Greeting card publisher Card Connection has announced that Andrew Orr, a franchisee for Aberdeen and Inverness, has seen an 18 per cent growth in his business in the past year.
I had worked for myself for five years before I became a Snack-in-the-Box (SITB) franchisee. I owned a shop and sold bags, jewellery and Asian music. I decided to look into franchising because I wanted to do something more challenging while working for myself in conjunction with a reputable brand and proven business model.
Baguette Express, the Scottish-based sandwich shop group, has opened its latest outlet in Bathgate. This recent expansion will increase the number of its healthy snack shops in Scotland to 10 following the successful launch of its franchise-based structure in early 2006.
Beanscene, the rapidly expanding coffee and music house chain, has launched Beanscene Espresso, a new, faster-paced little sister brand to its more relaxed, neighbourhood offering. Comprising small outlets set up exclusively to serve the on-the-go market, the first Beanscene Espresso has opened at Edinburgh Quay followed by a second in South Gyle.
Papa John's have announced the launch of its new Prestwick store. The new opening coincides with the end of 'Scottish Franchising Week' on 5 May.
TaxAssist Accountants Alasdair MacLean and Wayne Strickland, who opened their first shop front in September 2005 in Dalkeith, have opened a second in Leith, near Edinburgh.
Sign franchise Signarama is delighted to announce the appointment of three new franchisees. Two have opened in Scotland - Kilmarnock and Edinburgh - while the third franchisee is in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire. Signarama now has five Scottish franchisees.
