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98 Countrywide Grounds maintenance franchise opportunites


100 envirovent Forward-thinking ventilation manufacturer


102 X-Press Legal A family run franchise


104 Caremark Offers a vaulable care service


105 estatesdirect.com Successful property franchise


106 sign*a*rama Offers a tried and tested business model


108 recognition express Promotional goods venture


112 naturhouse A nutrition and health franchise 115 signs express


Leading signs and graphics franchise


116 two Men and a truck This franchise has great earning potential


118 Mcdonald’s A franchisee case study 119 Metro rod


A business-to-business drainage contractor


120 actionCOaCH


Become a successful business coach with this franchise


122 anytime Fitness A gym franchise


124 southern Fried Chicken A franchise which is expanding its network


126 domino’s An award-winning franchise


22 Advice 18 Q&A


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14 good housekeeping The common financial pitfalls


16 Bank on it


Why banks favour franchising as a business proposition


18 Q&a Your questions answered by the experts


21 taking the leap Choosing the right franchise


22 six steps to franchising Preparing to become a franchisee


32 Best of show


How to get the most from a franchise exhibition


142 Franchise resales Latest resale opportunities in franchising


150 a-Z directory A comprehensive guide to aid your search


128 Franchisee of the month Simon Smith opened the first UK Pack & Send franchise


Advice


130 all together now The benefits of conferences for franchisees


132 a bright future


Why the franchise sector is flourishing


134 Make the right choice What a prospective franchisee needs to think about


138 How to finance your franchise How to approach a bank for finance


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