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Franchisee Frances Entwistle Goes Full-Time with David Ross Acting Academy

September 4, 2008. David Ross Acting Ltd is pleased to announce that their first franchisee, Mrs. Frances Entwistle, has said good bye to her boss!

FitKid expands to get more children get active

July 14, 2008. Dorset based company FitKid, launched a special plea, to help combat the frightening new government statistics on UK childhood obesity which are estimated to be as high as a quarter of all children being obese by the year 2050.

A Tearaway Triumph!

June 11, 2008. Want to become a part of a growing franchise that’s more fun than your first egg and spoon race and just as challenging?

What a year!

May 2, 2008. Kids Party Club celebrates one successful year of operation, with seven new franchisees across the country! This franchise is becoming one of the fastest growing businesses in Ireland!

FUNKY MONKEYS OPENS IN MARKET PLACE ROMFORD

May 1, 2008. Children’s play centre operator Funky Monkeys has opened a new play centre at Market Place, the mixed-use scheme in the heart of Romford that combines retail, leisure, offices and residential elements.

Funky Monkeys Appoints Master Licensee for Ireland

April 1, 2008. Funky Monkeys, the vibrant children’s indoor play centre and juice bar café franchise, has appointed Belfast based husband-and-wife team Mark and Alison Simpson as Master Licensee responsible for developments in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

KidzArt Announces International Expansion to China

February 11, 2008. KidzArt, a children’s art education franchise company, today announced the sale of its first international and sole regional developer in Shanghai, China. Drawing on an increase in demand for children’s creative educational services in Asia, Mr. Jacky Tan has purchased exclusive rights to open a minimum of 10 KidzArt locations in China, starting in Shanghai and continuing throughout other regions of the country. The first location has a targeted opening date of April 2008.

Best Selling Author Daniel Pink Supports KidzArt: Says Its Programs are Encouraging "Innovators of Tomorrow"

February 1, 2008. Daniel Pink, best selling author and promoter of right brain thinking, recently recognized KidzArt and the company's role in developing resourcefulness, imagination and originality in children. In Pink's book, A Whole New Mind, he analyzes "a new age" where creative thinking skills have become vital to the economy and workforce.

Kids Party Club Welcomes Lisa Gallagher, Thanks to Franchise Direct

October 14, 2007. The Kids Party Club celebrates their fourth franchisee and is delighted to welcome Lisa Gallagher to the team! Lisa brings with her a wealth of experience working with children and she sees the Kids Party Club Franchise as a fantastic opportunity to start her own business and have fun at the same time!

Kids Party Club Expands With New Franchisees and New Head Office

September 22, 2007. Kids Party Club added three new franchisees in the summer months and is planning on taking on three more franchisees by the end of October. In addition to their expansion throughout Ireland, they are also moving into a brand new state of the art head office in Shannon.