<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>ChipsAway International: News and Events</title><link>http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/franchise</link><description>News and Events RSS feed from ChipsAway International</description><language>en-gb</language><lastBuildDate>Thu, 4 Mar 2010 15:21:28 GMT</lastBuildDate><ttl>1440</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[ChipsAway's Glittering Awards Dinner 2010]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=679]]></link><description><![CDATA[Leading automotive paintwork repair franchisor ChipsAway International recognised and rewarded the achievements of its franchisees at a glittering anniversary Gala Dinner held to celebrate fifteen years of success since the company was first launched in the UK.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 4 Mar 2010 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=679]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fabulous new face of ChipsAway unveiled!]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=680]]></link><description><![CDATA[Leading repairer of minor automotive paintwork damage ChipsAway has unveiled the famous face that will become synonymous with the brand over the coming year.  Best known as Channel Five’s lively presenter of car enthusiasts’ favourite programme Fifth Gear, Vicki Butler-Henderson is also a well respected journalist, and a successful racing driver and instructor. Vicki will be presenting a new DVD for ChipsAway and will appear in the company’s marketing material as well being involved in a number of special projects planned to mark the franchisor’s fifteenth successful year since its launch in the UK.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 4 Mar 2010 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=680]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChipsAway standards & training]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=678]]></link><description><![CDATA[As you would expect from the leading minor automotive paintwork repair brand, VBRA member ChipsAway places high priority on consistent quality standards and ongoing training. “ChipsAway is a national brand with a nationwide network of around 350 trained mobile technicians. In order to maintain our reputation and the confidence our customers have in the ChipsAway brand, consistency of service is essential,” explains ChipsAway Operations Director David Anthony.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=678]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter warning from motoring experts!]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=676]]></link><description><![CDATA[Most motorists understand that keeping car paintwork in good condition prevents rust, both extending the life of their car and maintaining its value. However, whilst repairing major damage is a given, minor damage such as scratches, scuffs and bumps are often left, either due to concerns about cost, or the inconvenience of having the car off the road for a couple of days or more in a body shop.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=676]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Research Project confirms massive market for ChipsAway repairs]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=675]]></link><description><![CDATA[In a recently completed National Survey commissioned by leading automotive paintwork repair franchisor ChipsAway, more than half of all motorists questioned (51%) admitted to having minor damage to their car paintwork and of those currently without damage (mostly those with newer vehicles), 85% stated that they would expect to have any future scratches and scuffs repaired. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 8 Oct 2009 08:30:00 BST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=675]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChipsAway extends successful TV campaign to ‘Dave’]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=674]]></link><description><![CDATA[The pilot TV advertising campaign by leading SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair Technology) automotive paint repairers ChipsAway has proved so successful that the company has booked a further Autumn run over a longer period, which also includes exposure on ‘Dave’, the hugely popular entertainment channel.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 6 Oct 2009 08:30:00 BST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=674]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChipsAway turns on TV campaign!]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=673]]></link><description><![CDATA[A mischievous new TV ad for the UK’s leading minor automotive paintwork repair specialist ChipsAway International is about to hit the small screen in households across the nation. ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 08:30:00 BST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=673]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charity Challenges for ChipsAway]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=672]]></link><description><![CDATA[Lloyd Evans, ChipsAway Chief Executive and Martin Smith, Franchise Director, have completed the Three Peaks Challenge in order to raise over £2,000 for the Ataxia-Telangiectasia Society.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 1 Jun 2009 08:30:00 BST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=672]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Chippets Race for Life 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=671]]></link><description><![CDATA[Staff at leading SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair Technology) automotive paintwork repair specialist ChipsAway have been working hard and working out in order to raise money for their favourite charities.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 4 May 2009 08:30:00 BST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=671]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChipsAway raise money for Comic Relief]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=670]]></link><description><![CDATA[Having supported the event for the past 5 years, this year ChipsAway are aiming to raise even more money by dressing up for work]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 1 Mar 2009 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=670]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChipsAway grows Internationally ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=669]]></link><description><![CDATA[ChipsAway are delighted to announce the appointment of Yanaki Yanakiev as the authorised Master Franchisor for ChipsAwayin Bulgaria.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=669]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChipsAway benefits MORE TH>N ever!]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=668]]></link><description><![CDATA[The world's leading SMART repair franchise, ChipsAway International, has secured a deal that looks set to bring in MORETH>N ever customers for it's franchisees!]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:30:00 BST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=668]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AquaClear’s Smaller Footprint ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=667]]></link><description><![CDATA[Following months worth of research into ChipsAway's unique AquaClear System by Dr Eric Hartmann of ProConsult Solutions, we are delighted to announce it has been officially proved that a ChipsAway repair releases 99% less CO2 than a conventional body shop repair.  And it doesn’t just stop there!]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:30:00 BST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=667]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest International news]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=666]]></link><description><![CDATA[International ChipsAway franchisors from both Portugal and the Ukraine came over to UK Head Office this month to discuss the further development of their operations abroad.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:30:00 BST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=666]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1,000 mile bike ride in 12 and a half days!]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=664]]></link><description><![CDATA[ChipsAway employee John Ellis, set out on a 1,000 mile cycle ride from John O’Groats to Land’s End to raise money for Hope House and the Elliott Clee Trust!
]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:30:00 BST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=664]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish ChipsAway Open Day]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=663]]></link><description><![CDATA[To celebrate Scottish Franchising Week (June 9th-15th) ChipsAway International, which will be exhibiting at the British Franchise Exhibition in Glasgow, is holding a free, informal Open Day at the Crowne Plaza, Congress Road in Glasgow on Sunday 15th June from 10am.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 9 Jun 2008 08:30:00 BST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=663]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Congratulations Chippets!!]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=662]]></link><description><![CDATA[We are delighted to announce that on Sunday 1 June the Chippets successfully completed the 2008 Race for Life in Worcester and managed to raise over £600.00 for Cancer Research UK.  
]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 8 Jun 2008 08:30:00 BST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=662]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChipsAway Chief Executive walks for Charity]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=661]]></link><description><![CDATA[Lloyd Evans, ChipsAway Chief Executive, took part in the Bridgnorth Sponsored walk on Monday 26th May 2008 to raise money for the Ataxia-Telangiectasia Society.
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 2 Jun 2008 08:30:00 BST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=661]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChipsAway Greece - continues to fly the franchising flag!]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=660]]></link><description><![CDATA[CHIPSAWAY International the world leader in automotive paint repairs, continues to roll out its market-beating brand with the expansion of their franchise operation in Greece. 
]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 08:30:00 BST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=660]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChipsAway South Africa Springboks into Action!]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=659]]></link><description><![CDATA[ChipsAway South Africa began trading in 1995 and since then has built up a strong network of mobile and fix-based operators. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 08:30:00 BST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=659]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Chippets Race for Life!!]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=658]]></link><description><![CDATA[Race for Life is Cancer Research UK’s flagship event, which has also grown to become the UK’s largest women-only fundraising event. This year, at Head Office, we have pulled together our very own all girl ChipsAway Team, the Chippets!]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 1 May 2008 08:30:00 BST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=658]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dan Cook set to “Skyewalk” the Championship!]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=657]]></link><description><![CDATA[ChipsAway have been following and sponsoring Dan for the past few years. Currently he holds 2nd position in the Championship out of a total of 24 participants and at this stage of the competition it looks like he is set to smash last year’s performance! ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:30:00 BST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=657]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 more sign up for another 5 years as business booms!]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=656]]></link><description><![CDATA[In the first three months of the year, five more franchisees have already signed for their second term with the UK’s leading SMART repair franchise, ChipsAway, which currently comprises a network of over 400 franchisees in successful operation across Europe.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:30:00 BST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=656]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChipsAway short listed for award celebrating excellence in the franchise industry]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=655]]></link><description><![CDATA[ChipsAway is delighted to announce that it has been short listed as a finalist in the ‘Best Franchisee Marketing Support’ category, of the 2008 Franchise Marketing Awards.  This nomination highlights the  innovative nature of its marketing, the high standard of support and the dedication ChipsAway provides to all its franchisees. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=655]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brigthen up your career this spring with ChipsAway!]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=654]]></link><description><![CDATA[If you are looking for a new challenge and want to become your own boss, come and visit ChipsAway on stand B300 at The British & International Franchise Exhibition, Olympia, London between 4 and 5 April 2008.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=654]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Better than ever’ repairs with new ChipsAway paint system]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=653]]></link><description><![CDATA[Following the launch of a new waterborne paint system, AquaClear, by leading SMART repair specialist ChipsAway International last year, franchisees are now using the new system across the UK. Feedback from franchisees and customers alike has been superb, says Chief Executive Lloyd Evans.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=653]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChipsAway Group joins Myhome International]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=650]]></link><description><![CDATA[One of the UK’s leading franchise organisations, the ChipsAway Group, is to join Myhome International plc, the specialist group of home services franchises, creating a powerful new force in franchising and the largest enterprise of its type in Europe, with a total network of over 800 franchisees.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2007 08:30:00 BST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=650]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Sky's the limit with ChipsAway!]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=649]]></link><description><![CDATA[Start Your Business TV, a new addition to Sky's never-ending list of channels, descended on ChipsAway this week to film a feature about our business opportunity and its benefits, to be used for their up and coming launch in November 2007.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2007 08:30:00 BST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=649]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Launch of new 'greener' paint system]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=651]]></link><description><![CDATA[ChipsAway has launched its new, more eco-friendly Waterbourne Paint System, AquaClear, which reduces our environemtal impact, whilst delivering the same high quality results that have become our hallmark.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 5 Jun 2007 08:30:00 BST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=651]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Deal Confirms ChipsAway As Global Leader]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=648]]></link><description><![CDATA[In a surprise move, one of Europe's leading franchise organisations, ChipsAway International, has taken the highly unusual step of acquiring the worldwide Trademark rights (excluding the US and Canada) from ChipsAway Inc. of Pittsburgh, in a multi-million dollar deal.  ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 4 Mar 2007 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.php?simple=go&type=newsEvent&id=648]]></guid></item></channel></rss>