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In an effort to meet a growing demand for information about franchising, the Westmeath County Enterprise Board has organised a seminar on the subject for Tuesday June 18, in Athlone.

Have you run a successful business for at least one year? Have you proven your concept? Will it survive in the long term? Is it profitable? Can you produce audited accounts? Do you operate in a niche market or offer something different in an established field?

Fastway Couriers Midlands have been shortlisted for the Franchisee of the Year (Service) award at the 2011 Irish Franchise Association Awards while Fastway Couriers Ireland, the national franchisor, has been shortlisted for the Franchise of the Year (Service) award. The national business won the Franchise of the Year (Service) award in 2010.

The Irish Franchise Awards, sponsored by Ulster Bank, recognise excellence in franchising and are now open for entries until January 14, 2011. These prestigious awards reward outstanding achievements of businesses and individuals in the growth and development of the franchise industry in Ireland. The franchise sector has shown spectacular growth over recent years and according to the latest 2010 Irish Franchise survey, there has been a marked increase in turnover for the sector to €2.4 billion representing an increase of 15 per cent since the last survey in 2006. In total the Irish franchise industry contributes 4,086 operating units in Ireland and offers 42,927 full-time jobs to the economy. This year the Irish Franchise Association employs a new streamlined, paperless, online entry system through its website www.irishfranchiseassociation.com

Franchising is the way to go for many successful business people in Ireland with the sector having just recorded growth of 15 per cent to €2.4 billion in revenue.