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Cover story: Dublcheck
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Up Front 6
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69 Shuttercraft UK’s largest distributor of plantation shutters
Market focus
70 Kareplus A care franchise
72 Wilkins Chimney Sweep Low cost van based franchise
74 LawnHopper Lawn care franchise
76 Egg Free Cake Box A new franchise concept
77 Mobile Car Valeting A franchise looking to expand
78 Gas-elec
Gas and electrical inspection franchise
80 ComputerXplorers IT that captures the imagination of children
135 Franchise Opportunities Live Preview of the forthcoming franchise event
Editor’s letter
News Cash Converters plans to expand in South Wales
bfa news bfa raises its profile on TV
35 The British & International Franchise Exhibition The official show guide
Features
24 Cover story: Dublcheck Dublcheck has a track record of getting sales for franchisees
28 Playing it safe Why low-cost franchises are a popular option
56 Safe as houses The property market is seen as a safe bet
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Businessfranchise.com | April 2012 Franchise Profiles
62 Riverford Organic Home delivery organic-food franchise
63 Little Impressions A unique gifts franchise
64 Razmataz Theatre schools give kids their chance in the spotlight
66 Plug and Play
An innovative web design business
67 Lighter Life
This franchise can change people’s lives
68 ChipsAway
A successful and thriving franchise
82 Bluebird Care A care franchise at the heart of the community
84 Easyklean A cleaning franchise
86 Granite Transformations A franchise which is going for gold
88 Greensleeves Provides lawn-treatment services to homes
90 Minster
Support is key to success with this cleaning franchise
92 GreenThumb A specialist in lawn care
94 The Lettings People Inspiring property owners to become successful landlords
95 Driver Hire This franchise offers support to all its franchisees
96 The ZipYard
A successful garment alterations franchise
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