Edition Ninety-one of The Insider
Hello and welcome to today's edition of The Insider.
This week we are pleased to introduce a franchise new to Inside Franchising. Part of the Jim's Group, Jim's Professional Finance enjoys the support that the Jim's branding offers, together with the opportunity to be part of this multiple revenue franchise which includes mortgages, commercial, business & personal loans, leasing and insurance. Be sure to read more about this new opportunity below.
News: Last week we featured our first Quick Shots Franchising News column and it was such a success that we have decided to continue this as part of our regular newsletter.
This week we bring you some snippets from franchising around the globe including news of some major sponsorship deals; awards; new franchisees; expansions and even a little something to tempt your sweet tooth.
Also in news today, hear about the franchise which, with the help of one of Australia’s greatest sporting legends, is getting behind grassroots sport and giving schools and clubs the opportunity to win one of 80 cash grants to fund community sports. Now that's community spirit!
Read more about these stories and many more in our News section below.
Franchises for Sale: We have added even more new franchise opportunities this week, and we invite you to visit our website to view these, and our entire list of more than 750 franchises for sale. With franchises starting at around $2,000, there is something to suit everyone's budget!
That's all from us this week. Have a great weekend and be sure to join us next week for all the latest from Inside Franchising.
All the best,
from Leesa and the Inside Franchising Team
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New Opportunity:

An iconic brand known for trustworthy & reliable service
As part of a 2,500 strong, successful franchise network servicing 50,000 Australian households each week, Jim’s Finance Professionals addresses the growing demands for tailored relationship-level customer service in financing matters that enhance business, the home and lifestyle; under the highly visible Jim’s brand of trust, service and reliability.
We are offering franchises to individuals wanting to make a bigger splash, who share our ideals on ‘positively outrageous customer service’ and possess a professional, vibrant personality. If this describes you then you must carefully consider this information.

Fast Facts
- Jim’s Group has been operating for 25 years with a solid footprint of successful franchise owners with brand recognition at 94%.
- Over 2,500 Jim’s franchisees support your branding with sign-written vehicles.
- Jim’s serve approximately 50,000 Australian households each week and holds massive databases.
- Multiple revenue channels include mortgages, commercial, business & personal loans, leasing and insurance.
- You are continually provided with professional development tools and training days.
- You are supported by your Direct Sales Dept for all personal loans and leasing.
- You own an exclusive territory, however, you can work where and when you want.
- You receive a $770/week Training Income Supplement whilst you learn to operate your business.
- We operate & fund your client follow up programs (CRM) so they become your biggest promoters.
- You receive one of the best Loan Comparison software programs available.
- Finance experience is not necessary; but sales or customer service skills will be valuable.
- We pay your vehicle repayments upon meeting volume targets.
What’s next?
Click here for more information becoming a Jim's Finance Professionals Franchise
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News in Franchising:
Quick Shots ... Franchising News
UK based oven valeting company, Ovenu, has continued its Australian expansion by awarding its regional franchise for Queensland to a husband and wife team in the Redlands.
Congratulations go to Autobarn's Mt Isa franchisees, Kevin and Nicole Rowsell, who will be inducted into the Mount Isa Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame this year, having won the IT and Technology Award at this year's Mount Isa Chamber of Commerce Awards.
Wendy's have four very tempting opportunities available in Queensland with their Cannon Hill, Capalaba Park, Redbank Plaza and Hervey Bay stores for sale. So if you have a sweet tooth, and you're in the market for a cool franchise, then click here for more information.
Healthy Habits’ Director and founder Katherine Sampson recently took home the My Business “Overall Excellence Award” and her Fountain Gate franchise partner Michael Jamieson was crowned “Franchisee of the Year” by the Australian Retailers Association.
Big Dad's Pies recently welcomed Dale and Sharlene Hitchens as their latest franchisees. The Boondall store opened its doors in January and is the 28th in the Big Dad's franchise. Click here for more information.
AUSTRALIAN iconic brand Clark Rubber has recently joined forces with two major national organisations, AUSTSWIM and the EJ Whitten Legends Game. A two-year Major Sponsorship arrangement with AUSTSWIM while signing on for three years with the EJ Whitten Legends Game. The arrangements are the biggest sponsorship commitments Clark Rubber Franchising has made in its history. Click here for more information on Clark Rubber.
There are only a few months to go until the 2008 Franchise & Business Opportunities Expo; and the Property and Investment Expos take place at Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre. Exhibitors are urged to book their places now.
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AUSTRALIA’S TOP SPORT ANDREW GAZE LAUNCHES $250,000
SPORTS GRANT PROGRAM
Bakers Delight, with the help of one of Australia’s greatest sporting legends – Andrew Gaze, is getting behind grassroots sport.
As a five-time Olympian and father of four, Andrew is a strong advocate of healthy activity and the role community sport has in developing our future sporting legends.
Bakers Delight’s Top Sports program was developed as part of its commitment to promote healthy eating and exercise. Schools and clubs will have the opportunity to win one of 80 cash grants to fund community sports, a total of $250,000 will be up for grabs Australia wide.
“Involvement in sport, whether it be at a school or club level, provides our kids with important life skills, confidence, and of course exercise,” explains Mr Gaze. “It’s terrific to see Australian companies like Bakers Delight supporting grassroots sports in our communities, and in doing so, encouraging young people to adopt healthy lifestyle habits. Too often community sports suffer from a lack of financial assistance so it’s wonderful Bakers Delight is providing much-needed financial support and fostering our next generation of sporting greats,” Andrew concluded.
Chris Caldwell, General Manager of Marketing said the team at Bakers Delight is keen to make a real difference across sporting communities around Australia. “With over 630 bakeries across the country, our Bakers Delight bakery operators are very much a part of their local communities. Bakers Delight also has a strong health focus therefore supporting local sporting communities through the Top Sports program is a great fit,” Mr Caldwell concluded.
Bakers Delight’s Top Sports program kicks off with the Top Sports Schools Grants from now until 7 March 2008. All primary and secondary schools have the opportunity to win a $5,000 Top Sports School Grant. Top Sports Club Grants will kick off in July.
To be in the running to win a cash grant, members of the community are invited to visit any Bakers Delight bakery and enter their school. There is no limit on the number of entries, every school can participate and the more entries the higher the chance of receiving a grant.
For further information on the Top Sports program visit bread4health.com.au
Click here for more information on becoming a Bakers Delight Franchisee

Andrew Gaze, under 7s basketball team and the Bakers Delight team |
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