ServiceMaster Ltd has acquired the Rosemary Bookkeeping franchise business, for an undisclosed fee, as it looks to grow its operation across the UK. The Leicester-based business, ServiceMaster, is one of the UK’s largest and longest-established multi-brand franchisors, having launched in the UK in 1959 which now offers five franchise brands. Rosemary Bookkeeping, which was founded …
Discover what the first few months of running your own web design franchise is really like in our interview with Sarah Thompson, who alongside her husband Clive, joined Spoton.net as a franchisee at the end of 2016. Having previously worked in a wide range of industries, including finance; telecommunications; utilities; insurance; and travel, Sarah is …
Big news! After many years, we’re releasing an updated brand identity, which includes a new logo and colour palette. You’ll see the new look anywhere we’re out and about as well as on our digital media, website, Facebook and Twitter; and very soon you’ll see it on all of our products and our franchisees delivery …
Wilkins Chimney Sweep Franchise, the UK’s only bfa member chimney sweeping franchise, is getting firmly behind a national safety campaign to reduce chimney fires. Part of the Government’s ‘Fire Kills’ campaign, www.chimneyfiresafetyweek.co.uk is asking homeowners to have their chimneys swept now, to reduce the 4221 avoidable chimney fires recorded by the Fire and Rescue Services, …
SME support franchise Business Doctors has strengthened its head office team with a new business services manager. Angela Connally will take on a broad role, with responsibilities including managing the office, updating and improving systems, looking after franchisee compliance and ISO accreditation and contributing to marketing and recruitment. She joins the consultancy network after almost ...
It’s a proud moment for OSCAR Pet Foods as they celebrate the loyalty and dedication David and Dawn Jarvis have shown in the 21 years of running a very successful OSCAR franchise business. As David says, “We are delighted to be celebrating 21 happy years with OSCAR. Being one of the early franchises, we have …
For people looking to step into an established, profitable franchise, one of Home Instead Senior Care’s 6 territory resales represents a perfect opportunity to make money and make a difference to society at the same time. For some entrepreneurs, taking over an established business is more desirable than a start-up. A resale is the ideal …
Running a successful cake business was something Caroline Pearman had dreamed of since learning to bake with her grandmother as a little girl. But, after taking the plunge and leaving her busy job as a university project manager, she quickly found that her dream was turning into a nightmare. And it wasn’t for lack of …
Franchising has become established around the world as the low cost way to rapidly expand your business. A franchise strategy is widely used by every size and type of business and it works in most business sectors. It can be used within your own country to speed domestic expansion, or to spearhead an international growth …
An established resale franchise is a positive investment. They become available from time to time, offering a solid foundation you can maintain and build on successfully. At any time, setting up a business can be a daunting prospect but, a resale opportunity has the additional benefit of having a presence in the area, which may …
For the second year in a row, Expense Reduction Analysts (ERA) have been named Bronze Franchisor of the Year by the British Franchise Association (bfa). Hundreds of entries from businesses spanning all industries and sectors were whittled down to a shortlist of five truly outstanding franchisors. Standing toe-to-toe with leading global and domestic brands, ERA …
Huge congratulations to Samantha Parkes for winning the OSCAR Pet Foods sponsored prize for the ‘Top Nutritional Portfolio’. A glass plaque and a cheque for £250 has been awarded for her achievement in gaining a Foundation Degree (Fdsc) in Animal Studies – Welfare of Animals (Health Care Management) at Lancashire based Myerscough College. OSCAR is …