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THORNTONS Confectionery
NUMBER OF OUTLETS 250 INITIAL FRANCHISE FEE £15,000
BFA MEMBER/STATUS FULL MINIMUM INVESTMENT £40,000
We are sure you are aware of the well-established and widely recognised Thorntons brand and that you have had the pleasure of
tasting some of our delicious chocolates yourself.
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Thorntons operates throughout the UK with 400 company owned stores and 250 franchises. We are looking to recruit new, enthusiastic,
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business-minded people who wish to open their own Thorntons Franchise and become part of our expanding franchise network. Our
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franchises operate in conjunction with a second offer which is usually a card and gift shop, or another complimentary retail offer. So if
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you are already retailing or want to become a retailer and are interested in this exciting opportunity then please contact Ruth Brown on
07794 030301 or ruth.brown@thorntons.co.uk
TEL 07794 030 301
EMAIL ruth.brown@thorntons.co.uk
WEB www.thorntons.co.uk
VENDO PLC Professional vehicle cleaning
NUMBER OF OUTLETS 80 INITIAL FRANCHISE FEE £17,500 + VAT
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BFA MEMBER/STATUS FULL MINIMUM INVESTMENT £8,500
An ideal franchise for a person that enjoys an outdoor environment. The business has been established 27 years and has successfully franchised
for 20 years. Quite simply, the business is the regular provision of commercial vehicle exterior powerwashing and interior hygiene and sanitising
of food-carrying vehicles. We are the UK market leader and the only organisation with a national presence. PVC (professional vehicle cleaning)
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franchisees manage their allocated territory, their staﬀ and workload and customer liaison, while head oﬃ ce looks after the invoicing,
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statements, credit control and cash collection. In addition, head oﬃ ce markets individually for all franchisees and provides a full secretarial
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service which removes the tiresome oﬃ ce work associated with operating a business. Also franchisees do not have to wait for customers to pay,
as all funds generated are advanced monthly from head oﬃ ce. • Full training given • Hassle-free paperwork • Complete marketing • Allocated
territory • No selling • All repetitive business • Immediate income • Central accounting • Contracts provided • Franchising for 20 years. Complete
TEL 020 8908 1234
cost of franchise £17,500 + VAT (recoverable). Interested? Phone our 24-hour answering service on 020 8908 2345, or write to the address listed
FAX 020 8904 2698
for a comprehensive prospectus. A franchise worth investigating.
VENTURE NEW GENERATION PORTRAITS Printing/Photography
NUMBER OF OUTLETS 86 INITIAL FRANCHISE FEE £20,000
BFA MEMBER/STATUS FULL MINIMUM INVESTMENT £50,000
Purchasing a Venture franchise oﬀ ers a rare opportunity to acquire a business that has a proven track record, extensive brand recognition and is the clear
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PREMIER PARK Since 2000, Venture has revolutionised the portraiture category and has a proven record of success, with over 76 studios nationwide. Venture is committed to
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You don’t need to be a photographer to join the Venture franchise network, just have a business head on your shoulders and a desire to succeed.
So if you’re looking for a fresh challenge, and have the personal qualities and ﬁ nancial resources required, Venture would like to hear from you. Call Linda Stewart

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on 01606 558854, email franchiseopportunities@thisisventure.co.uk or visit www.thisisventure.co.uk/franchise
EMAIL franchiseopportunities@thisisventure.co.uk
Indicative costs are as follows: initial franchise fee is £20,000; purchase of an existing studio from £50,000. The actual price of a business, or cost to open a new
studio, will vary according to the location and the speciﬁ cs.
WEB www.thisisventure.co.uk/franchise
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WICKED WHEELS Automotive
NUMBER OF OUTLETS 14 INITIAL FRANCHISE FEE £25,000
BFA MEMBER/STATUS PROVISIONAL MINIMUM INVESTMENT £50,000
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Join one of the fastest growing automotive franchises in the UK. Wicked Wheels is the largest mobile repairer of alloy wheels in the UK.
HUNNABLE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE Established in 1998 the company has used a tried and tested business model to generate success and proﬁ tability. We operate from
GT YELDHAM fully branded vehicles containing purpose built mobile alloy wheel refurbishment systems.
HALSTEAD, ESSEX Wicked Wheels refurbishes over 60,000 alloy wheels a year for commercial and private clients. Our aim is to provide clients with an experience
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that is convenient, ﬂ exible and professional – a service designed to ensure we are highly recommended.
TEL 0870 3003 224
Wicked Wheels is a desirable and proﬁ table service oﬀ er with an exclusive, realistic area allocated to you. There is potential for
growth and development of the franchise with the opportunity to expand to multiple mobile units. If you would like more information, please
FAX 01787 236 156
contact Stuart Darbey – franchise manager on 0870 3003 224.
EMAILinfo@wickedwheels.co.uk
WEB www.wickedwheels.com
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WIMPY INTERNATIONAL Fast-food restaurant
NUMBER OF OUTLETS 200 INITIAL FRANCHISE FEE £10,000
BFA MEMBER/STATUS FULL MINIMUM INVESTMENT £60,000
Established in 1954, Wimpy has become an iconic British brand - enjoying excellent service and great quality, freshly cooked food
in a friendly environment. With 200 franchised Wimpy restaurants across the UK in High Streets, leisure environments and motorway
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services areas, the Wimpy experience is in the forefront of peoples minds. Our aim is to help you make the right decisions every step of
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the way when setting up your own Wimpy. We will help you with your business plan, select your site and analyse the potential ROI. We
MARLOW, BUCKS SL7 1FD will also provide local operational support to launch the Wimpy brand in your location. As we are passionate about our brand, products
and customers we are always looking for franchisees interested in setting up and running successful Wimpy outlets. If you think that
TEL 01628 891655
could be you we want to talk to you.
FAX 01628 474025 For more information call Chris Woolfenden who can explain the various options available for you. This can be by converting an existing
EMAIL info@wimpy.uk.com
operation, building a new premises or buying an established Wimpy.
WEB www.wimpy.uk.com
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