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Brokerplan Franchise NewsBridging lender Funding 365 has saved a borrowers buy-to-let portfolio from being sold at auction after delivering an £8.5m loan in just three working days.The borrower required a quick refinance to avoid a number of properties being sold as their high street lender had appointed an LPA receiver following a dispute.Mike Strange, Managing Director of Funding 365, said: “We are very pleased that we were able to help the borrower retain ownership of their property portfolio...

EnviroVent Ltd, the UK franchise market leaders and manufacturers of Domestic Ventilation systems has become the first, and currently the only, national dedicated ventilation manufacturing company to receive Which? Trusted trader accreditation, an endorsement scheme that helps consumers find reputable traders. Head of Domestic Sales, Phil Harrison said: “The assessment process for this sought after recognition has been the most stringent we have come across and so we are particularly pleased to...

Two More Franchise Locations for Coffee-Bike Coffee is uncomplicated, enjoys great popularity worldwide and possesses a promising profit margin. These are some of the reasons why Ramona Rücker was positive about the product coffee for a long time. But opening her own local café was bearing too many risks and costs. The Coffee-Bike franchise concept has caught her attention whist she was undertaking some franchise research on the internet and it was love at first sight: “The nostalgic design of t...

Driver Hire appoints new Area Development ManagersDriver Hire, the leading specialist transport & logistics recruitment franchise, has announced the appointments of two new Area Development Managers, one for Scotland and one for its South West region.Linda Glen will be responsible for all 16 Driver Hire offices in Scotland and the North East. Before joining Driver Hire, Linda worked for a number of multi-national companies, developing extensive experience in sales and business development. She m...

Oscar Pet Food Franchise Re-Sales:As a well established franchise company (since 1993), from time to time re-sale opportunities become available. This may be due to retirement or that a return on investment is required and offers an excellent opportunity to acquire a business with an established customer base and an income from day one.Benefits to buying an existing business:- Customer base established. - Immediate business and cash flow.- Performance data.- Name and Brand awareness in the area....

Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced franchisee Steve Mullarkey has opened his latest fast food franchise store within the franchise territory of Rochdale. Steve who runs eight Papa John’s franchises in the North of England, including Southport which opened in March, has taken advantage of the Company’s franchisee incentive scheme designed to help in the early stages of set-up. Steve Mullarkey explains: “The incentive scheme is particularly helpful as it means we can get deals...

At Oscar Pet Food Franchise we understand how important your pet and their health is to you. For that reason we have put together some tips to help you and your pet enjoy a fun-filled, safe and happy time throughout the summer months.Car aware…We’re all aware of the dangers of leaving beloved pets in hot cars. Yet, every year, we continue to hear of dogs suffering needlessly because of being abandoned in a closed car. Even a few moments can leave your dog suffering. The best advice we can give...

Right at Home UK Care Franchise is delighted to welcome three new franchisees into the franchise network; thereby meeting its measured expansion targets for 2016.The new owners will be opening their respective care franchise offices that deliver top quality home care and support services to communities within their franchise territories of Bromley and Orpington, Reigate, Crawley, Mitcham, Thornton Heath and the Streatham Common, West Norwood and Crystal Palace suburbs of South London. Their fran...

Marla Custom Blinds franchise owners are able to benefit from decades of knowledge of the industry in which the company operates and they also have a detailed understanding of the possibilities provided by the products they’re selling. This gives them the opportunity to really stand-out from competitors in a tender situation.Steve Hartland, Marla Custom Blinds franchise owner in Sidmouth, was recently competing against at least two other companies for a large commercial job worth £10,000. He sa...

This will mark the 27th year of the bfa acknowledging the efforts and achievements of franchisees during the last 12 months of operation. Franchise Supermarket would like to wish the 20 bfa franchisee of the year award finalists the best of luck within their nominated categories. Winners will be named at a black-tie ceremony on Thursday 29 September at Birmingham Town Hall.The 2016 franchisee finalists are: Young Franchisee of the Year (aged 30 or under) - Luke Hodgson, Snap-on Tools Milton...

Introducing Team Snap-on! The UK’s number one tool franchise are proud to announce their sponsorship of an elite cycling team in this year’s London to Paris charity bike ride.The gallant training team is made up of 20 volunteers from across the UK. Team Snap-on’s official four riders will then take on the staggering 500km London to Paris ride in September! Kicking off in the heart of London, the 4-day long bike ride will take Team Snap-on through the English countryside over to rural France and...

Franchisees of Signs Express (Portsmouth) Jane Wiles and Ray Allenby have been announced as finalists in the British Franchise Association, Customer Service Franchisee of the Year 2016 award.At Signs Express we strive for business excellence. A franchise with us offers the opportunity for high rewards, a creative and diverse product range and strong brand developed over 25 years.This coveted franchise award recognises franchisees that go above and beyond in their commitment to deliver the best p...