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National Franchise Showcase
Starbrite Quality Cleaning ChemicalsSERVICES Chemicals Distribution
SINCE it began trading in 1988, Starbrite has developed a range of cleaning products and
chemicals. To maintain its strong market position, Starbrite ensure all products perform to a
high standard and provide all round value for money. For franchisees that market the diverse
Starbrite product range, the potential sales opportunities are endless ranging from the
janitorial sector through to food processing plants and shipping - the automotive sector alone
spends in excess of £50 million every year on cleaning products and sundries! To maintain
its strong market position, Starbrite ensure all products perform to a high standard and
provide all round value for money. Franchisees are able to visit customers on their premises
and can invite them to view the comprehensive range of products from the Starbrite mobile
showroom.
The professional layout of the showroom encourages both regular and impulse sales.
Franchisees benefit from a six month training programme, starting with five days training at
head office, followed by intensive field sales support by trained managers, ongoing telephone
support, regular sales campaigns, national account negotiations, regular product promotions
and ongoing product development to encourage continuous growth.
Investment Requirement: £19,500 + VAT
SERVICES SUMO Subsurface Utilities Mark Out
LISTEN to, or watch the news and you’ll appreciate why SUMO’s unique service is in
demand. Legislation, Health and Safety directives and ‘best practice’ requirements all
mean that any company, council or operator needing to work below ground needs SUMO.
By utilising the latest in detection techniques, including Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
and Radio Frequency Locators, SUMO locate and mark out, the depth, position and type
of all buried utilities including electrical cables, steel mains pipes, plastic gas and water
pipes, fibre optic ducts, concrete sewers and clay drainage pipes. At the same time SUMO
improves the safety and cost implications of any excavation.
SUMO have already established a nationwide network and are currently seeking more
franchisees throughout the UK to meet existing customer demand. The SUMO business
represents an exciting opportunity for motivated individuals to create their own business
with an excellent profit profile, without the risks of “going it alone”.
Investment Requirement: From £15,000
SERVICES Surelet Residential Lettings
ENJOY selling, but not the paperwork?
Surelet is a residential lettings franchise with a difference. The role of the franchisee is
to work with landlords to find suitable tenants for their properties, but Surelet’s
Management Centre will handle all routine administration work, such as the preparation
of rental agreements, tenant vetting and rent collection. This is more cost-effective and
allows the franchisee to concentrate on growing the business.
Franchisees are provided with a full launch package including initial classroom
training and hands-on experience at the company’s own Gloucester branch. The package
also includes marketing materials, business stationery, a digital camera and a supply of
‘To Let’ boards.
Investment Requirement: £19,995 + VAT
SERVICES Surface Doctor Surface Restoration
The leading bathroom and kitchen resurfacing franchise in the United States, with over 25
years’ proven business success, is now available for franchise throughout the UK.
More and more people in the UK are looking to have their bathroom and kitchen surfaces
restored, as up to 70% can be saved against the cost of replacements. So literally every property
in the UK with a kitchen or bathroom - whether residential or commercial - represents a
potential customer, which is great news for Surface Doctor franchisees.
Their exceptional training programme includes two weeks training on the exclusive Surface
Doctor methods in the USA, followed by further training in the UK concentrating on the skills
you need to build and run a profitable business. This is then followed by a 90-day nurturing
programme to ensure your business gets of to the best possible start.
It’s an outstanding opportunity for entrepreneurs with drive and enthusiasm to create a
successful, multi-unit, business in the fast growing and largely untapped resurfacing market.
Investment Requirement: £25,000 (Franchise fee. Working capital required)
For more details on the companies listed here complete the form at
the end of this section or visit
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