Media coverage:
Media coverage - National news
Daily Mail Feature January 2008
Feature about making a franchise business work for you written by Linda Whitney
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Cumbria Life Magazine November/December 2007 edition
Barking Mad Head Quaters are based in Cumbria and Nicola Jolly went along to meet Lee Southern, founder of the business, to find out how it all began.
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Lancashire Life November 2007
Barking Mad go head to head with Oscar Pet Foods at the BFA franchisee of the year awards 2007
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Dog Friendly Britain 22nd October 2007
Relying on family and friends, or choosing kennels have historically been the obvious choice, but what if these are not available or suitable?
BMI Baby Inflight Magazine, August & September 2007
If you're not flying out with BMI before the end of September then here's your oppportunity to read all about Barking Mad in their 'Yeah Baby' in flight magazine.
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Daily Mail 8th October 2007
Kerry Wells, Barking Mad's Lincolnshire franchisee is featured in the paper explaining why she thinks she's completely Barking Mad!
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Monday 24th September 2007
Franchisee of the Year Awards Thursday 4th October. Barking Mad franchisees are shortlisted.
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Business Franchise Magazine September 2007
Barking Mad together with the other semi finalists in the BFA Franchisee of the Year awards are featured.
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British Franchise Association Newsletter August 2007
We're Semi-Finalists in the Franchisee of the Year 2007, sponsored by HSBC and Express newspapers.
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Chris Evans BBC Radio 2 Drivetime, 1st August 2007
Franchisee Mary Trojak is interviewed by Chris Evans who thinks Barking Mad's "gonna be massive"!
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The Daily Mail, 20th July 2007
Host family commented on Barking Mad as a great alternative to taking your dog on holiday.
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The Lady Magazine, 12th June 2007
Readers questions gave Barking Mad as an alternative solution for your dog at holiday times.
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Lancashire Life, July 2007
Feature on Lee Southern, MD and the success Barking Mad has seen over the past 5 years.
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Independent on Sunday, 27th May 2007
Suggested as an option when a reader asked what to do with their dog when they go away on holiday.
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Daily Mail, 23rd April 2007
Feature on pet franchises available in the UK
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Making Money, 10th April 2007
Feature on dog franchise opportunities
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Daily Star, 5th April 2007
Feature on franchising, with a profile of our Hampshire franchisee Sue Bruchner.
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Daily Mirror 26th March 2007
Feature on franchising with a profile and photo of franchisee Debra Huckle.
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Mail on Sunday, 18th February 2007
Ask Frank; reader questioned "Wanted: a dog sitter for dear old Bonny", solution from Frank was Barking Mad home from home pet care.
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BBC2's Working Lunch, 15th February 2007
The programme featured an interview with founder Lee Southern, franchisee Debra Huckle, new franchisees training at our HQ in Lancashire and showed the full service with special guest appearance from Tyson & his Mum & Dad going on his holidays to stay with Diane & Tony who are Barking Mad hosts.
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You and Your Wedding, February 2007
Questions page submitted by franchisee Heather Goadsby, Southport, on how Barking Mad can offer to bring your dog to your wedding for the photos.
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Making Money Magazine, 1st January 2007
Feature by Mark Scott, Natwest, about change career and choosing the right franchise.
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BMI Baby Inflight Magazine, August & September 2007
If you're not flying out with BMI before the end of September then here's your oppportunity to read all about Barking Mad in their 'Yeah Baby' in flight magazine.
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