2006 Edition

Domino's Pizza Group Limited: INTERVIEW: Domino's

Domino's Pizza Group

"People have noticed their local store doing well and thought to themselves, I want a piece of that!"

Dublcheck: Booming market

As a Dublcheck franchisee you can tap into the booming commercial cleaning sector in Scotland with guaranteed turnover but no selling, reports Rachel Spaul

Pizza Hut (UK) Ltd: INTERVIEW: Pizza Hut

"Becoming a Pizza Hut franchisee, coupled with drive and commitment, is a recipe for success,"says franchisee JJ O'Hara.

Snack in the Box: INTERVIEW: Snack-in-the-Box

Snack-In-The-Box

"I was very impressed with the figures being achieved by other areas and decided to take the plunge."

Swisher: INTERVIEW: Swisher

Swisher

"From my research, I discovered that Swisher suited me down to the ground."

TaxAssist Accountants: TaxAssist Accountants: Multi-site strategy for TaxAssis

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.

WSI Internet: Own the #1 Rated Internet Business

WSI Internet

Looking for the independence, freedom and control of owning your own business? WSI is the world's leading Internet Services Franchise providing affordable Internet solutions to small and medium size business. WSI is ranked the #1 Internet and Technology Services Franchise and sits among the Top 50 Franchises in the world.

Beanscene launches ambitious franchising strategy

Glasgow-headquartered Widescreen Holdings, the company best known for its rapidly expanding chain of Beanscene coffee and music houses, has launched an ambitious UK-wide franchising strategy which aims to deliver a further 25 outlets - comprising a combination of managed and franchised stores - across Scotland within the next 18 months.

NEWS: Baguette Express

NEWS: British Franchise Association

With franchising in Scotland demonstrating continued growth, the British Franchise Association previews Scottish Franchise Week

NEWS: Glasgow Franchise Exhibition

Scotland will play host to a wide range of franchise opportunities when The British Franchise Exhibition takes place at the SECC in Glasgow on 2nd and 3rd June 2006

NEWS:Crepe a Croissant

Stop clock watching, invest in a franchise

If your job is getting you down and you spend much of your time clock watching it's time to put the spring back in your step. Rachel Spaul explores franchising in Scotland

Supporting franchise growth in Scotland

If you want to be your own boss then franchising is an option worthy of careful consideration, but many people don't fully understand what franchising is or what it involves. Richard Holden, Head of Franchising at Lloyds TSB, explains

Baguette Express: LATEST NEWS: Baguette Express

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: LATEST NEWS: Beanscene Espresso

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.

Crepe A Croissants Ltd: NEWS: Crepe a Croissant

It's a business which has thrived on feeding its customers fresh food, and now Glasgow-based authentic creperie and sandwich bar Crepe a Croissant is giving itself a fresh face with the launch of a comprehensive rebranding exercise.

FASTSIGNS International Inc: NEWS: FASTSIGNS

O2 (UK) Limited: INTERVIEW: O2

The latest franchise to open is in Irvine, Ayrshire, owned by Gordon and Yvonne Smith, and is the first franchised O2 store in Scotland.

Ovenu (Franchising) Ltd: NEWS: Ovenu

Edinburgh entrepreneur Keith Lamb is aiming to scale the heights of his new business venture by launching a professional oven valeting franchise in the city.

Pareto Law: NEWS: Pareto Law

Graduate recruitment and training specialist Pareto Law has launched its first office in Scotland, with Gerry Dowds heading up the Glasgow-based operation.

Prontaprint Ltd: NEWS: Prontaprint

Prontaprint Dunfermline, on Dickson Street's Elgin Industrial Estate, has been given a new lease of life thanks to the appointment of new franchisee, Andrew Whincup.

Wiltshire Farm Foods: Wiltshire Farm Foods: Delivering success

Following the creation of new franchise opportunities in the North East, Wiltshire Farm Foods is poised for further expansion, reveals Rachel Spaul

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