Spotlight Question: With Christmas fast approaching, how do you prepare for...
Ann O’Connell, franchisee from Truro, Cornwall, said: “We are in a bustling high street with a high footfall so Christmas is a key trading time for us. Last December we had just opened and had no time...
View ArticleCash Generator gets on its bike
Contributing to charity is important at Cash Generator with the brand raising more than £50,000 for Make-A-Wish last year. Individual franchisees often go above and beyond for their own chosen...
View ArticleSUCCESS STORY FOR YOUNG FRANCHISEE
Brad Bevington’s Cash Generator store is going from strength to strength, just two years after it launched. Now a key part of the high street in Llanelli, Brad’s hard work and business acumen has...
View ArticleFranchise Marketing – Launching your business
Joining a franchise business has many benefits when it comes to marketing. A local business can benefit from a huge marketing campaign which would be otherwise unobtainable without the support of a...
View ArticleWorcester couple go from farming to franchise
A husband and wife duo, Rosie Groves and Ed Terry, have swapped farming for the retail floor, opening a Cash Generator store together in the town of Worcester. The pair both grew up on farms and met 15...
View ArticleFROM CONSTRUCTION TO RETAIL FOR DYNAMIC DUO IN HALESOWEN
Brothers George and Gary Hawkes have swapped road construction for the retail floor after opening a Cash Generator store in the city centre. Investing in Halesowen, the entrepreneurial pair are...
View ArticleOctober brings store count to over 170
Meeting its monthly targets for store openings, Cash Generator has opened eight stores in October, bringing the number of franchise stores in the network to 124. Stores have opened in London,...
View ArticleSpotlight Question: How important is family when opening a franchise?
James Coupland, franchisee from Slough comments: “It is crucial to work with people that you trust so having family and friends involved in your business is a great asset. My brother and best friend...
View ArticleCash Generator success at National Franchise Exhibition
Cash Generator enjoyed a successful few days at the NEC National Franchise Exhibition in October. Heading into the NEC during October’s unseasonably hot weather, the Cash Generator team met hundreds of...
View ArticleFirst franchisees to become ‘Investors in People’
The Elwood Group are Cash Generator’s first franchisees to acquire Investors in People status for their 11 stores. Mal Elwood and Phil Horsey employ over 77 staff and, with the opening of their 11th...
View ArticleCash Generator helps locals pay for Christmas
Cash Generator franchisees across the country are encouraging people to raid their attic to pay for Christmas this year, as it reveals the average household is hoarding up to £500 worth of unwanted...
View ArticleLocal businessmen open second store in Blackburn
Paul Shannon and Michael Taylor have opened a new Cash Generator Express store in Darwen town centre. Born and raised in Blackburn, the Darwen store is the second for the pair, who opened their first...
View ArticleNew Stores
Definitely not on a wind down for Christmas, Cash Generator has opened six new stores in November, bringing the number of franchise stores in the network to 130. Stores have opened in Leeds,...
View ArticleSpotlight Question: Do you have any tips on how to make the most of the...
Do you have any tips on how to make the most of the internet for your business? Steve Todd, franchisee at Llanrumney said: “When selling items on the Cash Generator website it is crucial to have an up...
View ArticleTwo million people log onto Cash Generator
The Cash Generator website went from strength to strength in 2011, allowing franchisees to benefit from extra revenue streams. Visitor numbers exceeded 2 million by the end of 2011, a phenomenal 65 per...
View ArticleStore opening update
Cash Generator ended 2011 on a high, opening two new stores in December, bringing the number of franchise stores in the network to 141. Stores have opened in Middleton and Keighley, welcoming three new...
View ArticleTwo stores in twelve months for Cliff
It has been a successful twelve months for franchisee Cliff Barry and his wife, having just opened their second store in a year. Ringing in the new year with both the Cowley and Trowbridge franchises...
View ArticleSuccessful businessman opens Kirkgate store
A new store has been opened in Kirkgate, Leeds, by successful businessman Andrew Foggitt and his wife Helen. Both Andrew and Helen are new additions to the franchisee family and it will be a big career...
View ArticleStrong footfall ends the year on a high
Customers passed through the Cash Generator doors in their droves last year, with footfall continuing to increase at pace throughout December, as the festive season saw savvy shoppers turning to the...
View ArticleCash Generator exceeds all expectations
In a fantastic achievement for the discount retailer, Cash Generator opened 48 stores across the UK in 2011 – double the number it opened the year before. More than half of the new retail outlets were...
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