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31-July-2013

Dream Doors opens new showroom in Worcester

The latest Dream Doors showroom celebrated its grand opening in Worcester on Saturday, with the city's Mayor, Councillor Pat Agar, there to cut the ribbon. Its owners, Dionne and Mark Battin, were cooking up something special to mark the occasion too. Literally, while not personally wearing the aprons, as they held professional cooking demonstrations with free food and bubbly throughout the day.

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31-July-2013

Third franchise renewal in 2013 for Shaun Kinsell

Following the franchise agreement renewals for Paul Salmon in Birmingham and Richard Rowe in Cheltenham in early 2013 and coinciding with Autovaletdirect’s bfa membership upgrade to Associate in July 2013, we are delighted to announce Shaun Kinsell, (Autovaletdirect franchisee for Stourbridge, West Midlands) has renewed his franchise term for another six years.

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25-July-2013

Brandbuilder of the year finalist award

Leading sign making franchise Signs Express, was delighted to be named as a finalist for the bfa Express Newspapers Brand Builder of the Year Awards at the annual awards. The prestigious British Franchise Association Award highlights the innovative methods franchisors are adopting to effectively develop their brand to boost their potential for the future and includes entries from all industries operating as franchises.

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25-July-2013

Outstanding franchisees receive Mail Boxes Etc. accolade

Franchisees Daniel Scott, who has stores in Watford and Milton Keynes, and Murli Mulchandani and Rikesh Nichani, who operate four central London stores, have been named Mail Boxes Etc. “Franchisees of the Year”.

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25-July-2013

Tidswell boosts Business Doctors in Bristol

Business Doctors, the UK’s fastest growing support service for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), has opened a new operation covering Bristol plus Bath and Somerset.

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25-July-2013

Oscar Pet Food's new look pet food

Oscar Pet Foods, the UK's leading pet food franchise, are delighted to be announcing a complete review of their outstanding pet food range. Already well-known for delivering high nutrition food to their customers' door, Oscars have now made it even healthier for pets – and improved taste, too.

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23-July-2013

New Care Quality Commission appointment is great news for Care providers

The news last Friday by the Care Quality Commission of its new appointment to their Inspectorate was greatly welcomed by national Care provider, Caremark Limited.

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23-July-2013

Autovaletdirect at Goodwood Festival of Speed

For the sixth year, Autovaletdirect franchisees have undertaken the valeting preparation and maintenance for the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

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23-July-2013

UK and Irish franchisees receive a welcome greeting

The Original Poster Company (OPC) is delighted to welcome two further additions to its UK and Irish franchise networks. Martin and Maria Lloyd and Eamonn Ryan are off to a flying start with their greeting card franchises.

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23-July-2013

What makes a successful franchise and what should you expect from your franchisor?

Success is down to a number of factors but if you’re looking to buy a franchise you should look for evidence of a proven business model and a strong brand in a sector or industry showing signs of sustainability and room for long term growth.

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