What's happening in the Franchise Industry? Be the first to check out the latest news stories and articles relating to the Franchise industry at Franchise Direct. Keep informed with up-to-date news from the best source in the industry. Stay Informed! http://www.franchisedirect.ie/rss/14/feed.xml en-us Invitation FREE Discovery Day Event 8th March Fit4less, the recession-busting gym franchise is coming to Ireland http://www.franchisedirect.ie/news/fitnessfranchises/fit4less20120203/8988/10707/ Fri, 03 Feb 12 09:27:40 -0600 The chain, continuing its international expansion strategy, has entered the British Market for its capital. For this year plans to open three more stores all over the country http://www.franchisedirect.ie/news/retailfranchises/party-fiesta20120123/7859/10580/ Mon, 23 Jan 12 05:41:46 -0600 The énergie Group has further penetrated the UK market with the opening of its first commercial venture with North Hertfordshire College, which will officially open on 31st January 2012. http://www.franchisedirect.ie/news/fitnessfranchises/fit4less20120119/8988/10661/ Thu, 19 Jan 12 03:52:59 -0600 Franchising is an increasingly attracive option for those looking to run a business for the first time. The latest bfa survey reveals that 9 out of 10 franchisees remain profitable. http://www.franchisedirect.ie/news/businessconsultingfranchises/auditel20120116/8899/10517/ Mon, 16 Jan 12 05:21:17 -0600 Man City Ace Mario Balotelli stunned a fan of rivals United by challenging the 21-year-old to out punch him. http://www.franchisedirect.ie/news/vendingfranchises/boxer-vending20120113/8889/10550/ Thu, 19 Jan 12 05:03:35 -0600 The Lady Magazine was founded in 1885 by Thomas Gibson Bowles, the maternal grandfather of the Mitford sisters, who wanted to create a “lite” version of Vanity Fair, which he had founded in 1868. http://www.franchisedirect.ie/news/businessconsultingfranchises/auditel20120110/8899/10472/ Tue, 10 Jan 12 05:34:13 -0600 Aspray, who specialise in project managing property insurance claims and repair work caused by the likes of storms, burst pipes, accidental damage or fire and floods, held their 8th annual conference at the end of November at Shrigley Hall in Cheshire. http://www.franchisedirect.ie/news/homeimprovement/aspraypropertyrepairandclaimsmanagement20111213/7205/10246/ Tue, 13 Dec 11 09:21:24 -0600 Established in 1994, Auditel is the UK’s favourite and largest cost and purchase management franchise opportunity with a network of over 200 highly-skilled specialists. http://www.franchisedirect.ie/news/businessconsultingfranchises/auditel20111213/8899/10349/ Tue, 13 Dec 11 04:56:30 -0600 Silver Springs Soft Drinks is the third largest independent soft drinks manufacturer in the UK, based in Kent. With a workforce of around 140, they produce a number of branded drinks including household names Perfectly Clear, 1870 Mixes, Pulsar Isotonic, Fruit Squeeze and Stripes Cola, as well as many own brand drinks for major supermarkets. http://www.franchisedirect.ie/news/businessconsultingfranchises/auditel20111130/8899/10348/ Wed, 30 Nov 11 05:07:46 -0600 The énergie Group has further penetrated the UK market with the opening of its first Welsh gym. http://www.franchisedirect.ie/news/fitnessfranchises/fit4less20111118/8988/10660/ Fri, 18 Nov 11 11:02:42 -0600 Auditel's Managing Director, Chris Allison, was among franchising industry leaders who engaged with 30 UK MPs at the Houses of Parliament on 31st October to discuss the economic impact of franchising through sustainable business growth, new business start-up and job creation. http://www.franchisedirect.ie/news/businessconsultingfranchises/auditel20111115/8899/10347/ Tue, 15 Nov 11 05:43:38 -0600 The most colourful spanish kid’s brand opens its first store in Abu Dhabi. http://www.franchisedirect.ie/news/childrenfranchises/charanga20111107/7865/9843/ Mon, 07 Nov 11 05:43:50 -0600 The most highly attended and successful Auditel National Conference ever, took place at Whittlebury Hall Hotel, near Towcester, on Friday 29th October in the presence of over 150 Auditel Consultants. Its theme was Embracing Change. http://www.franchisedirect.ie/news/businessconsultingfranchises/auditel20111107/8899/10346/ Mon, 07 Nov 11 08:16:14 -0600 Auditel, the UK’s premier cost and purchase management consultancy, generate savings for organisations over an enormous range of businesses expenditures. Last month, they added yet another opportunity to reduce both cost and energy – LED lamps. http://www.franchisedirect.ie/news/businessconsultingfranchises/auditel20111102/8899/10345/ Wed, 02 Nov 11 10:47:01 -0500 Among the newest intake of franchisees were Adam Gillett and David Kendall who had decided to set up a partnership in the West Midlands. http://www.franchisedirect.ie/news/businessconsultingfranchises/auditel20111026/8899/10344/ Wed, 26 Oct 11 03:35:39 -0500 Wesleyan Assurance Society Chief Executive Craig Errington won the Award after securing the West Midlands regional award earlier in the year. He then went on to win the main overall title as 2011 Overall Director of the Year. http://www.franchisedirect.ie/news/businessconsultingfranchises/auditel20111024/8899/10343/ Mon, 24 Oct 11 09:41:14 -0500 Mike Andrews, with a BSc (Hons) in Construction Management, joined Auditel in February 2005. http://www.franchisedirect.ie/news/businessconsultingfranchises/auditel20111020/8899/10342/ Thu, 20 Oct 11 06:14:11 -0500 Charanga, the children’s fashion brand, exhibited at the BUYBRAND franchise fair last week in Moscow. http://www.franchisedirect.ie/news/childrenfranchises/charanga20110927/7865/9388/ Tue, 27 Sep 11 03:39:23 -0500 Three special Auditel Free Discovery Seminars have been arranged featuring guest speakers from Lloyds TSB, RBS and NatWest http://www.franchisedirect.ie/news/businessconsultingfranchises/auditel20110926/8899/10341/ Mon, 26 Sep 11 08:43:46 -0500 Patrick will be operating Aspray South East Ireland – part of a national insurance claims management and property repair network whose service many in Ireland and the UK found invaluable last winter when burst pipes threatened to wreck their Christmas and New Year. http://www.franchisedirect.ie/news/homeimprovement/aspraypropertyrepairandclaimsmanagement20110921/7205/9303/ Wed, 21 Sep 11 06:48:42 -0500 If you are considering a change in career direction - you've become disillusioned with your job, because of redundancy, retirement, or you're just looking for a better quality of life - a visit to the Tailor & Co stand G 130 at the National Franchise Exhibition in Birmingham should be your next step. http://www.franchisedirect.ie/news/retailfranchises/tailor-co20110914/8171/9236/ Wed, 14 Sep 11 11:21:47 -0500 Henley-based Tim Halfhead was Managing Director of a parenting website before becoming a franchisee with Auditel http://www.franchisedirect.ie/news/businessconsultingfranchises/auditel20110913/8899/10340/ Mon, 19 Sep 11 05:14:49 -0500 We will be exhibiting at the National Franchise Exhibition on Friday 30th September and Saturday 1st October at the NEC, Birmingham. Come and visit us on stand E280 to find out more about becoming part of our success story. http://www.franchisedirect.ie/news/businessconsultingfranchises/auditel20110912/8899/10339/ Mon, 12 Sep 11 06:21:25 -0500 Leeds-based Auditel Cost and Purchase Management Consultant franchisee David Powell is going up in the world! http://www.franchisedirect.ie/news/businessconsultingfranchises/auditel20110909/8899/10338/ Fri, 09 Sep 11 03:43:42 -0500 In Response to the Economic Climate Aspray are Reducing the Franchise Fee by 75% - now €10,000 The Catch? – we want Expert Project Managers with Exceptional Communication Skills http://www.franchisedirect.ie/news/homeimprovement/aspraypropertyrepairandclaimsmanagement20110908/7205/9019/ Thu, 08 Sep 11 09:23:20 -0500