European Franchising FULL INDEX

Summer 2005 Edition

Kicking off this edition's 'Glamour, Health & Beauty' theme, Glamour To Go is launching the availability of its Master Franchise opportunity to markets across Europe through European Franchising. This fashion retail brand originating in the UK utilises unique drawstring bags to both accessorise and create a product that can be sold as an emergency make-over in response to last minute social invitations. Our cover feature includes a first look at the retail premises design drafts for this ultra-modern concept.

More and more fashion retailers are switching from brand-only franchise offerings to Business Format Franchising. Our 'Franchising in Fashion' special profiles a selection of these brands from this year's European franchise exhibitions.

We have asked our France correspondent Kit Brinkley to pick his 'Hot 30' brands looking to expand outside the French market. View his quick view guide at the most exciting French brands seeking European Masters.

We also have a Showcase supplement focusing on Spain, plus the usual franchisor news and profiles for the serious franchise investor.

Page 10: Glamour To Go: Fashionable, Glamorous and Exciting
THE growing trend toward the 24/7 lifestyle is prompting entrepreneurs to seek new ways to service the ever busier consumer seeking convenience married with quality, and now this philosophy has been applied to high street fashion.

Page 28: LA Weight Loss: Interview with Harold Katz, CEO
An Interview With Harold Katz, Owner, Chairman of the Board and CEO of the LA Weight Loss Franchise Company

Page 30: Contours Express: Leaders in Ladies Fitness
RECENTLY ranked in the top 80 fastest growing private companies in the US (by Inc. magazine), ladies-only fitness club franchise Contours Express has replicated its rapid expansion internationally with new Master Franchisees joining the network this year in Mexico, Panama and South Africa.

Page 34: Hangers: The environmentally friendly dry cleaning service
This sector has been proven in the US market, which has recognised the superiority of carbon dioxide-based cleaning over traditional chemical dry cleaning both in terms of reduced damage to the clothes and crucially, the environment.

Page 42: Ruby Tuesday: Develop a High Quality Branded Restaurant
ONE of the three largest public companies in the bar-and-grill category of casual dining in the US, Ruby Tuesday has established 37 franchises in 14 countries outside the US.

Page 44: Barnie's Coffee and Tea Co.: International Gourmet Pedigree
COFFEE beans are second only to petroleum as the most traded commodity in the world, small wonder when you consider that in many countries coffee is the largest single contributor to the food and beverage industry - in the US it is estimated to account for almost 30 per cent.

Page 48: Laservideo 24: Pure and clean Italian design
Market leading technology and Italian design combine to help Laservideo 24 stand out from the crowd.

Page 50: Subway Sandwiches: Streets ahead in Healthy Eating

Page 52: Luigi Malone's International: Own a chain of restaurants
ARE you seeking a multi-unit investment opportunity in the restaurant industry that doesn't require you to be hands-on?

Page 60: Intercard: Succeed in any market
"THE world is the limit!" announces Intercard Managing Director Peter Hallström, whose enthusiasm has been reinforced by his company's recognition as 'Franchisor of the Year 2005' by the Swedish Franchise Association.

Page 64: Batbox: The Swiss Solution to Storage Woes
A PRODUCT which will have an impact on commercial and private storage markets, plus property development, hospitals, restaurants, BatBox is generating serious interest among investors seeking to build a business based around a revolutionary new product.

Page 66: Jani-King International: Develop a Highly Successful Franchise Network
COULD you build and manage a successful network of high earning franchisees across your country?