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07-October-2015

Do you know how much money you can make from a franchise?

In this exclusive article, Kasia Baldwin from Driver Hire shares her expertise on franchising and, specifically, how much you should expect to make from one.

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06-October-2015

Aspray explain the importance of choosing a BFA member

Formed in 1977, The British Franchise Association (BFA) is the voluntary self-regulatory body for the UK franchise industry, with a standards-based approach to membership. The aim of the BFA is to promote ethical franchising practice in the UK.

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18-September-2015

Rush Chairman, Andy Phouli wins British Hairdressing Director of the Year

Andy started Rush in 1994 with his partner Stel, they opened their first salon in Wimbledon after meeting at college and aspired to open 12 salons in London. Now over 20 years later and 70 salons across the UK his true business ethos, dedication and vision for the brand has led to the award-winning leading hair brand Rush is today.

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18-September-2015

Franchisee anticipates Papa John's will be busy in Bolton

Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced Abhishek Sachdeva has opened in Bolton. Abhishek who joined as a franchisee at the start of this year has tasted success already with his St Helen’s store and plans to open seven more Papa John’s within the next two years, with the help of the Company’s franchisee incentive scheme.

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16-September-2015

Driver Hire franchise business score with rugby World Cup poster

Driver Hire franchisees are helping their customers and clients make the most of the Rugby Union World Cup. The specialist transport and logistics franchise has produced a World Cup sweepstake poster which franchisees will be distributing via its nationwide network.

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16-September-2015

Autosmart's latest trio of new starters have hit the road in Newport, Gateshead and Skipton.

Autosmart's latest trio of new starters have hit the road in Newport, Gateshead and Skipton. We hear from Chris Brady (South Wales), Ian Glover (Newport to Skipton), and Brian Tinnion (Gateshead).

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11-September-2015

Vice President Papa John's UK & Europe is Keynote for The National Franchise Exhibition

Gareth Davies, Vice President Papa John’s UK & Europe of leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has been announced as a Keynote speaker for The National Franchise Exhibition to be held 2&3 October at the NEC in Birmingham.

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11-September-2015

OSCAR ... standing the test of time

August has proved to be a 'booming' good month at OSCAR Pet Foods as they reap the rewards of dedicating more time and resources towards franchisee development; only to see an incredible 8 franchisees join the thriving network in one month.

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11-September-2015

Record breaking summer for Chipsaway and Ovenclean

While it may not have been the best of summers weather-wise, the record breaking results achieved earlier this year for leading franchises ChipsAway and Ovenclean have once again been smashed this summer!

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08-September-2015

Helen Thompson joins the bfa

The British Franchise Association (bfa) has appointed Helen Thompson QFP as its second business development manager, working alongside Emily Embra to help drive member engagement and recruitment.

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