What's happening in the Franchise Industry? Be the first to check out the latest news stories and articles relating to the Franchise industry at Franchise Direct. Keep informed with up-to-date news from the best source in the industry. Stay Informed! http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/rss/14/feed.xml en-us Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has announced today that Latif Twigeri, franchisee for the Farnham and surrounding area, has expanded his territory to include Kingston and Sutton. Latif Twigeri, who has been a Card Connection franchisee for eight years, now supplies more than 500 retail outlets with Card Connection’s extensive, range of quality cards and gifts. http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/retailfranchises/cardconnection20120210/280/10804/ Fri, 10 Feb 12 03:30:23 -0600 In a complete change of career direction computer expert Adam McCaig has decided to set up his own franchise business, Revive! Slough, repairing minor damage and scuffs on vehicles and alloy wheels. http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/carandautorepairfranchise/revive20120210/374/10805/ Fri, 10 Feb 12 03:54:44 -0600 AN officer who faces redundancy from the RAF after seven years service has decided to set up his own franchise, Revive! West Norfolk, repairing minor damage and scuffs on vehicles and alloy wheels. http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/carandautorepairfranchise/revive20120209/374/10801/ Thu, 09 Feb 12 10:52:58 -0600 New sites for Mail Boxes Etc. stores http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/courierfranchises/mail-boxes-etc20120209/6513/10802/ Thu, 09 Feb 12 11:06:50 -0600 Buckinghamshire based home care provider Caremark (Aylesbury & High Wycombe) received high praise from the Care Quality Commission following an unannounced inspection at their offices in Whitchurch. http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/home-care-franchises/caremarkuk20120209/1919/10797/ Thu, 09 Feb 12 04:44:13 -0600 Fresh off of foundation training, Steve Cummings is delighted to have already signed his first client with the assistance of Expense Reduction Analysts’ new Academy Business Manager. http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/businessconsultingfranchises/expensereductionanalysts20120209/1050/10798/ Thu, 09 Feb 12 05:31:55 -0600 Dream Doors Conference Celebrates Another Year of Record Growth http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/home-decor-franchises/dream-doors20120208/1809/10735/ Wed, 08 Feb 12 03:52:51 -0600 Fitness Entrepreneur Chuck Runyon Challenges People to Get Real About Getting Healthy http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/fitnessfranchises/anytime-fitness20120208/7920/10792/ Wed, 08 Feb 12 11:34:01 -0600 The énergie Group has announced the opening of its new Fitness Club in Banbury. http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/fitnessfranchises/energiefitnessforwomen20120208/1942/10794/ Thu, 09 Feb 12 03:26:36 -0600 http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/franchiseconsultants/matchpoint20120207/6129/10732/ Tue, 07 Feb 12 10:56:35 -0600 At the Cafe2U National Leadership Conference, held in Bristol last weekend, the Cafe2U Franchise Partner of 2011 was announced and awarded a fantastic holiday in Rome. http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/coffeefranchises/cafe2u20120207/279/10733/ Tue, 07 Feb 12 11:30:49 -0600 FROM sport and dance to the world of crime scene investigation and espionage, a diverse range of workshops will be aiming to keep children entertained across the UK during this half-term and Easter school holidays. http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/fitnessfranchises/sports-xtra20120206/7833/10721/ Mon, 06 Feb 12 07:02:07 -0600 Established in 1994, Auditel is the UK and Ireland’s largest and fastest-growing cost and purchase management franchise opportunity, with a network of over 200 highly-skilled specialists serving thousands of clients. http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/businessconsultingfranchises/auditel20120206/1037/10723/ Mon, 06 Feb 12 08:18:07 -0600 RIGHT At Home UK, the top-quality home care franchise, has unveiled a new range of marketing materials created especially for its UK franchisees. http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/carefranchises/right-at-home20120206/8195/10725/ Mon, 06 Feb 12 09:51:42 -0600 Invitation FREE Discovery Day Event 8th March Fit4less, the recession-busting gym franchise is coming to Ireland http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/fitnessfranchises/fit4less20120203/6507/10708/ Fri, 03 Feb 12 09:29:10 -0600 With over 10 years of achieving staggering savings and delighting clients, Gerry Pentleton believes it is the strength of Expense Reduction Analysts’ network that sets them apart from other cost reduction companies. http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/businessconsultingfranchises/expensereductionanalysts20120203/1050/10719/ Mon, 06 Feb 12 04:30:50 -0600 101 Friends for Every Dog are running an exclusive offer for February ONLY through Franchise Direct http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/petfranchises/101-friends20120131/8417/10656/ Tue, 31 Jan 12 06:35:34 -0600 Cube National Franchises have now arranged up to 100% funding for the purchase of their franchise offer. http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/propertyestateagencyfranchises/cube-national-franchises20120131/8847/10662/ Tue, 31 Jan 12 10:37:04 -0600 BCR Associates, the leading business cost reduction franchise is embracing the benefits of social media to support its business development strategy – both in terms of driving franchise recruitment and generating new clients. http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/financial-businesses/bcr-associates20120130/8347/10634/ Mon, 30 Jan 12 04:00:50 -0600 Auditel is an award-winning Cost and Purchase Management Franchise. We offer free Discovery Seminars for management professionals seeking to run their own successful business. These informal gatherings can give an insight into how franchising and Auditel work. http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/businessconsultingfranchises/auditel20120130/1037/10644/ Mon, 30 Jan 12 06:06:08 -0600 Organic Digital, the award-winning web design and digital marketing agency which provides bespoke web design, internet marketing and search engine optimisation (SEO) services to the independent and SME sector, has taken the sting out of starting up in business by offering a unique income guarantee scheme to its prospective franchisees. http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/webdesignfranchises/organic-digital20120130/7189/10647/ Mon, 30 Jan 12 10:25:54 -0600 Xpress Artography, the mobile digital photography franchise is having a spectacularly successful recruitment drive using its newly developed social media recruitment system designed by the companys' marketing director Louise Strudwick. http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/photographyfranchises/xpress-artography20120127/8430/10627/ Fri, 27 Jan 12 06:07:14 -0600 Gee Bains of Driver Hire South East London is part of a nationwide network of almost 100 offices providing recruitment services to the logistics sector. http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/recruitmentfranchises/driverhire20120126/5832/10625/ Thu, 26 Jan 12 10:36:09 -0600 Children’s physical activity specialists Sports Xtra have announced an agreement with @futsal to introduce the sport to schools through their franchise network. http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/fitnessfranchises/sports-xtra20120125/7833/10603/ Wed, 25 Jan 12 05:23:43 -0600 Europe’s leading promotional gift and branded clothing franchise, Recognition Express, is sponsoring the EWIF Award for New Woman Franchisee of the Year 2011. http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk/news/printsignfranchises/recognitionexpress20120125/373/10605/ Wed, 25 Jan 12 10:57:51 -0600