Helen Doron Early English, an English language programme for children, has signed 100th German franchise agreement. The agreement will see a Helen Doron Early English Learning Centre open in the German city Hamburg.

Richard Powell, owner of the Helen Doron Early English Master Franchise for Germany, said: "The Helen Doron Early English learning method has gained a lot of notoriety in Germany. We had quite a competition going as to who will be Helen Doron Early English Germany's 100th Learning Centre signed, with a number of franchisees all signing around the same time - but the truth is, they are all winners!"

Anne Gordon, Helen Doron Group's VP Business Development, added: "We are proud of Germany's growth which is achieved by a combination of first-class proven programmes, and an excellent franchisee network supported by a professional and effective business structure. Today we enjoy significant growth in a number of areas throughout Europe and we are working towards expanding our presence in Asia, Russia, Ukraine and various Russian speaking countries, as well as entering new territories such as with our recent Master Franchise in the United Kingdom.

"The Helen Doron name is synonymous with quality in all areas; pedagogic, R&D, customer support and business. We have developed a formula for success that touches on every aspect of the franchise model, and we are expanding quickly. Currently we are seeking franchisees with solid business qualifications and marketing orientation, keen to work in educational enrichment - one of the fastest growing market niches anywhere in the world."