CONTOURS OPENS 100TH FRANCHISE

Contours’ revolutionary new fitness concept for women proved its unrivalled success with the official opening of its 100th franchise studio on Monday 25th June 2007.

The 100th studio, which opened in North Ryde, NSW is the 63rd for 2007 and paves the way for what is expected to be another strong year of growth for the franchise. With the first studio opening in January 2005, Contours has ballooned in to one of Australia’s fastest growing and most respected franchise systems.

The official opening was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new North Ryde studio, with Contours director and CEO Mr Dave Hundt.

“With 100 franchises now operating and another 74 in development, Contours has cemented itself as a major player in the Australian fitness industry,” said Mr Hundt.

“Throughout the 2005/6 financial year, Contours recorded an amazing 1308% increase in group revenue, and with strong franchise sales for the 2006/7 financial year, we’re expecting similar results.”

The key to Contours’ success has been the development of a user-friendly business model and extensive studio support.

“Franchisees are attracted to Contours because their purchase gives them more than just a brand name,” said Mr Hundt. “They also acquire an entire operating system and an Australian-based team that provides set-up, training, marketing and day-to-day operational assistance.”

Contours’ innovative fitness and weight loss program is based on a quick, effective, non-intimidating 29 minute workout combining low impact aerobic activity and resistance exercise.

The program is particularly popular among the 25-65 year-old age group, as women who are pressed for time due to family and work commitments can fit the short workout in to their busy schedule and still achieve results.

Contours uses weight bearing equipment specifically designed for women with positive and negative resistance. This ensures a far superior workout to the hydraulic equipment often used by other mainstream gyms, providing quick, sustainable results and an increase in energy levels.

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Ecowash Mobile speeds into BRW's Fast Starters

Ecowash Mobile, the mobile waterless car washing and detailing franchise system, was recently listed by BRW magazine as one of Australia’s 2007 Top 100 Fast Starters.

Ecowash Mobile ranked 91st in BRW’s listing, which is published every year to establish Australia’s 100 fastest growing companies based on reported annual revenue growth.

This listing adds to Ecowash Mobile’s other successes as winner of the 2005 Australia Post Small Business Awards (Getting Started category) and 2006 Small Business Awards Champion of Champions (Automotive Services category).

Even with the franchising industry struggling at times in Australia, Directors Jim Cornish and Stewart Nicholls have always been determined to make their Australian enterprise a great success. Jim and Stewart have developed an expanding business with a strong professional image and branding that is recognisable in all states of Australia and overseas.

Since it’s beginning in 2004, the franchise has expanded from a two-car Sydney-based business to having 36 franchisees operating 44 mobile units across Australia.

The Ecowash Mobile Directors have also launched their successful Australian franchise in Saudi Arabia, UAE (United Arab Emirates), Bahrain and Europe. Further launches will be confirmed for Greece and Jordan in the next 12 months and more agreements are being negotiated with other countries including Canada, Egypt and the United States.

By offering franchisees an exclusive product range, a flexible franchise agreement (which enables sub-franchising and multiple mobile units) and a fixed fee structure, Ecowash Mobile has achieved strong growth in the face of an apparent downturn in the franchising sector.

To support the industry, Ecowash Mobile franchisees participate in regular speaking engagements at franchising expos around Australia, giving practical tips and helping other franchises overcome their difficulties.

If you are passionate about living a healthy lifestyle where you can be your own boss and manage a hip and popular franchise that sells healthy, fresh and nutritious products then you should consider a Trios franchise store!

Trios is inviting new franchisees to ride the healthy lifestyle wave that is continually growing in popularity as more people recognise and value the importance of eating healthy and fresh food.

The sandwich wrap market is virtually untapped and offers Trios franchisees a great opportunity to dominate the marketplace by selling quality, fresh and affordable products.

The Trios menu has been carefully thought out and developed to offer a fantastic range of products (none of which require previous food handling experience) that consist of healthy Laffé Wraps, fresh hand tossed salads and satisfying baked spuds. All the core menu items offer an extensive choice of fillings/toppings and can be adapted to suit all tastes and dietary requirements.

The secret to Trios' success is a specially developed flat bread that has been designed to ensure the Laffé Wraps are a perfect combination of fillings and bread. The Laffé bread has been created with special ingredients so that it has a great flavour without being too dense. The Laffé bread is low in fat and salt and high in fibre and is available in four different styles: linseed , wholemeal, rye and sourdough.

So don't delay!  Investigate the possibility of owning a Trios franchise: operating a fresh and fun business and living a healthy lifestyle while helping others to enjoy food the way it's meant to be.

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Focussing their expertise on providing quality services to its clients AWARD BOOKKEEPING COMPANY makes no apology for choosing franchisees carefully.

"It's about the desire to help business owners to do business better and you can't do that if your only just learning the procedures yourself." says General Manager Kellie Rose'Meyer.

With this in mind, it's no wonder AWARD BOOKKEEPING COMPANY has set the benchmark for quality systems, ATO compliance and accounting know how.

Many franchise systems focus too heavily on their own growth and lose sight of the fact that they're providing services to a client base. If the client's are happy then the franchisees are happy and then the franchisor is happy.

The success of a franchisee's businesses depends on how confident they are in their ability to provide a top quality service. This is why experience is the key ingredient the franchisor looks for in an AWARD BOOKKEEPING COMPANY franchisee.

If you have confidence in your bookkeeping knowledge and abilities the AWARD BOOKKEEPING COMPANY should be your first choice when choosing a financial services franchise opportunity.
Now's a great time to do yourself a favour and join Australia's fastest growing "Business for Business" franchise system.

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Forty Winks is the leading bedding and bedroom specialists in Australia with over 90 stores operating in all states and territories.

Forty Winks prides itself on offering the leading bedding brands in the Australian market such as Sealy Posturepedic, Sleepmaker Miracoil, Simmons Beautyrest, King Koil Chiropractic Approved Beds, Natures Rest Latex, Tempur, Visco Elastic and an extensive range of bedroom furniture, children's furniture, manchester and sofa beds.

Forty Winks is the largest advertiser on television in the specialist category in Australia and Forty Winks also advertise in press, on radio and with catalogues. All stores are individually owned by Franchisees and there are a number who have multi Franchises within the group.

Bark Busters is Australia’s most successful in-home dog training company and has grown to be the largest, most trusted home dog training company in the world, with offices in eight countries...
and more to come.

‘Bark Busters’ may just be the perfect business for you in the rapidly expanding, billion dollar Pet industry. Offering a flexible lifestyle and rewarding career with the backing of a company that has won numerous awards and offers everything you need to help get your business off the ground. Plus, continuing support to succeed long term.