Is a plumbing franchise right for you? Plumbing has been an essential trade for centuries. This means that there is always a great demand for this kind of service, whether it is to install vital bathroom or kitchen equipment or to fix emergency plumbing problems. If you are thinking about starting a plumbing business, franchising …
Starting out on your own after Coronavirus The coronavirus situation has led many to re-evaluating their current workplace status. Redundancies and businesses not being able to survive, may also lead to the rise of those wishing to start out on their own. However, taking that first step of STARTING A BUSINESS is the biggest decision …
Cheers to 2020 2019 was a busy year for the Clear Brew team. From attending various exhibitions, welcoming new franchisees and of course maintaining the beer lines of many establishments nationwide, the team has been working hard throughout the country. We hope 2020 will be just as full of excitement and opportunity. The year began …
Franchise Brands Announces Acquisition of Willow Pumps adding highly complementary services to Metro Rod Franchise Brands plc, a multi-brand franchisor, is pleased to announce that it has acquired Willow Pumps, a leading water pump supply, installation and servicing business to complement and expand Metro Rod’s drainage and plumbing businesses. Willow Pumps was founded by Ian …
Franchise Brands plc (AIM: FRAN), a multi-brand international franchisor, is pleased to announce its unaudited results for the six months ended 30 June 2019, the highlights of which can be seen below. Stephen Hemsley, Executive Chairman, commented: “Franchise Brands has delivered a strong performance in the first half of 2019 driven primarily by Metro Rod’s …
Metro Rod’s mid-year Conference Celebrates Continuing Evolution from ‘Good to Great’ We were delighted to welcome over 100 delegates to celebrate success at our motivational mid-year conference at the 5* Lowry Hotel in Manchester. The conference, themed focused on ‘What Makes a Difference’, recognised the achievements of our 40 plus strong leading network of drainage …
Former UK soldier brings discipline to new drainage business With a background of military discipline and self-control, former soldier Shaun Bartlett is now applying his skillset to launch his first new business venture, a Drain Doctor Plumbing franchise, covering Cardiff and its surrounding area. Prior to the acquisition of his new plumbing and drainage franchise, …
Franchisees at Metro Rod, the market leader in commercial drainage, together with Support Centre teams, the Franchise Brands Board and key partners and suppliers, gathered last weekend at the prestigious Celtic Manor Resort for a spectacular annual conference and awards ceremony. The conference is a flagship event in the Metro Rod calendar and is a …
Drainage and plumbing franchise, Drain Doctor Anglia, has revealed that it will also now cover multiple territories across the UK (North East London, South East London and Kent) as part of its expansion plan to provide a world-class 24/7 plumbing and drainage service to domestic and commercial customers. In line with the expansion, Drain Doctor …
In recognition of its commitment to help military veterans transition into the workplace, Drain Doctor Plumbing Anglia has signed the Armed Forces Covenant to pledge that armed forces personnel, veterans, reservists and their families will be treated fairly by the business. Drain Doctor Plumbing Anglia is only the third plumbing franchise in the country to …
Choosing a Brexit free franchise model Taking a step towards owning your own business is a significant one and one that needs a considerable amount of thought especially with the uncertainty facing businesses in the wake of current Brexit negotiations. Trade tariffs and reduced market opportunities is certainly something that will need consideration when making …
Dwyer Group, one of the world’s largest parent companies of home service franchise brands, has expanded its Drain Doctor franchise locations to 53, with two new franchise owners coming on board – Carl Butterfield and Steve and Myles Lawless. Carl Butterfield took over the management of Drain Doctor Gloucestershire in June and continues to work …