Released on: March 11, 2008, 5:15 am

Press Release Author: Kathleen Fitzpatrick

Industry: Internet & Online

Press Release Summary: Franchise Direct, one of the world's leading portals for
franchise and business opportunities, is proud to announce the launch of a new
interactive section on its UK & Ireland web site: http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk.


Press Release Body: Franchise Direct Introduces Rich Media to UK & Ireland Web Site
Visitors Can Now View Videos of Franchise Businesses


March 11, 2008 (Dublin, Ireland) -- Franchise Direct, one of the world's leading
portals for franchise and business opportunities, is proud to announce the launch of
a new interactive section on its UK & Ireland web site:
http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk.

Web site visitors can hear straight talk about a franchise directly from those with
hands-on experience.
Franchise Direct is the first franchise directory portal to offer streaming videos,
which were initially introduced on the company's US site (www.franchisedirect.com).


The franchise videos are short and engaging, and give the viewer an up-close and
personal perspective on different franchise businesses. Some of the videos feature
Franchisees discussing their experiences operating the business, and how the
franchise has helped them achieve their financial and lifestyle goals.

There are videos that showcase individual franchise operational systems, such as AMI
information kiosks and Cafe2U coffee service, so that prospective Franchisees can
get a real sense of what owning the franchise entails.

The Franchise Direct interactive section also features insightful interviews with
Franchisor company executives, such as Steve Bartlett, CEO of Coffee Republic, and
Colin Murphy from Premamam, a children's clothing retailer. Joel Bissitt, Managing
Director of Sonic Golf, demonstrates how the company's golf club cleaning equipment
works.

Like its American counterpart, the UK & Ireland Franchise Direct portal delivers an
array of helpful resources to franchise seekers. The web site acts as a central
directory of information for anyone interested in owning a own business backed by a
strong franchise brand. There are guides to available franchises categorized by
industry and investment levels to make searching easier; and tips on how to find and
buy the right franchise business. RSS links connect site visitors to the latest
breaking news in the franchise industry.

Started as a single web site for the promotion of franchises in the US market in
1998, Franchise Direct now operates a suite of six multilingual sites targeting
North America and Europe, generating business leads for 800+ clients. Through this
extensive web site network, Franchise Direct has developed unique expertise in
delivering highly effective, targeted exposure for Franchisors to prospective
Franchisees around the world.

The continuing development of the Franchise Direct network is part of the company's
strategy to remain at the cutting edge in the quality of services offered to its
valued clients. The network is owned and managed by McGarry Internet Limited,
headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.


http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk

McGarry Internet Ltd.
Suite 106
The Capel Building
Capel Street
Dublin 7
Ireland

Web Site: http://www.franchisedirect.co.uk

Contact Details: Anto Mathew

Online Marketing Coordinator
Franchise Direct (McGarry Internet Ltd)
Reg. Office: 106, The Capel Building
Capel Street, Dublin 7, Ireland
Company Reg. No. 318848
anto@franchisedirect.com