Great Taste 2013 awards success for Ringtons

Ringtons taste tester at work

Ringtons taste tester at work

Mobile tea and coffee business Ringtons pride themselves on delivering top quality products to their customers. As a testament to this, their highly popular Scottish Strawberry Preserve was awarded an outstanding two star rating in the prestigious Great Taste 2013 awards.

The Great Taste awards is widely regarded as the world’s largest and most rigorous food awards. Great Taste judges blind taste over 9,700 entrants to find the very best food and drink, so it is a huge honour for businesses to be recognised by the awards.

“We’re absolutely thrilled that our constant strive to produce the best quality products has been recognised in this way. Our delicious Scottish Strawberry Preserve wowed the judges in the scheme! We sell over 80,000 jars every year so we know our customers love it and Great Taste clearly agree,” says Jon Malton, Brand Director of Ringtons.

Ringtons franchisees deliver first-class products with exceptional service and a personal and friendly touch to over 260,000 UK households. Founded in 1907, the business has a rich heritage of which it is immensely proud and the core business is still family owned to this day.

Joining Ringtons as a franchisee has never been easier or more attractive. Ringtons are so confident in their franchise model that they are now offering an unprecedented level of financial support for new franchisees. The new fee structure opens the franchise opportunity up to a significantly wider audience with the initial franchise cost being just £5,000. Ringtons will then fund the remaining £10,000 which franchisees can repay through an increased monthly Management Service Fee (MSF) over four years.

From award-winning food and drink to unique heritage collectables, the team at Ringtons head office continues to increase product range and quality to ensure their franchisees are able to offer the very latest and finest items to their ever expanding base of loyal customers.

“What we offer new franchisees is totally unique. We provide financial assistance for them to own a business which guarantees income from day one. We want our franchisees to hit the ground running with everything they need not only to operate their business successfully but with the skills and confidence to deliver exceptional customer service. We’re looking to partner with people who are passionate about starting and growing their business and being part of, and continuing, the proud Ringtons tradition,” explains Chris Clarke, Franchise Manager at Ringtons.

As part of the fully comprehensive training and launch package, new franchisees are guaranteed a minimum of 1,800 new customer orders from day one. The package also includes an exclusive territory, in-depth training programme, £3k of stock, a 3-month deposit on a VW caddie van plus all the equipment needed to successfully launch and run the business.

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Total Clean welcomes its second franchise partner

Phillip Webb and Total Clean team

Phillip Webb and Total Clean team

Coconut Creatives’ client Total Clean is proud to announce that Phillip Webb has joined the network as its second Franchise Partner. He has just finished his training and is now well prepared to start operating his Total Clean management franchise in Maidenhead.

Phillip has spent his career in the financial products industry working in a wide range of areas including loans, car leasing, insurance products and mortgages; the latter of which occupying the last 13 years. Prior to that, he spent some time in the cleaning industry which has influenced his recent decision to start a new endeavour in franchising.

“For me the appeal of franchising is the ability to tap into the knowledge of those who have been there and done it in a particular industry. It’s good to run your own business but at the same time nice to be a part of something and interact with like-minded people. Also, the knowledge that the franchise company needs me to be successful in order for them to be successful is a good leveller,” says Phillip.

Total Clean has operated in the commercial cleaning sector for 25 years, with a success that is based on an unrelenting commitment to service excellence and an obsessive attention to detail. It proudly boasts an enviable 95% client retention rate; in fact, among its many longstanding clients, it has the privilege of still servicing one client from the very first week of operation.

Total Clean is a company dedicated to building strong long-term relationships with their customers and they have transferred this to their franchise model. Therefore, they not only created a comprehensive training programme, designed to deliver on all core modules of learning required to develop and run the franchise successfully but also provide full ongoing support through a dedicated team of staff.

Phillip adds: “Almost every business is a people business and my reason for choosing Total Clean was based around the people. Fiona Steels, the Franchise Development Manager, clearly has the franchise concept nailed given her background and I don’t think there is much that Carlos, the Managing Director, doesn’t know about the cleaning business. The concept is also easy to understand and the market is not going away anytime soon. I also think that the Total Clean franchise gives incredible value for money compared to other franchises that I’ve seen and that the potential is there to grow a proper leveraged business and not some day to day consultancy that stops earning every time you take a day off or go on holiday.”

The Total Clean Management Model is a complete turnkey business opportunity. The franchise package provides franchise partners like Phillip with everything they require to hit the ground running and power their new business.

Total Clean has already signed two additional Franchise Partners in just the last 2 months. They are already in the starting blocks to start their training and begin operating in their respective territories.

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Female ActionCOACH announced as bfa award finalist

ActionCOACH Shweta Jhajharia

Shweta Jhajharia

The 2013 bfa HSBC Franchisee of the Year Awards shortlist has been revealed. And, Shweta Jhajharia, franchise partner of Coconut Creatives’ client ActionCOACH, is amongst the finalists for the Female Franchisee of the Year Award.

The 2013 bfa HSBC Franchisee of the Year Awards recognise franchisees that have demonstrated exceptional business practice in their franchise over the last year. The Female Franchisee of the Year category, supported by Express Newspapers, particularly recognises the accomplishments of female franchisees whose drive and commitment to achieving fantastic results has furthered best business practice across their network.

“The bfa HSBC Franchisee of the Year Awards provide us with an opportunity to hear about franchisees advocating excellence across their industry. We have been impressed by the high calibre of the applicants and the results delivered. It has been truly inspirational to hear from this year’s finalists showcasing their successes, having taken the step into franchising,” explains Sean Hammond, Head of Franchising at Express Newspapers.

Shweta Jhajharia joined ActionCOACH in 2008 and has since risen to be the most successful female ActionCOACH worldwide. Since 2008 Shweta has helped more than 300 business owners in achieving their business goals and dreams. She is also the first female business coach in Europe ever to be awarded the ActionCOACH Emerald Level Certification for consistently achieving a turnover in excess of £40,000 per month. This and her support of the local community and charity work inspire all female and male coaches across the country.

“I am delighted to be the finalist for this award, which provides another platform to recognise the participation, development and achievements of women in the business world. I think it is also important to recognise that in the business of coaching, helping other businesses is at the core of my own business model and therefore my success is inextricably linked to the success of my clients. My greatest happiness from my business success has been to see my clients grow phenomenally,” says Shweta.

Shweta is one of four finalists in the Female Franchisee of the Year Award category. The winner of each category will be announced at the ICC in Birmingham on Thursday 3rd October. The overall HSBC Franchisee of the Year will be chosen from the five category winners.

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Many roads lead to Mac Tools

Mac Tools franchisee Mark Willgoose

Mark Willgoose

A Sales Manager, Field Service Technician and a Diesel Fitter. What do they have in common? They are all off to a great new start in their dedicated Mac Tools franchise territories.

Coconut Creatives’ client, Mac Tools, is part of Stanley Black & Decker, a £7+ billion global organisation employing over 30,000 people worldwide and owner of the world famous brands such as DeWalt, Facom and Britool Expert. Over the last three years Mac Tools have achieved 25% year-on-year growth in what is considered to be a flat market.

Sales Manager Mark Willgoose has recently become a father and decided it was time for a change in career. He completed Mac Tools’ comprehensive training programme alongside Diesel Fitter, Andy Flynn, and Field Service Technician, Chris Wood. He then received hands-on support from his Regional Franchise Manager for the first two weeks out on the road as well as regular support from a dedicated team of staff at the European Headquarters in Sheffield.

“The Mac Tools package is a great opportunity to earn a good living. The training was very good and the ongoing support is just brilliant, no one is ever more than a phone call away. I felt very welcome and you don’t realise how much you have learned until you put it into practice. My favourite moment so far was my first day out by myself, making sure that everything I had learned comes into practice,” says Mark, Mac Tools Chesterfield.

Mac Tools franchisees are the trusted tool specialists for the professional technician at car dealerships, automotive repair shops, manufacturing units, and engineering companies. The Mac Tools line consists of over 18,000 professional tools including screwdrivers, ratchets, wrenches, and assorted air tools, as well as its own toolboxes. This particularly appealed to Chris.

“I have always wanted my own business, so I can be responsible for my own destiny and success. As a mechanic I always used the Mac Tools brand so I believe in the product I’m selling 100%”, explains Chris, Mac Tools Stroud.

Andy has worked in the Army for 22 years. His army career has taken him across the world and he is now looking forward to a new adventure with Mac Tools.

“I had just finished a 22 year career and I was looking for a challenging career for another 22 years. I went to the National Franchise Exhibition in Birmingham last October and came across the Mac Tools franchise. I had worked with their tools in workshops before but I wasn’t aware of their franchise opportunity. But it immediately appealed to me. It really fitted my profile and I knew the products were great. It was like starting a new era when I picked up my van last week. Now it’s real and that made me speechless – well almost! I am out on the road at the start of something new and exciting,” adds Andy, Mac Tools Darlington.

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Showing great heart with a life-saving gift

Kevin Hadfield presenting defibrillator

Kevin Hadfield

A recent tragedy in Knott-end-on-Sea sparked Ringtons franchisee Kevin Hadfield to take action. Kevin became a true patron of his local community this month by donating a brand new defibrillator. The first of which goes to a local residential park where one resident recently lost their life.

Disillusioned with his former life as a successful Sales Executive, Kevin launched his franchise in March 2012 and as a result of his hard work and dedication, is already ranked as the second most successful franchisee in the Ringtons network!

When tragedy struck and a resident passed away at Willow Grove Park, Kevin decided to take matters into his own hands. He set about raising money and sourcing the valuable training required for this life- saving equipment.

“We are really isolated so it can take anything up to 20 minutes until rescue arrives in an emergency. Thanks to my success with my business, I’m in a position to be able to really give something back to my community. I have lots of loyal customers and friends at Willow Grove. I want to save people’s lives and this gift could do just that! I’m grateful to Ringtons as they have also supported me in this financially,” explains Kevin.

Kevin secured not one but two defibrillators plus training for the next five years from the North West ambulance service. The first is being donated to the Willow Grove staff. The second unit will be placed in a community hall in the local village for maximum effectiveness and coverage of the surrounding areas.

“Kevin is a real inspiration, not only a successful franchisee but a beloved and respected member of his local communities. We’re immensely proud of his achievements and his kindness and generosity really could mean the difference between life and death for local residents,” says Chris Clarke, National Franchise Manager for Ringtons

Coconut Creatives’ client Ringtons, a mobile tea and coffee business, doesn’t just deliver first-class products with exceptional service, it’s now one of the most exciting new business opportunities available! Founded in 1907, the business has a rich heritage of which it is immensely proud and the core business is still family owned to this day. Ringtons is expanding with unique customer-ready franchises in Dorset and Hampshire.

As part of the fully comprehensive training and launch package, new franchisees are guaranteed a minimum of 1,800 new customer orders from day one. The package also includes an exclusive territory, in-depth training programme, £3k of stock, a 3-month deposit on a VW caddy van plus all the equipment needed to successfully launch and run the business.

This press release was featured on a variety of franchise related websites,  social media and will be included in upcoming print publications. To find out how Coconut Creatives can help you generate great PR why not contact us!