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78 Bluebird Care A care franchise at the heart of the community
81 The Camping and Caravan Club An award-winning travel and tourism franchise
82
EstatesDirect.com A successful property franchise
84 ComputerXplorers IT that captures the imagination of children
85 Ovenclean
A successful oven-cleaning business
86 GreenThumb Specialists in lawn care
88 Minster Cleaning Services Support is the key to success with this cleaning franchise
89 Sign*A*Rama Offers a tried-and-tested business model
90 Caremark Provides a valuable care service to the community
92 Countrywide Grounds maintenance franchise opportunities
94 Cartridge World Has a new generation of franchisees
96 Supreme Home Care A life-enhancing franchise
98 Centros Único A personal grooming franchise
101 Two Men and a Truck A removals franchise that has defied the downturn
102 Platinum Property Partners Build your own property empire with this franchise
104 McDonald’s
A franchisee consultant explains his responsibilites
106 Southern Fried Chicken This franchise knows how to expand with success
107 ActionCOACH
The franchise with a focus on business coaching
109 Metro Rod
A business-to-business drainage contractor
111 Subway
A popular franchise with a proven business model
Advice
15 What is franchising? A beginner’s guide
16 Marketing
The importance of nurturing a positive brand image
18 Q&A Your questions answered by the experts
21 Taxing matters
Financial administration involved in franchising
22 Silver lining
Why franchises can thrive when businesses go bust
50 Financial truth What to ask before you invest
112 Franchise Resales The benefits and drawbacks of asset or share sale
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