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Web exclusive: WSI Internet: Own the #1 Rated Internet Business
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.

Web exclusive: 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.

Web exclusive: 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.

Web exclusive: FDS North: FRANCHISEE GUIDANCE: FRANCHISEES
Starting a business from scratch is a gargantuan task. Entrepreneurs set to work with no initial training, no operations manual, no start-up package, no ongoing support, no guidance, no marketing support and no established brand identity. Only franchisees enjoy such benefits, which is why franchise ownership is so popular. FDS Northern Consultant Tony Urwin explains

Web exclusive: 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.

Web exclusive: O2: 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.

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

Web exclusive: Crepe a Croissant: 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.

Web exclusive: FDS North: Guidance for franchisors
FDS Northern Franchise Consultant Tony Urwin explains his 10 reasons why your business could benefit from taking the franchise route

Web exclusive: 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.

Web exclusive: 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

Web exclusive: Ovenu: 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.

Web exclusive: Prontaprint: 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.

Web exclusive: Fastsigns International: NEWS: FASTSIGNS

Web exclusive: Franchise Development Services (FDS): NEWS: FDS Northern supports

Web exclusive: Domino's Pizza Group: INTERVIEW: Domino's
"People have noticed their local store doing well and thought to themselves, I want a piece of that!"

Web exclusive: Franchise Development Services (FDS): Tale of two franchises
Running a franchise is a long-term commitment and like most things in life, success often lies in the planning stage. Tony Urwin, FDS Northern Franchise Consultant, tells a cautionary tale

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

Web exclusive: Snack-In-The-Box: INTERVIEW: Snack-in-the-Box
"I was very impressed with the figures being achieved by other areas and decided to take the plunge."

Web exclusive: 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