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45 Jo Jingles This fi nely-tuned franchise provides song, music and dance classes for kids


46 Jabberjacks A children’s entertainment franchise


47 Riverford Grow your own organic food with this business


48 LighterLife


This weight management company is looking to expand


49 Jumping Clay


Have fun with clay with this educational franchise


51 Ovenclean


Franchisee discusses busi ness expansion


52 Recognition Express Promotional goods venture


54 ComputerXplorers IT that captures children’s imaginations


57 Minster


Support is key to success with this cleaning franchise


59 ChipsAway High fl yer franchisee tells his story with this SMART repair business


61 Southern Fried Chicken Fast food chain opens fl agship store


62 Cash Generator Run your own retail store and become a huge success


64 Energie Fitness


Join the low cost no-frills gym revolution with this franchise


15 Money plan Plan your fi nances before investing in a franchise


16 Q&A


Franchise agreements and securing cash. Experts advise


18 Taking the plunge Alan Wilkinson asks when is the right time to become a franchisee


21 Territorial issues Manzoor Ishani on territories and franchisors


22 Lead the way


Skills business leaders must master


24 Due diligence How to research the franchise industry


72 Franchise resales A safe bet in an unstable economy?


16 Q&As


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supports ethical franchising December/January 2012 | Businessfranchise.com | 5 Advice 67 Greene King


Consider running your own pub with the support of this franchise


68 Anytime Fitness


Embrace a healthy lifestyle with this gym franchise


70 Foot Solutions A speciality retail franchise focusing on comfort shoes


90 Franchisee of the month Molly Maid’s Amanda O’Rourke


74 Franchise resales Latest resale opportunities


78 Franchise services Consultancies, banks and media contacts


81 A-Z directory A useful guide to aid your search


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