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15-October-2013

Cash Converters franchise crack down on stolen goods

Cash Converters has developed successful relationships with local police forces across the UK in a bid to prevent stolen items from being brought in to stores.

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14-October-2013

Buckinghamshire Caremark franchisee wins top UK Franchise Industry award

Janis Anderson, MD of Caremark (Aylesbury & Wycombe) has been crowned this year’s winner of the coveted BFA HSBC Franchisee of the Year Award 2013. The Buckinghamshire businesswoman made it a double win by also clinching the award for Female Franchisee of the Year.

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14-October-2013

Business Doctor franchise helps orphans in Uganda

Business Doctors recently provided well-needed funds to purchase 100 mosquito nets for orphans in Uganda after being introduced to the charity Uganda Learn 4 Life by John Redfern, one of the latest members to join Business Doctors.

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14-October-2013

Revive! franchise's 'young pretender' seizes outright BTCC victory

Independent driver Andrew Jordan, sponsored by cosmetic vehicle repair specialist Revive!, claimed the 2013 British Touring Car Championships (BTCC) crown in a thrilling season finale at Brands Hatch on Sunday.

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11-October-2013

Wagging Tails launches Cardiff franchise

Wagging Tails rapid growth continues as its latest pet care franchise recently launched in the Welsh capital, Cardiff. Owned and run by franchisee Dave Parton and his puppy Bertie the Cardiff franchise provides dog holidays throughout the CF postcode territory giving owners in this location a home based alternative to kennels.

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11-October-2013

OPC franchisee maintains longest relationship with retailer

"As Paul got older and more experienced, he went on to manage the store every winter as well as a holiday camp store in the summer, which Chris also owned. After working for Chris for a total of 27 years, Paul eventually bought the Boston store from Chris, which he later sold before joining OPC as a franchisee for the Lincolnshire area."

 

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10-October-2013

British Franchise Association champions women in business

The ratio of women who lead and succeed in the UK franchising industry is conspicuously high and continues to increase. Women Working Well is the British Franchise Association’s (BFA) inaugural event championing the success of women from a cross-section of business styles, sectors and sizes, both franchised and non-franchised, taking place at the ICC, Birmingham on Tuesday 12 November.

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10-October-2013

whichfranchise celebrates success at the National Franchise Exhibition

The whichfranchise team had a busy couple of days last week at the National Franchise Exhibition in Birmingham.The stand was a hive of activity throughout the 2 day event, where many budding franchisees visited for impartial advice and assistance in entering into the world of franchising.

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09-October-2013

New marketing book for franchisors, franchisees and prospective franchisees

Our whichfranchise.com marketing columnist and CIM Fellow Dee Blick, has launched her new book, “The 15 Essential Marketing Masterclasses For Your Small Business”. Available on Amazon, this is essential reading for all franchisors, franchisees and prospective franchisees looking to grow on a slender budget. To celebrate the launch of the book, Dee is giving away 3 signed copies of her book.

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07-October-2013

Leicestershire Caremark franchise wins 3 year tender of work with Local Authority

Caremark (Charnwood), a home care provider in Loughborough, Leicestershire has been successful in tendering for a contract with Leicestershire County Council, to deliver Supported Living Services to vulnerable individuals throughout their area.

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