The Irish Franchise Magazine FULL INDEX

Spring/Summer 2007 Edition

Page 2: Raring2Go: Raring2Go: Get the work/life balance
Then look no further... Being a great mum is tough for women who want a fulfilling job and need to earn a decent income too. But with a new local magazine and website franchise that provides mums with flexible hours and challenging stay-at-home work, that's a thing of the past.

Page 3: Signs Express: Signs Express: Works better with support
Want to be your own boss? With a Signs Express franchise you'll receive all the support you need to make that journey easier.

Page 5: The Frying Squad: The Frying Squad: Join the squad
Are you an enthusiastic and committed 'business builder'? The Frying Squad is looking for new recruits to expand its fish and chip takeaway concept across Ireland.

Page 8: David Reid Homes: David Reid Homes: 'Truly Unique'
David Reid Homes, a unique design and build franchise from New Zealand, is searching for its first visionary partners in Ireland.

Page 10: mytiles: mytiles: my kind of business
Having established an enviable reputation for providing value for money and distinctive designs, mytiles is expanding its retail operation throughout Northern and Southern Ireland via franchising.

Page 12: Puccino's: Puccino's: Customers love Puccino's
When customers feel so much a part of a business that they take photos and ask for a job, you know that you're onto a good thing. Alastair Spink, Ireland Master Franchisee, reveals why he's so proud of Puccino's.

Page 14: 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.

Page 14: Foot Solutions: NEWS: Foot Solutions launches in Ireland
Foot Solutions is a high-end retail franchise opportunity focusing on foot care and proper fit. "We are delighted to bring this new and exciting retail franchise to the Irish and UK market,"says John Linehan Managing Director of Foot Solutions Ireland & UK.

Page 16: Venture Marketing Group: Preview: The Franchise Exhibition Belfast
Realise your dream at The Franchise Exhibition. Offering a vast range of new business opportunities from across the UK, The Franchise Exhibition at Belfast's Odyssey Arena, on 11th and 12th May 2007, is an unmissable exhibition for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Page 18: The Frying Squad: Interview: The Frying Squad
"Offering value and choice to motorists and passers by, The Frying Squad is focused on providing quality fast food for busy people."

Page 19: FDS Southern: Guidance for franchisors: Don't leave success to chance

Page 20: 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.

Page 20: Franchise Development Services (FDS): Guidance for franchisees: 10 top tips
Roy Seaman, Managing Director of franchise consultancy group FDS

Page 20: 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.

Page 22: Raring2Go: RARING2GO: Belfast franchisee launches first magazine
Terry Hughes, Raring2go!'s first franchisee in Ireland, has distributed her first community focused magazine in Belfast and reports receiving a fantastic response.

Page 22: Cleaning Doctor: INTERVIEW: Cleaning Doctor
A Cleaning Doctor franchise is an excellent opportunity for anyone who wants to start a business. It's not too expensive and you have the backup of a whole network. With Cleaning Doctor you don't start at the bottom, you start halfway up.

Page 24: 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.

Page 24: 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.

Page 24: 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.

Page 25: Dessange International: Dessange International: Major Business
A world leader with 1,000 salons in 45 countries, Dessange International is seeking visionary partners to expand the brand into Ireland as Master Franchisee.

Page 26: 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.

Page 26: 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.

Page 26: 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.

Page 26: 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.

Page 27: Franchise Development Services (FDS): FDS: Train to become a franchise mastermind
With the continued growth of franchising in Ireland, Franchise Development Services is seeking an experienced business or management professional to become its franchise mastermind in Ireland.

Page 28: Signs Express: INTERVIEW: Michael O'Haram Signs Express, Sligo
Michael O'Hara opened his Signs Express production centre in Sligo after realising that owning his own business where he could make the decisions and directly influence its running, would suit him better than working for a multi-national company.

Page 28: 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.

Page 28: 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.

Latest franchise news:

Web exclusive: Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools: The Stagecoach Road Show hits Ireland

Web exclusive: Reload: Healthy fast-food chain to enter UK and Ireland

Web exclusive: Fast-Fix Jewelry Repairs: Jewellery repair franchise expands into UK and Ireland

Web exclusive: 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

Web exclusive: Maui Wowi Hawaiian: Hawaiian coffee and smoothie franchise opens in Ireland

Web exclusive: 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.

Web exclusive: 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.

Web exclusive: 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.

Web exclusive: 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.

Web exclusive: 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.

Web exclusive: 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.