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When you buy a CityLocal franchise you get the opportunity to earn a residual income stream very quickly. Work from home and help local businesses prosper in the current economic climate.

Kitchen worktops specialist, Granite Transformations, has celebrated Olympic year by creating a Union Jack-adorned island unit, clad in its tough, hardwearing, diamond-polished material. It then invited Britain’s top gymnast, Beth Tweddle, to show off its patriotic piece by performing a series of rhythmic routines on and around the unit. As a test of the material’s strength and resilience, Beth’s energetic vaulting, tumbling, jumps and acrobatics put it through its paces, although Granite Transformations would expect far more severe treatment in normal household and commercial use, on kitchen worktops, bar counters, tiled floors, shower surrounds and elsewhere.

The authentic Union Jack design, which is twice as wide as it is high, was achieved using a high tech water jet cutter, which sliced through the material with a high velocity mix of water and abrasive particles, to produce the various component triangles and quadrilaterals. These were seamlessly abutted together and bonded onto construction board, creating a countertop measuring 2m x 1m. The unit is finished with 80mm deep edge strips, featuring a 3mm pencil round profile, and double-faced waterfall ends to create a rigid 90cm high structure that could be at home in a sizeable kitchen, sports club, recreational centre or licensed premises.

Rather than adhere to traditional red, white and blue, Granite Transformations chose muted white Cristallino, slate grey and blue steel finishes from its Trend G recycled glass collection, to introduce a ‘designer look’. Made from post-consumer recycled wine, beer and mineral water bottles, with an element of polymer resin for strength and a patented Flexiweb™ backing for flexibility, it outperforms most other finishing materials like natural or engineered stone and solid synthetics.

But what made this whole exercise possible, is the distinctive slimline profile and exceptionally light weight of Granite Transformations’ surfaces. Had it been made from solid granite or stone, the unit would have been far too heavy to be moved and displayed around the country, nor would it have the inherent flexural strength to withstand Beth’s energetic, flying gymnastic routines.

Three-times World, six-times European and seven-times National champion, making her Britain’s most successful gymnast of all time, Beth Tweddle was photographed in a state-of-the-art infinity studio that allowed the full height and breadth of her fantastic gymnastic feats to be captured. She was suitably impressed with the quality of finish and sophisticated looks of Granite Transformations’ one-off Union Jack unit and took time out to admire the latest iGranite app, which previews how its whole range of granite, quartz and recycled glass worktops could look in any kitchen.

Granite Transformations wishes Beth all the best in her Olympic endeavours and will be displaying her acrobatic images in all of its UK showrooms. Click here for further details on the Granite Transformations franchise opportunity.

Pistachios In The Park is a cafe franchise that combines a community focus with serving freshly prepared quality food.

When the first Pistachios In The Park cafe opened at Manor House Gardens in Lewisham, South London it helped to revive the area, making it a safer and more family friendly environment for parents to take their children. Since then every Pistachios In The Park franchise opened has helped to rejuvenate the park or green space in which it is located.

Along with its community focused agenda, Pistachios In The Park is also keen to promote good quality and healthy foods. For this reason all its cafes serve non-greasy cafe style food that is both child and adult friendly. Menu items consist of hot and cold freshly prepared organic and/or free range food and beverages, such as sandwiches, baguettes, kids beans on toast, scrambled eggs, crepes, cakes, handmade ice cream and smoothies.

In addition to food, Pistachios In The Park also offer a range of high quality hand-made wooden toys (made from reforested wood), greeting cards, and a selection of traditional ‘old fashioned’ loose sweets.

The total cost of a Pistachios In The Park franchise is £42,500 + VAT, which includes full training and support. Potential franchise owners do not need to have any previous catering or retail experience, however they should be physically fit; good with people and enjoy working with children; self-motivated; have a desire to own their own business; able to follow instructions; have an attention to detail; can manage people; presentable; have a full, clean driving licence; and should never have been declared bankrupt or have CCJ’s.

World’s Leading Digital Marketing Franchise Expands Services in France
WSI, the world’s #1 Internet franchise, has just announced the opening of a new Regional Master Franchise office in Paris, France. Operated by Jean-Francois Baudrais, the office will concentrate on delivering world class online solutions to small and medium sized businesses in the region, including Hauts de Siene, Yvelines, and Essone.

“According to eMarketer, the online ad spending in France will sky rocket to over $12 Billion in 2013,” says Ron McArthur, president of WSI. “In light of this growth we are delighted with our new presence in Paris, which I am certain will yield an incredible boost in profitability for the region’s local businesses. The internet continues to be a vital component to the marketing initiatives of businesses across the globe and this expansion presents extraordinary opportunities for local companies to discover and leverage new revenue opportunities available online. We are all very confident that with Jean-Francois’ leadership, local businesses will thrive online and, ultimately, produce remarkable profits.”

Prior to being awarded the WSI Regional Master Franchise in Paris, France, Jean-Francois served over two decades as Vice President of Sales and Marketing with Toshiba. Through his guidance and business acumen, the region’s local businesses will gain access to first-class digital marketing services including online lead generation, search engine optimization (SEO), pay-per-click advertising (PPC), social media optimization, content marketing and brand reputation management.

“In the last decade alone, online marketing has redesigned the entire business landscape,” says Jean-Francois Baudrais. “Without doubt, it is absolutely necessary that businesses – large and small – manage their online presence, leverage the most current mobile and social technologies, and envision their website as a sales team within itself. As WSI’s Regional Master Franchise in Paris, France, our office will work to help businesses seize profitable online opportunities in the largely competitive digital realm.”

WSI has Master Franchise offices located in Australia, Baltics, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Portugal, Brazil, Spain, Egypt, France, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Switzerland and the UK. WSI is actively seeking compelling, entrepreneurial-spirited individuals or organizations for its Master Franchise opportunity. Only those with a track record in sales, marketing and helping local businesses increase profitability will be considered. For more information about the WSI Master Franchise opportunity, please click here.

The British Franchise Association (bfa) has announced the finalists in the 2012 bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards, supported by Express Newspapers. Auditel is delighted to be shortlisted for the HSBC Franchisee Support Award category with only four other finalists. The shortlisted franchisors were selected from a range of business sizes and industries across the UK and represent sectors as diverse as home cleaning services to global telecommunications.

The bfa comments that the Awards, now in their 23rd year, showcase ethical and innovative business ideas and the inspiring people behind them. They bring to life the stories of these exceptional franchisors supporting their franchisee networks and building strong brands. Brian Smart, Director General of the bfa, said: “The bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards offer a chance for UK franchisors to be acknowledged for these successes.”

Auditel’s Managing Director, Chris Allison, said: “We are delighted to be chosen as a finalist. It is a tribute to all our staff and franchisees who have worked so hard in the past year. Now in our 18th year, it is very satisfying that our efforts in constantly innovating, investing and improving our business model have been recognised.”

The bfa will announce their winners in three categories at an Awards Gala Dinner to be held at the Telford International Centre on 21st June 2012.

Century 21 UK revealled their new billboard in East London, close to the London 2012 Olympic site.

Their theme, called ‘Join the winning team’ is specifically targeting new buyers and sellers, landlords and tenants to their growing network of offices in and around London. It also enhances their current successful campaign promoting ‘Olympic Lets’ to visitors from around the world.

Century21 Global is also pleased to announce that Century21 has become the official Real Estate Company of the US Soccer teams who will compete at London 2012 and in the run up to the World Cup in Brazil in 2014.

Local home care provider, Caremark (Winchester & Eastleigh), has recently received a heart-warming letter of thanks from the family of a loved one to whom they provide care and support.

Caremark (Winchester & Eastleigh) currently participate in Hampshire County Council’s ‘Take-a Break Scheme’ which provides a ’sitting service’ for customers, thus allowing the family some respite time.

Staff members, Mandy Wills – Care Manager, Iona Stevens – Field Care Supervisor, Daniel Langridge – Care Co-ordinator and Care Worker- Rebecca Martin, were all praised in a letter from the customer’s relative, for their helpful and professional approach and for the customer focused and professional care and support that they delivered.

Mr X, the customer’s son said: “As you know, I first spoke with Dan over the telephone who had great customer focus and was open to listening to our needs. Your supervisor, Iona, then came to see me last week and I found her business style to be equally customer focused, helpful and very professional. Yesterday, Rebecca Martin came to sit with Mum while my wife and I took a break from our caring role. We all liked Rebecca and Mum seemed to get on well with her instantly. My wife and I wanted to express our thanks and appreciation for what Rebecca did to help us all yesterday. Our first experience with working with Caremark has been a positive one and it is comforting to know that you have such considerate and caring people working for you. Thank you so much.”

Caremark (Winchester & Eastleigh) provide personal care, domestic support and companionship services to adults living in Winchester, Eastleigh and the surrounding areas.

Reflecting on the positive feedback his staff had received, Calum Gray, Managing Director said: “I am very proud of them and all the excellent carers in our team.”

Carl Room, the franchise owner of four McDonald’s restaurants, has been presented with an award for his contribution to Ronald McDonald House Charities – an independent charity which provides free ‘home away from home’ accommodation to parents whose children are being treated in hospital. A McDonald’s franchisee since 2002, Carl is the first person to be given such an award and it was presented to him at the Charity’s annual gala dinner in London on Thursday 22nd March.

Unaware that he had been nominated by the Charity for the newly created Special Recognition Award, which celebrates an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the Charity, Carl said: “I was overwhelmed but absolutely delighted to have been recognised for the work I have done with Ronald McDonald House Oxford. Since becoming a McDonald’s franchisee, I have put a lot of personal time into the Charity and offered my business skills to help ensure that Ronald McDonald House Oxford runs to budget and raises enough money each year to stay open.

“As well as being the McDonald’s charity of choice, Ronald McDonald House Charities is also an organisation that resonates with me as a father of three children. When your child is ill, there is nowhere else you want to be but by their side and the accommodation offered by Ronald McDonald House Charities makes that possible.”

From joining McDonald’s aged 16 as a part-time crew member, Carl developed a successful management career within the global restaurant chain and then decided to become a franchisee in 2002. Now, with four Oxfordshire restaurants in his portfolio, Carl is busier than ever but has always managed to make time for his voluntary position as Chair of Trustees for Ronald McDonald House Oxford.

Alongside these commitments, Carl is also responsible for setting and meeting the fundraising targets set for each of his restaurants. For the past two years, all four of his restaurants have been tasked with raising £5,000 each for Ronald McDonald House Oxford, bringing the annual contribution to £20,000. Carl also donates a percentage of his sales[i] to Ronald McDonald House Charities and all money donated by customers at the till points is also given to the national arm of the Charity.

Commenting on how he motivates his staff to get behind the Charity, Carl said: “Each and every person who works for me is given an introduction to Ronald McDonald House Charities at the initial training session. All of my restaurant Managers have been to visit Ronald McDonald House Oxford and many of my staff volunteer their time to go and help out at the House. Seeing firsthand how the Charity helps parents of sick children is what motivates us all to go the extra mile in fundraising for Ronald McDonald House Charities.”

[i] In 2011 Carl Room donated £3,680 from his annual sales to Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Veg Box Franchisees Unearth Fresh Source of Profit
In a slightly ironic business twist, franchisees who sell organic vegetables and other organic produce to their customers are now starting to enjoy a profit by getting those same customers to buy ‘grow your own veg’, plant and flower boxes.

Riverford Organic’s founder, Guy Watson, said: “Nine out of 10 Riverford customers are passionate about organic food, and already grow, or want to grow, their own veg – particularly in the warmer months. While it might seem strange that we’re effectively encouraging people to compete with us, Riverford is about creating a sense of community, and we think that the more people get connected with their food, the better. Our ‘grow your own veg’ box scheme is an extension of that ethos.”

Today, with a range that includes a box of high quality organic seedling plants, and a detailed planting guide, garden enthusiasts are now able to grow their own vegetables, herbs and flowers with Riverford’s Organic’s high quality seedlings.

Riverford’s Portsmouth franchisee, Jim Harbridge, says of the scheme: “I think that ‘the boxes to grow’ are a great idea, and sit very well within the Riverford philosophy of encouraging customers to enjoy the process – and also the rewards – of growing their own vegetables, herbs and flowers.”

He adds: “My customers enjoy telling me about how their veg is coming along, which helps to build a sense of community, and that naturally helps with customer retention.”

Laura Cottee, Riverford’s Territory Services Manager, said: “Some Riverford customers – particularly the garden enthusiasts – love growing their own veg in the summer. At Riverford, we believe organic food should have a social element to it, whether that’s in the eating or the growing of it. In this sense, with our ‘grow your own veg’ box scheme, we’ve inadvertently completed the circle. Where other people may see competition, i.e. customers growing the same veg we sell, we’ve seen an opportunity and are using it to enhance the Riverford experience for everybody associated with the brand.”

Signs Express (Leeds) owners Dave & Kim Nurse were delighted to be invited to a surprise exclusive event organised by local charity Cash for Kids after supporting the worthy cause and providing a range of graphics for the Radio Aire Christmas campaign.

2010 X Factor winner Matt Cardle was starred in an intimate gig at the Mint Hotel in Leeds city centre to launch 96.3 Radio Aire and Magic 828’s Cash for Kids Christmas Appeal, which started on 1st December.

People across West Yorkshire are asked to donate toys and gifts for teenagers, children and babies to the YEP-backed appeal, which runs until December 16.

They will then be distributed to deserving local youngsters with the help of social services, charities and other organisations.

Taking place for the fifth time, the appeal last year handed out £280,000 worth of gifts to more than 8,000 deprived children.

Kim Nurse said, “It was a great opportunity to meet with Matt Cardle in a very small setting and we are both in full support of the worthy campaign. My daughter was delighted she was able to meet one of her favourite pop stars whilst also supporting such a worthy campaign.”