Irish Franchise News Updates

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Spring/Summer 2008: Howards Storage World: Howards Storage World launches in Ireland

Spring/Summer 2008: O'Briens: 12 O’Briens sandwich shop franchises for sale

Spring/Summer 2008: Extreme Pizza: Kilkenny-based Extreme Pizza franchise first in Europe

Spring/Summer 2008: Snap Printing: Snap Printing to sponsor TriAthlone for next 3 years
Print and design company Snap Printing has announced its plans to continue to support Ireland’s largest triathlon competition, TriAthlone over the next three years. Snap Printing will provide over 37,000 euros worth of design and printing services for the event in the three-year period including the European Tirathlon Championships hosted by Athlone in 2010.

Spring/Summer 2008: Computer Troubleshooters: Computer Troubleshooters continues expansion in Ireland
Computer service franchise Computer Troubleshooters has opened its second Cork-based office managed by John Hardiman and its first Service Centre in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, managed by Ian Walker. The new office and Service Centre are part of the company’s two-year expansion plan, to open 10 new offices within the Republic and Northern Ireland.

Spring/Summer 2008: Funky Monkeys: Funky Monkeys to launch in Ireland

Spring/Summer 2008: Munchies: Munchies opens another outlet

Spring/Summer 2008: Fastway Couriers: Fastway Couriers names its two new Regional Franchisees
Fastway Couriers has appointed Billy Kehoe as its new Regional Franchisee for the Midlands and Fergus Daly as the South West Regional Franchisee.

Spring/Summer 2008: Esquires Coffee Houses: Drinking up the potential
The buzzing, bright, airy and modern atmosphere of Esquires Coffee Houses has proved a great hit with locals, students and visitors in Maynooth for over two years now where franchisee John Dunne has identified a niche market for his competitively priced menu

Spring/Summer 2008: Gourmet Burger Kitchen: Gourmet Burger Kitchen chain to come to Ireland

Spring/Summer 2008: Snack-In-The-Box: SITB Franchisee renews agreement
Snack-in-the-box has announced that one of its franchisees based in Ireland, Paul Dwyer, has renewed his franchise agreement for another five-year term.

Spring/Summer 2008: Irish Franchise Association: Irish Franchise Award winners announced
The Irish Franchise Association (IFA) held its annual Irish Franchise Awards ceremony at the Conrad Hotel where it presented its awards to candidates who had demonstrated excellence in franchising.

Autumn/Winter 2007: Motivation Weight Management Clinics: Weight lose franchise continues expansion

Autumn/Winter 2007: Aussie Pet Mobile: Aussie Pet Mobile seeks franchisees

Autumn/Winter 2007: Coffee Republic: Coffee Republic Deli launches in Northern Ireland

Autumn/Winter 2007: Computer Troubleshooters: Computer Troubleshooters Ireland opens West Cork Office

Autumn/Winter 2007: Esquires Coffee Houses: Esquires plans to expand in Ireland

Autumn/Winter 2007: Fastway Couriers: New South West Regional Franchisee for Fastway Couriers

Autumn/Winter 2007: SanServ: New franchise opportunities in Kilkenny and Carlow
Sanserv, an Ireland based commercial cleaning supply and washroom service franchise, has business opportunities in the Kilkenny and Carlow region.

Autumn/Winter 2007: Funky Monkeys: Funky Monkeys to launch in Ireland

Autumn/Winter 2007: Gourmet Burger Kitchen: Gourmet Burger Kitchen to launch in Ireland

Autumn/Winter 2007: Munster Tool Co: Munster Tool Co - A Better Quality Of Life

Autumn/Winter 2007: O'Briens: O’Briens opens its largest store in the world

Autumn/Winter 2007: Pristine.ie: Pristine.ie seeks new franchisees

Autumn/Winter 2007: SanServ: SanServ launches nationwide franchising programme

Autumn/Winter 2007: Agency Express: Agency Express seeks new franchisees

Autumn/Winter 2007: Quiznos: Sandwich shop franchise continues Irish expansion

Autumn/Winter 2007: ChemDry: Two Irish Chem-Dry franchisees win awards

Autumn/Winter 2007: WSI Internet: New Internet Consultancy office in Dublin

Autumn/Winter 2007: Fastway Couriers: Franchise appoints General Manager

Autumn/Winter 2007: Munster Tool Co: Tools distributor sells 9th franchise

Autumn/Winter 2007: Robeks: Robeks: US smoothie chain launches franchise in Ireland

Autumn/Winter 2007: Snap Printing: Snap Printing: Printing franchise to continue expansion

Autumn/Winter 2007: Munster Tool Co: Munster Tool Co: records its most successful year

Autumn/Winter 2007: Gourmet Burger Kitchen: Gourmet Burger Kitchen: UK burger restaurant chain expa

Autumn/Winter 2007: Concerto Networks: New franchisee to provide Galway's IT solutions
Business technology solutions provider Concerto Networks Ireland has awarded a franchise covering Galway and surrounding areas to James Faherty.

Spring/Summer 2007: Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools: The Stagecoach Road Show hits Ireland

Spring/Summer 2007: Reload: Healthy fast-food chain to enter UK and Ireland

Spring/Summer 2007: Fast-Fix Jewelry Repairs: Jewellery repair franchise expands into UK and Ireland

Spring/Summer 2007: Franchise Development Services (FDS): FDS Ireland International Associate announced
With the appointment of HJM Business Development as the Franchise Development Services International (FDSI) Associate for Ireland, FDS aims to promote the value of franchising in Ireland, to help Irish companies expand operations domestically and internationally, to help Irish investors identify attractive franchise opportunities and to encourage and support self-employment in Ireland. FDS Ireland International Associate announced

Spring/Summer 2007: Maui Wowi Hawaiian: Hawaiian coffee and smoothie franchise opens in Ireland

Spring/Summer 2007: BB's Coffee & Muffins: Coffee shop chain launches first Irish franchise
UK and Ireland based coffee shop chain, BB's Coffee & Muffins, has launched its first Irish franchise.

Spring/Summer 2007: Munster Tool Co: Munster Tool Co expands franchise
Munster Tool Co, a franchise that imports and distributes specialised tools to the automotive industry across Ireland, has agreed a new franchise deal while its seventh franchisee launches his business.

Spring/Summer 2007: O'Briens: O'Briens in Castlebar named Shop of the Year
The Castlebar outlet of O'Briens has won the title of Shop of the Year, the sandwich chain's top accolade.

Spring/Summer 2007: Drain Doctor: Drain Doctor Plumbing launches its Decadians club
Emergency plumbing franchise Drain Doctor Plumbing has launched its Drain Doctor Decadians for franchisees who have been with the company for over 10 years.

Spring/Summer 2007: Franchise Development Services (FDS): NEWS: FDS Ireland
With the appointment of HJM Business Development as the Franchise Development Services International (FDSI) Associate for Ireland, FDS aims to promote the value of franchising in Ireland, to help Irish companies expand operations domestically and internationally, to help Irish investors identify attractive franchise opportunities and to encourage and support self-employment in Ireland.

Spring/Summer 2007: Franchise Development Services (FDS): NEWS: FDS contracted by Dessange
Franchise Development Services (FDS) has been contracted by premier French hairdressing and beauty brand, Dessange International, to facilitate the sale of its Master Franchise rights for the UK and Ireland.

Spring/Summer 2007: NEWS: Irish franchising has new steering group
The Irish Franchise Association elected a new Board of Directors at their recent AGM.

Spring/Summer 2007: Premaman: NEWS: Premaman embarks on major expansion
Prémaman, Belgium's largest exporter of childrenswear, accessories and maternity wear, is planning major expansion throughout Ireland and the UK. Prémaman is currently one of Europe's most successful retail franchise operators, trading from a 2,000 sq ft unit in Malahide with additional stores opening in Drogheda, Limerick, Cork, and Mullingar.

Spring/Summer 2007: Ladies Workout Express: NEWS: Ladies Workout Express increase membership
Fitness franchise, Ladies Workout Express, has increased membership sales for its franchisees following the expansion of its service base.

Spring/Summer 2007: O'Briens: NEWS: O'Briens 'Fair, ethical and honest'
As part of its drive to work solely with producers and suppliers who share its business ethos for being ethical and responsible, O'Briens Sandwich Bars has turned its sights on its gourmet coffee offer. While the blend and taste remain unchanged, O'Briens is now committed to sourcing an ever-increasing percentage of coffee beans direct from the grower, mainly in developing countries.

Spring/Summer 2007: Franchise Development Services (FDS): NEWS: FDS MD CFE certified
Roy Seaman, Chairman and Managing Director of Norwich-based Franchise Development Services Ltd (FDS), has become the first person in Europe to graduate from the Institute of Franchise Executives.

Spring/Summer 2007: Esquires Coffee Houses: NEWS IN BRIEF
Esquires Coffee Houses - will open their 11th unit in a prime location in Ennis. Esquires will also be opening a unit in Kilkenny this year with further openings due to take place in Dublin, Gorey, Tipperary and Limerick. Other locations are actively being pursued at present and franchise applications for all locations are being considered.

Spring/Summer 2007: Agency Express: NEWS IN BRIEF
Agency Express, the UK's largest 'For Sale' board contractor, is extending its network of franchisees across the UK and Ireland. During 2006, a record number of 22 new franchisees joined Agency Express, attracted by its position with no national competitor and its 20 per cent market share. The company has recently invested in a new-look website to further enhance its professional image and service to estate agents.

Spring/Summer 2007: Computer Troubleshooters: NEWS: Computer Troubleshooters award masters
Computer Troubleshooters has expanded its international reach with the appointment of Master Franchisors in Austria and Bulgaria. The company now operates from over 470 locations in 23 countries, including six in Ireland, and claims to be the world's largest computer/IT service franchise.

Spring/Summer 2007: Cleaning Doctor: INTERVIEW: Aine Wilson, County Fermanagh
What appealed to me about The Clean Team was their advert in the local paper. As a Franchise Manager for a women's only fitness franchise I was familiar with franchising and was keen to work for myself.

Spring/Summer 2007: Babyprints: NEWS: Babyprints.co.uk make their mark
Babyprints Franchising Ltd have recently entered into an agreement with Yi Wen Europe Ltd to take a Master Franchise of the company to the Netherlands.

Spring/Summer 2007: MyHome Residential Cleaning: NEWS: Training from Myhome
Myhome International plc, the UK's leading multi-product, multi-branded franchise operator is now training franchisees across its portfolio at the Franchise Academy - a purpose-built resource centre dedicated to training. The Business Acceleration Programme run by the Academy is designed to teach franchise partners the skills to build a profitable and sustainable business.

Spring/Summer 2007: NEWS: Franchising in Ireland grows
During 2006, the franchise sector in Ireland showed sustained growth of at least 12 per cent, according to the Irish Franchise Association (IFA). There are now 260 systems in operation, with 2,500 franchisees/outlets and employing more than 22,000 people.

Spring/Summer 2007: Prontaprint: NEWS: Superbrand Prontaprint scoops top award
Prontaprint has secured the accolade for 'Best Overall Marketing Campaign' in the Franchise Marketing Awards as a direct result of its £3million investment into a brand repositioning strategy.

Spring/Summer 2007: Pareto Law: NEWS: Pareto Law expands into Ireland
Graduate recruitment and sales training franchise, Pareto Law, is expanding its operation into Ireland and is searching for its first franchisees.