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20-October-2016

Despatched by Mail Boxes Etc. delivered by Storks

A collaboration between Mail Boxes Etc. and one of Hollywood’s leading film studios has just raised the bar for non-food franchise marketing. When James Simmons, marketing manager for Mail Boxes Etc. UK & Ireland, received a call from Warner Bros.’ UK agency earlier this year, he spotted an opportunity to take a new, innovative approach to franchise marketing support, via the franchise’s network of 160 stores.

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20-October-2016

Driver Hire franchisees celebrate record trading in September

September proved to be a month to remember for Driver Hire’s franchisees. The leading transport & logistics recruitment specialist’s nationwide network chalked up turnover of £10.7m – an all time record in the company’s thirty plus years of trading.

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20-October-2016

Richard Chatten at TaxAssist Accountants gains Qualified Franchise Professional (QFP) status.

After a years’ study and an interview with a panel of industry experts, Richard Chatten has been awarded the qualification, bolstering the already highly experienced and qualified team at the Norwich based Support Centre. Richard is the third member of staff at TaxAssist along with Karl Sandall CEO and David Paulson Senior Manager UK & International Franchise Development to gain the qualification.

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20-October-2016

Newbury franchise celebrates 25 years in business

ServiceMaster Clean Newbury, a multi award-winning, commercial and residential cleaning franchise operating across Berkshire, North Hampshire and Wiltshire is celebrating 25 years in business, having launched in 1991 as a commercial contract cleaning franchise.

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20-October-2016

Swapping suits for stripes in Downlands

A businessman with over 30 years’ experience of managing multi-million pound, customer-facing companies has ditched the pinstripe suit for lawn stripes and an outdoor lifestyle as he launches his new lawn care franchise in the Downlands area.

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20-October-2016

Cleaning company makes donation to Brian House Children's Hospice

An award-winning, domestic cleaning business in Blackpool has donated £630 to Brian House Children’s Hospice after raising funds via its Customer Loyalty Scheme.

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19-October-2016

ast food franchise specialist invests in Papa John's

Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced fast food franchise CPL Food Group, which runs 32 Burger King restaurants, is to open four Papa John’s by the end of 2016. Management of the stores will be by CPL Pizza Restaurants owned and operated by Lamen Reddy and his business partner and investor Costa Peridakis.

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19-October-2016

Celebrating outstanding achievers at the Bluebird Care annual conference

Bluebird Care have celebrated their annual conference and awards at The Grand Hotel on Brighton’s famous seafront. Over 200 franchise owners and guests joined the conference last weekend to celebrate the outstanding contribution they have made to the Bluebird Care brand, customers and communities. Regional and national Franchise of the Year awards were presented to the highest performing businesses in the network.

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17-October-2016

Surrey cleaning company celebrates 45 years in business

A family domestic and commercial carpet and furniture cleaning company is celebrating 45 years of service to its loyal customer base across Surrey.

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17-October-2016

TruGreen awarded full bfa membership

TruGreen Professional LawnCare, which is part of the world’s largest lawn care company, has been awarded full membership of the British Franchise Association (bfa) after completing the association’s accreditation process.

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