Franchise resales Director, Mike Parker says:
Buying a franchise resale – a “No other offi ce cleaning
franchise that is already up franchises really offer the
and running – is a good way to extensive territories that we do,
minimise the risk involved in which allows our franchisees
opening a brand new store. The to manage, rather than clean,
store will be established in that themselves.”
location and you’ll be able to Investment level: From £28,225 plus
see the sales fi gures to prove it. VAT and working capital.
You’ll inherit a customer-base Web:
www.minstergroup.co.uk
and employees and it’s likely the
process of getting started will Hands-on
be shorter – and cheaper. Prospective franchisees that
Cartridge World currently has 15 come bearing practical skills who interact well with others
resale opportunities available. can take advantage by buying and prefer to work ‘out and
Franchise Sales Manager Paul a franchise such as Autosheen, about’ rather than being stuck
Muxlow says: “One of the key a car valeting business. inside an offi ce, warehouse or
advantages to a good resale is Franchisees spend most of similar business premises.
the ability to take over a store the day actually valeting cars, Investment level: £9,995 plus VAT
W
that is running in profi t and may in fact many report a marked Web:
www.autosheen.com
well have the ability to grow improvement in fi tness and
y focus
under new leadership. The costs general health as a result! Discover all there is to know
are reduced as the shop fi t and However, franchisees also have about franchising at one of
associated fees have generally to allow time for new business the franchise exhibitions listed
Industr
already been completed.” development and marketing below, where you can meet
Investment level: From £30,000 activities, as well as processing franchisors, experts and attend
Web:
www.cartridgeworld.co.uk paperwork such as invoices. seminars on a range of topics
Franchisee Gary O’Rourke, 39, including: women in franchising,
Management franchises based in Lanarckshire, says: couples, management and
There are still misconceptions “The fi rst few months were hard hands-on franchises, resales
within the industry that many work, but I’ve enjoyed every day. and high-level ventures. To fi nd
franchises involve hands-on Compared to my previous job as out more visit
day-to-day running, when in a delivery driver, life has become
www.franchiseinfo.co.uk
fact there are hundreds, such so much easier. I see much
The Nati onal Franchise Exhibiti on
as Minster Cleaning Services, more of my girlfriend and I’ve - NEC, Birmingham
that are management-based. started playing football again. If
2-3 October 2009
The Irish Franchise Exhibiti on -
A typical day for a Minster I need time off, I simply take it.
Dublin
franchisee involves managing I work fewer hours than before 20-21 November 2009
both admin and cleaning and earn more money. I love the
The Briti sh Franchise Exhibiti on -
Manchester
supervisors who in turn manage freedom and fl exibility and I love
29-30 January 2010
Minster cleaning staff who being my own boss!” The Briti sh & Internati onal -
are operating on the client’s Autosheen is looking for
Olympia, London
19-20 March 2010
premises. Minster Managing hardworking, practical people
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