25-May-2011
New record for the UK franchising industry
Franchising has hit a new record high with a contribution of £12.4bn to the British economy in 2010, according to the latest NatWest/British Franchise Association survey. All indicators are in the green, proving once more that franchising does well even in tough times.
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23-May-2011
Barking gets new TaxAssist Accountants with bank support
SEO Summary: A new TaxAssist Accountants franchise has been opened by a former finance director, Gerald Powell, in Barking, Essex, with the support of Lloyds TSB Commercial.
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20-May-2011
Domino's Franchise tops mobile sales & launches new app
Domino’s Pizza, the pizza delivery expert, has topped sales of £10 million through its mobile channels. The company’s phenomenal growth in mobile sales has today been bolstered with the launch of Domino’s new Android ordering app.
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19-May-2011
NatWest supports development plans for KFC franchisee
KFC franchise business AIS Foods has switched its banking facilities to NatWest and has received financial backing to support its plans to create a new KFC Drive Thru on Devonshire Road in Blackpool later this year.
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17-May-2011
Domino's franchisee scoops top award for women in business
Domino’s Pizza franchisee, Lisa Tobias, has scooped a top national award for women in franchising. Lisa won Woman Franchisee of the Year 2010 at the first annual Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWIF) Awards.
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17-May-2011
ChipsAway franchise charity 'date' with celebrity
Steve Hancock's dream came true when he had a ‘date’ with Vicki Butler-Henderson, glamorous presenter of car enthusiasts’ programme Fifth Gear, after he raised more than £1,000 for Help for Heroes.
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17-May-2011
Encouraging women into franchising awards 2010
The inaugural Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWIF) Awards Ceremony took place London on 10th May 2011.
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17-May-2011
2011 bfa HSBC Franchisee of the Year Award open for entries
The 2011 bfa HSBC Franchisee of the Year Awards are now open for entries, with top franchisors urged to nominate their most enterprising franchisees.
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12-May-2011
A week to raise awareness of the Scottish franchising potential
The franchising industry is stopping by Scotland this summer from the 16th to the 20th May for the eighth Scottish Franchise Week (SFW). Organised by the British Franchise Association (bfa) and its Scottish Forum, and supported by whichfranchise.com and Lloyds TSB, the event aims to raise awareness of ethical franchising and its role in business and job creation in Scotland.
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12-May-2011
BG Cleaning Systems, a new player in the UK franchise industry
The cleaning industry is one of the most vibrant in franchising with both individuals and businesses needing houses and premises looked after. It is a sector with many established names and the list in the UK has just seen the addition of BG Cleaning Systems International.
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