Jim Zockoll, who has died aged 93, was the American-born godfather of franchising in the UK as the founder of Dyno-Rod, the drain-clearing service which found its own special place in popular culture.

A row has erupted between two businesses after a gas van driver from one emptied a waste tank onto the driveway of another. Business owner Jason Baker spotted a Dyno-Rod vehicle pulling into his ...

After spending more than 40 years unblocking customers' drains, Dyno-Rod is seeking an August listing on Aim. The drainage and pest-control brand is being acquired by Dyno Group, a new company led by ...

Centrica has acquired blocked-drain buster Dyno-Rod for £57.6m. The deal will add to the energy group's portfolio of home services, should facilitate cross-selling, help it retain customers, and ...