The UK's best-performing franchisors are toasting their success after reaching the National Finals of this year?s British Franchise Association (bfa) Franchisor of the Year Awards.
Dave Kerley, who recently opened his Dream Doors showroom in Walsall, has already seen his business transformed.
For the third year running, Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets has been named Bank of the Year by the UK's finance directors.
For the second year running, the annual Natwest/bfa franchise survey has named whichfranchise.com as a useful source of information for prospective franchisees undertaking research into buying a franchise.
National interior landscaping company, Urban Planters, has won Best Website at this year's Franchise Marketing Awards, which took place recently at the Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square, London.
Thousands of Muslim businesses across Britain will be able to bank according to their faith from today, as Lloyds TSB launches the first high street Islamic business account in the country. The account, which complies with Islamic law (Shariah), is available across the bank's 2,000 branches, and will be open to the UK's estimated 100,000 Muslim firms.
Heating, air conditioning and refrigeration services specialist, Aire Serv has unveiled its new and improved website, which can be found at www.aireserv.co.uk
Domino's Pizza, the UK and Ireland's fastest growing pizza delivery company, has launched an innovative new "Real Time" monitoring system
No matter how market-leading or unique a product may be, without good customer service, It is unlikely to sell.
This month we examine how the backing of a national franchise network can help franchisees grow their businesses, while living up to the brand's promise.