May 30, 2014 | Clients in the Media, News
Three new franchise partners have finished their training and opened their doors for business with Total Clean. Duncan Whitehead, David Grant
and Eric White have joined the team and are ready and raring to go.
Eric and Duncan have only been trading for a couple of weeks but they have already managed to secure their first cleaning contracts. Total Clean’s support and training helps franchise partners get off to the best start possible and the results are clear to see.
“For me, taking a franchise on was both a daunting and exciting experience and I looked at the training as the first step on my big journey. The training provided was just like every other step of the process, quite simply fantastic. Carlos, Simon and the team did everything possible to explain every step of the sales process and describe in detail the business model that makes Total Clean the stand out choice for anyone interested in getting involved in a commercial cleaning franchise. At the end of my training I felt thoroughly prepared to start the next step of my journey running my own commercial cleaning business,” explains Duncan, Total Clean Blackpool.
The Total Clean management model is a complete turnkey business opportunity. The franchise package provides franchise partners like Duncan, Eric and David with everything they require to hit the ground running and power their new business.
“I left my previous role in order to take more control of my career. I chose Total Clean because I wanted to benefit from a proven business model and guidance from people who have done it before and know what they are talking about. I didn’t consider any other franchises apart from Total Clean – the decision just felt right to me and knowing that I would save on overheads because you do not need any premises was another deciding factor for me,” adds Eric, Total Clean Manchester.
“We give our franchise partners all the tools they need to replicate the success of our business; operating within a similar size territory to our core business and receiving a complete turnkey management franchise opportunity. The model is very practical, very workable and provides franchise partners with the opportunity to grow as quickly as they wish in order to meet their business and life goals,” explains Carlos Garcia, Group Managing Director at Total Clean.
Total Clean has operated in the commercial cleaning sector for 25 years, with a success that is based on an unrelenting commitment to service excellence and an obsessive attention to detail. They proudly boast an enviable 95% client retention rate; in fact, among our many longstanding clients, we have the privilege of still servicing one client from the very first week of operation.
If you would like to find out more about the Total Clean franchise opportunity then visit www.totalcleanfranchise.co.uk or call 0207 935 5089.
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May 28, 2014 | Clients in the Media, News
Baskin-Robbins have announced this month that they have scored a victory over one of its biggest ice cream shop rivals after securing a franchise deal to replace Ben & Jerry’s at Cineworld cinemas across Britain. This expanded deal also includes any future Cineworld sites which is brilliant news for the Baskin-Robbins franchise network because it will provide the brand with much greater exposure across the UK.
Under this new agreement, Baskin-Robbins kiosks have been added to 42 Cineworld cinemas across the UK and Ireland. This adds to the existing 18 at Cineworld units, taking the total to 60 out of the 80 Cineworld cinemas in the UK.
“The target market for Cineworld and the target market for us is almost identical. It’s young people and young families treating themselves to a blockbuster and, at the same time, treating themselves to a Baskin-Robbins ice cream. It works brilliantly for us,” explains Jim Johnstone, General UK Manager at Baskin-Robbins.
The Cineworld agreement is part of a much larger campaign to open more Baskin-Robbins stores and kiosks in the UK. They are hoping to secure a further 80 high-street locations across the UK over the next five years.
“We’ve opened around 12 new high street stores in the last 18 months. We are opening more of these this year and we are looking at actively recruiting franchisees for them right across the country. On top of that we are also looking for markets similar to Cineworld – not competing but other captive environments where we could do a similar offer.”
“The beauty of the Cineworld deal is it puts the Baskin-Robbins brand into cities and towns all over the country. Because one’s a captive market and one’s a high street, they don’t steal trade from each other. These kinds of deals are brilliant for both our existing and future franchisees. Existing franchisees benefit from the brand exposure and bring in more business and future franchisees will have a demand and awareness of their stores before they’ve even opened,” explains Jim.
Baskin-Robbins is the world’s largest chain of ice cream speciality stores operating in a market worth $1.8 billion. Since 1945, Baskin-Robbins have introduced over 1,000 unique, fun and much-loved ice cream recipes and frozen drinks including our famous ice-cream cakes. Baskin-Robbins stores continue to be popular as their products are an affordable treat for families and they sell in excess of 300 million scoops of ice cream each year across 7,300 stores in 50 countries.
Baskin-Robbins already has 150 stores in the UK and is now offering single store opportunities for new franchisees. Single store investments require a minimum £60k liquid capital for a minimum total launch cost of £120k, of which 50% will normally be funded by a high street bank. A typical franchise portfolio containing 5 stores has the potential to turnover £1 million in the first full year of trading with EBITDA of 10-15%.
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May 5, 2014 | Clients in the Media, News
With the financial year coming to an end recently, many businesses will now be facing large fines for not having their tax returns in on time. This year, HMRC estimated that 710,000 returns still hadn’t been completed and, so, many people will be facing fines which, although they start at just £100, can often build up to several hundreds of pounds if forms are not submitted promptly and tax remains unpaid.
With bookkeeping firmly in the front of business owners’ minds, now couldn’t be a better time to become a Rosemary Bookkeeping franchise partner. As thousands now face fines of, on average, £500, many will be looking to employ reliable bookkeepers so that they can avoid the unwelcome stress and financial penalties next year. Rosemary Bookkeeping’s head office team help their franchise partners tap into this lucrative market and provide their services to those who are in need.
With over 4 MILLION businesses in the UK that NEED this service, the demand for quality bookkeeping is endless. Rosemary Bookkeeping franchise partners take the hassle out of a business’ bookkeeping throughout the year so that last minute scrabbles to get returns in become a thing of the past. The result is a stress free solution to a very real business issue. Business owners can have the confidence that their books are fully compliant and well organised.
“Becoming a franchise partner at this time of year is always a great move because there are so many businesses who simply did not get their bookkeeping sorted in time and are facing massive fines. The financial pain is very real, especially for SMEs who actively search for a solution. This provides our franchise partners with an influx of clients who will remain with them for a number of years. Whether you’re someone looking to start out on their own for the first time or an existing bookkeeper who wants the prestige and support of a recognised and trusted brand, now is a great time to invest,” explains Lisa Curteis, Franchise Recruitment Director.
Rosemary Bookkeeping delivers intelligent bookkeeping services to SMEs, accountants and franchisors ensuring a consistency of delivery and high-quality work. Their practical, down-to-earth and friendly approach provides clients with information that enables them to understand and make decisions on their business, gives peace of mind that HMRC will be happy, whilst charges are fair and reasonable.
The Rosemary Bookkeeping franchise is based on a business concept that has been established and refined since 2002. The business offers a unique bookkeeping system within a fully-supported franchise package focused on providing flexibility to its owner with superb work-life balance potential.
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Apr 21, 2014 | Clients in the Media, News
This month, Martin & Co completed their first financial year as a PLC and the results show how successful the franchise has continued to be since it’s flotation in December and this success looks set to continue as the franchise expands further across the UK.
The results were good:
- Revenue was up 16% to £5.0m
- Operating profit up 28% to £1.8m
- Operating margin up from 33% to 36%
- Management Services Fees up 13% to £3.5m
- Strong balance sheet with a net cash position of £4.8m on 31st December 2013.
Everyone in the Martin & Co franchise team strives to make the business the best in the industry and the results after their first year as a PLC shows that their hard work is really paying off.
In addition to the fantastic results above, Martin & Co also revealed strong operational progress:
- Successful IPO
- Over 30,600 properties under management
- 79% of our network converted to Jupix
- 97 offices offering an estate agency service
- Five Regional Franchise Managers in post, providing more intensive franchisee support.
The Martin & Co franchise team are constantly improving their systems and support to provide their franchise owners with the best support possible. In order for the network to work as a whole and achieve these results each year, individual franchise owners must also succeed which is why Martin & Co provide them with training and support, not just during their launch but throughout the term of their franchise agreements.
“We’ve been extremely pleased with these results. Being a PLC company is a trademark of quality in business and also gives us credibility in our industry. The title builds trust and credibility with our investors and franchise owners. We’re constantly looking for ways to improve and expand our business to give our franchise owners the best support possible and to give their businesses the kick-start they need,” explains Ian Wilson, Chief Executive at Martin & Co.
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Apr 18, 2014 | Clients in the Media, News
Rosemary Bookkeeping are thrilled to announce that Lisa Curteis, Franchise Development Director, has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Franchisor of the Year award at this year’s prestigious Encouraging Women Into Franchising (EWIF) awards. The awards recognise the achievements and contributions of women in the UK franchise industry.
“I am extremely pleased to have been nominated for this award. It’s a great recognition for all the hard work that myself and the rest of the team have put into the Rosemary franchise over the course of the year. We’re constantly looking for ways to improve the franchise and the support that we offer for our franchise partners. Having this achievement under our belts helps to give us more credibility within both the franchise and bookkeeping industries and also gives our franchise partners an advantage; people know the Rosemary brand and associate it with high quality, putting our franchise partners ahead of their competition,” explains Lisa.
The EWIF awards, now in their third year, are proudly sponsored by NatWest, McDonald’s and a number of other esteemed brands. Winners will be announced at a vibrant ceremony in London on the 22nd May which is open to members of the public as well as the franchise industry and focusses on one of EWIF’s core values of ‘encouragement’.
Rosemary Bookkeeping delivers an intelligent bookkeeping service to SMEs, Accountants and Franchisors ensuring a consistency of delivery and high-quality work. Their practical, down-to-earth and friendly approach provides clients with information that enables them to understand and make decisions on their business, provides peace of mind that HMRC will be happy, whilst charges are fair and reasonable.
The Rosemary Bookkeeping franchise is backed by four successful entrepreneur business women, Claire Watson-Bardot, Joanna Dennis, Sarah Carlile and Lisa Curteis who have over 60 years of business and bookkeeping experience between them. The franchise responds to the increasing need in the UK for an affordable, professional bookkeeping service that supports both the client and the accountant. Rosemary Bookkeeping franchise partners work in harmony with their clients’ accountants, providing them with exactly what they need in the format they want, saving clients’ time and money.
Rosemary Bookkeeping’s expanding network of franchise partners will also reap the benefits from Lisa’s award nomination. Being associated with an award-standard brand and franchise puts them ahead of their competitors and builds trust and credibility with their clients. Clients know that they are choosing reliable bookkeepers to undertake their work for them and can be safe in the knowledge that all franchise partners are well trained and supported by the franchise team at Rosemary Bookkeeping.
Rosemary strive to find new and innovative ways to support their franchise partners and their latest support programme involves a ‘client guarantee’ scheme. This new scheme breaks the mould by providing all new franchisees with an initial client guarantee on completion of their 12-week training programme.
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Mar 14, 2014 | Clients in the Media, News
Martin & Co have been shortlisted for the ‘Best Large Chain’ at this year’s Estate & Letting Agent Awards (ESTAS). This is the sixth year in a row that they have been shortlisted for the award. Previously, Martin & Co earned Gold in 2009, Silver in 2010, Silver in 2011, gold in 2012 and Silver in 2013 and they’re hoping to continue their reign this year.
Martin & Co is one of the only UK property agency franchises that offer lettings and estate agency with UK wide recognition. With a network of just under 200 franchise offices, they are the largest property franchise business in the UK.
“This award is voted for by landlords so it means a lot to us. We pride ourselves on our customer service and always strive to be the best in our industry. Being shortlisted for this award is testimony to the hard work our franchise owners put into their offices throughout the year. To be rated highly by our customers is extremely important to us and being shortlisted for this award again shows that our hard work and dedication is really paying off,” explains Ian Wilson, Chief Executive of Martin & Co.
The ESTAS are specifically designed to help agencies market themselves in their region. They also help agents to focus on, and be recognised for, the standard of customer service they provide to their clients.
Not only have Martin & Co been nominated for this award but 11 of their franchise owners’ offices have also been shortlisted in the regional categories which shows how highly regarded Martin & Co is across the UK.
“We’re extremely proud of our franchise owners who have been shortlisted in their regions. Each of them make their business their own, but they remain true to the fundamental business plan and our commitment to providing the best customer service. These awards give them the recognition they deserve and make their hard work worthwhile!” adds Ian.
With strong high street and online presence, the secret of our franchise owners’ success is that they can provide local property knowledge whilst being backed by a national brand. It’s no wonder Martin & Co has been recognised for its award-winning service by its clients.
This week, the franchise team at Martin & Co had another boost when they found out that they were shortlisted in the Best Print Advertisement category of the UK’s Franchise Marketing Awards.
Martin & Co has been growing from strength-to-strength since it was first established in 1986, and with exciting future plans, you can expect to see even bigger things from Martin & Co in 2014.
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and Eric White have joined the team and are ready and raring to go.
