franchisee of the Year.
Business Doctors recently provided well-needed funds to purchase 100 mosquito nets for orphans in Uganda after being introduced to the charity Uganda Learn 4 Life by John Redfern, one of the latest members to join Business Doctors.
Independent driver Andrew Jordan, sponsored by cosmetic vehicle repair specialist Revive!, claimed the 2013 British Touring Car Championships (BTCC) crown in a thrilling season finale at Brands Hatch on Sunday.
Wagging Tails rapid growth continues as its latest pet care franchise recently launched in the Welsh capital, Cardiff. Owned and run by franchisee Dave Parton and his puppy Bertie the Cardiff franchise provides dog holidays throughout the CF postcode territory giving owners in this location a home based alternative to kennels.