Advantages and Disadvantages of Owning a Mobile Franchise In the past few years, the trend of a franchisee owning several outlets, i.e. multi-unit franchising has rapidly been increasing. This change and increase in a different trend than the previous one of owning a single-unit has challenged this old model. This multi-unit franchising does not require …
Franchise Brands plc is delighted to be celebrating 10 successful years owning, operating and developing Ovenclean, the UK’s original network of oven cleaning specialists. “Since acquiring the franchise back in 2008, we’ve been able to help so many franchisees from all different walks of life with our tried and tested business model.” says Tim Harris, …
Mr. Electric, a leading UK electrical franchise, has been shortlisted for two categories in the prestigious annual Birmingham Post Business Awards 2018 – the ‘Business Entrepreneur of the Year’ and ‘Family Business of the Year’. Run by the Birmingham Post, these widely-respected awards recognise achievement and highlight the innovative people and companies in Birmingham who …
The groundbreaking ceremony took place seven months ago, and now the training hall with 400 square meters is ready for use in the Ellwangen industrial park Neunheim. A two-storey office building also offers space for 40 employees of the German franchise brands Locatec Ortungstechnik GmbH and Rainbow International Germany. The Dwyer Group is the world’s …
Dwyer Franchising, LLC (“Dwyer Group”), one of the world’s largest parent companies of home service brands, yesterday announced it has been acquired by Harvest Partners, LP (“Harvest Partners” or “Harvest”), a New York-based private equity firm. The deal marks the fourth and largest private equity transaction of Dwyer Group in the franchise organisation’s history. Terms …
Both Steven Sykes and Estelle Robertson had very successful careers, but they decided that they wanted a better work life balance – something that they could achieve through an Ovenclean franchise. Although they have faced some challenges, 18 months down the line Steven and Estelle are thoroughly enjoying the benefits of owning their own business …
The Uk’s leading independent beer line cleaning company, Clear Brew, is well on its way to achieving complete National coverage after signing its 41st Franchisee. Neil Hickton has secured the Leicestershire and Rutland region and having completed his training during a residential course in sunny Cornwall, is ready to start cleaning the beer lines for …
About van based franchises There’s a stereotype in the UK of the white van driver. Loud and aggressive, they’re a little bit dodgy, doing odd jobs for cash. But like most stereotypes, this is both not fair and not true. The reality is that van-based businesses are perfectly viable and legitimate. And in fact, the …
Wilkins Chimney Sweep have sold their business to Darren Taylor Holdings Ltd. The company has acquired Wilkins to be run alongside its other companies including tree-stump grinding franchise StumpBusters UK Ltd and other smaller operations. The Chimney Sweeping business, owned by husband and wife team Peter and Louise Harris, has been sold as an on-going …
Metro Rod Aberdeen Franchisees expand into surrounding franchise territories Just a handful of months after taking over the Metro Rod Aberdeen area, Nick and Angela Langan, who also run hugely successful safety and compliance business ‘Safetest Compliance Services’, have started 2018 as they mean to go on, with expansion into Dundee and Perth, and the …
Man in a van franchise Wilkins Chimney Sweep has been ranked as 54th in the UK, according to a brand new league table release today by franchise publication Elite Franchise. Multi- award-winning franchise Wilkins Chimney Sweep which is owned and operated by husband and wife team Peter and Louise Harris, franchised in 2011 and have …
Metro Rod celebrates at inaugural Conference and Awards ceremony Drain care franchise Metro Road reports of success at the inaugural conference & awards ceremony. Franchisees, employees and suppliers from across the country all congregated last weekend at 5* resort – The Celtic Manor, for the much-anticipated Metro Rod conference and awards ceremony, sponsored by iTouch. …