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National Franchise Showcase
FOOD & DRINK Zumo Juice and Smoothie Bars
A UNIQUELY-STYLED concept, versatile enough to thrive in locations as varied as shopping
malls, schools and airports, Zumo has built a franchised network of 35 fresh blend and smoothie
bars across Ireland and 14 in the UK.
Customers enjoy a wide range of freshly squeezed blends and smoothie products, all using
100 per cent natural, unprocessed and non-concentrated ingredients directly from fruit and
vegetables.
Zumo is seeking enthusiastic people with a commitment to customer service to open new
fresh blend and smoothie bars nationwide.
Zumo franchisees are provided with a turnkey package to assist them in the launch of their
businesses. This includes securing sites, conducting site approvals and providing a bespoke
design and project management facility. This comprehensive launch support will ensure Zumo
franchisees can launch confident of achieving maximum impact for their business.
Investment Requirement: £40,000 (Liquid Min)
RETAIL Apollo Blinds Window Blinds
APOLLO BLINDS is actively recruiting people who want to turn the dream of owning their
own business into a reality. Part of Hunter Douglas - the world’s biggest manufacturer of blinds
for windows and conservatories - we have access to the widest possible range of window blinds
and can take advantage of the extremely competitive wholesale prices.
The window blinds sector is well known for the high gross margins and high net returns that
can generate healthy profits. Added to which, the window furnishings and accessories industry
is now worth an estimated £1.24 billion in the UK and growing steadily at a rate of
approximately seven per cent per year.
We can deliver the service and support franchisees require to make their franchise a success
from day one. This means we help franchisees to generate a better return on their investment.
Apollo Blinds should be one of the first options for people looking to franchising as the
route to building their own business.
Investment Requirement: £25,000 + Franchise Fee
RETAIL Cash Generator Pre-Owned Retailing
MULTI-AWARD winner Cash Generator is viewed as one of the stars of retail
franchising because they meet a nationwide consumer demand. Each store is a
‘bargain paradise’ for customers, crammed with just about every type of new and
pre-owned product, ranging from TV’s, DVD’s and sound systems to jewellery,
musical instruments and household appliances – while at the same time providing
instant cash services including buybacks and cheque cashing facilities.
During 2006 a new ‘Metro’ store will be available from an amazing £25,000 +
financing (limited offer). Plus the trialling of an auction service using E-bay/CG Net
that will be an auction ‘Drop Shop’ for people looking to sell their goods by the use
of an Internet auction site - “you bring it, we sell it”.
Investment Requirement: £45,000
RETAIL CeX Second-hand Buy & Sell
AN established retail opportunity awaits energetic and enthusiastic individuals keen
to make substantial profits from the buying and selling of second-hand products.
With 20 successful company-owned stores, CeX is eager to recruit franchisees
capable of replicating success across the UK. Stores trade in five main product
ranges - videogames, DVD, mobile phones, electronics and computing - tapping into
a huge potential market.
Through continuous innovation over 12 years, CeX has grown to dominate this
recession proof sector.
CeX are now looking for individuals interested in building a successful retail
business in this growing and exciting market.
Investment Requirement: Approx. £130,000
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