Dream Doors Founders Derek Lilly and Troy Tappenden have an infectious enthusiasm for the business, a dedication to the success of every franchisee, and are looking to recruit more motivated and enthusiastic people to join its growing network in Scotland. Rachel Spaul discovers Dream Doors
One of the UK's top management franchises, award winning Swisher provides unique weekly washroom sanitation services and products to commercial and public buildings. The company has awarded 64 territories out of 114 throughout mainland UK, seven of which are in Scotland. Founder Marilyn Keen reports
Visiting franchise exhibitions, surfing the franchise websites and reading franchise publications are like browsing the shelves of a well-stocked sweet shop, observes Rachel Spaul. Like sweets, there's hundreds to choose from, some offering a unique flavour. But be careful which one you choose because even the most tempting may not provide lasting enjoyment
If expansion in Scotland is still at the bottom of your 'to do' list perhaps you should rethink your growth strategy, suggests Rachel Spaul. With awareness of franchising in Scotland at an all time high and increasing attendance at the Glasgow franchise exhibition and at dedicated franchise seminars, the indicators suggest a vibrant and growing market awaiting new and exciting franchise concepts
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