Autumn/Winter 2006

Card Connection: Card Connection territory for re-sale

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

Venture Marketing Group: The Irish Franchise Exhibition

Franchising is already a large and rapidly growing industry in Ireland. It is estimated that franchising employs 22,000 people in Ireland and the franchise industry is worth EUR1.6 billion, and it is set to grow even further. The Bank of Ireland forecasts that there will be in excess of 20,000 new business start-ups in Ireland in 2006.

Exhibitions, the next rung on the ladder

Franchise exhibitions are a great way to get a feel for franchising, to meet some of the industry performers and to see what sorts of opportunities are available. But swamped by so much information and with so many brands to choose from, how can you be sure which one is best for you?

Franchise Buyer's Checklist

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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...

NEWS: Irish Franchise Association

News update from the Irish Franchise Association

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Lasertech: Lastertech: A day in the life

Ruth Brown, Franchise Manager for Lasertech, asks Trevor Kingston from Lasertech South West Cork what it's like to being a franchisee for Lasertech.

O2 (UK) Limited: O2:Prepared for success

Having made the finishing touches to their O2 store, father and son team Andrew and John Russel eagerly await their first customers. Rachel Spaul reports

Signs Express: Sign up to Success

Signs Express franchisee Richard McGonigle opened his production centre in Derry after previously working as a Software Developer. Richard wanted a change and had always aspired to start his own business so looked at franchising as a way to achieve this.

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

A Quick Guide to Franchising

Franchising opens up a world of business opportunities to people with the desire to own a business but who may lack the financial resources, know-how, or confidence to do so. All investments carry risks and simply buying a franchise is no guarantee that it will be a success. To help you decide if you possess the determination, dedication and commitment needed to make a franchised business...

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Prontaprint Ltd: Prontaprint, branded for success

When you choose a franchise you want to be part of a success story - and they don't come much bigger than Prontaprint

Puccino's Ltd: Puccino's, 'highly recommended'

Aiming to open a further three Puccino's outlets, new recruit Gerrard O'Gorman tells Rachel Spaul why he recommends a Puccino's franchise

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.

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.

Coming soon: Low-cost lending outlets

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

Dream Doors: Achieve your dreams with Dream Doors

Dream Doors

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.

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.

Signs Express: Join an award winning team

Become part of the UK & Ireland's largest sign company.

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.

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.

Ladies Workout Express: Ladies Workout Express: 'Rewarding'

Remarkable weight losses are being achieved by Celbridge mums, commuters and local workers following the grand opening of a Ladies Workout Express 30-minute fitness centre.

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.

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.

Venture Marketing Group: Dublin Franchise Exhibition

Ireland's franchise sector exhibits growth

As one of Ireland's first franchisors and current Chairman of the Irish Franchise Association, John Green is witness to the growth of franchising in Ireland.
Rachel Spaul interviews

Hands-on franchising for practical people

If you have practical hands-on skills, enjoy meeting new people and getting out and about, expand your horizon with a franchise in the services sector. Rachel Spaul reports

Cleaning Doctor: Cleaning Doctor, 'a proven formula'

An established business with comprehensive marketing strategies and nationwide recognition appealed to Eric Wharton, who launched his Cleaning Doctor franchise covering Tralee, Dingle and Kerry North in November 2005.

Trugreen: TruGreen, 'a brilliant opportunity'

TruGreen

Reading an advert for lawn-care franchise TruGreen in a national newspaper, Tony Lawrence found the future business he would run with his son Edmund.

FDS Southern: Ladies Workout Express interviewed

Franchise consultants Gordon Patterson and Gary Rigby interview Ladies Workout Express UK & Ireland Master Franchisee Chris Donaldson

Ulster Bank: Tips on franchising

In Business 'For yourself not by yourself'


A strong economy, high employment and rising confidence levels are breeding a generation of Irish entrepreneurs. Orna Stokes, Head of Franchising at Ulster Bank Business Banking, gives her tips on franchising

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