Kingfisher, a popular UK DIY retailer and parent company of B&Q, is on the hunt for local partners to create a franchise opportunity in a bid for international expansion. The firm, which also owns France-based Castorama, has major retail outlets in Poland and China as well. It will look to license new brands in new …
Water Cooler World, a newly launched water cooler franchise business, was launched at the National Franchise Exhibition. The exhibition, which took place at the NEC in Birmingham, UK, is an event that explores the business world of franchising. According to Mike Webb, MD of Water Cooler World, the launch of his new water cooler franchise …
NaturaLawn Lawn franchise of America invited to speak at the American Chemical Society’s international conference. National lawn care company continues to promote environmentally responsible lawn care by speaking about the importance of pesticide reduction. NaturaLawn of America, the lawn care industry’s recognized leader in natural organic-based lawn care service, recently spoke at the 10th Annual …
Website brings added value for Apollo Blinds. Apollo Blinds, Britain’s biggest blind store chain and part of Hunter Douglas, the world’s largest manufacturer of window blinds, has redesigned its website to showcase its vast choice of window blinds and accessories. General Manager Patrick Harrison says the company wants to use its website to play to …
The Flat Roof Company installs roof number 25,000. Innovative roofing specialist The Flat Roof Company is celebrating its 21st anniversary, as well as the recent installation of its 25,000th roof. Since its inception in 1985, the company has grown steadily, and after franchising its operations in 1991 now has more than 20 franchisees nationwide. The …
Franchise UK – Disaster restoration specialist Rainbow International has been appointed as sole supplier for CIS (Co-operative Insurance Services) in the UK. The contract has been awarded through Royal and SunAlliance which provides claims management services for CIS. Rainbow International will provide a 24-hour disaster restoration service to CIS’s largely domestic policyholders. Adrian Morton, Rainbow …
Home Staging and “Staging to Live” trends “Open Doors” for interior door replacement franchise. Franchise UK – Interior Door Replacement Company announces a strategic alliance with International Association of Home Staging Professionals. In a savvy move that taps into the distribution channels and networks of the fast-growing home staging industry, the Interior Door Replacement Company …
FirstService acquires Handyman Connection franchise system. North America’s leading home repair and remodelling service provider enhances industry leading portfolio of consumer brands. FirstService Corporation today announced that it has expanded its property improvement services platform with the acquisition of North America’s leading home repair and remodelling service franchiser, Handyman Connection. The terms of the transaction …
1-800-Water Damage opens first San Diego franchise. 1-800-Water Damage, the USA’s leading franchise specializing in water damage restoration for homes and businesses, announced today the opening of another franchise. Rafael Santiago and his partner Cynthia Santos recently opened the first 1-800-WATER DAMAGE in the San Diego metro area! “Rafael’s general knowledge of business and his …
Ever since Michel Hanet opened the doors of his Interior Door Replacement Company (IDRC) in Scottsdale last summer, he has seen his fair share of “door horror” stories, from over-ambitious do-it-yourselfers who took an entire day to hang a single door, to homeowners who inadvertently hung their brand new doors upside-down. “I’ve seen it all,” …
Ovenu, the professional oven valeting franchise, has warned franchisors that a lack of public awareness is hampering franchisee recruitment. A recent independent study commissioned by Ovenu oven valeting franchise revealed that almost one third of people questioned have very little idea of what a franchise is or how a franchise business operates. The study also …
DoItYourself.com and Venda, Inc. jointly announced today that DoItYourself.com, the leading independent home improvement website and DIY Franchise, has re-launched its site using Venda, the leading global provider of on-demand eCommerce solutions. The premier destination for home improvement professionals and enthusiasts, DoItYourself.com will leverage Venda’s online merchandising and marketing capabilities and advanced search and personalization …