Warwickshire entrepreneur helps local businesses take on the big brands

Following a career in corporate banking spanning some 25 years, a Warwickshire woman is focusing her marketing skills on helping local businesses to take on the big brands by tapping into the power of the internet.

Franchise launches nationwide recruitment drive for entrepreneurs who want to help small businesses

National franchisor, ORCA Websites, has launched a UK-wide recruitment drive as it expands its operation.

Canadian Franchise Association presents Inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award at 2008 Recognition Awards luncheon

On Tuesday, May 6, 2008, The Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) will honour this year’s winners of the CFA Recognition Awards at the 2008 Recognition Awards Luncheon during its 2008 National Convention held at Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ontario.

Mamas & Papas launches eighth international store in the Kingdom of Bahrain

Mamas & Papas, the UK based designer nursery retailer, extends its international retail estate by launching its eighth store in Bahrain.

Mark Thompson and Tim Greenhalgh join The Howarth Franchising Group

The Howarth Franchising Group continues to develop its team of experienced consultants by appointing Mark Thompson as Franchise Development Consultant in the South of England, and Tim Greenhalgh to head up the Public Relations team.

Franchiseek launches new Franchise Video Portal

International franchise website www.franchiseek.com has officially launched its new dedicated franchise video portal

Canadian Business Leaders to Meet at CFA National Convention

Tim Hortons, M&M Meat Shops, Boston Pizza International, McDonald's, Pizza Pizza and Taco Time Canada. Some of the biggest names in Canadian business will gather at Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ontario from May 4 - 6 for the 17th annual Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) National Convention.

UK online advertising expected to be worth more than £4billion by 2011

Online advertising is expected to more than double in the UK over the next three years creating an industry worth in excess of £4.45billion pounds.

Clients to benefit from unique Accountancy Recruitment franchise operation

Allen Resourcing Management, the Cheshire based Accountancy Recruitment specialist, has recently expanded its operation through franchising.

TaxAssist Accountants short-listed for top franchisor award

TaxAssist Accountants has been short-listed for the 2008 British Franchisor of the Year Award by the British Franchise Association (BFA).

Vizzit Media launch franchise for on-line business & information magazine

Vizzit Media, best known for their internet magazine and business directory, 'Vizzit New Forest', have announced today their new national initiative - The Vizzit Enterprises 'on-line' e-magazine - which will be franchised across the UK, starting in the South of England.

Hell open franchise operation in the UK

Demons required to develop up to 30 new Hell outlets in 2008

Winners of 2008 Franchise Marketing Awards announced

UK franchise industry recognises excellence at the 2008 Franchise Marketing Awards

Little Caesars #1 pizza chain in 2007 U.S. store growth

Little Caesars achieves seventh consecutive year of significant sales increases

Internet Search Toolbar Helps to Make Child Poverty History

WSI Consultants Promote Free Toolbar to Raise Worldwide Funds for Charity

WSI Bags 3 Awards in Web Marketing Association’s (WMA) WebAward Competition

WSI Achieves Excellence in Travel, Home Building and Healthcare Industry Verticals

Price Attack, Australia’s leading retailer and franchisor of professional haircare, is launching a new concept in hair and beauty.

FIX Hair Beauty Solutions is an exciting new franchise that provides customers with a complete hair and beauty solution.

Franchising outstrips UK economic growth five times over

Despite an uncertain economic backdrop, the growth of Franchising continues to gain momentum, as the latest NatWest/bfa survey reveals that the industry is now worth a record £12.4 billion

Brazilian consumers optimistic for 2008

The strong Brazilian domestic growth story is set to continue during 2008.

British workers skim a billion off the top via fraudulent expenses claims

MPs might be in hot water over their elaborate expenses at the moment but new research has revealed they aren’t the only ones living the high life on other people’s money.

Esquires launches online support service

Premium coffee franchise, Esquires Coffee Houses has launched a brand new website exclusively for the British market.

Card Connection becomes part of UK Greetings Ltd

Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has announced it has become part of UK Greetings Limited as of 26 March 2008.

Ex Great Britain athlete made a first business Leap to a more active lifestyle

Olympic Gold Medallist Sally Gunnell OBE met up again with fellow athlete Keri Lees (Maddock) to help launch a new and exciting venture for Keri.

Tailor-made franchise sews up work-life balance

Mark Twain once said: “The finest clothing made is a person's skin, but, of course, society demands something more than this.”

The Business of learning to drive

AA driving school launches new training programme with business and marketing tuition for instructors.