Engendering change; women in law

While the number of women admitted to law is increasing five times faster than the rate for men*, it is still a male dominated field.

Dominos calls out to entrepreneurs in Northern Ireland

Domino's Pizza is seeking out talented entrepreneurs to set up new stores in Armagh, Dungannon and Banbridge to cater for Northern Ireland's love of pizza.

Smallest Drain Doctor can now tackle bigger jobs in Fife

The South East Fife franchise of Drain Doctor - the smallest franchise in the 100-strong network, covering a population of just 60,000 people - is gearing up to take on some of the biggest jobs in the plumbing business.

Franchise Focus Magazine Subscription Launched

Franchiseek has launched its new Franchise Focus Magazine subscription enabling subscribers to access all issues of Franchise Focus Magazine online

Massage Heights launches International expansion plans for 125 Canadian franchises

Esteemed franchise developer signs with Massage Heights to meet global 'knead' for affordable massage services

Nationally accredited Primrose Schools coming soon to Chicago

Plans to open six new franchise locations in next four years

Sour times call for sweet measures from Häagen-Dazs

Haagen-Dazs has come to the rescue of Americans who are seeking a sweet retreat from the worries of a weak economy this summer.

BFA 'Franchisor of the Year Awards' winners announced

The British Franchise Association's (bfa) 'Franchisor of the Year Awards', sponsored by Express Newspapers and HSBC, has announces its 'Gold Award' winner, Countrywide Grounds Maintenance.

Mirage Hair and Beauty Salons - Beautiful franchise opportunity

A top Yorkshire hair and beauty salon famed for helping clients to look younger and slimmer is set to franchise its business.

Saks wins four top franchising awards

Saks Franchise Services, which has 140 hair and beauty franchise salons nationwide, has won four top accolades at the first ever Sapphires Awards for franchising.

Massage Heights Launches International Expansion, Plans for 125 Canadian Franchises

Esteemed Franchise Developer Signs with Massage Heights to Meet Global ‘Knead’ for Affordable Massage Services

Dream Doors Defies Downturn with new Flagship Showroom

The UK's largest franchised kitchen door replacement company, Dream Doors has launched its new flagship showroom in Waterlooville.

Energie Milton Keynes becomes 80th club

The recent arrival of energie Fitness in Milton Keynes' Theatre District marks the opening of energie Group's 80th branded venue across the globe.

Franchisees clean up as scrubbing the oven tops poll of most hated chores

Franchisees from professional oven-valeting firm Ovenu, are cleaning up despite the recession, as homeowners continue to rank scrubbing a dirty oven as their most hated household chore.

How water from Esquires Coffee Houses is helping to grow vegetables in Africa

Customers at Esquires Coffee Houses have helped to fund a pioneering Playpump scheme which will bring clean, fresh water to hundreds of children and their families in the Pella Community of South Africa.

Voltz Energy Shot Distribution Secures UK Licence for Voltz Energy Drink

Voltz Distribution UK has announced it has secured the rights for exclusive UK distribution of the 'Voltz 5 hour energy shot' health drink.

First international franchise in Saudi Arabia for thriving cake company Candy Cakes

Candy Cakes, the London-based boutique cafe retreat specialising in bespoke and affordable cakes is to open its first international franchise in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in the second half of 2009.

Radiant Systems delivers flexible technology package to leading Australian franchise

Quest Point-of-Sale solution to enhance functionality, speed and confidence for franchisees in more than 260 retail stores

Lighterlife become full members of the BFA

Following 13 years of business development and success, weight-loss and management company LighterLife have become full members of the British Franchise Association (BFA).

An ingenious source of credit for British businesses feeling the squeeze

Bartercard, the world's largest trade exchange, provides a real solution for businesses looking to reduce costs, generate new revenue streams and perhaps most importantly, secure a line of credit while banks are failing to lend.

Franchise recruitment manager makes perfect new recruit

From Dream Doors to Director – Alex Waite Joins Franchise Public Relations Specialists, MP-PR

As an essential service, the commercial cleaning sector as a whole is weathering the recession.

However, Jani-King GB Chairman, Ian Thomas reveals that the changes in the industry are strengthening the position of national networks such as franchises.

Franchiseek Limited merges with Source Commercial Finance and Blue Bay Media Print & Design

International franchise website www.franchiseek.com, Source Commercial Finance and Blue Bay Media Print & Design merge to provide a comprehensive franchise and business development package for new and existing franchises.