A listing of Franchising News. http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/rss/14/rss/ en-us Dream Doors announces three innovations to increase franchisee sales. http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/home-decor-franchises/dream-doors20100319/1809/5147/ Fri, 19 Mar 10 04:37:05 -0500 Expense Reduction Analysts will be at the British and International Franchise Exhibition at London's Olympia, this Friday and Saturday (19th and 20th March). http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/businessconsultingfranchises/expensereductionanalysts20100318/1050/5141/ Thu, 18 Mar 10 09:24:56 -0500 On Monday 16 November 2009, Pals4Pets, the longest established pet care company in London, launched a new subscription scheme Pals4Pets Alert, to assist in the case of medical emergencies. http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/petfranchises/pals4petsltd20100318/2733/5142/ Thu, 18 Mar 10 09:32:31 -0500 London, England -- Pal4Pets is seeking to expand its franchisee network through the United Kingdom and Ireland. http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/petfranchises/pals4petsltd20100318/2733/5143/ Thu, 18 Mar 10 09:39:49 -0500 March is working out to be a busy month for this top franchise. http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/computerfranchises/robertson-technologies20100316/7002/5124/ Tue, 16 Mar 10 04:20:29 -0500 Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has announced today it has been selected by BP as the organisation’s sole greeting card supplier for its company owned forecourts. Card Connection’s network of franchisees will now supply and merchandise greetings cards to more than 370 BP stores across the UK. http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/retailfranchises/cardconnection20100316/280/5126/ Tue, 16 Mar 10 11:03:33 -0500 Paul Chapman has been looking for a local franchise that works really well and researched the market place thoroughly. Paul says "After looking at all the franchises in this area, I kept on revisiting CityLocal and finally decided that this is the one." http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/internetservices/citylocal20100315/1846/5114/ Mon, 15 Mar 10 04:42:39 -0500 Six intrepid candidates from around the country have spent an intensive seven days at the Manor House hotel in Alsager learning how to become a Puddle Ducks baby swim teacher. http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/childrenfranchises/puddle-ducks20100312/7678/5111/ Fri, 12 Mar 10 05:55:52 -0600 SMART cosmetic repair specialist Revive! saw a 30% increase in turnover during 2009 and the early signs are that 2010 will be even better. http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/carandautorepairfranchise/revive20100311/374/5100/ Thu, 11 Mar 10 04:53:44 -0600 Focus On You, the country’s only home-based prescription eyewear franchise, continues to go from strength to strength. http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/healthbeautyfranchises/focus-on-you20100311/7353/5105/ Thu, 11 Mar 10 09:35:36 -0600 South Shields man and ex-paratrooper Phil Bowman, is set to be your computer’s new best friend as he launches PC PAL, which provides computer repairs on the spot to homes and small businesses. Phil recently left The Army to provide this essential 'emergency service' to frustrated PC users in the Sunderland and South Tyneside Area. http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/computerfranchises/pcpal20100311/5711/5106/ Thu, 11 Mar 10 09:43:42 -0600 Signs Express (N. & N.E. Lincs) franchisee Ken Bevis has been elected as one of the first franchisees to sit on the British Franchise Association (BFA) board in its entire history. http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/printsignfranchises/signs-express20100311/380/5107/ Thu, 11 Mar 10 09:48:55 -0600 Leading repairer of minor automotive paintwork damage ChipsAway has unveiled the famous face that will become synonymous with the brand over the coming year. http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/carandautorepairfranchise/chipsaway20100310/286/5082/ Wed, 10 Mar 10 03:15:12 -0600 robertson technologies has awarded its first franchise, extending the computer support business out of its Central Belt homelands and taking its lauded services to the SMEs of Fife. http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/computerfranchises/robertson-technologies20100310/7002/5093/ Wed, 10 Mar 10 07:18:17 -0600 Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has today announced that it has recruited a new franchisee for the Bournemouth and Dorset area. Andy Burchell takes over around 130 retail accounts and will now deliver and merchandise Card Connection’s extensive range of quality greeting cards and gifts to the outlets on a consignment basis. http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/retailfranchises/cardconnection20100310/280/5094/ Wed, 10 Mar 10 09:48:57 -0600 Ryan Hanna had been looking into franchise opportunities for about three months before he came across CityLocal. Ryan says "This franchise was particularly attractive to me because it is an affordable business model that also complements my home and family life. After researching the opportunity I concluded that the business itself seemed a well run establishment with a fantastic infrastructure." http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/internetservices/citylocal20100308/1846/5069/ Mon, 08 Mar 10 03:38:17 -0600 A Sligo-based businessman has been announced as the winner at this year’s Ulster Bank sponsored Irish Franchisee of the Year awards. http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/printsignfranchises/signs-express20100305/380/5064/ Fri, 05 Mar 10 05:33:22 -0600 A recession-proof business is presumably what every potential franchisee dreams about. Although the combination of a proven business model, a well-known brand name and enterprising, hardworking individuals means that franchises usually perform above the market, the latest figures indicate that the £11.4 billion UK franchise market actually shrank by 9% in 2009. http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/home-decor-franchises/granite-transformations20100304/7366/5056/ Thu, 04 Mar 10 03:41:07 -0600 Simon Rickett, co-director of rapidly expanding Leicestershire online marketing company Activ, is in the running for Young Entrepreneur of the Year in the Fast Growth Business Awards 2010. http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/webdesignfranchises/activwebdesign20100304/5370/5058/ Thu, 04 Mar 10 04:49:34 -0600 Coconut Creatives has now achieved the ultimate confirmation of its success by becoming the very first marketing company to attain accreditation from the British Franchise Association. http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/marketing-and-pr-services/coconut-creatives20100303/6462/5042/ Wed, 03 Mar 10 02:54:52 -0600 In light of the current recession, businesses have made cut backs across all areas in order to help keep their heads above water. http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/webdesignfranchises/activwebdesign20100303/5370/5054/ Wed, 03 Mar 10 10:39:54 -0600 Back in November 2008 Philip Plumb joined Kirstys Horses as a franchisee. http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/petfranchises/kirstyshorses20100302/6238/5038/ Tue, 02 Mar 10 03:37:09 -0600 The UK’s foremost care-at-home provider Bluebird Care has received record numbers of enquiries as a result of the national debate on the future of social care in England. http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/carefranchises/bluebirdcare20100302/1642/5039/ Tue, 02 Mar 10 03:56:59 -0600 Pyjama Drama, the UK’s premier drama and creative play company for 2-7 year olds and Puddle Ducks, the UK’s most exciting baby and child swimming company, are joining forces throughout February and March to raise money for BLISS baby charity and the NSPCC. http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/childrenfranchises/puddle-ducks20100302/7678/5040/ Tue, 02 Mar 10 05:59:26 -0600 Paul Lilley, the new franchise owner for Leeds North, has previously worked with major software houses in both Corporate and SME markets as a Sales Marketing & Business Development Director. http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/internetservices/citylocal20100301/1846/5019/ Mon, 01 Mar 10 03:54:46 -0600