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LATEST NEWS: Sweeney comments on Ireland's future

Following rumours of yet more job losses at an Irish-based multinational, Alcatel-Lucent, Fine Gael's General Election candidate for Dublin North East and founder of O'Brien's Sandwich Bars, Brody...

Card Connection: Card Connection territory for re-sale

Irish Card Connection franchise territory on the market for the first time in 7 years.

Top franchises announced

The Irish Franchise Awards 2006 were presented by Frank Ryan, Enterprise Ireland CEO, at the Davenport Hotel in Dublin on the 17th November. They were inaugurated by the Irish Franchise Association to recognise success and achievement in the franchise industry.

Ladies Workout Express: NEWS: Ladies Workout Express

Entrepreneurial and astute businessman and Master Franchisor of Ladies Workout Express, Chris Donaldson is one of a handful of entrepreneurial businessmen in Northern Ireland that holds a Master Franchisor title and is taking the fitness industry in Ireland by storm.

Calbarrie Ltd: NEWS:Calbarrie

Calbarrie Ltd, the electrical safety solutions expert based in Milton Keynes, has won a major contract - appliance testing for the royal households.

NEWS: Irish Franchise Association

News update from the Irish Franchise Association

Kendlebell: NEWS: Kendlebell

The UK's number one personal telephone answering service is now in Ireland. With offices in both Dublin and Antrim, Kendlebell is looking to expand its network of offices still further in 2007.

Sliderobes: NEWS: Sliderobes

Belfast-based fitted-wardrobe franchise, Sliderobes, has scooped a top national award, sponsored by Sage, for its new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.

Two Men and a Truck International Inc: NEWS: Two Men And A Truck

Dream Doors: Dream Doors crosses the Irish Sea

Dream Doors

Dublin homeowners could soon be enjoying the benefits of a kitchen facelift when the first Dream Doors franchise opens later this year.

Auditel: Auditel launches recruitment drive

Auditel, one of the UK's largest franchised networks of cost management consultants, is actively recruiting a franchise network in Ireland.

Signs Express: Greek firm shows signs of success with Signs Express

The Belfast centre of leading signs and graphics franchise, Signs Express, received an exotic invitation to supply their services when local window manufacturer, KMR Windows, required signage for their new showroom in Athens, Greece.

Dyno-Rod: Dyno Secure: Securing success

Building on its well established position as one of the UK's most successful emergency repair services, Dyno-Secure is a new franchise opportunity which aims to meet the growing need for a fully resourced mobile security repair and installation service.

Rankin Cafe: First Rankin franchise opens

The Co. Down town of Bangor welcomed celebrity chef Paul Rankin recently when the doors opened to the first franchised Rankin Café.

Cubic Telecom: Cubic Telecom oversubscribed on home ground

Cork-based telecommunication specialist Cubic Telecom has awarded all of its 10 franchises in Ireland just three months after announcing the opportunity.

Coming soon: Low-cost lending outlets

The Irish mortgage market has exploded over the last three years and it's there for the taking.

Coming soon: Irish fish 'n' chip takeaway

An Irish takeaway brand is aiming to make its award-winning fish 'n' chips available to customers across Northern Ireland through the growth of a network of franchised shops.

Aussie Pet Mobile (Ireland & UK): Aussie Pet Mobile enters Ireland

The world's largest pet grooming franchise, Aussie Pet Mobile is launching in Ireland with the appointment of Paul Fagan as Master Franchisee for Ireland and the UK.

Prontaprint Ltd: PRONTAPRINT: Awards

Leading Prontaprint franchisees have scooped a raft of European Awards at the company's prestigious annual ceremony held at The Grove in Hertfordshire.

Auditel: Cost management consultancy begins Irish recruitment

Auditel, one of the UK's largest franchised networks of cost management consultants, are actively recruiting a franchise network in Ireland. Sean Cleary and Jude Carey are the first franchisees to join the programme and are very upbeat about the prospects of this new challenge.

Domino's Pizza Group Limited: An exciting time for franchising

Domino's Pizza Group

Directory Turns 21

The 21st edition of The United Kingdom Franchise Directory has just been published. Directory Editor, Simon Royal explains what this edition has in store for its readers.

Venture Marketing Group: Belfast Expo Set For Success

The Franchise Exhibition in Northern Ireland has drawn an impressive range of franchising companies to the Odyssey, Belfast 12th - 13th May 2006.

Apollo Blinds: Apollo Blinds Expands in Ireland

Britain's biggest blind store chain is targeting Ireland as part of growth plans to increase the size of its franchise network.

Signs Express: Signs Express to Exhibit at Belfast Expo

Leading signs and graphics specialists, Signs Express, is looking to extend its Irish network further during 2006 and will be exhibiting at the Belfast Franchise Exhibition due to take place 12th-13th May on stand B12, as well as at the Irish Franchise Exhibition in Dublin later in the year.

Mail Boxes Etc: MBE Expansion in Ireland

The first Mail Boxes Etc. (MBE) Irish centre opened in Wandesford Quay, Cork, in 2000. Today, there are over 100 operating centres throughout the UK and Ireland offering convenient, fast and cost-effective business services to the public and to local companies.

Half Price Ink Cartridges: Ink Cartridge Franchise Expands

Ink cartridge recycling franchise 1/2 Price Ink Cartridges has awarded its Master Franchise Licence for Southern Ireland to former aircraft engineers Colm O'Meara and Oliver McLoughlin.

Jacks Of London: Male Grooming

Jacks of London is taking men's grooming to new levels as Western Europe's first men-only barbershop franchise, and with men taking far more interest in their appearance than ever before the male grooming industry is one of the fastest growing market sectors in the UK with a massive 560 per cent growth since 1998 and set to be worth £1.5 billion by 2008.

Opportunities Galore

The British & International Franchise Exhibition, taking place at Olympia, London Friday 24th & Saturday 25th March, is the place to find inspiration and hundreds of business ideas and opportunities from around the world.

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