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Specialist food retail franchise development and recruitment consultants, Lanbury Associates Limited have joined the Franchiseek Global Alliance Network.

London, UK (PRWEB) May 17, 2006 -- Specialist food retail franchise development and recruitment consultants, Lanbury Associates Limited have joined the Franchiseek Global Alliance Network, a division of international franchising website www.franchiseek.com.

Following the popularity and worldwide increase in the demand for food related franchises, Franchiseek has appointed Lanbury Associates Limited as its representative for food related franchise development and recruitment.

Lanbury Associates have extensive experience of the food services and retail sector. They have acted as consultants to some of the UK’s best known brands including Domino’s Pizza, The Body Shop International plc and Virgin Cola.

Managing Director of Franchiseek Limited, Trevor Hart said, “The majority of the general enquiries we received last year were from investors wanting to buy into food related franchises. The value of these enquiries totalled over $60,000,000.”

“I am delighted to welcome Lanbury Associates to the Franchiseek Global Alliance Network. They are a valuable partner, adding a much needed service to the range we currently offer our viewers and clients.”

Maurice Abboudi joined Domino’s Pizza in 2002 as Head of Business Development with the responsibility of an extensive store rollout. The target of 50 was achieved in 2003, establishing Domino’s Pizza as the clear leader in the Pizza Delivery sector with sales in 2004 approaching £150m.

Ranjit Singh joined Body Shop in 1988 where he became Head of UK Franchising and Leasing. After two years he was promoted to Senior Vice President and subsequently took the company from 10 outlets to 150 and increased sales from $10m to over £100m.

Notes to the editor:
Established in 1999, www.franchiseek.com provides franchises and potential franchisees with ability to connect at the push of a button. The website develops franchises brand awareness in the global market and provides franchisees the opportunity to identify these specific franchise opportunities and allows them to connect direct through this clear and concise website.

The Franchiseek Global Alliance Network was formed to provide an international service for companies wishing to expand their operations into other markets. The Franchiseek Global Alliance Network provides that vital link between business, the international customer and the route to success.

Current members include:
UK      Eversheds
UK      Lloyds TSB
UK      Horwath Franchising
UK      Kyros Business Services
UK      Lanbury Associates Limited
South Africa   Franchise World
USA      Bullseye
India      Team Ventures Private Limited
India      Mantra Consultants

For more information, please contact Trevor Hart on +44 (0)1590 689755.

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