Spring/Summer 2006

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

Venture Marketing Group: Northern Ireland's first franchise exhibition

The Franchise Exhibition 2006, the first ever franchise event for Northern Ireland was a huge success for visitors and exhibitors alike, highlighting the fact that franchising is a rapidly growing industry in the region.

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.

Signs Express: Join An Award Winning Team!

Become part of Ireland's largest sign company.

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.

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.

Top Tip: Why Attend Exhibitions?

David Stoch, Venture Marketing Why Attend Exhibitions?

Master Your Future

It is through franchising that some of the world's largest and best-known brands have achieved international expansion. The business model has enabled these companies to adapt swiftly to cultural and economic differences, capitalising on the local knowledge and contacts of their international franchisees to build the brand in new markets. While the franchisor has achieved expansion faster...

Prontaprint Ltd: Your Starring Role

This is your chance to write your own story armed with a proven formula in the print industry, writes Prontaprint.

Puccino's Ltd: A Brilliant Business Model

Behind the jokes and cafe banter inherent in the Puccino's brand is a very important message, discovers Rachel Spaul. By embracing the Puccino's philosophy and proven business system you can become the owner of a highly rewarding business supported by a dedicated and friendly team.

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.

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.

Top Tip: Take Care, Take Advice

Bill Holohan, Bill Holohan and Associates Take Care, Take Advice - Consult a Franchise/Intellectual Property Lawyer

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.

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.

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.

Meeting The Franchisor...

Rachel Spaul explains how to get the maximum from your first formal meeting with the franchisor.

Famous Famiglia

Strategy For Success

Ireland's most experienced franchise consultant Gordon Patterson explains his A-B-C strategy for success in franchising.

Considering Franchising Your Business?

With over 100 'experts' in the UK vying to offer you their services, it is important to select the right advice. Franchise Development Services Managing Director Roy Seaman offers his view.

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.

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