I was initially attracted to Jan-Pro due to the fact that I will be a regional master which provides me with the opportunity to assist franchisees on deciding the investment level that best suits their particular situation. Through the provision of proven systems, support services, and training I can also assist to develop their own successful business. Jan-Pro is new to the UK market and I find the prospect of building the brand here extremely exciting.
Celebrating 20 years in the business, Signs Express awards its top achievers and shows its appreciation for the group’s hard work at this year’s Signs Express Convention.
We are proud to announce that the award for Best Photographic/Art Range was awarded to The Original Poster Company at the Dutch Greeting Card Awards during the Paper and Convenience Show in Holland on 4 – 6 October.
The franchising industry has recognised the huge untapped potential among women as prospective franchise owners and has established a new independent group to inspire, educate and support women who are looking to enter franchising.
Premises manager of the UK’s no.1 letting agent, Emma Dakiniewiczreached reached a career milestone this week. Emma has successfully completed 100 shop fits, helping Martin & Co franchise owners to make their mark in their local area.
Colin Tomlin is a great example of a Domino’s franchisee who chose to take his career in a new and tasty direction after 25 years in the Navy. Having launched his franchise business in Chesterfield, Colin opened a second in Worksop, and he looks to open more units in the future.
The pilot TV advertising campaign by leading SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair Technology) automotive paint repairers ChipsAway has proved so successful that the company has booked a further Autumn run over a longer period, which also includes exposure on ‘Dave’, the hugely popular entertainment channel.
Martin & Co, the UK’s no1 letting agent and award winning franchise, are exhibiting at The National Franchise Exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham on the 2nd and 3rd of October. Martin & Co we recently recognised as the Franchisor of the Year (The Negotiator Awards 2008) as well as Best Large Lettings Chain (2009) and have also been nominated for Best Large Lettings Chain 2009 (The Negotiator).
The recruitment sector is one of the first to feel the cold draught of an economic downturn, it’s also one of the first in line to benefit from recovery. Transport and logistics recruiter Driver Hire has around 100 branches across the UK and is now reporting real signs of business growth in many areas of the UK. This echoes some of the optimistic comments that have recently been voiced in the media by economic pundits.