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23-July-2013

New Care Quality Commission appointment is great news for Care providers

The news last Friday by the Care Quality Commission of its new appointment to their Inspectorate was greatly welcomed by national Care provider, Caremark Limited.

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23-July-2013

Autovaletdirect at Goodwood Festival of Speed

For the sixth year, Autovaletdirect franchisees have undertaken the valeting preparation and maintenance for the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

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23-July-2013

UK and Irish franchisees receive a welcome greeting

The Original Poster Company (OPC) is delighted to welcome two further additions to its UK and Irish franchise networks. Martin and Maria Lloyd and Eamonn Ryan are off to a flying start with their greeting card franchises.

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23-July-2013

What makes a successful franchise and what should you expect from your franchisor?

Success is down to a number of factors but if you’re looking to buy a franchise you should look for evidence of a proven business model and a strong brand in a sector or industry showing signs of sustainability and room for long term growth.

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23-July-2013

Home Instead win Gold at bfa's Franchisor of the Year Awards

Home Instead Senior Care, the at-home care franchise business set up in the UK in 2006 by husband and wife team, Trevor and Sam Brocklebank, have been crowned winners at the British Franchise Association HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards when they collected the Gold award.

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16-July-2013

Garment alteration franchise gets zippy at carnival

Staff at The ZipYard Bournemouth gave local residents a trip down memory lane dressing up as 70s TV character Zippy at the Winton Carnival.

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16-July-2013

Driver Hire franchisees hit the million

The outstanding business performances of ten highly successful franchisees were recognised at Driver Hire’s recent Summer Conference held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Heathrow, London. They’ve all achieved new record turnover figures for the first time.

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16-July-2013

Agency Express brings home the Bronze Winner Award in the national bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards

Norwich based Agency Express is pleased to announce their recent achievement of finalists and winner of the Bronze award in the bfa HSBC franchisor of the Year Awards. The award ceremony was held at the Honourable Artillery Company in London on 4th July and celebrates the outstanding practice and achievements of the UK’s leading franchisors.

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16-July-2013

Chris is cooking up something special

After taking up his own Betterclean Services businesses in Bristol and Bath just five weeks ago, Chris Cook has already landed two contracts – one of which will achieve his aggressive 18-month business plan target on its own!

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09-July-2013

Home Instead Senior Care takes the Gold award as bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year

Home Instead Senior Care, home care provider to elderly people, was awarded Gold at the 2013 bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards ceremony on 4th July. Following a hugely successful year, the company has gone from strength to strength, developing its brand, focusing on quality franchising and campaigning for better standards in its industry. A combination of year-on-year phenomenal growth, impressive recruitment processes, innovative training and quality care practices all contributed to the business achieving the accolade.

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