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21-July-2009

Jan Pro launches first master franchise in the UK

Jan Pro is a franchised contract cleaning business that was set up in the US in 1991. Cleaning is executed by highly motivated owner operators trained to the highest standards. In the last 2 years Jan Pro has become the fastest growing franchise on the planet.

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13-July-2009

Franchise fee increase offers better value for new Dream Doors franchise owners

In a determined move, and opposing the traditional trends of recessionary times, the UK’s leading kitchen facelift franchise, Dream Doors, has chosen to increase its franchise fee by £4,000. In contrast to businesses that ‘reduce to produce’, the directors at Dream Doors feel the most effective way to see the downturn through is to continue proactive marketing on behalf of their franchisees, giving them even more start-up support.

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06-July-2009

Signs Express keeps up with latest trends with training day

Signs Express (Peterborough) brings in training specialist James Deacon from Walsall College to teach staff from the franchise network the latest vehicle wrapping techniques.

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06-July-2009

Chipsaway franchise turns on TV campaign

A mischievous new TV ad for the UK’s leading minor automotive paintwork repair specialist ChipsAway International is about to hit the small screen in households across the nation at the end of this month.

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25-June-2009

Chipsaway franchise in the limelight

Leading SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair Technology) automotive paintwork repair specialist ChipsAway has shot its first ever television advert, which will be seen by millions on national TV later this year.

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15-June-2009

Opportunities for Domino's franchise owners to grow their single franchise into a multi-unit success

This month we look at the opportunities for business owners to grow their single franchise into a multi-unit success, and two Domino’s franchisees who have done this to great effect and are now branching out even further.  

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15-June-2009

Signs Express franchise goes back to nature

Signs Express (Milton Keynes) joins in with the RSPB’s ‘Love Nature’ campaign by helping spread the word for the protection of birds and their natural habitats.

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15-June-2009

Mail Boxes Etc. announces new franchisee of the year

Brighton franchisee, Dave Tester, is Mail Boxes Etc.’s new “franchisee of the year”.    The award was made at the franchise conference on 7th June in recognition of Dave’s outstanding success, his many achievements since opening his store in January 2006 and the rapid progress he has made in developing the business. 

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08-June-2009

Dream Doors franchise defies downturn with new flagship showroom

Last Friday, the UK’s largest franchised kitchen door replacement company, Dream Doors, launched its new flagship showroom in Waterlooville. The Mayor of Havant, Councillor Jackie Branson, was delighted to be able to attend the event and cut the ribbon to hail the opening of the showroom.

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04-June-2009

Choice Hotels Europe Expands Franchise Development Team

Choice Hotels Europe™, part of Choice Hotels International,  the group behind the Comfort™, Quality™, Sleep Inn™ and Clarion® brands, has expanded its Franchise Development team in order to grow its UK business further.

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