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Welcome to the Elite Franchise 100 Top UK Franchises for 2020, celebrating the best and brightest franchises that Britain has to offer

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Support for your franchise ambitions

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Whether you’re considering buying a franchise or looking to grow your business through franchising, our expertise could help you move forward with confidence.

With more than 30 years’ experience in financing franchise operations, and combined service of 250 years across the team, our specialist franchising unit supports over 8,000 clients.

We know that franchising is about more than just making money. It’s also about creating strong and mutually-beneficial relationships. And it’s an approach that saw us named as Best Franchisee Banking Provider at the Business Moneyfacts Awards 2019. We were also recognised within the industry with the Industry Contribution at the bfa Affiliate & Supplier Awards in 2019.

We understand the unique funding needs and structures required for franchise banking – and we tailor our approach accordingly, with our experienced business managers able to make fast, effective decisions.

Through specialised long-term finance and risk management solutions designed specifically for franchisees and franchisors, we can support your individual growth plans.

The right support for franchisees If you’re looking to buy a franchise, our experts can help you decide whether franchising is right for you and take you through the steps you need to develop a successful business. Franchisees benefit from a central helpdesk, offering advice and liaison with lending managers.

Funding of up to 70% of start-up costs is available for franchisees joining an established network.

With many years of experience, working with franchises of all shapes and sizes, our franchise team can provide the specialist support you need as you buy and then grow your franchise.

We also understand that each franchise is unique so we tailor our services to meet your needs providing the right financing and helping you to make those all-important connections.

Helping new and experienced franchisors If you’re looking to franchise your business, we can guide you through the process of planning and financing your franchise model by introducing you to key partners as well as our existing clients who are looking to expand their portfolio.

For experienced franchisors, our experts can support you through many aspects of your future journey, from driving domestic expansion and brand penetration to entering new international markets.

Our franchise team can also leverage a global network that covers some 66 countries and territories,

which means we are uniquely placed to connect customers to opportunities as they expand internationally.

Whether you’re looking to bring your franchise to the UK or to franchise your UK business overseas, we can leverage that network to provide the connections, guidance, knowledge and introductions you need to succeed.

Our support goes beyond finance, providing the expertise and networking opportunities that are vital in the industry. We run regular events, such as ‘Meet the brands’, to connect overseas franchisors with potential franchisees in the UK. We also provide mentoring and networking opportunities, giving franchisees the opportunity to learn from each other and from our own team of experts.

As part of that broader network of support, we work closely with the British Franchise Association to encourage successful and ethical franchising. We also sponsor the British Franchise Association Franchisor and Franchisee of the Year awards.

To find out more about how we can support your franchising activities, contact our franchise experts on: 0800 234 6224* or email: franchiseunit@hsbc.com

Together we thrive *Lines are open from 9am to 5pm, excluding holidays. Issued by HSBC UK Bank plc AC52190

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006 WELCOME 008 PARTNERS 009 JUDGES 011 NUMBERS 100 - 91 020 NUMBERS 90 - 81 028 NUMBERS 80 - 71 036 NUMBERS 70 - 61 044 NUMBERS 60 - 51 050 NUMBERS 50 - 41 062 NUMBERS 40 - 31 076 NUMBERS 30 - 21 087 NUMBERS 20 - 16 094 THE TOP 15 124 NUMBER 1 130 A - Z LIST 131 1 - 100 LIST

CONTENTS

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WELCOME TO THE TOP 100 FRANCHISES FOR 2020

Elite Franchise is the definitive platform for the franchising sector, our website is full to the brim with news and features for franchisors and franchisees alike. Whether you are firmly established in the franchise universe or just taking your first tentative steps into it, our team of experienced journalists and industry columnists will ensure your own franchise story is a successful one. From interviews with the likes of Anytime Fitness’ Chuck Runyon and Monkey Music’s Angie Coates to advice on funding your franchise, we’ve got it covered.

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AS WE ENTER A NEW DECADE, what better way to celebrate the best of British franchises than to acknowledge those who’ve outshone their competitors. In our Elite Franchise league table, we honour the cream of the crop who’ve performed outstandingly over the years, as we continue to fly the flag for franchising finesse in the UK. This year, we’ve received more entries than ever before, with franchises from almost every industry pitting themselves against each other to claim the top spot - from cleaning to coffee, housekeeping to healthcare, tutoring to transport and everything in between.

Ranking applicants from 100 to one, the Elite Franchise 100 guide pinpoints the best in the game, whether they’re a long-standing franchise or a budding business paving its way in the industry.

But why is the Elite Franchise 100 guide such an important annual offering to the British public? Franchising is more popular than ever before, with over 70,000 employed across various businesses, providing an estimated £17bn income to the UK economy, the recent bfa and NatWest franchise survey 2018 has revealed. Despite that, the sustained growth of franchising is still hiding in plain sight.

As a business model, franchising has yet to achieve mass visibility. “It hasn’t got the exposure it deserves – maybe because it’s not a sector or an industry, but a way of working,” says Andy Brattesani, UK Head of Franchising at HSBC, who Elite Franchise are now proud to be working with.

At Elite Franchise, we have the privilege of highlighting the country’s most vibrant franchises. The judging process isn’t just about profitability or the scale of businesses, but also the support provided to employees and the benefits they bring to the communities in which they operate. The businesses who’ve made it onto the Elite Franchise 100 2020 ranking are truly exemplary – not just for the franchise scene but also for UK’s entrepreneurial landscape.

The rundown features some familiar faces that have been beating the franchise drum for years, effortlessly showcasing the longevity the industry offers. We’ve also seen plenty of newcomers enter the fray and truly made their presence felt this year, proving that there’s still a wealth of opportunities to be capitalised on.

With a new year upon us, I want to say a massive thank you to our team for putting so much work into the guide. And an enormous congratulations to our winners of 2020 who have proudly earned their spot in the Elite Franchise 100.

Onwards and upwards Elite Franchise Team

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SPONSORS HSBC is excited to be involved for the first time in the franchise 100 for 2020 and look forward to hosting the celebration of this next year at our Global HQ in Canary Wharf.

BusinessesForSale.com is the largest database of business buyers, businesses and business intermediaries in the world. It currently has 60,000 businesses for sale on the site. The company will ensure your business achieves the highest level of prioritisation across all major search engines such as Google, MSN and Yahoo.

PARTNERS The Approved Franchise Association are proud to support Elite Franchise 100, great new innovative idea for the British franchise industry to recognise franchise companies both large and small on their performance, support and growth. Excited to be part of it.

Recognising the best in any industry is great for driving up standards. EF100 is the first quality publication to formally do this for the franchising industry and I commend them for doing it.

Claire Robinson, managing director, Extra Help Ltd

Clive Sawyer, managing director Business Options

Established in 2004 Franchise UK provides details of UK franchise businesses for sale plus lot's of UK franchise information & franchising news. If you are considering buying a franchise opportunity then our franchise directory of UK franchises for sale will be an excellent resource of FREE franchising information.

Franchise Local offers the best franchise opportunities, support and advice for anyone looking to buy and run a franchise business in their local area.

Many brands struggle to grab their respective audience’s attention through their marketing collateral, but Elite Franchise does a great job in catching your eye as soon as you start to read through their promotional material. Franchise Supermarket admire Elite for publishing Elite Franchise 100 as it gives readers a chance to really compare the performance of UK based franchises during the past 12 months. We look forward to seeing who makes the Top Spot!

Ben Burcham, director, Franchise Supermarket

We’re very excited to be pairing our brand with Elite Franchise 100, Elite Franchise is known for it’s high-quality and informative content, and if this is to be transferred to the new annual guide celebrating the top franchises then this should be really be a treat for the UK franchise industry.

Rufus Bazley, marketing director, Franchisesales.com

Coconut Creatives is a strategic marketing company that works with franchisors to help them grow. With over a decade of experience in the franchise industry, we know how to create marketing strategies that effectively target and convert prospective franchisees.

We are a network of experienced franchise consultants and entrepreneurs that have achieved business success across several industries. Our franchise consulting services skills have been gained in the real world, delivering real results for new franchise businesses.

We are pleased to support the Elite Franchise 100. It’s a fantastic opportunity for the best of British franchises to gain recognition for their hard work and innovation.

Carlo Walther, commercial director, Daltons Business

POINT FRANCHISE is a platform with a unique geo-localised search engine that helps franchisees find franchises that are developing in specific areas of the UK.

At EWIF, we’re looking to change the face of the franchise sector so that women have a much larger presence. Our primary focus is to support women who are looking for a route into the franchise industry. Our remit is threefold; to encourage women to consider buying a franchise, to encourage business women to franchise their existing operations and to help franchisors attract more women to their networks.

The Department for International Trade is a United Kingdom government department responsible for striking and extending trade agreements between the United Kingdom and non EU states

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MEET THIS YEAR’S JUDGES *Please note: we have endeavoured to recuse any judges that may have a conflict of interest from judging certain entries.

ANDREW BRATTESANI, UK Head of Franchising, HSBC Andy is the HSBC UK Head of Franchising.

He has held a number of managerial roles within the bank, including his last role as Senior Area Commercial Director, leading the largest Commercial Banking team in the UK out of HSBC Headquarters in Canary Wharf with a portfolio of some 4,000 SME clients.

He is a Banking Business Association (BBA) qualified mentor, which sees him mentoring SME’s who approach the Association for such services.

As well as his U.K. roles, Andy has spent time in Hong Kong and Shanghai. He has supported; Argentina, Canada, France, Mexico & U.S open franchise businesses.

His team also leverage a global network that covers some 66 countries and territories, which means they are uniquely placed to connect customers to opportunities as they expand internationally. HSBC has had a dedicated franchise unit for over 30 years and the team work closely with the bfa and its members to support ethical franchising.

As part of that broader network of support, they work closely with the British Franchise Association (bfa) to encourage successful and ethical franchising. They also sponsor the bfa Franchisor and Franchisee of the Year awards.

And it’s this approach that saw HSBC named as Best Franchisee Banking Provider at the Business Moneyfacts Awards 2019.

PAUL CLEGG Managing Director, Coconut Creatives Having been involved in franchising for over 12 years, Paul Clegg is more than qualified to join the Elite Franchise 100 judging panel. He has become a voice of authority through the franchises he has worked with, both in the past and as managing director of Coconut Creatives.

Clegg’s opinion is often sought out as a recognised trusted advisor for understanding franchising challenges. In 2011 Clegg attained the bfa’s qualified franchise professional title, in recognition of his professional knowledge.

FIONA BOSWELL QFP Partner and Head of the Franchise and Commercial Law Team Fraser Brown Solicitors Fiona is a Partner and Head of the Franchise and Commercial Law Team at Fraser Brown Solicitors. She is also the Midlands Regional Chair for Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWIF) where her services were recently commended as she was awarded Service Provider of the Year 2018. Fiona sits on the BFA External Relations Committee and is a British Franchise Association (BFA) Qualified Franchise Professional. She is recognised in legal directories as a recommended lawyer and leading individual in Franchising and writes and speaks regularly on the topic for legal and industry publications.

CLIVE SAWYER Managing Director, Business Options

CARL READER, Chairman, d&t Chartered Accountants And Strategic Advisors

Clive Sawyer is the founder and managing director of Business Options. Business Options is one of the UK’s leading franchise and business-expansion consultancies providing help, advice and support to companies looking to expand their business through franchising and, if not, find appropriate alternative expansion models such as licensing, distributorships or agencies.

Sawyer has written three books on franchising: How to Franchise Your Business, 20 Most Asked Questions in Franchising and The Essential Women’s Guide to Buying a Franchise, all of which are available on Amazon and through the bfa’s bookstore.

Author of The Startup Coach and The Franchising Handbook, Carl Reader is a wellknown small-business leader and expert as well as a serial entrepreneur who regularly provides comment to the BBC, The Guardian, The Mirror, the i paper and Forbes. He has a huge social media following – in excess of 100,000 across different platforms – and also is in the process of starring in his own upcoming TV show. He is widely regarded as a leading business advisor specialising in startups and small businesses and is in demand to speak internationally on a broad range of business and management subjects.

He is a highly successful entrepreneur, heading up d&t, a multi-award winning accountancy firm.

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Buy a coffee franchise.

Coffee is big business: 2.2 billion coffee cups are consumed every year in coffee shops.

It makes lots of money: Industry turnover in the UK is approx. £10.1 billion and grows at about 10% yearly.

And it’s growing: Analysts predict the co ee shop sector will exceed 30,000 outlets and produce £15 billion turnover by 2025.

Visit FranchiseSales.com to find out more about buying a coffee franchise – and more!

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HARMONY AT HOME HOUSEHOLD STAFFING

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harmonyathome.co.uk HARMONY AT HOME is a multi-award-winning franchise which is seeking caring entrepreneurs to take up the challenge of running a premier nanny and household staffing agency. The company was founded by Norland-trained nanny and mother, Frankie Gray, and has been providing high quality childcare services for parents in London, the UK and overseas, since 2004.

Harmony at Home provides appropriate childcare for families, whatever their requirements, whether it is a nanny, maternity nurse or specialised assistance. A Harmony at Home Franchise provides a profitable source of income for its owner and a guaranteed level of childcare provision for local parents.

Along with new territories, there are currently a small number of resale opportunities available for new candidates.

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Britain’s favourite food Industry in the UK is valued at £5.6 billion 11.5bn sandwiches consumed each year

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FIT20

A new entry in the list of top 100 UK franchises is fit20 which only moved to our shores in 2017 but is already turning heads fit20franchise.co.uk

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SINCE STARTING out in Europe in 2010, fit20 has expanded quickly and now operates in nine countries – Holland, Belgium, UK, Qatar, USA, New Zealand, Germany, France and Sweden. We have 160 studios and 16,000 members globally, and in 2017 spread our wings to the UK where we already have six locations. Our concept is unique and effective. The UK health and wellness industry continues to grow and fit20 is perfectly positioned to exploit this growing market.

A massive 15% of the UK population have gym membership yet our offering appeals not only to existing gym goers and health enthusiasts, but more importantly to those who don’t go to gyms, clubs or exercise classes. We also cater for the 85% of the population that do not like, or want to go to, a gym or an exercise class. So, your market

potential is six times greater with fit20 and there is no competition. With a proven product, we have a track record of success, while our method is backed by science, not the latest fad or craze.

This is one of the reasons we have client retention rates averaging 80%.

Regarding business opportunities, we generate cash from day one. Minimal floor space is required (studio footprint is only 600 sq feet), and we keep overheads to a minimum, compared to regular gyms. There is a proven marketing system to help you grow your business and help produce a revenue stream for years to come and help you achieve a meaningful work/ life balance. And back at base we offer an experienced support team that will genuinely care about helping you and your customers to succeed.

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Share your vision Find out how HSBC can support your end-to-end franchising needs.

Visit: www.business.hsbc.uk/franchising Or contact our Franchise team: Tel: 0121 455 3438* Email: franchiseunit@hsbc.com *Phone line is monitored 9am to 5pm, Mon to Fri (ex. Bank Holidays)

Together we thrive HSBC UK Bank plc. Registered in England & Wales with number 09928412. Registered Office: 1 Centenary Square, Birmingham, B1 1HQ, United Kingdom. Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Our Financial Services Register number is 765112. AC52440

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COMPUTER XPLORERS

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You don’t have to be Bill Gates to enjoy the benefits of being a franchisee of ComputerXplorers, the top-rated education provider which helps kids become the tech superstars of tomorrow computerxplorers.co.uk COMPUTERXPLORERS is the country’s leading provider of computing, coding and programming education for children aged three to 13. Its classes are linked to the national curriculum throughout the UK and, with over 200 pieces of curriculum, lesson plans and parent updates, its range is comprehensive and the breadth of its offering substantial. Servicing after-school clubs, pre-school and nurseries, as well as summer camps, all of ComputerXplorers territories include at least 300 primary schools and 300 pre-schools or nurseries.

Having no significant competition, ComputerXplorers is quite unlike any other franchise and is ideal for people who want to combine running their own business with raising a family.

As a home-based management franchise, the business benefits from having low operational costs and high margins. And franchisees don’t have to be a budding Mark Zuckerberg or Bill Gates to apply! While ComputerXplorers look for candidates who are confident with technology and enthusiastic about its benefits, the

franchisees we recruit are trained and managed by a team of people. This means they needn’t be IT experts.

Instead, franchisees are responsible for managing and marketing the business, which involves contacting and meeting with professionals, including head teachers, nursery owners and holiday programme leaders.

ComputerXplorers is run by The Bardon Group, which owns a stable of four franchise companies and has combined experience of over 70 years in franchising. The company provides massive ongoing support in areas such as curriculum development and business planning, as well as marketing and PR. The franchisor holds regular conference calls and at least one annual network meeting. On top of this, its initial fee includes substantial software licences, a bespoke marketing launch programme, an appointment-generating system, a website, a laptop, marketing material, training, manuals and a licence to trade. And, for a third year in a row, we are included in the list of top 100 UK franchises – and we modestly believe we deserve to be!

As a home-based management franchise, the business benefits from having low operational costs and high margins

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FURNITURE MEDIC

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ESTABLISHED 28 years ago, Furniture Medic is the world’s largest furniture repair and restoration company. Using technologically advanced equipment, products, and processes, Furniture Medic’s expert technicians revitalise valuable furniture and wood pieces.

We restore and enhance their natural beauty and strength, with our experts often working on-site in homes and offices. Our franchisees provide home and business owners with an affordable alternative to replacing fine wood furnishing and fixtures.

A Furniture Medic franchise owner is taught at our in-house training workshop to repair wood, laminate, upholstery

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leather, UPVC and marble, using simple procedures and the latest technologies.

Experience is not necessary, but a passion for DIY is a must.

The Furniture Medic franchise opportunity is a proven and trusted franchise model, backed up by franchisors with nearly 60 years of franchising experience. With experts in HR, IT, technical, finance and marketing to help you, there’s a whole team of professionals readily on hand to provide assistance and guidance. We’re looking for individuals who are ambitious, have a passion for DIY, thrive at seeing a project through from start-to-finish, and are able to follow a proven business model.

SPORTSCOOL

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sportscool.org A NEW ENTRY in the list of top 100 UK franchises is SportsCool. Established 12 years ago, SportsCool is one of the most prominent providers of sports and physical education for primary schools.

We inspire and motivate children to live healthily, become more confident and our aim is to increase participation in sports. We are passionate about enriching the lives of young people through physical education.

We now have six successful franchisees and are looking to extend our network further during 2020. We are confident and passionate about the level of service our model provides, and will guarantee any new franchisee a generously wide territory and a starter-pack of five schools, to ensure income from day one.

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B2B Marketing

Simple is often best, as epitomised by DOR-2-DOR who are delivering strong results for both their clients and UK franchise partners franchise.dor2dor.com DOR-2-DOR is the UK’s largest network which specialises in professional printing and leaflet distribution. According to research undertaken by Direct Marketing Association (DMA), letterbox marketing has increased significantly since the early 1990s. This seems remarkable, considering the development of the internet and its various online tools which can distribute pages and pages of material in milliseconds. Letterbox marketing is a

very important and popular method for promoting businesses and local services. It’s a huge part of the £45bn direct marketing industry in the UK, with a large number of companies using door drops to advertise their wares. In 1987, founder & CEO Jeff Frankling started a cooperative direct mail service, specialising in door-to-door distribution of colourful packs of discount vouchers.

And, following the phenomenal growth of the letterbox marketing industry, many clients began asking DOR-2-DOR to both print and deliver their leaflets. With a rapidly growing number of clients requiring a reliable distribution service, DOR2-DOR has now developed into a full door-drop marketing business. There are many TV & radio stations, a plethora of magazines, along with an ever expanding number of online outlets. However, there is still usually only one letterbox per residence and, because the medium works so well, advertisers are turning more and more to the door drop, in order to get their messages heard. DOR-2DOR works with local shops, businesses, national franchise chains and government organisations.

This tried and tested system of using the simple letterbox has produced exceptional returns on investment for the many clients of DOR-2-DOR. Franchising began in 2001 and has grown to nearly 70 outlets throughout the UK. The franchise includes D2D-Works, a cloud-based bespoke software package which is an essential part of the business model. It has been developed to help maximise orders, while presenting a professional image to customers, as well as those employed to undertake the daily posting of material.

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APOLLO BLINDS apollo-blinds.co.uk

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APOLLO BLINDS is a rapidly growing franchise network selling and installing gorgeous made-tomeasure window blinds, plantation shutters and awnings. It is part of the Hunter Douglas Group (the world’s largest window blinds company), so franchisees have access to the broadest range of products in the UK. They are market leaders thanks to their innovative, new, high-quality products that can be installed in a wide variety of spaces, from straightforward living room windows to trickier roof lights. New management has secured increased levels of investment for the franchise business, leading to an expanded infrastructure for supporting existing and new franchisees.

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CLEANING AND HYGIENE

TECHCLEAN

Techclean is one of the leading franchises in the service sector, helping to keep staff and office equipment safe from nasty, harmful bacteria.

And for a third year in a row is listed as one of the top 100 franchises in the UK techclean.co.uk OFTEN, WHEN something seems too good to be true, it usually is. However, techclean is the exception to the rule, which has helped seal its place in the Elite Franchise 100 list all over again. The Bardon Group’s latest franchise offers new franchisees an opportunity to achieve an amazing return on investment, with many achieving a net profit margin of over 55% within the first year of trading. And it’s easy to see why, as there is a huge demand for these services. In today’s competitive world, a safe working environment, while ensuring the wellbeing of staff, is high on most companies’ list of priorities. Swab tests have proved there are more harmful bacteria on a computer keyboard than on a toilet seat. Office cleaners may flick a duster over a keyboard, and wipe around a desk, but this rarely achieves the level of cleanliness essential

to keeping bugs at bay and extending the life of the equipment.

This is where techclean come in. The franchise meets this growing demand from businesses and organisations by providing a top quality cleaning service for office equipment that comes into regular contact with human hands. By doing this, techclean has become the market leader in its field. In today’s ever-growing market, techclean’s customers include household names such as Porsche and Disney, as well as banks, law companies, call centres, schools, hospitals and universities. Each franchisee will head up a generouslysized territory that covers at least 10,000 businesses. No premises are needed, making the franchise a perfect business to run from home and with minimal outlay. The ideal owner will be well organised, ambitious and good with people, and ideally have an aptitude for sales and marketing. No previous cleaning experience is required as full training is given.

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DOG FIRST AID dog-first-aid.com/franchise THERE ARE nine million dogs in the UK, with 26% of the UK population actually owning one. Another fact is that the majority of dogs require first aid more than once in their lives. Dog First Aid Franchise Limited is an award-winning organisation that holds CPD accredited workshops, both for the benefit of animal lovers and also small businesses which cater for our four-legged friends. Our franchise partners enjoy the freedom to choose their own working hours and their levels of income. They also help people to help their dogs, while being their own boss. We believe it is a win-win-win situation all round!

MUSICAL MOMENTS musical-moments.co.uk/franchise MUSICAL MOMENTS is one of the leading music activity providers for the care home industry. Established nine years ago, and franchising since 2017, the organisation has grown substantially and now provides interactive music-based activities at 23 locations in the UK. Musical Moments was inspired by a personal experience of dementia, with the purpose of fusing music, exercise, sensory activities and reminisces, into one interactive package for care homes.

Our client base has grown and we also work with charities, community groups and adults with additional needs, but our model is focused primarily for care homes. This franchise opportunity gives the franchisee everything they need to run an enjoyable and rewarding business. The business can be run part-time or full-time, and allows the franchisee to build an exclusive territory, employ staff, and all with an option to extend the size of their region.

Working at two care homes a day, and five days a week, provides an excellent income that fits around family commitments. This business also gives the franchisee plenty of opportunity to work from home. Working with the older generation is extremely rewarding: No two days are the same and we build genuine relationships with clients which can last for years. Following a recent survey, our members unanimously recommended becoming a Musical Moments franchisee.

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FILTAFRY filtafryplus.co.uk FOR OVER 20 years FiltaFry has been providing an outstanding franchise concept that specialises in cleaning deep fryers and recycling cooking oil.

It’s rare that environmental initiatives go hand-in-hand with profit strategies, but FiltaFry is a green franchise that has managed to combine the two. To date it operates in over 13 countries around the world with more than 350 franchisees. In times of economic uncertainty, businesses that deal in food production, such as restaurants, hotels, schools, stadiums and hospitals look to reduce overheads in any way they can. FiltaFry offers a niche service that

blends the benefits of cost reduction with the social responsibility of being eco-friendly. The service provides an on-site fryer management service which includes temperature calibration, oil micro-filtration and a thorough vacuumbased detail cleaning of each fryer, every visit. The cleaning and maintenance of commercial fryers can be a dangerous task for employees which can often result in serious burns, falls and other injuries. FiltaFry eliminates these risks by providing a quick, safe, clean and cost effective service to maintain fryers without interrupting day to day operations.

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ENCOURAGING WOMEN INTO FRANCHISING

As a not for profit organisation run entirely by volunteers, we rely on our members for support and to carry out our mission to educate, inspire and empower more women into franchising. Are you passionate about encouraging more women into franchising? Could you be our next member?

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THE HOLIDAY FRANCHISE COMPANY The Holiday Franchise Company is the only travel business accredited by both The Approved Franchise Association and British Franchise Association and, in 2020, makes its debut in our top-100 list holidayfranchisecompany.com

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ESTABLISHED in 2016, The Holiday Franchise Company was created after recognising a need to welcome new people into the travel industry. We were particularly interested in those who don’t necessarily have business experience but amazing skill sets, and an obvious passion for travelling. So we developed a unique franchise model, which allows us to utilise and build on our franchisees’ own travel experiences.

As part of Hays IG, we have access to more than 500 suppliers, so we can tailor our franchisees’ businesses to fit their preferred specialist areas.

And we are owned by multi-award winning business Holidaysplease, which began trading in 2002 with just a £6k investment. However, it now turns over in excess of £27m per year, so we fully understand what is required to create and run a successful online travel agency. Our franchisees work with travel professionals, who

fully understand the industry and the challenges they will face.

We have developed a training programme, plus a range of tools, to ensure franchisees have the skills they need. All our training is one-toone, which allows us to focus on their personal and business needs, while filling in their knowledge gaps where necessary.

The same team supports a franchisee throughout their journey, from the initial inquiry to going live. This means we have intimate knowledge of the franchisee and their business. Our model puts the franchisee in control.

We help them to create a brand identity, but hand over all intellectual property rights to the franchisee. We don’t want people to be connected to us because we own them. We would much rather earn their loyalty, and retain their confidence, because we offer them the highest levels of support.

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DOMESTIC ANGELS It’s only been three years since Domestic Angels spread their wings and became a franchise, but they are already flying high as a new entry in our list of the UK’s top 100 franchise.domestic-angels.com DOMESTIC ANGELS was founded in Dorset 18 years ago by Samantha Acton. As a sole trader, Samantha would provide housework services for private homes and this was the way it remained until 2017, when she made the decision to enter the UK franchise market. After years of evolving and rubbing down any rough edges, this multi-awardwinning business model became a franchisor.

First franchisee through the doors was Deborah Broomfield from Christchurch. Deborah says: “This has given me an amazing business opportunity, but at the same time the ability to manage and spend time with my family.” And Domestic Angels continues to go from strength-to-strength, thanks

to its strong business model, ethos and moral framework, all of which contribute to this unique successful franchise formula.

Founder Samantha proudly explains: “We are still a home-based business and proud of it. Each franchisee enjoys personal and extensive support from the leadership team and business family, including weekly contact, monthly oneto-ones and regular meetings focussed on well-being.” In-house software and book-keeping is managed centrally, allowing franchisees to focus on development and service.

Samantha adds: “We are unashamedly parents first and foremost. This is a parttime, home-based franchise, providing a lot of employment and ensuring that franchisees can be the parents and relatives they need to be. We have the work-life balance nailed. It’s what makes all of us tick and puts a smile on our faces while we work.”

When you become part of Domestic Angels, you not only become part of a business, you become part of a movement that allows everyone to take control of their time, lives and money.

As Poole franchisee, Charlotte Waldron, says: “Not only has this given me the chance to fulfil my own business goals, it also means I have the freedom to manage my own time with my family.”

ESTABLISHED 2017 INVESTMENT LEVEL £10,000 NUMBER OF FRANCHISES 5 SECTOR DOMESTIC SERVICES

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GUTTERPRO gutterpro.co.uk ‘NO MESS, no fuss, no ladders.’ This is the GutterPRO mantra. In basic terms, the company clears gutters from the ground using a powerful vacuum system, which safely removes everything that can cause problems in gutters. GutterPRO was established in 2013 and, following two successful pilot areas, granted their first franchise in 2016. With 50 territories across Great Britain and Northern Ireland, GutterPRO has rapidly become the nation’s go-to gutter cleaning brand. A proven four-season business, GutterPRO’s franchise partners have clocked up more than 3,500 Five Star reviews over the last 12 months.

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WOK TO WALK woktowalk.com

WOK TO WALK is a rounded concept: To our customers, it’s a healthy Asian fix, the opportunity to enjoy a good, quick meal anytime and anywhere. To our partners, it’s the perfect business concept: A flawless operation, a mind-blowing margin and an internationally recognised brand that is outstanding in any portfolio.

Our business model is accurately designed to offer the highest profitability, succeeding in the toughest of markets, such as New York or London. We are No 1 in Europe and have 100 plus stores in more than 20 countries. The Wok to Walk model is as flexible as it is versatile: It works in all sorts of locations, caters for all kinds of customers, and works well throughout the whole day.

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TIDY GREEN CLEAN tidygreenclean.co.uk

TIDY GREEN CLEAN is a hit with customers and staff alike, while also meeting its targets for being an environmentally-friendly business.

Starting up with minimal costs and finance, Tidy Green Clean (TGC) is one of a kind in the UK, as it elevates the role of cleaner to that of an entrepreneur.

Its unique commercial cleaning franchise model offers staff entrepreneurial opportunities, while providing environmentally-sound practices for its clients.

Founded by Andrew Alleway and David Moncur in 2016, TGC prides itself on taking an ethical approach to business.

The Aberdeen-based company is committed to paying the living wage, while guaranteeing its staff a 30-hour working week.

This is a radical departure for the industry as a whole and means staff retention is above 90%.

TGC successfully meets global environmental standards (ISO14001) for those companies claiming green credentials and has put a commitment to protecting the surrounding environment at the heart of its business.

TGC has also achieved ISO9001 for quality management systems and ISO45001 for health and safety.

Its aim, since day one, has been to build strong working relationships with its customers, knowing that personal service and attention really does make a difference.

It has comprehensively overhauled the use of technology within the industry, developing tools to revolutionise staff and site management.

This gives franchisees secure control over their operations, while providing customers with transparency and total confidence in the services they receive.

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ROSEMARY BOOKKEEPING rosemarybooks.co.uk ROSEMARY BOOKKEEPING was established in 2002 and offers a unique bookkeeping system, providing clients with the information they need and when they need it. Our franchise partners provide an affordable and professional bookkeeping service that supports their clients and accountants, allowing businesses to concentrate on what they do best – which is running their business.

A truly scalable franchise model, Rosemary Bookkeeping is designed to suit any lifestyle, with the option of outsourcing all or some of your clients’ work to suit you. And with HMRC preparing to make tax reporting digital – for small businesses in the future – the potential with a Rosemary Bookkeeping franchise is huge. HMRC

are also looking at introducing quarterly tax submissions for all SMEs. Rosemary Bookkeeping’s franchise partners have unlimited access to the experience of the longestablished franchisor ServiceMaster, including expertise in marketing, finance, HR, IT and sales.

No experience or qualifications in bookkeeping are necessary, as full training in the Rosemary Bookkeeping system is provided. We also offer onthe-job experience through our existing franchise partners. Speak to a member of our team today to find out how you can make your business dreams a reality in 2020.

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TRUGREEN PROFESSIONAL LAWNCARE trugreen.co.uk

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HEAVENLY DESSERTS heavenlydesserts.co.uk/uk-franchise

WHAT’S DINNER without something sugary afterwards? No, not after dinner mints or vanilla ice cream – think like Willy Wonka and dream beyond the ordinary. It worked for Yousif Aslam, co-founderof Heavenly Desserts, the luxury desserts franchise, which launched in 2008 Entering what was a relatively competitionfreemarket he then launched in the Midlands and grew from there to then enter the franchising sector in 2016 after refining the business model.

“We felt it was commercially viable to grow the store base nationally and share the success with passionate and motivated entrepreneurs,” says Aslamof the decision. The first franchise soon opened inOxford and it was the first time Heavenly Desserts ventured south. In 2019,there are even plans to take Heavenly Desserts into international markets. It seems safe to say things are looking rather sweet for this franchisor earning its spot among theElite Franchise 100.

TRUGREEN has been creating beautiful lawns across the UK for nearly 40 years and provides a professional and expert lawn care service. No two lawns are the same and neither is a TruGreen treatment package. As a highly trained and qualified lawn care technician, you’ll be able to identify grass species and lawn diseases, and therefore be qualified to recommend a bespoke lawn care package to suit the customer.

Technical training, business coaching and limited support are provided by the franchisor ServiceMaster, a resident lawn care expert, who has over 40 years of experience in professional sports turf management. External training will also see you qualified with PA1 and PA6 Chemical Spraying accreditations.

Our proven franchise model is designed to maximise the potential revenue opportunities during peak lawn care seasons, while allowing you time to manage and review business performance in the quieter seasons. Bespoke business management software keeps track of sales and marketing intelligence, so you can focus on building your business.

As demand increases, you’ll employ additional staff and invest in additional vans and equipment.

There is no upper limit with TruGreen. Speak to a member of our team today to find out how you can make your business dreams a reality.

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CENTURY 21 UK century21uk.com CENTURY 21 UK continues to thrive in the property industry, and has been named in Elite Franchise’s top 100 list for a third consecutive year. The franchise comes with the added advantage of being owned by property management company SDL Group.

Nottingham-based SDL is the UK’s fastest growing property services group, allowing all of our franchisees to benefit from multiple streams of income. Century 21 provides an in-depth training and support package, from a dedicated business development manager. And, every January, our growing band of franchisees can attend our owners’ meeting where they can network with other members.

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REFRESH RENOVATIONS

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IMAGINE a market that is bigger than the fast food sector and which has no multi-location brand or consolidated competition. This is the opportunity that awaits franchise owners with Refresh Renovation, for whom the sky is the limit. They are the only design and build renovation franchise in the United Kingdom, with a focus on adding value for the homeowners they serve.

They specialise in home extensions, loft conversions, kitchen and bathroom renovations, and are a new entry in Elite Franchise’s top 100 list. With 80 franchisees across the UK, USA, New Zealand and Australia, Refresh Renovations has grown into a global market leader in such a relatively short space of time.

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ESTABLISHED in May 2000, multiaward winning Boogie Beat music and movement sessions are based on traditional fairy tales combined with a lively and active dance twist, suitable for babies to seven-year-olds.

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LINGOTOT is celebrating its 10th anniversary by becoming a new entry in Elite Franchise’s top 100 list. This innovative enterprise makes the learning of languages child’s play, and has been doing so since Angela Sterling founded the company in 2010.

Angela is a fully qualified teacher whose GCSE students are some of the best in the world. She has worked for the universities of Newcastle and Southampton, researching the

acquisition of language for different age groups. Angela wanted to give children the opportunity to experience and explore new languages, as well as different cultures, while reaping the allround benefits of learning.

Since the BBC attended Lingotot’s first-ever class, the business has enjoyed rapid growth and now teaches around 20,000 children each week, via a network of over 50 franchisees.

Uniquely, Lingotot offers OfQual regulated teaching qualifications for franchisees, in addition to personalised ongoing support.

Once signed up to Lingotot, franchisees are in a position to enjoy the level of flexibility and success they seek.

When a franchisee joins the Lingotot family, they become part of a network of friendly and supportive professionals who have all worked hard to make the company the number one children’s language franchise in the UK. Lingotot has embarked on an ambitious global expansion plan and has signed their first franchisee in Ireland, with more countries to follow.

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BODYSTREET

Rising five spots up our Elite Franchise top 100 list for 2020 is Bodystreet, who illustrate how ‘small and short’ can often reap the greatest dividends bodystreetuk.co.uk OUR STUDIOS, unlike traditional gyms, are operated in small premises which require investment levels that are much lower than most businesses in the fitness sector. We believe our franchise will appeal to those seeking a business that isn’t just driven by membership numbers. Our focus is on client engagement, helping them to achieve great fitness through our once-a-week, 20-minute workout. Yes, you did hear that correctly: ‘Just oncea-week and just 20-minutes’, making it very appealing to those who work long arduous hours. This will also sound appealing to potential franchisees too.

Our mission just happens to be: The joy of living.

Alongside doctors, health centres and physiotherapists, fitness studios such as Bodystreet can play a central role in helping improve the overall health of the nation. Those who stay fit are less prone to physical and psychological illnesses. Our accredited apprenticeship programmes lead to a Foundation Degree in Business Management.

Our commitment to training isn’t just for teams working in studios. Our continuous development programme, which runs throughout the year, helps our franchisees to develop their skills and knowledge base too. The objective of any franchise is to provide franchisees with a platform to achieve their ambitions and goals. With more than 300 studios successfully established, our franchisees have access to a system that is fully tried and tested. Many of the time-consuming processes have been taken care of for your benefit.

Bodystreet has grown from one studio in Munich, to a successful operation in seven countries. And we’ve received many accolades along the way. These include Franchisor of the Year in Germany for 2016, and becoming a member of The British Franchise Association 12 months later. During 2019, we passed the 12 million milestone regarding the number of training sessions we have undertaken during our existence. If ‘the joy of living’ appeals to you, then Bodystreet are waiting for your call.

ESTABLISHED 2016 INVESTMENT LEVEL £50,000 NUMBER OF FRANCHISES 10 SECTOR FITNESS

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dallaschicken.co.uk DALLAS CHICKEN is a nationwide brand offering a low cost investment into the fast food franchising sector.

We specialise in fried chicken, grilled chicken, burgers, wraps, BBQ and pizza products. Dallas Chicken, which is a new entry in this year’s Elite Franchise top 100 list, is currently recruiting franchisees for all nationwide territories. We offer full project build, training, management and on-going support, and all at the lowest royalty fees in the sector. In 2019, we introduced 16 new franchisees to the Dallas Chicken brand. Come and check us out!

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SURFACE MEDIC surfacemedic.co.uk WHY REPLACE when you can restore? This is our belief at Surface Medic, which has moved 16 positions up the list of top 100 UK franchises. We provide hard surface repairs and specialist restoration to a wide range of hard surfaces. We operate nationwide providing expert service to customers, whether commercial or domestic, or whether in retail or construction. We will repair internal and external surfaces for businesses and homeowners alike, with customers receiving quick and budget friendly solutions. With demand for both time-effective and cost-effective repairs at an all-time high, we are experiencing an unprecedented demand from a booming untapped market.

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SERVICEMASTER RESTORE A NEW ENTRY in this year’s Elite Franchise UK top 100 list is ServiceMaster Restore, who provide restoration services with the utmost integrity and understanding. You’ll thrive on each day being different, and will have bags of energy, plus a desire to administer the very best customer experience, when you invest in a ServiceMaster Restore franchise.

This 24/7/365 business is contacted in a customer’s hour of need, to dry and restore flooded properties or clean up

after fires, accidents or traumas, at any time of the day or night.

With the resources to take care of any disaster recovery, you will be a specialist reacting to jobs large and small. No job is too tough to undertake and you will be equipped to clean up, whether it be a flood, fire or even graffiti damage. You will also know that difficult situations call for understanding and compassion, as well as a quick response. That’s why this service is tailored around your customer and

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MR ELECTRIC mrelectric.co.uk ESTABLISHED in 1994, Mr Electric has expanded its network greatly and currently has partners in more than 170 locations across the world. As ever, all of our franchisees are committed to providing exceptional customer service to their clients.

And, in 2020, the brand is a rising star in Elite Franchise’s top 100 list.

their critical business needs. When things go wrong, the need to have highly skilled and competent people on hand is paramount. Technicians are trained to use the correct technique for every type of situation, to ensure an efficient and effective result in the home or business.

Mr Electric is an internationally recognised brand, with over 20 years of franchising experience. Despite this, Mr Electric has yet to fully establish itself in the UK. That is until now. We are dedicated to creating a trusted national network of local electrical businesses, all working towards the same goal. Our focus is to become the UK’s obvious choice for all domestic and light commercial electrical needs.

Our management franchise provides an opportunity for ambitious individuals to break into our recession resistant marketplace and build a multi-van electrical operation in their own region.

During 2020, Mr Electric will provide an additional franchise package that allows aspiring electricians to fast track their business launch, thanks to our support structures and expertise. Come and join us.

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ESTABLISHED 2014 INVESTMENT LEVEL From £2,999 + VAT NUMBER OF FRANCHISES 16 SECTOR CHILDREN

Fun Fest is growing bigger by the month and in 2020 will launch their Day Nursery franchise. This follows in the footsteps of their successful Before & After School Clubs and Children’s Parties which both developed out of the original Holiday Club concept fun-fest.co.uk CHILDREN are becoming increasingly sophisticated customers. They know what they like and are certainly not afraid to tell you. The Fun Fest team are great listeners, and are quick to adapt to the needs of the children who are never shy to tell them what they think.

Since its national launch in 2017, the network of Fun Fest Holiday Clubs has grown rapidly, building an excellent reputation with Ofsted, schools, parents and children alike.

Every day children choose from an exciting and unique menu of activities, deciding which sessions they want to do morning and afternoon. In short, they design their own individual holiday programme.

Fun Fest also organise Before & After School Clubs, as well as Children’s Parties, which are natural extensions of the original and successful Fun Fest concept.

With decades of experience running Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ nurseries, the Fun Fest team are delighted to be able to bring this expertise to the

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market with the launch of their Fun Fest Day Nursery franchise from 2020.

This wide range of opportunities gives franchisees flexibility and choice in terms of the type of business – along with level of investment – they wish to commit to, both now and in the future.

Kate Bailey, franchisee for Lichfield, says ‘I have been a franchisee for just over a year now.

“I have one thriving holiday club which is making a good level of profit and I am now working towards opening my second club, which I have achieved alongside other work and family commitments.

“It is very rewarding as I get such good feedback from my customers, and I love the level of flexibility and choice that I have as a franchisee in building up my business.’

So if you are looking to get involved with an exciting and quality brand, in a growth market, which will earn fantastic returns for a flexible working life, then you should consider choosing Fun Fest for a living.

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JACKSON FIRE & SECURITY jacksonfire.co.uk WE ARE THE first Fire and Security business to provide access to the lucrative franchise market. A Jackson franchise offers a potentially excellent return on investment, a strong and immediately recognisable brand, as well as multiple revenue streams.

With more than 28 years of experience in delivering best industry services, we are ideally positioned to help you meet the demand for our services in your area. More and more business owners are using us as their fire safety and security suppliers.

Jackson Fire and Security exist to make the lives of these business owners easier, by providing services to the highest standards and from one single reliable source.

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RECOGNITION EXPRESS Get personal with corporate high-flyers Recognition Express, who specialise in helping other businesses maximise their brand awareness

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thebardongroup.co.uk/recognition-express RECOGNITION EXPRESS is the UK’s leading supplier and manufacturer of corporate recognition and personalised products for businesses. The franchise has eight defined income streams, ranging from personalised name badges, promotional products, awards, posters and banners, to branded clothing for companies and uniforms for schools. New for this year is a lower cost, non-production investment option.

The business has been successfully operating franchises in the corporate recognition and promotional products sector since 1979. It’s the most successful franchise network of its kind and is a past winner of the British Franchise Association

(bfa) HSBC Franchisor of the Year award. Operating in a huge market worth roughly £3bn, Recognition Express is strictly business-to-business.

Its success has been built on providing quality products, ensuring high levels of personal service, delivering value for money and building strong personal relationships with both customers and suppliers.

Every business and organisation needs to increase its recognition factor, whether it’s a multinational corporation, a medium-sized charity or a local flower shop. It’s not difficult to see why the demand for branded clothing has never been higher. From name badges to corporate clothing, signage and promotional items, Recognition Express has built a business on offering customers innovative solutions that go far beyond simply supplying products.

With 40 years of experience and a thriving network of franchisees, the brand offers an excellent proposition for ambitious people eager to set up and build their own business. The bespoke training and support offered by Recognition Express is the envy of the franchise industry. Centrally designed, managed and implemented, our direct-marketing programmes form the backbone of the company’s marketing systems and are augmented by highquality collateral, marketing tools and ongoing training designed to drive business growth, customer contact and brand awareness.

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DIDDI DANCE provides classes for boys and girls aged five and under, and can be hired for parties, as well as nursery and school sessions. Activities include original music, multiple dance props and unique lesson plans, with syllabuses aimed at engaging and educating children. With an ongoing focus on getting children moving, diddi dance continues to grow across the UK as one of the leading providers of dance classes to pre-schoolers. It began as a single class in 2003 in south-east London. As interest grew in 2006, Anne-Marie Martin, the founder, looked into franchising the concept, so she furthered the format of her classes, which guaranteed new dance styles.

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These were launched every half-term, over a two-year programme, aimed at keeping lessons fresh and fun. After producing a few diddi dance pilots between 2006 and 2009, franchising was officially launched 10 years ago.

Since then, diddi dance has grown and currently has over 40 franchises.

Franchisees are in business for themselves but not by themselves. It gives them the flexibility to work around family life, and they also have the valued support of Martin’s experience and her support team to help guide them whenever necessary. With its huge commitment to ongoing support, while remaining open to innovative ideas from its network, diddi dance really is an allsinging, all-dancing franchise.

HEADCASE BARBERS

headcase-barbers.com ESTABLISHED in 2000, Headcase Barbers is the largest and fastest growing franchised barbers’ group in the United Kingdom. It also has a presence in South Africa, The Netherlands and Ireland. Our vision, at Headcase Barbers, is to restore the barber shop to its former glory by making it the centre of the local community.

We aim to provide a first-class service, in a relaxed and welcoming shop environment, that includes the ambience of great music. There is a significant business reward for creating an authentic destination venue, where customers can look forward to spending some time, while enjoying one of their regular visits.

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KALL KWIK

There’s a whole lot more to Kall Kwik than print and design, which is why this ever-evolving company remains one of the top 100 franchises in the UK thebardongroup.co.uk/kall-kwik

ESTABLISHED 1978 INVESTMENT LEVEL £50,000 +VAT + SHOP FIT NUMBER OF FRANCHISES 40 SECTOR BUSINESS SERVICES, PRINTING

HAVING TRADED in the B2B sector for more than four decades, Kall Kwik has clearly made an impression on the Elite Franchise 100 judges – yet again. And it can credit its considerable longevity to always being prepared to meet change head-on, while remaining customercentric at all times. Kall Kwik is much more than print and design.

The Kall Kwik business services concept offers a low entry cost to the marketplace and, by outsourcing highend production, ensures lower ongoing operating costs – thus increasing net margins. Successful franchisees have broadened their services to include web design, email marketing and web-toprint, and even providing marketing advice and services to local businesses – ranging from creating, printing, distributing and ultimately following up a direct marketing campaign to fulfilling and sourcing specialist printing services.

Today, Kall Kwik franchisees are ideally placed to take advantage of

the estimated 5.7m SMEs in the UK marketplace, not to mention the thousands of schools, charities and local government organisations. The cost of entry is very competitive at around £50,000 – excluding shop fees and VAT. This covers the right to use the brand, training, marketing launch, equipment and ongoing business support from The Bardon Group team.

The multi-brand franchisor has over 100 years of combined experience in franchising for franchisees to benefit from. Alongside its impressive heritage in the franchise sector, one of Kall Kwik’s unique selling points is its commitment to local communities and charities. Whether it’s helping to keep a community cinema open, sponsoring a cathedral photography competition or championing environmentally friendly-products, Kall Kwik’s franchisees evidently have a passion for philanthropy as well as printing.

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RIDICULOUSLY RICH Ridiculously Rich by Alana is a new entry in this year’s list of the UK’s top 100 franchises, with Alana Spencer’s business growing considerably since she won the BBC’s The Apprentice three years ago ridiculouslyrichbyalana.co.uk

ESTABLISHED 2017 INVESTMENT LEVEL £1,000+ NUMBER OF FRANCHISES 89 SECTOR FOOD & DRINK

RIDICULOUSLY RICH by Alana was created by director Alana Spencer, who won the BBC’s entertainment programme, The Apprentice, in 2016, and in the process secured an investment from business partner Lord Alan Sugar. Prior to this success, Alana had been baking and selling her delicious range of food products at farmers markets, food festivals and country shows all across the United Kingdom. She had done this for around seven years.

Thanks to the success of the existing model, it was Lord Sugar and his advisor Claude Litner who suggested Alana should franchise the business.

In May 2017, Alana interviewed and brought on board her first 20 franchisees, based all across the UK, and ready to grow their own businesses by following in Alana’s footsteps.

Alana insisted that her franchise opportunity should be affordable to all, so that anyone who wanted to start a venture could have a business of their own. She wanted to help those who either didn’t know where to begin, or couldn’t afford the hefty start-up cost, That is why you can become a Ridiculously Rich by Alana ambassador for a one-off fee of only £1,000.

This covers a full market stall set up, an online training program, private ambassador group for news and updates, as well as a dedicated ambassador and wholesale manager available to offer constant ongoing support throughout your journey. Alana has since introduced a second, even more affordable franchise opportunity to encourage others to join her growing business and she currently has 70 franchises selling at events, to retailers and the public, all across the UK. Ridiculously Rich by Alana regularly expands the range on offer. There are now 10 flavours in the core range, plus two brand new flavours introduced as specials every month. They offer a subscription service, online orders and gift vouchers to all their customers.

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Since starting out in 1997, Swimtime has become the largest independent swim school in the UK. We teach tens of thousands of people to swim every week, across more than 300 venues.

Swimtime services take place at a wide

variety of venues, including hotels, country clubs, private pools, as well as health & fitness centres. This gives our franchisees the flexibility to run their businesses from wherever they want – and it’s often from home.

Swimtime is acknowledged, within and outside the industry, as being forward thinking innovators. We were named Digital Transformation of the Year, at the 2019 International Customer Experience Awards. This

particular award recognised our bespoke business management platform, which beat the likes of Shell and Turkish Airlines. In 2019, Swimtime secured an endorsement from the International Swim School Association for taking a radical new approach to incentivising children, through our unique educational program.

Offering an excellent work-life balance, Swimtime’s award-winning technology enables franchisees to operate their businesses from anywhere in the world – and whenever they want. This makes our franchise model attractive to parents. Thanks to our close-knit team of in-house experts, we guide our new franchisees through a tried, trusted and successful business model. Some franchisees achieve six-figure annual incomes, thus making it a very rewarding opportunity for the right person.

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LITTLE VOICES littlevoices.org.uk

Rising up through the ranks of Elite Franchise’s top 100 is Little Voices, whose aim is to inspire children realise their true potential STARTING OUT 13 years ago, Little Voices opened its doors with the aim of building confidence and nurturing talent, through inspirational education in music and drama. We focus on children aged four-to-18, using a syllabus developed by the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). With a growing network of 27 franchisees, the business boasts several prestigious awards, including Industry Champion of 2019, as chosen by the Children’s Activities Association.

The Little Voices team are passionate about helping all of their pupils reach their full potential. Thanks to small class sizes, our trained singing and drama tutors can focus on the individual child. We build confidence and nurture talent through fun and engaging lessons, while facilitating a child’s development vocally, dramatically, personally, socially and beyond. Co-founder and managing director, Jane Maudsley, recognised that skills acquired through music and drama education go way beyond performance. She says: “It’s the things that children learn that they can transfer into other areas. Such as life skills like eye contact, posture, breathing, handling anxiety and nerves, communicating effectively with the spoken word, good diction and pronunciation.”

Lessons take place after school and often within schools, meaning there is no weekend commitment, which may encroach on all-important family time. Recognising that children enjoy performance, our school holiday Theatre Weeks give them a chance to learn new skills, make new friends and, more importantly, have fun and put on a show.

With schools under pressure to focus on core subjects, such as maths and English, there’s never been a better time to invest in the performing arts business.

Little Voices has a proven system and support network that enables their franchisees to build a successful future.

Jane is fully focused on supporting her franchisees, so helping them reach their true potential, too: “We want the best for every child, every parent, every tutor and every franchisee. Our culture, values and beliefs enable us to deliver outstanding LAMDA education in drama and singing within a safe, fun and creative environment.”

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MERRY MAIDS merrymaids.co.uk MERRY MAIDS is in the business of making customers’ homes sparkle – all over the world. And in the UK, the company’s franchisees are reaping the benefits of the cleaning boom, which is sweeping across the country.

Franchisees are making the most of the Merry Maids’ brand, with the company’s proven business model the envy of many of its competitors in this sector.

As a business owner, you will be the face of Merry Maids in your region.

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It will be your main responsibility to share with your prospective customers the benefits of a Merry Maids domestic cleaning service. By giving in-home quotations to potential customers, they will receive a truly customised service.

Quotes cover all possible options such as a thorough one-off clean, or regular weekly, fortnightly or four-weekly appointments. You’ll recruit, train and manage a team of professional domestic cleaners, all proficient in using exclusive

RAZZAMATAZ RAZZAMATAZ have danced, sung and acted their way into this year’s top 100, having grown considerably since impressing Dragons’ Den star Duncan Bannatyne 12 years ago.

Launched in 2000, Razzamataz Theatre School was developed to make performing arts available to children and young people around the country.

Razzamataz offers exceptional training in dance, drama and singing, and provides opportunities to perform, as well as welcoming guests to their frequent workshops. Many industry experts, including Ashley Banjo from Diversity, have taken advantage of their wonderful facilities.

Seven years after starting out, the company’s founder Denise HuttonGosney who is also managing director, appeared on BBC’s Dragons’ Den and won the backing of Duncan Bannatyne.

Classes cover everything from traditional West End and Broadway musicals, through to street dance, pop

Merry Maids products and specialist cleaning equipment.

Bespoke management software tracks revenue and marketing spend, as well as organising daily cleaning schedules and invoicing. With Merry Maids, your focus is on building a profitable business, not the day-to-day grind of admin, paperwork or cleaning. Speak to a member of our team today to find out how you can make your business dreams become a reality.

singing and acting. Razzamataz is very proud of the comprehensive training it offers. Initial training starts with a week at Head Office where new franchisees will learn everything they need about running a theatre school.

Razzamataz also brings in outside industry experts to keep up to date with the latest advancements in its growing industry. There is also regular refresher training, which is held in many different locations across the UK to make it easy for franchisees to attend.

Monthly Skype calls, training webinars with a host of industry experts, plus lots of local networking opportunities, are on offer for franchisees.

Razzamataz organises an annual conference, as well as regional events, to share best practices, while offering advice on new ways to succeed in business.

The company has also recently received feedback from the Smith & Henderson survey, which shows it had scored one of the highest marks in the business and so joined a group of elite franchisors who received a 5-Star Franchise Satisfaction Award.

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BETTERCLEAN SERVICES bettercleanfranchise.co.uk

its modern and innovative business systems. As a result, they offer one of the most comprehensive, consistent and reliable cleaning services in the UK. They apply this same approach to their franchise network, which ensures that franchisees receive the same level of care and service as their customers.

Dan van Kuyk, a director of the company, says: “2020 is our 25th year in commercial cleaning and we have a number of exciting celebrations planned, including some great offers for new franchise owners.” During 2019, Betterclean’s network added three new owners, taking their total of franchisees across the UK to 16.

Van Kuyk added: “The franchise package has been designed with focus on the provision of excellent support services for every step our franchise owners take on their journey. The package offers one of the lowest management fees in the industry, so our franchise owners benefit from support in all aspects of running and building their business, while at the same time keeping more of the profits for themselves.”

RISING NINE places up our list of top 100 UK franchises is Betterclean Services, who have provided quality contract cleaning to businesses across the UK for the past quarter of a century.

Betterclean believe in delivering first rate customer service, thanks largely to the implementation of

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SANDLER TRAINING (UK)

SANDLER TRAINING is a global organisation with over five decades of experience. Its franchisees work with businesses to help them improve the effectiveness and efficiency of their sales and management processes.

Sandler Training is an award-winning, global leader in innovative sales and management training and consultancy.

Their clients span all industry sectors and include some of the most dynamic companies in the UK. Sandler Training does not merely provide a quick fix solution. Its franchise model is focused on the future, aiming to enjoy the benefits of recurring income from happy and successful clients, not just for weeks or months, but for years.

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are six annual conferences, where franchisees collaborate and learn from each other. In addition, there are a wide range of marketing and online learning tools that can be used by franchisees and clients alike, to provide long-term continuous support.

In the UK, the average annual turnover for franchisees, beyond their first year, is now over £200k. This is a high margin business. Key to this achievement is the support Sandler Training gives to its franchisees and is evidenced by

SIGNS EXPRESS franchise.signsexpress.co.uk

A FRANCHISE WITH Signs Express offers high rewards in a creative and dynamic sector. Established over 25 years ago, Signs Express, the UK’s largest sign company, has over 65 centres nationwide. With expert support, training and advice as well as industry knowhow, new franchisees don’t need sign industry experience to become a part of the network. Anyone looking for an opportunity with regular business, a stable marketplace and an established brand can potentially become a Signs Express franchisee. Benefits include £30,000 investment from Signs Express, a dedicated UK franchise support centre, training and ongoing support and access to thousands of sales leads.

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franchisee feedback. Sandler Training is one of a handful of UK franchises to receive the coveted Five-Star Franchisee Satisfaction award, by research and benchmarking firm Smith+Henderson. Sandler Training continues to invest in new products and services to offer its clients.

RADFIELD HOME CARE

radfieldhomecarefranchising.co.uk RADFIELD HOME CARE specialises in providing high quality care, at home, to many ageing residents living in the United Kingdom. Operating within the private marketplace, our franchise partners are based in many different locations across the UK. And as our ageing population grows, our franchisees benefit from the support of a secure and growing franchisor.

Family founded, owned and operated for over 35 years, Radfield’s franchisors have a lifetime of hands-on experience in the sector.

As a result, franchise partners have access to leading recruitment and retention strategies, cutting edge care management technologies and data-driven market campaigns.

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DRAIN DOCTOR Returning to the top 100 for a third straight year is Drain Doctor, experts in plumbing and drainage, with connections all over the world draindoctor.co.uk ESTABLISHED in 1994, Drain Doctor is the nation’s largest full-service emergency plumbing and drainage company. The Drain Doctor story began in the United States in 1970, when our sister company Mr Rooter opened for business. Mr Rooter quickly established a reputation for performing quality work at honest prices. Over the last four decades, Mr Rooter has become the second largest full-service plumbing and drainage company in the US, with over 200 franchised locations in North America.

Using the same proven business and franchise model, as developed in the US, Drain Doctor launched in the UK 26 years ago. Since then, it has become the nation’s largest full-service emergency plumbing and drainage company, working in both the commercial and domestic sectors. Just like Mr Rooter, Drain Doctor’s franchisees are fully committed to maintaining a reputation for delivering the highest level of customer service.

By joining Drain Doctor, our franchisees immediately tap into more than 25 years of franchising experience, and become part of a business that boasts 57 locations nationwide. What’s more, you’ll benefit from national accounts with some of the UK’s most recognised brands. Last year, Drain Doctor’s franchisees completed more than 46,000 jobs nationwide.

Drain Doctor is a valued brand of Texas-based Neighborly, which is one of the world’s largest home services franchise businesses, and now serves over 8.9 million customers across nine countries. It’s clear to see why Neighborly has become an attractive prospect for entrepreneurs and franchise seekers across the globe.

ESTABLISHED 1994 INVESTMENT LEVEL £35,000 NUMBER OF FRANCHISES 33 SECTOR PLUMBING & DRAINAGE

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PITMAN TRAINING CENTRE

Transform lives in your community with your own Pitman Training Centre, a re-entry in this year’s Elite Franchise top 100 list pitman-franchising.com

NUMBER OF FRANCHISES 90+ SECTOR EDUCATION / TRAINING

START YOUR OWN local training centre with a Pitman Training franchise and transform the lives of people in your local area. All course content is provided and no teaching experience required.

Pitman Training has been revolutionising office skills since 1837. We are an extensive network of career training and professional development centres. Through a blended delivery of online learning, coupled with our centre support, Pitman Training provides the very latest in office skills.

With us you can undertake IT training, as well as a comprehensive range of professional diplomas, awards and courses.

The highly reputable Pitman Training brand allows franchise partners to help students achieve career goals and a new future, through one of our training centres that provides job-ready training in shorter and affordable formats. Partners benefit from a proven concept that leads the way in adult learning, which is a rapidly growing market for skilled workers. The facts speak for themselves: We are a leader in private adult education with more than 180 years of experience, having been founded

by Sir Isaac Pitman who revolutionised office communications with the invention of shorthand.

We have over 90 locations in 15 markets, and more than 10,000 people receive Pitman Training each year. Courses are designed to equip students with the skills they really want, and are a great source of help for employers. Along with being highly respected in its own right, Pitman Training courses and diplomas are accredited by a number of established and respected key education bodies.

Our technology offers a state-of-the-art learning management system, which is robust and reliable, while providing seamless integration with EdTech platforms. It is fresh, clean and easy to navigate.

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ESTABLISHED 2013 INVESTMENT LEVEL £12,995 + VAT NUMBER OF FRANCHISES 47 SECTOR PET SERVICES

FOR MANY people, the idea of running their own pet business is akin to living the dream. And for a large proportion of their franchisees, We Love Pets is more of a passion, than a job, where they can get out from behind a desk and spend time in the fresh air. They become their own boss, spend hours ‘working’ with animals, and so their dreams suddenly become a reality. Sign up to We Love Pets and you can indulge in your passion, while providing dog walking and pet sitting services to thousands of happy customers.

Dog walking is the most popular service and is ideal for those who love the outdoors, especially when exploring with a four-legged friend. Going outside with your customers’ dogs is a great way to spend your day, not to mention the physical and mental health benefits associated with this activity. Pet sitting, dog and puppy visits, plus dog boarding, are also provided and fit in perfectly with childcare and other family commitments.

With 47 franchises under their belt, this family pet care business is run by the husband and wife team of Ryan and Jo, who have always kept people and their pets at the heart of what they do.

With a strict ‘No Pack Walking’ policy, We Love Pets stands out as a fully regulated and award-winning provider.

They offer their customers total peace of mind that their pets are in the most capable of hands.

Regarding franchises, We Love Pets offers the potential to earn a great income, as well as receive unrivalled training from an experienced team of mentors, business, legal, marketing and pet experts. As the only franchise to provide vet nurse support, and the sole franchisor to offer training accredited by the government department OFQUAL, being part of the We Love Pets family offers all the support you need. They are an established business that really works – and provides plenty of fun along the way too.

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BUSYLIZZY busylizzy.co.uk

NAMED in the top 100 of UK franchises, for a third successive year, is Busylizzy, which is a boutique fitness club for mums and little ones. Established in 2011, Busylizzy provides parents with a unique blend of activities that include pregnancy workouts, postnatal fitness regimes, while also offering fun baby and toddler classes, and all wrapped up in one flexible membership.

Over 12,000 parents enjoy Busylizzy classes each week, from more than 20 clubs across the UK. Busylizzy franchise owners build a steady, reliable monthly income stream from membership subscriptions, while managing a team of instructors. All systems are web based, giving franchise owners the ability to run their businesses flexibly from home and coordinated to suit family commitments.

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CONCEPT BUILDING SOLUTIONS concept-solutions.co.uk

RISING UP the list of the UK’s top 100 franchises, for the second year in a row, is Concept Building Solutions (CBS). CBS is a successful franchise network, operating since 2002, offering policyholders a free building insurance claims management service. CBS franchisees also manage all of the required reinstatement work agreed with the insurance company, to ensure the policyholder receives their full entitlement.

This unique service removes any stress, with CBS calling on industry expertise to ensure the process moves forward with the policyholder’s best interests in mind. The franchise offers great income potential, with many franchisees achieving profits in excess of £100k.

They also have full control and flexibility of their working hours.

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OVENU With over two decades in the industry, Ovenu is a franchisor dedicated to turning up the heat in the oven-cleaning sector, which has been demonstrated by climbing the ranks of the Elite Franchise 100 list ovenufranchise.co.uk OVENU was started nearly 25 years ago by Rik Hellewell. Under his guidance the company has grown, developed and prospered over the years and has become the first choice for those looking to get involved in the oven-cleaning and valeting sector.

The Ovenu opportunity is a perfect fit for hardworking people who appreciate the benefits that a tried, tested and trusted franchise brand offers aspiring business people.

Ovenu has a clear understanding of the two key components that make up its franchise package: cleaning ovens to a meticulous standard and running a profitable business. And what differentiates Ovenu from the many similar

companies in the sector is the outstanding knowledge, help, support and practical guidance on offer to franchisees through every stage of their business development The family-run headquarters and external specialists retained by Ovenu are undisputed experts in their fields. Their input helps keep Ovenu’s franchisees way ahead of their competitors.

It would be easy enough these days to contract out a few of these projects to significantly cheaper suppliers but that’s not how Ovenu operates. The company understands that quality has to be a top priority throughout the entire business. To ensure their success, each franchisee is given a startup package with the finest and most cost-effective tools available, including Ovenu’s own cleaning product range.

The online and offline marketing comprises a range of eye-catching and high-visibility adverts, including fully managed online campaigns. Additionally, the initial and ongoing fee structure is realistic and easy to understand and the most recently introduced version of the client management system is generating significant extra profits for all franchisees.

ESTABLISHED 1994 INVESTMENT LEVEL £4,995 + VAT NUMBER OF FRANCHISES 100+ SECTOR CLEANING

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PINK SPAGHETTI pink-spaghetti.co.uk PINK SPAGHETTI is one of the rising stars within the top-100 of UK franchises in 2020. They illustrate the importance of doing the small tasks right.

Pink Spaghetti PA Services is a virtual PA franchise which offers its members a flexible, family-friendly, award-winning, home-based and highly profitable business. Each franchisee has their own

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exclusive, large territory, along with rights to marketing opportunities within that zone. This guarantees there’s no competition between franchisees.

Founded in 2009, Pink Spaghetti provides services to small business owners who don’t have the time to carry out the small tasks which are vital to the smooth running of their companies.

Typically, franchisees get involved in social media, marketing, event

LITTLE LEARNERS littlelearnersuk.com

LITTLE LEARNERS is an award-winning children’s activity franchise, which aims to teach youngsters early writing skills through messy play. There are now over 30 franchisees running classes, parties and events across the UK. More recently, the company has expanded overseas, with two franchises in Australia. Little Learners was created in 2015 by Rachel Fay who, as a former teacher, realised children were arriving at school without the necessary motor skills enabling them to write.

This motivated her to develop an innovative model for educational messy play classes, which she started in her local area.

After discovering the ease with which this fitted into family life, as well as the popularity of the classes, she decided to franchise the business.

New franchisees can join a friendly and supportive community who have worked to make Little Learners the leading educational messy play

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organisation, project management, as well as administrative tasks, but the service is flexible and is tailored to clients’ needs.

Franchisees tend to come from a corporate background and the franchisor is looking for people who have the drive to own and run their own small business. Pink Spaghetti would welcome those who thrive on the challenges involved, while having the desire to be in control of their own career. They need to be good listeners and skilled at building relationships.

In return, Pink Spaghetti provides a high level of support from a friendly head office team. The company nurtures a supportive culture across its network, so there is always someone to turn to for advice, support or even just a friendly chat. Comprehensive start-up and ongoing training is provided.

ESQUIRES COFFEE esquirescoffee.co.uk

BACK IN the top 100 for a third straight year is Esquires Coffee, which was founded in Canada in 1993. It has a defined brand focus on fairness, integrity, passion, community and sustainability. Today, Esquires’ independently owned cafes still exude these values, and they strive to become a community beacon where locals can meet with friends. It is also the ideal venue for a pressure-free business meeting, study, or simply somewhere to relax and disconnect. Indeed, these vibrant, comfortable spaces, offer menus that range from breakfast, brunch and lunch. We offer great customer service and strive to ensure we make every visit an enjoyable one.

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COUNTRYWIDE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE countrywidegrounds.com

Countrywide Grounds Maintenance has been a top-50 UK franchise for three successive years, and continues to yield significant rewards for its franchisees A MULTI-AWARD-WINNING management franchise, Countrywide Grounds Maintenance is not only one of the UK’s most successful franchise networks, but also the market leader within its own industry. Established in 1984, Countrywide Grounds Maintenance is currently responsible for over 6,000 sites nationally. They provide services such as grass-cutting, pruning, hedge-cutting, hard and soft landscaping, fencing, turfing, gritting,

snow clearance and plenty more.

Growing steadily year-on-year, Countrywide has a group turnover of more than £26.5m. This means an average turnover, for each franchisee, of over £600k. When you consider that Countrywide Grounds franchisees expect net profits to exceed 20%, you can understand why there are only two vacant territories remaining. With large exclusive franchise territories, as well as an impressive blue chip customer

base, each Countrywide Grounds Maintenance franchisee has substantial growth potential within their territory.

Franchisees also benefit from extensive national accounts and a low market penetration.

Our team works hard to keep you busy.

A large proportion of your sales leads will come from head office, giving you guaranteed work from your first month as a franchise owner. This is one reason why Countrywide franchisees enjoy high revenue businesses, with turnovers in excess of £2,500k. Countrywide Grounds Maintenance is a management franchise.

Territory owners are involved in all aspects of the day-to-day running of their businesses, including employment and management of staff. They also make regular visits to customers and liaise with head office. The ideal franchise candidate will be able to motivate a team of skilled professionals.

Upon launch, our franchisees enjoy a thorough training course and will benefit from a comprehensive initial head office marketing programme. In addition to this, all franchise owners have the benefit of ongoing telesales and support for tendering. And they are guided by an experienced franchise consultant. Countrywide Grounds Maintenance is a valued brand of Neighbourly, part of the world’s largest home services franchise business.

Texas-based Neighborly has grown to serve around 8.9 million customers, across nine different countries. So it’s clear to see why Neighborly has become an attractive prospect for entrepreneurs and franchise seekers across the globe.

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If you’re a budding franchisee with a sweet tooth, then Kaspa’s may offer the perfect opportunity for you to mix business with pleasure. With more than 70 outlets already in existence, Kaspa’s is on the lookout for franchise partners, having made the UK’s top 100 list for the first time kaspas.co.uk/franchise-with-us

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ESTABLISHED 2012 INVESTMENT LEVEL £100,000 £350,000 + VAT NUMBER OF FRANCHISES 70+ SECTOR FOOD SERVICES

Our mission is to create an environment where enjoying authentic desserts with family, friends and loved ones, is an unforgettable experience

KASPA’S is one of the fastest growing food outlets in the UK and since opening less than a decade ago, already has more than 70 stores around the country – as well as one in Pakistan.

And the company is keen to extend this network further during the coming years. Kaspa’s offer a unique concept for a family dining experience, and is centred on offering a wide selection of mouth-watering desserts.

These highly-regarded products made their debut in 2012, when the first Kaspa’s store opened in Croydon, and very quickly became a huge success.

Consumers of all ages and backgrounds quickly fell in love with the idea of visiting a dedicated dessert parlour to satisfy their sweet cravings.

Their menus offer the world’s favourite hot and cold desserts under one roof, and include a selection of ice creams, gelatos, waffles, crepes, milkshakes, smoothies and sundaes.

They are confident their parlours will change the way you view dessert in the 21st century. All of their outlets focus on providing a relaxing and retro environment, and in eight short years the brand has witnessed a rapid

expansion of franchisees across the UK. Kaspa’s explain: “Our mission is to create an environment where enjoying authentic desserts with family, friends and loved ones, is an unforgettable experience. We strive to continuously provide our guests with irresistible products and unrivalled customer service. And we have learnt a lot since 2012 on how to replicate vibrant and profitable stores” Today, Kaspa’s is recognised as a national brand and has a growing franchised network of stores across the country. In 2020, they are hoping to continue their expansion on a global scale. Kaspa’s Desserts already enjoy key collaborations with the likes of 20th Century Fox, Paramount Studios, Sony Pictures, Rakuten, Amazon, Thorpe Park, Reeces and Hershey’s, with the future appearing to be extremely rosy over the coming decade.

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MAD SCIENCE

Globally-acclaimed Mad Science retains its place in the top 100 of UK franchises for a third successive year. Why not join this fast-growing club and inspire the next generation? madscience.org MAD SCIENCE provides exciting and engaging curriculumaligned programmes for children of primary school age.

Established in 1985, Mad Science now has a global network of more than 150 franchises. The company opened its first UK office in 2004 and, 16 years later, as many as half-a-million British children annually experience a free Mad Science assembly. And each year, approximately 30,000 British children enjoy the delights of a Mad Science after school club.

The Mad Science research and development team has created more than 200 hours of original enquiry-based programmes, which allow children to get hands-on with science. New content is released on a regular basis and our brand is globally recognised by our partners that include NASA and Crayola. Our year-round business model includes after school clubs, holiday camps, workshops, parties and special events – all of which guarantee a steady stream of revenue.

In the UK, our franchisees represent a growing portfolio of industry leaders who choose Mad Science because they recognise the benefits of becoming involved in one of the fastestgrowing industry segments. They also understand the long-term value of inspiring the next generation of children in their communities.

To ensure your success as a franchisee, Mad Science provides the following: Training videos, lesson plans, a suite of tech tools, your personal website, a library of marketing materials, comprehensive on-site training, plus ongoing support from a dedicated account manager. Mad Science is looking for enthusiastic entrepreneurs with sharp business acumen. If the idea of being part of a solid and proven business model sounds good to you, then Mad Science might just be the business opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

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A large market: 49% of people in the UK eat pizza at least once a week. The average Brit will eat 731 pizzas in their lifetime.

And a growing market: The home delivery market grew by 5.4% between 2011 and 2016.

It exploits the boom in smartphones: Mobile devices have fuelled a surge in online sales, over half of pizza orders are now placed online.

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THE HEALTHCARE PRACTICE New to the top 100 of UK franchises is the community-based Healthcare Practice, a subsidiary of WPA. Why not sign-up to become the newest member of their ever-growing team of professional Healthcare Partners wpa.org.uk

THE HEALTHCARE PRACTICE is a wholly owned subsidiary of WPA (Western Provident Association Ltd), which is one of the UK’s leading not-for-profit health insurers. We help our customers access the best healthcare and our Partner franchisees are our local representatives throughout the UK. When meeting new and existing customers, Partners offer advice, promote and tailor WPA policies to their customers’ exact needs. This provides a unique advantage over other health insurers, who rarely encounter their customers face to face.

We hold ourselves to the highest professional standards. We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, and are members of the British Franchise Association. All of our Healthcare Partners hold, or are studying towards, the Chartered Insurance Institute Certificate in Insurance, so that our customers can be confident they are working with qualified and professional advisors. Our Partners are trained first and foremost to listen and ask questions, so we truly understand our customers’ needs. Our Partners’ role is to give the best advice and to always act in our customers’ best interests.

Our reputation is everything to us and is something we will absolutely not compromise on. We are very

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£3,000 Marketing Budget There is a marketing budget to promote your Healthcare Practice. Typically, our Healthcare Partners witness the greatest return on their investment by hosting networking events, purchasing targeted data, attending exhibitions and undertaking marketing campaigns.

These are all activities we support to make your franchise successful and as quickly as possible.

Enhanced Remuneration You will receive enhanced fees on individual healthcare policies sold within the first two years.

Mentor For Two Years One of our senior Healthcare Partners will become your mentor for two years. They will utilise their extensive experience to guide you during the formative years of your new business, and you will be given a mentor who is local to your area. They will be available whenever you need them.

ESTABLISHED 2006 INVESTMENT LEVEL £9,200 NUMBER OF FRANCHISES 81 SECTOR FINANCIAL SERVICES/ INSURANCE

selective of who becomes a Healthcare Partner.

Potential Partners must have honesty, integrity and professionalism in abundance, and they must be willing to work hard in order to build a relationship with their customers which can often last a lifetime.

In return for the £9,200 investment and commitment, when buying a Practice, we offer a unique programme aimed at giving our Partners the best possible start. Our launch package is included within the franchise fee, and highlights our commitment to Partner achievement and supporting you on the road to success. £15,000 Guaranteed Fee Scheme When a Partner purchases a new Healthcare Practice that has no existing client base, they are eligible for the guaranteed fee scheme. This scheme is designed to provide financial security during the challenging first two years of Practice development. Forward loaded, the capital is released incrementally.

Innovative Technology We are widely recognised as leaders of technological innovation within our industry. You will benefit from access to sophisticated systems and cutting-edge solutions, including a bespoke CRM platform.

With over 80 Healthcare Partners across the UK, we are active members of our local communities and professional networks. For us, it’s about knowing and understanding our clients and we are looking for aspiring individuals who are willing to work hard. These are dedicated people who share our values and have a commitment to excellence.

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TROPHY PET FOODS trophypetfoods.co.uk

TROPHY PET FOODS has been around since the early 1990s, delivering a high-quality mobile service across the United Kingdom.

We were the first mobile pet food franchise in the UK and a market leader in our field.

We have a passionate team who have a substantial amount of knowledge regarding the needs of pet owners and franchisees.

We are a nationwide company with the knowledge, experience and expertise of how to make each of our franchisees successful. Convenience, quality and British are three words which define Trophy Pet Foods. We provide British made pet foods, a free home delivery service, free samples, competitive pricing, free nutritional advice from experts, plus a friendly customer service. It is a winning combination.

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POPPIES has been cleaning up for close to 40 years and is now one of the foremost brands in this lucrative franchise sector, as it enters the UK’s top 100 for the first time.

Established in 1980, Poppies was the UK’s first domestic cleaning franchise and has grown to become one of the largest. Franchisees manage a team of dedicated cleaners who visit clients’ homes and provide a range of topquality services. We carry out basic housekeeping and laundry, clear-up after parties, undertake spring cleaning and even get involved in assisting home-movers.

Integral to its best-in-class offering is the Poppies culture. The franchise proudly champions the wellbeing of its cleaners, with the core belief that happy, loyal staff go above and beyond

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for clients. And it’s this approach which truly makes the Poppies brand shine.

The first Poppies franchise, which launched in 1984, is still going strong.

Today, the 22-strong franchise network provides high-quality cleaning to over 6,000 homes on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis, in line with clients’ individual needs.

Generating an impressive combined turnover of more than £5m, the Poppies franchise offers an exciting opportunity for prospective business owners to capitalise on a lucrative industry worth £4.7bn. Franchisees benefit from the Poppies Training Academy, as well as impressive customer-facing technology and back office systems. With its 40th anniversary soon approaching, and an experienced franchisor at the helm of the business, this brand looks set to take 2020 by storm.

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TURTLE TOTS turtletots.com RISING STAR Turtle Tots is an awardwinning swimming company specialising in aqua-natal yoga. We run lessons for babies and toddlers, as well as mums-tobe. Since 2011, Turtle Tots has grown into a network of over 50 franchises across the UK and Ireland. We employ over 200 teachers and teach thousands of children every week. Running a Turtle Tots business is fun, flexible and rewarding. And our head office team is dedicated to supporting each franchisee, helping them to run a profitable, efficient and rewarding business. We are constantly innovating and evolving, to ensure we are at the forefront of the baby swimming industry.

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EASYSTORAGE The UK has witnessed steady growth in the self-storage sector during recent years, with easyStorage a market-leader in this field, rising six places up our top 100 table easystorage.com/franchise FROM THE same stable as low-cost airline easyJet comes easyStorage which offers a refreshingly low-cost option to self-storage. The self-storage sector has witnessed steady growth for many years, since arriving in the UK during the 1980s.

In recent years, the availability of land suitable for self-storage warehouses has become scarce and is now at a premium. As a result, consumers have suffered greatly. The average cost of storage in London has risen to £360/month, with £180/month outside of the costly capital. Although the UK market is thriving, it is only 10% of the size of its US counterpart. In the States, storage is considerably cheaper and also far more accessible. easyStorage was the brainchild of CEO Tim Slesinger, who wanted to introduce a more convenient, lower cost option, to customers. The solution was simple, take the storage ‘room’ to the customer rather than asking the customer to travel to a suitable storage facility. By storing in traditional warehouses, without the need for access corridors, lifts and mezzanines, more of the space can be used for the purpose of storing items. This meant increasing efficiency and reducing costs, while providing a more convenient service.

Customers can still access their items because storage pods can be delivered back to their doors.

As with collection, transport is free, but charges apply if being returned outside of the area. easyStorage has been able to reduce storage costs by up to 60%, while providing a more convenient service for its customers.

“Our franchise has been designed to be relatively low cost,” says Nigel Dawson its franchise director.

“Franchisees do not have to own a warehouse, as easyStorage provides the storage facilities.

It’s all about building a business to scale, with the recurring monthly revenue making this an extremely attractive one. Our investment in technology, along with franchise support and infrastructure, not to mention our trusted brand called ‘easy’, all means that a new franchise can launch from a position of strength,” he added.

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REALLY AWESOME COFFEE

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reallyawesomecoffee.co.uk RISING 14 spots up the list of top 100 UK franchises is Really Awesome Coffee, the UK’s leading mobile café franchise. We have been serving gourmet coffees to customers at local businesses and events, from our unique mobile cafés, since 2010.

Our franchisees typically base themselves at home, giving them the freedom to build their businesses around family life.

The main part of their working day is spent serving fresh coffee, as well as chatting with regular customers on their daily coffee round. A number of franchisees also attend optional weekend events to boost their profits. Really Awesome Coffee organise a four-week training programme, with many of their franchisees first-time business owners, with no experience of the hospitality industry.

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FANTASTIC SERVICES A new entry in 2020 is Fantastic Services, which takes the stress out of managing customers.

While you get on with your daily work, smart technology looks after all of your administration fantasticservices.com

ESTABLISHED 2009 INVESTMENT LEVEL £2,000 £200,000 NUMBER OF FRANCHISES 450 SECTOR PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

FANTASTIC SERVICES was founded in 2009 by Anton Skarlatov and Rune Sovndahl. Since then, we’ve made it our mission to make booking domestic services easy, while providing a safe space for small enterprise owners to grow their business. Over the past decade we’ve invested more than £6m in developing technology, which has helped make our company the leading domestic services provider. Our online platform allows customers to make a booking from a list of more than 25 services. This process takes less than five minutes to complete.

Thanks to our custom CRM software, which is tailored to your needs, everything between the customer and the franchisee is synchronised, with real-life updates. This automates the work schedule of our franchisees, enabling them to reach more customers, more quickly. The communication between franchisee and customer is seamless thanks to two mobile apps.

Customers can book and keep track of

their services through our GoFantastic app. In the meantime, franchisees can see, edit and plan their schedule via the BFantastic app – which is fully integrated with our CRM. All of this makes Fantastic Services stand out from the crowd, as all of our franchisees are business owners who enjoy access to state-of-the-art technology. This allows them to run a business without worrying about marketing, customer support or whether some big company will take control of their share of the market.

We’ve worked hard to make Fantastic Services a haven where domestic service providers can grow their business in a professional, safe and profitable way.

On top of that, we provide full training, mentoring, on-going support and an online academy where our partners can log-in and learn new skills – or even polish up old ones. Franchisees have the full support of over 450 of our staff members who take care of marketing, tech support, sales, customer care, business development and accounting.

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HERITAGE HEALTHCARE Heritage Healthcare makes its third successive appearance in the top 100 thanks to another strong year for the franchise, which plans to open 10 more offices during 2020

ESTABLISHED 2013 INVESTMENT LEVEL £29,995 +VAT NUMBER OF FRANCHISES 23 SECTOR HOMECARE

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HERITAGE HEALTHCARE has been a trusted provider of expert homecare since 2009. The husband and wife team of Glenn and Sally Pickersgill formed the company in Redcar & Cleveland, before turning it into a franchise business a few years later. Glenn is chief executive, with Sally a director, and in 2014 they welcomed their first franchise office, which was opened by Jameela Kotawala in Cardiff. Since that memorable day, Jameela has expanded her business and now owns two territories, the other being Swansea.

Going into 2020, the franchise network now covers 21 offices, spanning England and Wales. Heritage Healthcare’s focus is to provide highquality care and support to clients, so they can remain living independently at home. The brand delivers a range of care services, each tailored to the individual and their unique needs.

Upon signing a franchise agreement, new franchisees take part in a comprehensive training programme, which covers topics such as finance, marketing, IT, and they also create business plans. All of these help

prepare the franchisee to launch their own business.

The dedicated support, provided by various head office departments, sets the care company apart from their competitors. Marketing and finance support is run at the franchisor’s HQ in Darlington. The marketing department works with franchisees to create unique artwork, deliver campaigns and support digital marketing. The high level of support provided by our national support team was recognised twice during 2019, when the franchise was named ‘Best National Support Team’ and ‘Most Outstanding Home Care Team’, at the Home Care Awards.

The brand continues to grow across the UK and aims to expand the franchise network by a further 10 offices during 2020. Our directors are also looking at different ways to provide a new platform, which would allow existing franchisees to share their resources, advice and best practice. This would further enhance our network’s ability to offer the best high-quality care and support in the healthcare business.

Heritage Healthcare’s focus is to provide high-quality care and support to clients, so they can remain living independently at home

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KUMON kumon.co.uk MOVING SEVEN positions up our list of top 100 UK franchises is Kumon, which offers individual maths and English programmes to children of all ages and ability. Rather than being taught in the conventional sense, Kumon develops children through the acquisition of independent learning skills. The Kumon method of learning was developed in Japan 62 years ago, by former maths teacher Toru Kumon. He believed his son could realise his full potential and ability, by undertaking a self-learning approach to studying. Nowadays, the Kumon Method is a globally recognised brand in more than 50 countries, with 4.3m students enrolled worldwide, as part of an expanding network of franchised instructors.

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CAFE2U Leaping into the top 40 in 2020 is Cafe2U, who continue to take the delivery of high quality coffee, food and service, to a new, exciting level cafe2u.co.uk

CAFE2U is the UK’s premier mobile coffee business. Since 2004 we have been providing our customers with a welcome break to their working day, plus a gourmet coffee experience that simply cannot be recreated anywhere else. Our growing network of almost 100 vans serves thousands of happy customers every day, all over the UK, and at what we describe as nontraditional locations. From office parks and industrial estates, to community and sporting events, we are ready to serve those who require a stress-free few minutes or simply a few seconds on their own or with valued friends.

We take pride in delivering consistent high-quality, be it coffee, food or

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customer experience. We recruit, train and support the best franchisees to the utmost of our ability. We care about our customers, our people, our suppliers and the planet. The coffee industry is booming and we are searching for our next success story. The industry is now worth more than £9.6bn in the UK – and growing. Cafe2U’s exclusive coffee blend is at the heart of our success, and is the principal reason customers keep coming back. Our coffee blend is selected from some of the finest coffee growing regions in the world, roasted to a unique recipe, packaged and shipped in a manner that means it is usually less than two to four weeks old when opened by our franchisees.

The year 2019 was important for Cafe2U. Not only were we officially recognised as the UK’s number one mobile coffee franchise, we were also listed in the country’s top 20 franchises overall. However, in 2020, we aim to

take things to a whole new level. First, we will be investing heavily in our green credentials, building on the ongoing research into recyclable cups. We will also move from diesel to battery power.

We are determined to lead the way and 2020 will feature our third annual ‘Green Coffee Week.’

Second, we are excited to be launching our customer app. This investment is directly for the benefit of our franchisees, allowing them to engage with their customers like never before.

The app will alert customers to where the vans are, and notify them when they are arriving. It will also feature a digital loyalty card and allow customers to see the latest offers and drinks available. Delivering this state-of-theart technology is just one part of the tools we are developing to make our franchisees’ businesses so successful.

In 2020, we will also be rolling out a brand refresh for Cafe2U. We have

worked with a team of design experts to ensure our brand represents where we are as a business, leading the way in both the coffee industry and franchising as a whole. Our mobile coffee shops will continue to serve award-winning coffee to their customers, supported by our market-leading customer service.

With our developments and dedication to push Cafe2U forward as a business, we will offer franchisees support like never before. The year 2020 is set to be a landmark moment for the business which will be 15 years old – but we won’t stand still – the best is yet to come.

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X-PRESS LEGAL SERVICES Become a conveyancing and property expert with X-Press Legal Services whose growing franchise network has a number of available vacancies xpresslegal.co.uk

ESTABLISHED 1998 INVESTMENT LEVEL ÂŁ45,000 NUMBER OF FRANCHISES 26 SECTOR LEGAL PROPERTY SERVICES

X-PRESS LEGAL SERVICES is an outstanding UK franchise opportunity.

The company performs property searches and writes reports, which are integral to every single property transaction, whether it is a purchase, sale, repossession or re-mortgage. An X-Press Legal franchise can be run from home with no previous industry experience.

Husband and wife team, Lynne and Dave Lister, administer their local territory business, as well as manage a national network. They are well placed and happy to advise you on every aspect of your franchise business. X-Press has been in operation since 1998, became a franchise business seven years later and is currently the leading provider of regulated property searches and reports for conveyancing professionals.

Trusted by more than 500 legal practices in England and Wales, its 26 independently run businesses deliver over 400,000 regulated searches and reports every year. Part of the success of the franchise is the investment in ongoing training and support, as well as the network opportunities which exist through the X-Press Academy.

On top of a three-week induction training programme, new business owners attend Academy workshops and the Annual Roadshow, receiving advice on all sorts of topics from PR to HR. It’s important to the Lister family that new franchise owners understand they are investing in a partnership. They are never on their own but part of a growing, supportive network.

Franchisees develop lasting relationships with long-term legal clients who rely on their services.

A healthy client-base is typically made up of 10-to-20 solicitors and conveyancing professionals. X-Press has a fully compliant bespoke cloud-based system which connects franchisees with their property professionals in the conveyancing sector. Lynne and Dave Lister are always happy to discuss new franchise opportunities and currently have a small number of territories available.

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BARKING MAD

Moving up the list of top 100 UK franchises is Barking Mad, which takes the art of dog sitting to a new level barkingmad.uk.com

ESTABLISHED 2000 INVESTMENT LEVEL £14,597 NUMBER OF FRANCHISES 85 SECTOR PET CARE

ESTABLISHED in Cumbria 20 years ago, as a creative alternative to kennels, Barking Mad Dog Care has grown into the UK & Ireland’s most trusted dog sitting service, according to consumer review website TrustPilot. The longevity of this multi award-winning brand is testimony to its dedication for providing first class customer service, thanks to its tried and trusted model, support and innovation. Bespoke dog care is provided through a franchise network of dedicated, local professionals.

Franchisees coordinate canine holidays through their community of carefully chosen dog-loving families who care for pets while their owners are away.

Barking Mad’s large, supportive network of more than 80 franchise owners are living the dog lover’s dream, spending every rewarding working day with adorable canines and fellow dog lovers. They reap the benefits of a successful, flexible, family-friendly career, as demonstrated by franchisees John and Elaine Warburton. John and Elaine emerged as winners in the Lifestyle category at this year’s British Franchise Association HSBC Franchisee of the Year Awards.

Barking Mad’s support centre team are specialists in all areas of the business, so new franchisees don’t have to be.

Whether you require assistance on dog behaviour or accounts advice, or expert help regarding licensing, help is on hand. Franchisees are guided every step of the way and benefit from a national call centre, which provides a friendly and professional voice to answer your queries.

The Barking Mad system is the only dog care franchise to achieve an ISO 9001 certification, which is the world’s most recognised quality management standard. In 2016, Barking Mad was acquired by Franchise Brands PLC, an international multi-brand franchisor with a combined network of over 450 franchisees in 12 countries. Thanks to the backing of Franchise Brands PLC, Barking Mad benefits from industry-led innovation, investment and a wealth of support, expertise and group resources.

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BUSINESS DOCTORS FRANCHISING Sixteen years and counting, Business Doctors continues to serve small and medium size enterprises with its valued support and franchise advice businessdoctors.co.uk THE JOURNEY for Business Doctors began when founders Matthew Levington and Rod Davies met in 2004 for a beer and discovered that they shared a passion for business support. Having witnessed some very poor business support service being provided by both big consultancies and small independents over the years, they were inspired to create something different that resonated with the market and added real value to SMEs. They established Business Doctors with the aim of providing business support services to SMEs. Nearly 15 years on, the Business Doctors network now spans across 90 offices in the UK and around the globe covering countries including Dubai, Ireland, India, South Africa, Myanmar, Cyprus and Malta.

Business Doctors specialises in supporting SMEs, helping them to fulfil

their true potential. The franchisors are a network of experienced business people, passionate about sharing their skills and knowledge. From successful entrepreneurs to corporate leaders, they come from all industry sectors to give small businesses the help they need.

Whilst operating within the consulting industry, the franchisors aren’t traditional consultants. Their approach is different and involves getting into the nuts and bolts of companies providing practical advice at every step.

The franchisor’s aim is to offer hands-on support to business owners, enabling them to overcome their individual challenges and achieve their aspirations for growth.

Taken from MBA theory, Business Doctors has developed a business growth model delivered with a no-nonsense, jargon-free approach, designed to help people achieve their vision.

Business Doctors has already helped develop and transform hundreds of companies across a wide spectrum of industries, filling a gap in the market between the big four consultancies and specialist individuals.

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riverford.co.uk RIVERFORD is a multi-award-winning organic home delivery franchise business, as well as a full member of the British Franchise Association.

It is also a rising star in our list of top 100 UK franchises. The company’s franchisees are brand ambassadors across the UK. They build relationships with, and deliver ethically grown organic produce to, over 50,000 homes each week.

Trading for over 30 years, they have a proven business model, which has the added benefit of being home based. Riverford controls the farming, packing and delivery to local distribution hubs.

Their business owners are supported via a wide range of centrally marketed activity and back office support. They also receive help and guidance from a dedicated business development manager.

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SHUTTERCRAFT For the second year running, Shuttercraft has risen up the Elite Franchise top 100 list, to illustrate its growing success in a rapidly expanding windows-covering market shuttercraft.co.uk THE SHUTTERCRAFT franchise is not just about supplying quality interior plantation shutters, it’s also about building a business you can manage, develop and grow. We’ve been in the shutter industry since 2002, which is why we understand the market like nobody else. We are the longestestablished and largest distributor of interior plantation shutters in the UK. The window-coverings market was estimated to be worth £1.4bn in 2017.

However, despite these remarkable figures, the UK shutter market is still in its infancy, with shutters the fastest growing window covering available today. Its market value nearly doubled between 2012 and 2017. With no previous experience required, a shutter franchise is an appealing option with fantastic growth opportunities. You will be selling high-quality, market-leading products, and safe in the knowledge you have a dedicated head office team providing on-going support.

With a low joining fee of just £25k, you can expect a network growth of 10%, year-on-year, and with a turnover of £180k during the first 12 months.

You should also be cash flow positive within six months and, by the end of three years, can expect an annual profit of approximately £100k. When you join

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the Shuttercraft franchise you open a world of opportunity and receive access to our new products as they become available. This includes our newly launched automated shutters.

As a company, we have grown by 30% each year, giving you the opportunity to become part of a franchise network and a window-coverings market that is rapidly expanding.

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CHOPSTIX NOODLE BAR Enjoying its highest ever position in the list of top 100 UK franchises is Chopstix Noodle Bar, who believe simplicity is the key to success chopstixgroup.com CHOPSTIX NOODLE BAR opened its doors in central London 19 years ago, with the aim of making Pan-Asian cuisine accessible to mass market customers. We wanted to provide a fast-service, and casual environment, to all those who walked into our restaurant. Since then the brand has grown rapidly and now trades in more than 60 locations across the UK and Ireland. We are now at a stage where we are welcoming experienced, energetic, multi-unit franchise partners to join us on this journey of growth.

A key factor in our success is operational simplicity. In short, difficult food made easy. We have simplified our recipes and developed ingredients, which has assisted the

brand’s scalability. Low skill labour requirements, and improved cost efficiencies, mean we can deliver high profit margins and a solid return on investment. Our focus on being faster, fresher and tastier, drives our brand and culture. The average transaction time, from ordering to providing customers with a hot counter style service, is less than one minute. And our processing of over five million transactions every year is seamless.

Chopstix has several formats and continues to develop its portfolio on high streets, shopping centres, motorway service stations and travel hubs. Depending on the type of format selected, capital investment ranges between £75k and £200k. Having

begun our franchise journey in 2015, with both Applegreen and Welcome Break, we have developed a dedicated support team to enable our ambitious expansion plans. Bidfood is our nominated distribution partner and our target is to become the global brand of choice in Pan Asian QSR. So we are extending this opportunity to those who would like to join us on that journey and become one of our recognised F&B franchise partners.

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en.expensereduction.com EXPENSE REDUCTION ANALYSTS (ERA) is the world’s number one franchise when it comes to overhead cost optimisation and supply management.

For more than 25 years our franchisees have enabled businesses to improve and, in many cases, maximise their profits.

Our aim is to assist companies gain greater financial scope by reducing their business expenditure.

With over 700 consultants operating in more than 35 countries worldwide, our franchisees enjoy the benefit of running their own businesses while earning high levels of income. And our franchise members appreciate the benefits of collaborating with their colleagues as part of an award-winning international brand.

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Carol Stewart-Gill, Founder & Chairman, Dublcheck

DUBLCHECK If you want to understand how a franchise works, it’s best to talk to a franchisee. One happy and successful franchisee is Simon Labone who joined Dublcheck 14 years ago and now has a turnover close to £1m per year

ESTABLISHED 1993 INVESTMENT LEVEL £9,950 NUMBER OF FRANCHISES 88 SECTOR COMMERCIAL CLEANING

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IN 2006, Liverpool-based Simon Labone joined Dublcheck, which is a leading contract cleaning management franchise. Simon left behind a full-time sales position but has not looked back since. His dynamic and enthusiastic approach to running his franchise has seen his turnover grow from £50k per year to £940k.

This is his story: “I was desperate to be my own boss and be in control of my own future. I discovered Dublcheck at a franchise exhibition, and then had a meeting with Carol (Dublcheck’s founder) at head office, and this led to me coming on board. The entire process was very quick, about three to four months in total. This included one week’s training at head office, then a mentor for the first year.

“I receive daily support, from legal to invoicing and operations, and head office are always happy to help. We had our first contract very quickly and, by the end of the year, we had more than our initial obligation. It was so important to be part of a franchise and a member of a network. It gives you a real structure with loads of backup. It means you can concentrate on just getting going. Knowing you have a sales team working for you is a real benefit.”

Simon says his days are varied and fulfilling: “It’s very diverse and can involve a number of activities. This is a management franchise, so usually I check-in with my area manager in the morning and then deal with customer queries and emails. After that, I go out to see customers and may quote for new business if there have been enquiries. I may also oversee any interviews or deal with any administration, such as payroll or ordering supplies.”

And it’s been a rewarding journey so far. Simon goes on: “There have been

I receive daily support, from legal to invoicing and operations, and head office are always happy to help many fantastic moments over the past decade but I think being named Franchise of the Year was a great achievement.

This was down to a lot of hard work over a number of years from my team. I am in control of my working week and can be flexible if needed. The business has performed financially, and if you put in the hard work, the rewards are there.

It’s great to have happy customers and this gives me fulfilment – plus, I have a great team around me.”

As for the future: “To keep working hard and growing the business. I’m confident because this is a recessionproof sector – offices always need cleaning. And I would always recommend franchising. I am pleased I went with Dublcheck. It has worked for me and I believe the support and backup of Dublcheck, coupled with the commercial cleaning market, is a winner. But remember one thing: You still need determination and a willingness to take ownership of the process. Dublcheck will provide you with all the support, but ultimately you must commit to the opportunity and give it 100-per-cent.”

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MONKEY MUSIC Another top-30 chart entry for Monkey Music who have changed the face of pre-school education in the UK, while delighting young children for more than a quarter of a century monkeymusic.co.uk

ESTABLISHED 1993 INVESTMENT LEVEL £13,975 + VAT NUMBER OF FRANCHISES 44 SECTOR PRE-SCHOOL MUSIC EDUCATION

MONKEY MUSIC is widely regarded as the UK’s leading influence in pre-school music education.

Each week, over 700 hours of classes are taught to more than 20,000 children across the length and breadth of the country. Founded more than 25 years ago, by CEO Angie Coates, Monkey Music has become a rite of passage for families everywhere.

Since it started, over 2.4m hours of classes have been taught by highly skilled teachers who have used their singing talents to amass total revenues of more than £40m. At the heart of the Monkey Music success story is its brilliant ‘bible’, which has hundreds of catchy and original songs. These form the basis of our four-stage age-specific curricula, which was written by Angie and a team of musicians, along with child development experts.

The popularity of the brand continues to grow, with many new innovative ideas. These include the recent release of song downloads and a series of children’s books, while a highly anticipated 2020 launch will feature a bespoke range of percussion

instruments for children. All of this is underpinned by an excellent franchise network which thrives by sharing best practice. Each franchisee brings their own distinctive personality and flair to classes, and they come from all walks of life.

However, they all have four things in common: The ability to run their own business, the desire to work flexible hours, a strong work ethos and the belief in the value of early music education.

And all of this while enjoying the benefits of ongoing advice from the specialist Monkey Music head office team who offer franchisee support in all aspects of business development including management, recruitment, marketing, legal systems and operations.

The power and joy of Monkey Music is recognised by Elite Magazine who continues to rank us in the Top 100 UK franchises.

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BRIGHT & BEAUTIFUL Bright & Beautiful are busy performing the sort of tasks and duties their clients are too busy to do themselves. This rising star enters the list of top 30 UK franchises for the first time franchise.brightandbeautifulhome.com FRANCHISING SINCE 2009, Bright & Beautiful has quickly established itself as a domestic cleaning franchise opportunity not to be missed. In our 24/7 society, Bright & Beautiful franchisees support busy individuals and families, by providing a bespoke range of professional housekeeping services. And by doing the type of work which our clients’ don’t have time to do, we are ultimately allowing them to make the most of their valued and highly-cherished free time.

Bright & Beautiful, as well as our franchise owners, are wholeheartedly committed to providing a service which adheres to our strong core values. This includes quality, safety and security. Our franchise owners also take great pride

in creating employment opportunities which are fair and ethical. Without these values, we would not have achieved the success that we have. Bright & Beautiful’s reputation for quality, as well as a surge in demand for our premium housekeeping services, has seen the company amass more than £30m in sales – in just a few short years. And there are no signs that demand for these services is slowing down As the business owner, your role will be to win and retain clients, while developing and motivating an active team of housekeepers. This is very much a management franchise opportunity, with revenue levels to match. Taking advantage of high impact marketing resources, as well as Bright & Beautiful’s impressive 21st century brand, you can become the first choice for customers in your local area.

As a Neighbourly franchise, Bright & Beautiful’s franchise partners benefit from economies of scale, which is what this $2bn global company enjoys.

Moreover, franchisees can rest assured that their investment and future is in safe hands. Neighbourly has a franchising heritage that stretches back almost 40 years and operates with the highest standards, through its code of values.

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25 SERVICEMASTER CLEAN Enjoying a top-30 position for the third straight year is ServiceMaster Clean, who are offering four opportunities to join the franchise market servicemastercleanfranchise.co.uk SERVICEMASTER CLEAN, which is one of the world’s leading cleaning brands, celebrated its 60th anniversary last year and nowadays is the provider of four money-making franchise opportunities.

For the domestic consumer-focused investor, the Residential Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning model provides a ‘man-in-a-van’ opportunity to build a reputable, local business. With the addition of our business management software, and the opportunity to sell your services online, we have never been more appealing to a residential market.

A more commercially-minded investor may prefer ServiceMaster Clean Commercial, which is designed to provide commercial carpet and upholstery cleaning services to organisations on an on-going basis.

Building strong relationships with

your clients is a must in order to secure repeat business or maintenance programmes.

You’ll thrive on each day being different and will have bags of energy, as well as the desire to provide the very best customer experience to invest in a ServiceMaster Clean Disaster Restoration franchise. This 24/7/365 business is there for the customer in their hour of need. You may be asked to dry and restore flooded properties or clean up after fires, accidents and other traumas. Your service will be required at any time of the day or night.

In the multi-billion pound commercial and office cleaning market, many of the ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services franchisees have annual sales in excess of £1m. You’ll build a business with the structure to employ hundreds

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of cleaning operatives to service your many contracts. With the backing and support of a world-leading franchisor, ServiceMaster, you’ll utilise the brand name and proven models to build your business and investment. In return, we’re looking for a true entrepreneur with bags of drive and ambition, but with the ability and discipline to follow a proven business model.

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PUDDLE DUCKS puddleducks.com FOUNDED in 2002 by Jo Stone and Tracy Townend, Puddle Ducks began franchising five years later and now teaches more than 21,000 children to swim every week. With 32 franchisees operating around the UK, Puddle Ducks is a rising star in the list of top 100 UK franchises. This multi-award winning business goes from strength-to-strength and, in 2019, enjoyed a five-star rating regarding franchisee satisfaction for the seventh year running.

Puddle Ducks also won a Continuous Improvement award, along with Best Overall Marketing Campaign, at the prestigious Franchise Marketing Awards.

Innovation is key: From proprietary technology, thanks to our bespoke management software, to our unique 100% child-led swimming programme.

There was also an industry-first TV advertising

campaign, and we are leading the way both in baby and child swimming. Our franchise owners enjoy a high level of head office support, with a team of experts ready to assist in business management & growth, finance, technical (swimming and pool management), marketing, retail and IT. The future is bright for Puddle Ducks. In 2020, we start with three new franchise owners launching in virgin territories. With two pools now owned by franchises within the network, and a further two builds underway, we are entering a new and exciting era of growth and sustainability.

Several franchise owners are starting to invest-in and manage existing pools, so it’s onwards and upwards for our increasingly popular brand.

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VODAFONE High street giant Vodafone is a rising star of this year’s top 100. They are also hoping to entice new franchisees with the bonus of no upfront fee vodafone.com/franchise

VODAFONE is one of the world's leading mobile communications providers, operating in 26 countries and in partnership with networks in over 55 more. Across the world, they have more than 440m customers, with 19.5m of these in the UK. Vodafone has always been a company of firsts, one that strives to be a market-leader. They were the first to launch a cellular network and make the first call on it in 1985 – and they’ve continued breaking the mould ever since. In 2019, they successfully launched 5G, which is powered by their awardwinning network. They conducted the world’s first holographic call and the first demonstration of 5G powered haptic technology. They were also the first company to offer unlimited data on both 5G and 4G, with the launch of Vodafone Unlimited.

When it comes to franchising, Vodafone has exactly the same attitude. Although their Partner Programme only launched in August 2017, the network has grown rapidly. In 2019, alone, they celebrated the opening of their 100th, 150th and 200th franchised stores. Vodafone has become a member of the British Franchise Association (bfa), as well as the body Encouraging Women Into Franchising (EWIF). They were also the winners of the Best Print Advert at the Franchise Marketing

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There is no upfront cost, which removes a barrier for many wishing to get into franchising Awards. For Vodafone, this is just the start. They are wholly committed to their vision of an exciting future and to help bring everyone with them, by continuing to deliver fantastic services and innovative products for all their customers.

As a franchisor, they have adopted a similar approach: Their Partner Programme is access friendly, hands on, and constantly looks to its network of partners in order to learn and evolve.

There is no upfront cost, which removes a barrier for many wishing to get into franchising, but who don’t have the ready capital. There is a three store per partner policy, which encourages franchisees to be dedicated, involved, and keen brand ambassadors. But that’s not all. As part of their plans to franchise 75% of their retail estate, they have started opening brand new stores in new locations – and franchisee owned. This is Vodafone’s approach to reinvigorating the high street for retail purposes.

a two-day workshop with Franchise Finance. This will get you up to speed on the day-to-day running of your business.

• Once you’re on board, you will spend a total of one month shadowing a fellow franchisee or store manager.

• On average, you could earn between £45k and £100k per year, depending on the number of stores you take.

These figures are uncapped, so the sky is the limit. Find the flexibility you crave and pick the hours you want to work, while having the backing and support of a major global organisation.

Havant, says: “It’s been a real positive journey so far and I wouldn’t change it for the world. I would definitely recommend it.”

Vodafone is proud to be a brand that connects people, business and communities in an ever-changing digital world. With the internet, digital technology and mobile innovation driving unimaginable developments, there is no better time to become involved with digital telecoms. The future is exciting.

Existing franchisee NeiI Witney, who runs stores in Newport, Eastleigh and

So how does it all work?

• There’s no upfront fee.

• Your store comes fully stocked and ready to go, so you can hit the ground running.

• You focus on hitting your targets and managing your team – everything else is covered by Vodafone so you don’t have to worry.

• Before you've even signed on the dotted Iine, Vodafone will send you on

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RATHER than just unblocking drains, DYNO’s 24-hours-a-day, 365-days-a-year emergency service responds to a wide range of issues for both domestic and commercial customers. It’s underpinned by a set of values that puts the customer at the heart of everything DYNO does, which is why it’s constantly looking at ways to improve both the service it gives to customers and the relationship with franchisees.

The franchisor prides itself on delivering excellent levels of customer service and is constantly looking for ways to improve, which really impressed the Elite Franchise 100 judges.

For example, it has recently established a network of customer service training centres up and down the country. Bringing its engineer training in-house ensures the training is highly relevant and tuned to the needs of customers. DYNO has a dedicated national accounts team that manages relationships

THE CREATION STATION thecreationstation.co.uk/ THE CREATION STATION is a unique franchise which encourages those to turn their talents and interests into a business. It is for those who are starting to feel fed up with their current job or don’t feel they are getting an opportunity to make the most of their abilities. The company has even received a five-star endorsement from entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson who said: "The Creation Station's fun and educational creative activities are a force for good." Find out for yourself and turn your hobby into a business, while transforming your own dayto-day life into something more meaningful.

with some large national clients. On a local level, franchisees can tap into a wide portfolio of marketing materials to support their activities and all have commercial customers they look after in the area.

Another key feature of its business is the relationship it has with British Gas. DYNO provides a high-level service to British Gas Homecare customers, which means that each DYNO franchise enjoys a ready-made customer base that can provide a valuable income stream to complement the local on-demand market and commercial customers generated by the franchisee. Based on financial success alone, DYNO received plenty of kudos from our judges and has evidently earned its place in the Elite Franchise 100 rankings. But when one of the factors is the fact that it has been a franchising fixture since 1963, there is no doubt in our minds that this cornerstone of the community deserves to be ranked as one of Britain’s brightest franchises.

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Moving on up by 11 positions in the top 100 list is Anytime Fitness which, has more than 4,500 clubs worldwide, with over 150 in the UK anytimefitness.co.uk/own-a-gym RANKED NO 1 Fitness Franchise in the world (by Entrepreneur Magazine) for eight consecutive years, and a Top Global Franchise for 12 years, Anytime Fitness has enjoyed substantial growth since 2002. Earning the title of the world’s FastestGrowing Fitness Franchise (IHRSA), they’ve outpaced the likes of McDonalds and Subway by opening 3,000 clubs in just 13 years. Today, Anytime Fitness has more than 4,500 clubs, in over 35 countries, with over four million members. In the

UK, Anytime Fitness is the second biggest fitness operator and the largest fitness franchise, with 166 clubs open.

Franchisees benefit from a network of more than 30 industry experts, as well as partners such as CBRE, who provide exclusive searches to help secure the perfect site. Franchise Performance Coaches are on hand to guide franchisees through every stage of owning a club, along with supporting departments whose passion and drive for the brand is unparalleled. As a testament to this, Anytime Fitness has been recognised at the BFA Franchise Marketing Awards, receiving the prestigious accolade of Best Franchisee Marketing Support for 2019.

In 2019, Anytime Fitness has switched its brand positioning from convenience to coaching.

While the convenience of its 24/7 clubs remain significant, following an in-depth member survey, Anytime Fitness found that members stay for the overall experience and the friendly support they receive, as well as the community atmosphere that the brand promotes. This has resulted in an updated logo, encompassing the new ‘Let’s Make Healthy Happen.’

Clubs have also adopted a new global layout which will enhance the product Anytime Fitness.

This means the clubs are more open plan, removing closed-off office space and creating more welcoming training environments.

In the UK, Anytime Fitness celebrates its 10-year anniversary in 2020 and will continue to drive change in the industry, while reacting to the evolving needs of fitness consumers.

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AUTOSMART INTERNATIONAL Moving up 16 places in this year’s Elite Franchise top 100 list, and into the top 20, is Autosmart, one of the motoring industry’s major players autosmart.co.uk AUTOSMART was founded in 1979 by a husband and wife team who saw the success of franchising in America. They wanted to use this business format to distribute vehicle cleaning products from shops on wheels, which they described as mobile showrooms. From these small beginnings in the Midlands, the company grew steadily into an international market-leading brand.

Autosmart is committed to helping its owner-operator franchisees build profitable and recessionproof businesses. In the UK alone, Autosmart has more than 120 vanbased franchisees who sell to the trade from a range of over 200 vehicle cleaning products. There are a further 100 franchisees internationally, and numerous agents in countries from

Iceland to Trinidad and Tobago.

Autosmart’s core market will always be car dealerships, haulage companies and those who provide valeting services. It is a UK market that is worth £3bn. Outside of this, Autosmart’s franchisees sell their consumables to any company that has a cleaning need, opening up massive opportunities for business growth.

Eddie Stobart, the UK’s best known haulier, has trusted us to clean its entire fleet of vehicles since 1979.

Autosmart’s franchisees are known for their personality, backed up by a professional and can-do attitude. But it’s not just about selling products. Their specialist knowledge and expert advice is equally valuable. Franchisees love their work and it shows. The proof of the pudding is the longevity of these

relationships: Most franchisees have been partners with Autosmart for over a decade.

On average, new franchisees grow their turnover by 33% during the first year of trading. Even before franchisees start, there is an initial meeting with their regional business manager, during which they will complete a booklet called ‘Passport to Success’. They will discuss their personal dreams and goals, and tie this into a business plan.

Autosmart franchisees are competitive and entrepreneurial, with a can-do attitude, and are constantly striving for more. Franchisees come from all sorts of backgrounds but what they have in common is commitment, a desire to enjoy being self-employed, drive, determination and an appetite for hard work.

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Allow Platinum Property Partners to steer you safely through the minefield of building your own property portfolio, on your journey to financial security WHAT’S THE BIGGEST barrier to starting your own business and enjoying the freedom that comes with being your own boss? Perhaps it’s a lack of confidence? Or maybe there’s a degree of uncertainty at stepping into the unknown?

The good news is these are barriers Platinum Property Partners (PPP) have been breaking down for more than a decade.

There’s no better way to push past uncertainty than by following a tried, tested and proven business model. And if you’re being held back by a crisis of confidence, there’s no better way to overcome that than being part of a network of experienced people who will support, guide and nurture you, as you embark on a journey that could change your life for the better.

ESTABLISHED 2007 INVESTMENT LEVEL £300,000 to £700,000 NUMBER OF FRANCHISES 379 SECTOR PROPERTY

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Platinum combines the certainty of franchising, with the security of property, underpinned by an investment model which promotes healthy, sustainable cash flow as well as capital growth.

They have worked with more than 379 Franchise Partners over 12 years – all of whom are enjoying more income, more freedom and a greater legacy through their HMO (House in Multiple Occupancy) property investment.

The best thing about Platinum, however, is its people. An experienced network of partners who are passionate and knowledgeable, and a highly experienced, dedicated head office team, all working with a common goal in mind: To help people like you build a life they love.

With a Platinum franchise, you’ll learn how to build a portfolio of profitable, sustainable and robust HMOs for professional house sharers. You’ll get ongoing support, education and mentoring throughout your franchise agreement, to help you find the right properties in the right locations as you grow your business.

Platinum will help you with cost-effective renovations, advice on navigating planning permission and guidance on how to stay compliant as a landlord. It’s a system that works well and has done for more than a decade.

So much so, that Platinum Franchise Partners, on average, achieve annual incomes of between £50k and £150k, and an average annual return on investment of 10-15%.

Not only that, unlike many other franchises, you own their assets from day one, meaning you benefit from long-term capital growth as well as a lifelong income.

Their Franchise Partners come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Some are company directors, while many others have been accountants or solicitors.

Many have run their own businesses or had a career in industry, teaching or the NHS. Some are mothers looking to find a suitable career as their children grow up.

Some Franchise Partners like Mark Greening, have already been involved in franchising, but have found that some traditional UK franchises can be too time-consuming.

“I had five fast food outlets, which were a great source of income, but they were very timeintensive as a business,” says Mark. “I also realised, through my bank manager, that if I turned the business upside down and gave it a good shake,

I’d have nothing left – no assets and no income. That’s why I invested my time and money into a Platinum franchise instead.”

Of course, a PPP franchise will not be for everyone. Financially, partners must have investment capital of between £300k and £700k to fund the purchase of their first property, with the exact amount depending on the chosen investment location and size of the portfolio they wish to build.

But if your capital is in place and you’re looking to make it work harder for you, then a PPP franchise could be what you’re looking for to safeguard your financial future, build a lifestyle you’ll love and put in place a lasting legacy for your family.

The best thing about Platinum, is its people

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DREAM DOORS was established 21 years ago to save their clients money. They specialise in kitchen and bedroom makeovers, using replacement doors and worktops. There are currently 96 showrooms throughout the country, employing teams of trusted, local professionals to deliver makeovers and refits within specified territories.

Dream Doors prides itself on the quality of training it provides for new franchisees. Armed with the knowledge learned during training, new members will visit potential customers in their own homes, where they will offer advice. Thanks to the high level of training and support on offer for new franchisees, they do not need previous experience of kitchen products, sales or running a business.

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staff and business development managers support new showrooms from the start. They provide help in finding premises, organising appointments, as well as offering ongoing marketing and sales advice during the duration of the showroom’s operation.

New franchisees can join the network for as little as £35k. The company holds a 9.7/10 rating on the independent industry review website Checkatrade.

This figure is calculated based on more than 21,000 reviews, from over 80,000 completed installations. Dream Doors is a rising star in this year’s list of top 100 UK franchises, having risen more than 20 positions up the Elite Franchise table from 2019.

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BLUEBIRD CARE It simply gets bigger and better for Bluebird Care whose commitment to delivering high quality, in-the-home care, continues to reach new levels of excellence bluebirdcarefranchise.co.uk WHEN PAUL and Lisa Tarsey decided it was time for care in the home to be brought into the 21st century, they set up Bluebird Care in 2004. The husband and wife team felt very strongly that someone needed to revolutionise the way care was being delivered in the UK. And from starting out 16 years ago, Paul and Lisa set about building one of the UK’s largest providers of care and support for people who wanted the option to remain in their own home. By concentrating on high quality customer service, while upholding the very best in professional care provision, Bluebird Care became an instant hit and after just two years opted to become a franchise business.

Bluebird Care now has a dedicated Franchise Support Centre with over 30 employees, who have collectively built up 300 years of experience in the care sector and almost 200 years in the franchise sector. We offer extensive support to our network throughout their journey as a franchise owner. Every territory has its own dedicated business development manager and quality manager, ready to assist the franchisee. We are keen to ensure our business model continues to develop and adapt, so that our franchise owners can branch out and offer a bespoke service to its customers.

In 2019, we launched our brand-new Health & Wellbeing Checks service.

This unique offering uses technology to monitor a customer’s health, and is ready to spot early signs of any decline in a person’s physical, mental and/or emotional wellbeing. Not only does our model deliver outstanding care, it can also provide outstanding financial results for all of our franchises. It’s both broad and scalable, while providing high quality home care services to multiple market segments, thus creating the opportunity for an exciting investment choice. Previous care experience is not necessary, as Bluebird Care is a management franchise. You will develop a team of high-quality care professionals who will take control of your day-to-day care operations, allowing you to focus on building a successful business.

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CAREMARK For 15 years, Caremark has provided top-quality domiciliary care, with its number of communityfocused UK franchises now into three figures caremarkfranchises.com

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FOUNDED in 2005, Caremark has grown to become the leading franchise provider of domiciliary care services in the UK. It currently has an established, thriving network of more than 120 franchises and, with 12 overseas territories, is enjoying an increasing presence at home and abroad.

Caremark’s proven success continues thanks to a tried and tested franchise model, along with an ongoing support system that assists every franchisee.

Being a wholly independently UKowned franchise allows for strategic business decisions to be made swiftly, benefitting the network on all fronts.

Multiple revenue streams The growing diversity of services that Caremark offers means there are multiple revenue streams open to franchisees. They are:

1: Live-in care; 2: Respite care; 3: Companionship and social activities; 4: Dementia care; 5: Children’s services.

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leading high street banks play a major role in helping new franchise partners, should financial assistance be required.

An additional plus is that Caremark has one of the lowest management service fees in the sector, which benefit franchisees from the outset.

Training and ongoing support Once the franchise agreement is signed, new business owners receive essential initial training, as well as outstanding ongoing support. This two-pronged support is provided by head office and a Caremark field team. Among franchisee support is business development, training and regulations, IT, PR, marketing and roster management support. Once a new business has been registered by the regulator, new franchisees also benefit from a straightforward process which makes it easy to launch their business and introduce their brand into the market place. Caremark has developed a blended learning system that combines online learning with classroom-based modules for home care and support workers.

assist franchisees to deliver the highest standard of care and support. It also enables them to grow a sustainable business at the same time. This proven model allows every Caremark franchisee to focus on developing their business, while the care manager builds and supervises a team of trusted care and support workers. Adhering to such a robust system reduces the risk for new business owners, especially during the critical first year.

As a full member of the British Franchise Association (bfa), Caremark prides itself on honesty and transparency. Thanks to its strong code of ethics, the company places care at the centre of everything it does. Caremark has built a respected and reputable brand, giving instant credibility to new franchisees. Not only is this credibility key to building a client base, it also means franchisees find it comparatively easy to get funding support.

Caremark’s excellent partnerships with numerous

Sustainable business opportunity Caremark’s proven business opportunity continues to attract a wide variety of skilled professionals from different sectors. Having a background in care is not necessary, as full training and ongoing support is provided to each franchisee from day one, and throughout their business life. However, what is required is management experience, a passion for the care sector and a genuine desire to grow a community-based service, along with the drive to build a sustainable business. The common denominator among all Caremark franchisees is their desire to be in a business which gives something back to society and makes a difference to the most vulnerable people in their communities.

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CEX webuy.com

Entering the list of Top 15 UK franchises for the first time is CeX, who have made millions out of recycling second-hand digital entertainment products. But the success story doesn’t end there, because this innovative company has recently launched its own range of branded products

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From £40,000

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THE BEST IDEAS are often the simplest and yet most profitable. Complete Entertainment eXchange (CeX) takes the ‘buy and sell’ concept, and then updates it by trading in digital entertainment products. CeX shops buy, sell and exchange mobile phones, games, electronics, computers and film media, directly from the public. But what separates CeX from other buy and sell retailers is their execution – supported by more than 25 years of experience.

The brand is acclaimed as a technology and entertainment specialist. The CeX website provides customers with an opportunity to buy, sell or even exchange their goods online, with all orders fulfilled by CeX stores directly.

This gives franchisees the benefit of a much wider customer base. CeX has recently expanded into repairs, providing customers with a complete solution to their electronic needs, while providing franchise partners with new revenue streams. The company has also launched its own range of branded products and is expanding this

range even further, by improving retail offering and profits.

CeX has developed its own bespoke computer systems that simplify the process of buying and selling. Goods are tested before they are bought in, and then resold with a 24-month warranty.

This provides customers with great value for money, as well as peace of mind.

The successful CeX model has helped the company grow its number of branches, during a period when many other retailers in the sector have been forced to close theirs. The reason for this can be attributed to CeX’s ability to set its own prices, based on market conditions, which has helped to maximise profits and limit exposure to industry forces.

- Bespoke EPOS & Mobile Epos Systems - Store launch and marketing support Established in Tottenham Court Road, London, in 1992, CeX began franchising in 2005. Countries that already offer franchise possibilities are the United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain, Canary Islands, Mexico, India, Portugal, Netherlands, Poland, Australia and Italy.

They have over 350 stores in the UK and more than 100 in other parts of the globe. A CeX franchise offers unrivalled returns. Within two years of starting out as a franchise, a typical new store will, on average, generate an annual turnover in excess of £1 million. Put simply, we believe we are the ‘Gadget Lover’s Dream Franchise’.

Those who become a Franchise Partner will receive: - Initial and ongoing training - Stock and pricing advice from experts - Intranet, web, email and business services - Store identification, design and outfit

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ESTABLISHED

INVESTMENT LEVEL

NUMBER OF FRANCHISES

SECTOR

1995

ÂŁ39,950+

227

ACCOUNTANCY

13

TAXASSIST ACCOUNTANTS Once again, TaxAssist Accountants have made it into the top 15, their success built on being the largest and most successful accountancy franchise in the country taxassistfranchise.co.uk

TAXASSIST ACCOUNTANTS, and its franchise network, has been at the forefront of the accountancy industry for 25 years. The company combines technology-led services, with its own shops, and it has always held a passion for innovation. Listed at No 21 in the Accountancy Age Top 50 + 50, our franchisees and their teams play a proud and vital role at the heart of the small business community. Quite often, a TaxAssist accountant will be the only advisor guiding a small business owner through the digital revolution.

As the largest and most successful accountancy franchise in the country, and with a network of more than 300 highly visible high street shops and offices across the UK, TaxAssist Accountants is in the perfect position to take advantage of the opportunities that currently exist in the everwidening world of accountancy. This in turn offers new and big opportunities for those looking to take control of their future, by starting a new practice or by taking over an existing business. Franchisees need not have an accountancy background, as their main focus will be on managing a team who will deliver a first-class service to their clients.

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Those best placed to achieve long-term success as a TaxAssist franchisee, will most probably have a strong commercial and managerial background, or perhaps have spent many years working in financial services.

Training & Support We provide a true franchising partnership: Our franchisees own around 35% of the franchisor business, following a franchisee-assisted management buyout in 2014. This ensures longterm strategies have always had franchisee success at their heart. As you would expect from a business of this stature, multi-award-winning and comprehensive support is at the heart of the franchise model. The TaxAssist support centre provides guidance on everything from growth strategy to technical support, as well as ongoing training for franchisees and their staff.

Marketing and business development are key components of the support on offer. Our proven service for generating leads, delivers the right prospects to grow a franchisee’s fee bank.

Meanwhile, a personalised, responsive website and Google Ads’ campaigns increase visibility locally. The training academy provides bespoke technical support for franchisees and their team, ensuring that each franchise remains the local market leader, while operating to the highest professional standards.

The support centre’s team of experts also research and recommend a best-in-class software suite for its network, enabling increased efficiencies and the development of even stronger relationships with clients. These are advantages you simply could not achieve by operating as an independent. The result is that many franchisees open and operate multiple shops within their territory. TaxAssist Accountants is hugely popular with small businesses which enjoy a friendly, convenient local service that is backed by a large and recognised brand.

Financials Our franchise fee is £39,950, plus VAT, with the total investment required dependent on location, working capital and level of personal drawings required. TaxAssist works closely with new franchisees throughout the business planning process to establish the right level of investment.

The major banks fully support the franchise model and will typically lend up to 70% of the total investment required, subject to status. And when a franchisee is ready to sell their practice, help is provided to achieve maximum value. On many occasions, businesses are sold at prices in excess of

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ESTABLISHED 1984 INVESTMENT LEVEL

CASH CONVERTERS Never one to stand still, well-known high street store Cash Converters continues to evolve, but will always remain loyal to its community and is a new entry in our top 100 list cashconvertersfranchise.co.uk

From ÂŁ39,000 NUMBER OF FRANCHISES 196 SECTOR RETAIL

CASH CONVERTERS was founded in Australia in 1984 and opened its first UK store seven years later.

It is now available in 18 countries, with a total of over 700 stores, including 196 in the UK. All of its UK stores are managed through a franchise network.

Delivering value for money Cash Converters is a brand that prides itself on delivering value for money. Through its network of stores, it gives customers the opportunity to buy and sell goods. It also offers pawnbroking facilities, as well as financial loans against jewellery or other items of value. There is a further option for products to be purchased with the cost spread over a fixed period to help customers. Customers can also access Cash Converters online. Since the first

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franchisee came on board 28 years ago, the franchise network has grown to 46 franchisee and franchise groups.

Building businesses together Cash Converters provides a clear business model for all of its franchisees, which include a business plan framework, marketing guidance and a store opening pathway. These help to create and sustain a franchisee’s business during the early years, as well as drive revenue and customer footfall.

In CCUK’s business model, new and existing franchisees are provided with sales and marketing collateral, business development advice, along with extensive training and digital backing.

It also offers guidance and technical support on IT and compliance.

There is a huge range of incentives to become part of the Cash Converters franchise family. It is an established brand that is evolving year-on-year, while still keeping true to its original values.

A success story in the face of retail pressures Against a backdrop of retail pressures on the nation’s high streets, Cash Converters is flourishing, and is continuing to attract new customers,

while retaining existing ones too. It has a commitment to doing the right thing for customers, with robust policies in place to treat its customers fairly.

Cash Converters’ CEO says: “At Cash Converters we’re working to support each other every day, as well as driving mutual benefits at the same time.

But we also genuinely care about the communities close to our local stores.

Our customers and the communities in which we operate also matter.”

As an example, many Cash Converters stores have helped raise more than £400k, and supported 168 children at Dreams Come True, which is a charity that works to enrich the lives of seriously ill children and young people.

Collective growth Cash Converters has a plan to continue growing its business, to increase footfall in stores, to drive revenue through a new online platform, to create new loyalty programmes and to enhance its branding on the high street.

Cash Converters is the biggest second-hand retailer in the world and has multiple sites across the UK, so investing in innovation across key areas of the business is critical.

As part of this commitment, it has developed an extensive online learning

platform, as well as field support for its franchisees.

Mike Stevenson, franchisee of the year, said: “Being part of the Cash Converters team is a huge opportunity for franchisees. We’d be keen to encourage people who might be interested to enquire about joining us, as we continue to expand as a business.”

Cash Converters promises include:

• Putting people first: Looking after customers, existing franchisees and staff, while providing opportunities to new franchisees. It always wants to deliver service with a smile and build lasting relationships.

• Innovation: To be the best at what it does, in the second-hand goods market, both in-store and online.

• Partnership: Cash Converters has franchisees that have been in the business from inception 28 years ago, with others starting out during recent months. It has over 500 years’ worth of experience in the network and with a new leadership team in the UK.

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INVESTMENT LEVEL

NUMBER OF FRANCHISES

SECTOR

1985

£18,975

74

DOMESTIC CLEANING

MOLLY MAID Thirty-six years and counting, Molly Maid remains a top-15 UK franchise thanks to its continued emphasis on quality training and customer satisfaction mollymaid.co.uk

AS THE MOST established UK home cleaning franchisor, with a 36-year track record of success, Molly Maid knows what it takes to remain a leader in the UK’s £3bn home cleaning industry. It’s iconic 18th century maid cap, and pink and blue colours, are now as recognisable as McDonald’s golden arches, and have helped to keep Molly Maid high up in the league tables of domestic cleaning franchises in the UK. But this rich heritage underlies a savvy ownership group, with owners who are continuously improving their operation, and making the company a proven winner in the UK franchise marketplace.

Founded in Canada during the late 1970s, Molly Maid was launched in the UK in 1984 and has grown to a network of 74 franchises. The company is now owned by Kevin Hipkins, the long-time President of Molly Maid in Canada and the UK. And if you were to ask Hipkins why the company has achieved such tremendous success, not only here in the UK but also Canada, United States, Portugal and Japan, he doesn’t hesitate in pointing to its franchise owners. He always says: “They are the life and blood of our company and brand, and without them, we simply wouldn’t be in business”.

Since its launch in the late 1970s, Molly Maid has put delivering high quality housecleaning and high levels of customer satisfaction at the core of its service. Customer satisfaction is in their DNA, which is why the company boasts such tremendous loyalty and repeat business. With 98% of company turnover coming from existing customers, their business model is certainly a marketer’s dream.

Their website attracts more than 60,000 enquiries each year, making it one of the top five, with regards to searches for housecleaning services in the UK. As a full member of the British Franchise Association (bfa), Molly Maid provides the necessary support systems to successfully launch and operate your business. Training begins long before any franchise business is even launched, with meetings held at their Maidenhead headquarters. A business plan maps out the first two years. The cost of the plan is included in the franchise fee and continues with a full week of on-

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site training, and then a further week in the field when the business is launched. This commitment to training and support is also part of the company’s DNA, which former chief executive Pam Bader felt was a vital cog in the overall learning process for franchisees. Bader, who was also chairwoman of the bfa, received an OBE in 1995 for her services to training and she is now a non-executive director of the company.

One might be forgiven for thinking that a company, which has operated for 35 years, would get stuck in its ways but Molly Maid has demonstrated an ability to change with the times. The company employs bespoke software programmes used by franchise owners to help run their businesses, and which are now approaching £1m each in annual turnover. Quite a change from using pens and A3 sheets of paper when it was first launched. It is for these reasons that Molly Maid is now attracting a new wave of ambitious entrepreneurs. Over the past few years, there’s been an influx of individuals who have had successful careers in accountancy, consultancy, law and sales, but have now set their sights on this industry, and are looking to Molly Maid to realise their business dreams.The one consistent trait that all franchise owners have are skills in managing and leading people. And this brings us back to Hipkins whose core belief is that it is the people who are the essence of the company’s continued success.

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ESTABLISHED

INVESTMENT LEVEL

NUMBER OF FRANCHISES

SECTOR

1988

£9,499 + VAT

292

CHILDREN’S EDUCATION

STAGE COACH Stagecoach Performing Arts is a top-10 high-flyer in this year’s list of leading UK franchises. It is an inspirational business which changes the lives of children around the globe, while giving franchisees the power to make a positive difference stagecoachfranchise.com

AT STAGECOACH PERFORMING ARTS, we believe that every child can be nurtured to grow, develop and grab hold of life in all its glory. For over 30 years we have stayed true to the belief that performing arts are a wonderful way to unlock a child’s potential. That potential is nothing unless it is realised. We teach four-to-18-year-olds to sing, dance and act. Not only do we help children perform on stage but, perhaps more importantly, to perform better in life.

Over our lifetime, we have seen more than one million young people gain confidence, stretch themselves and build essential life skills. Our fun and engaging classes continue to give students both the structure and freedom to explore and develop. And, as our students grow, the individual businesses in our network also grow and flourish.

We have continually refined our franchise model, which is just one reason why 50,000 students flock to Stagecoach every week. Founded in 1988, Stagecoach is a market leader in extracurricular performing arts schools in the United Kingdom.

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We have more than 2,000 schools and classes in seven countries including Australia, Canada, Germany, Malta, South Africa, Spain and the UK. So why choose Stagecoach?

Stagecoach is a management business model where the franchisee’s role is to operate and grow the business, working with professionals to create and deliver classes using Stagecoach’s educational framework.

The Stagecoach team is passionate about ensuring your business is successful from the launch, right through your entire journey as a Stagecoach franchisee. Furthermore, our franchisees’ annual income has increased by 30% since 2015, giving us four years of continued growth across the entire network. From marketing to recruiting, and retaining teachers, Stagecoach will provide you with the guidance and support you need, when you need it.

• A comprehensive five-day induction to prepare you fully for your role as a Stagecoach Principal.

• Help to secure your first venue and recruit experienced DBS-checked teachers.

• A free website and digital marketing account management for the first two school terms.

• 28-day sales and marketing course.

• Dedicated regional franchise manager for ongoing in-territory support.

• Educational framework: A framework we developed for each stage of learning.

Every school is given the creative freedom to adapt its contents to the talents and ages of their students.

• An exclusive link-up with partners such as RADA and Disney.

• The flexibility to run your own business alongside other commitments, allowing you to grow at your own pace.

• We are internationally recognised: The brand enjoys 80% unprompted brand awareness in the UK. • Wealth creation: Grow your business into a valuable asset with high resale

values. Our top franchisees enjoy a sixfigure personal income.

• Low start-up costs as you run day-today operations from home.

Stagecoach franchisees come from all walks of life. However, they all share a passion for performing arts and a desire to build a successful and highlyprofitable business, knowing it will positively impact the lives of children in their communities. Resale territories are also available with prices depending on size of business. If you have a passion for performing arts education, and the drive to change not just your own life but the lives of others, find out more about Stagecoach by getting in contact with us.

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ESTABLISHED

INVESTMENT LEVEL

NUMBER OF FRANCHISES

SECTOR

1974

£86,000 £221,000

2,650+

FOOD

9

SUBWAY subwayfranchising.com/en-gb

Making its third successive appearance in the top 15 is Subway, which continues to evolve and move with the times, and remains one of the most successful brands on the planet IN 1965, when Fred DeLuca borrowed $1,000 from a family friend to open a sandwich shop, he was merely setting up a business with the purpose of using its profits to fund his own college fees. Never did he dream that he was embarking on a successful franchise which, more than 50 years later, would become one of the biggest brands in the world.

Nowadays, Subway can boast to having more than 43,000 stores worldwide, with DeLuca and friend Peter Buck the proud owners of this ground-breaking franchise. Their franchise story began when they noticed the popularity of the submarine sandwich, and they set themselves the task of opening 32 stores within 10 years.

Realising they couldn’t meet their target alone, they researched the market and discovered the best way to reach their goal was to expand Subway as a franchise, giving others the chance to own their own little part of the brand.

The first Subway franchise opened in the US in 1974, and the first UK store opened in Brighton 22 years later. There are now

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over 43,000 stores in 110 countries, all of which are owned and operated by franchisees.

Subway’s franchise owners’ hail from many different walks of life, all with their own story to tell, but all of whom share the attributes required to be successful. They are personable, can lead a team from the front, possess business acumen and are passionate about the Subway brand.

As a people’s business, Subway is committed to helping franchise owners run successful stores in good locations, with first-class customer service and a sought-after menu.

To future-proof Subway for the next decade, the company introduced a new ‘fresh forward’ store décor in 2017, offering guests an enhanced and modern experience with clean lines and customer focused touches. The ‘fresh forward’ décor continues to be rolled out to new and existing stores throughout the UK and around the world.

With new product development a key focus for Subway, the brand offers an ever-evolving menu of subs, salads and signature wraps, as well as snacks, sweet treats and drinks. Tapping into trends, Subway’s menu is able to suit all taste preferences.

Through partnerships with delivery services such as Just Eat and Uber Eats, Subway now offers delivery, thus providing franchise owners with a new revenue stream.

Subway franchise owners work for themselves, within their local communities, but with a tried-

and-tested framework, all backed-up by worldclass training and support. All new franchise owners attend a two-week training course at Subway’s UK and Ireland Support Centre in Cambridge. During training, they learn all they need to know about operating a Subway store and running their own business.

In addition, prospective franchise owners are required to complete 40 hours of in-store training, so they can demonstrate their newly-learned skills.

On completion of this training, a franchise owner is ready and equipped to confidently take on all that a Subway franchise involves.

Subway has 20 business development offices in the UK and Ireland, and its team of business development agents are on hand to assist and mentor all franchise owners. This involves giving advice on site selection, leasing, design, construction, hands-on training, purchasing, operations, advertising and local store marketing.

They also provide ongoing support after the new franchisees have opened their stores.

A Subway franchise is hugely rewarding. This is borne out by the fact that over 70% of new stores are opened by existing franchise owners.

Subway’s franchise owners work hard, particularly during the early stages of business development. But a franchise can offer great flexibility, a better worklife balance, giving the owner the chance to be in control of their own destiny.

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ESTABLISHED

INVESTMENT LEVEL

NUMBER OF FRANCHISES

SECTOR

1994

£32,000

60

AUTOMOTIVE

REVIVE! Returning to the top 15 of UK franchises for 2020 is Revive! the award-winning motoring repair business for trade and retail customers alike revivefranchise.com REVIVE! is a multi-award-winning franchise, offering a tried and tested route to building a successful multi-van repair business. Business support is where we excel. As a company, we’re only successful when our franchisees are successful too. And we are proud to have won multiple awards for our business model and the support we provide.

We believe that a successful business launch is a key ingredient to getting the business off to a flying start. Our practical training sessions are aimed at helping franchisees attract customers, by guiding them through the sales process to ensure new business can be secured as smoothly as possible.

The business launch package includes: • Inclusion in our National Account programme. Our National Account sales team work on developing additional accounts, with business arriving via a range of clients, including fleet, insurance, hire companies and large dealerships.

• Local dealership launch. While a new franchisee is undergoing their training, our telesales staff contacts prospective customers to start booking appointments for launch week. This helps to create a customer base for new members.

• Personalised website. Within the main Revive! website, all franchisees have their own local landing page, each with a dedicated ‘smart’ number to help track retail opportunities which occur using postcode allocation. Customer testimonials are automatically added through our Trustpilot review platform.

• Marketing campaign. We pay for a local online marketing campaign which

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lasts three months, to generate work from local customers. We also pay for a local advert and personalised leaflets.

• Before a franchisee launches, we will help them recruit their first two experienced technicians, guiding them through the recruitment and interviewing process. Technicians must prove their ability by carrying out skills tests, while also providing necessary documentation. In addition, our franchise fee includes a twoweek induction process for the skilled technicians who will be employed by the new franchisee.

The initial training covers all aspects of running a Revive! franchise, including how to attract and retain customers, managing technicians, scheduling work, IT and using the accounting processes.

It is the franchisor’s responsibility to look after bookkeeping and payroll for each of its franchise members. There is also our bespoke technical awareness training which makes certain new franchisees, with no background in car repairs, can hit the ground running.

Training is not only delivered at the

beginning, but throughout a franchisee’s journey, as their business grows and develops.

There are regular training workshops, covering sales and marketing, finance, leadership, recruitment and retention.

We also operate an accelerated business planning programme for franchisees who reach ‘High Performer’ status. This programme offers guided ‘planning for growth’ as well as mentor support and additional training masterclasses.

We have a wide customer base, ranging from the general public to national dealership groups, insurance providers, along with fleet and lease companies.

Revive! services are highly valued by our trade and retail customers alike, and this gives our franchisees scope to build a substantial business.

For members of the general public, Revive! offers an easy way to get their damaged cars back in shape. With an increasing number of cars on the UK’s roads every year, the market is huge.

For car dealers, our service offers significant advantages as we understand

the challenges and opportunities within the marketplace. Our industry leading Revive! app makes invoicing simple and enables us to offer detailed management information to dealer groups, helping them to make sense of their minor repair outgoings and thus reduce costs.

And for our national account customers, we offer a fully managed process, with centralised invoicing and management information.

Could you be our next success story?

Contact us to find out more or download our prospectus at revivefranchise.com.

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INVESTMENT LEVEL

NUMBER OF FRANCHISES

SECTOR

2004

£29,700

78

CHILDREN’S SERVICES

7

Since the start of the new millennium, Tutor Doctor has changed the way the world teaches its children and teenagers.

It operates in 16 countries, with the UK one of its fastest growing markets with more than 70 franchisees

TUTOR DOCTOR tutordoctoropportunity.com/uk-main TUTOR DOCTOR is the fastest growing in-home tutoring franchise in the world. Our franchisees manage a team of tutors and work closely with families to identify the needs of students. As a successful business owner at the heart of the local community, franchisees help children achieve their potential and change lives for the better. In today’s modern, hectic world, the tired old location-based model lacks convenience as well as the personal touch. But at Tutor Doctor, our tutors either visit students at home, or work with them one-to-one via our online platform.

The company was established in North America in 2000 and, during the past two decades, has seen businesses develop in more than 680 territories in 16 countries – and we continue to expand and grow. We are proud to announce that the UK is one of our most successful markets and has consistently shown the fastest growth in like-for-like sales. In 2019, we celebrated our 10th anniversary on British soil and welcomed our 70th franchisee to the UK network.

A 2019 survey revealed that one in four children received private tutoring during the last 12 months. It should come as no surprise, that the UK spends more on private tuition than anywhere else in Europe. Demand is high and the market continues to expand.

Franchisees benefit from operating an exciting and scalable business, while also having the power to create a lasting impact on children. We refer to this as ‘changing the trajectory of students’ lives’. Tutor Doctor offers a low risk model with a high ROI. Franchisees can work from home for added flexibility and all tutors work on a self-employed basis, so there’s no need to worry about the usual overheads.

As a management franchise, a large percentage of our franchisees eventually employ a team of staff, including education consultants and administrative assistants, giving them more time and freedom to focus on business development and growth.

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L - R: Pip Wilkins, CEO, bfa; Frank Milner, President, Tutor Doctor; Sir Chris Hoy and Andrew Brattesani, Head of Franchising, HSBC UK

Our franchisees are at the heart of the business and our constant support is designed to inspire

Our franchisees come from all walks of life and are not all ex-teachers as you might think. In fact, 80% of our network does not have a background in education at all. No matter your experience and background, we’re committed to going above and beyond to help our network succeed. We’ve won awards for the way in which we train and support our franchisees, not just as new recruits but throughout the life of their business too.

You can expect an online course, along with group training, in Toronto. This is followed by a 12-month support programme from a dedicated Launch Support Specialist. Our Launch Support Programme is designed to maximise growth potential in year one.

At the end of year one, franchisees begin ‘active coaching’ and receive specialised support to achieve their goals. This includes the option to work with a business coach on a strict mentoring scheme and to tap into a highly focussed sales programme. The sky really is the limit! Collaboration and a sense of togetherness are paramount to our success as a network. Franchisees, new and established, have regular regional meetings, webinars and receive regular calls from our field support team. Not forgetting our annual conference that brings together the whole network for a chance to learn, celebrate and plan for the future.

Our franchisees are at the heart of the business and our constant support is designed to inspire, assist and motivate them to strive for greatness. Something special happens when our franchisees combine their desire to truly make a difference with our world-class training and support systems. Our company’s vision, mission and values resonate with everyone.

We’re looking for highly driven individuals who want to build a great business and change lives. Does that sound like you?

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ENERGIE FITNESS energiefranchise.com

Moving and shaking its way towards the summit of Elite Franchise’s top 100 is énergie Fitness, the new high flyers in the rapidly expanding health and fitness sector THE PAST YEAR has been one of significant change for énergie Fitness. Moving into its 16th year, the leading UK low-cost gym franchise has seen a change of ownership for the first time in the company’s history. Social impact investors, Bridges Fund Management (BFM), have acquired a majority stake in the company, which has over 100 sites across the UK and Ireland. As a business model, énergie Fitness is displaying continued strong growth as a franchisor specialising in health and fitness.

ESTABLISHED 2003 INVESTMENT LEVEL £115,000 NUMBER OF FRANCHISES 100+ SECTOR HEALTH AND FITNESS

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Thanks to its approach to innovation, énergie has been able to carve out and own a unique place within the health and fitness market, becoming the only operator to occupy this ‘low-cost / high service’ space. With the low-cost sector being the key driver of demand in this market, the company’s unique brand position provides franchisees with a robust consumer offering that continues to produce strong growth for the énergie network. énergie makes fitness accessible to everyone. It offers a low-cost ‘classic’ gym membership for around £19.99. For this low monthly cost, members get access to state-of-theart fitness equipment, modern facilities and a vibrant atmosphere that has a community feel. However, to top this off, énergie has become renowned for its world-class service which has enabled the company to truly differentiate itself from its competitors.

Over 1,000 members from across the network have completed énergie’s signature training course titled ‘Take the Stage.’ This is designed to arm franchisees, as well as their staff, with the hospitality skills required to deliver énergie’s renowned world-class service.

With attention to detail at the heart of énergie’s offering, all of their gyms employ a dedicated ‘host’ who is tasked with providing a five-star greeting to all its customers. This is a striking contrast from the service delivered by many of the faceless big-box gyms that are currently chasing customers in the same market.

For gym members, who want a more premium offering, énergie provides an upper-tier ‘Wow!’ membership from £24.99. This gives access to signature fitness classes such as ‘thé YARD’ (an in-club boutique training experience) and MYZONE (heart-rate technology).

Other additional benefits associated with this particular membership include priority class booking, access to Netflix and Spotify, as well as internet use while training. Members can also use all other énergie gyms in the network too.

The introduction of this two-tier pricing model membership has increased the average yield per member, thus delivering better performance for their franchise network. In addition, the

2019 State of the UK Fitness Industry report confirmed that énergie has the highest average membership fee of any of the top 10 low cost operators in the UK – currently £22.67.

One of the key factors that attracted investment from BFM was énergie’s strength in local communities. énergie has enjoyed great success in appealing to a broader, more inclusive demographic. The company attracts a higher-than-average number of customers – than other low-cost gym providers – in the 36-50 age range, as well as 50 plus. While innovation and customer service is at the heart of énergie’s consumer offering, another key component driving the business forward is the collaboration which exists within its franchise network. énergie franchisees play a crucial role in developing and improving our franchise model. There is a franchisee forum meeting staged every quarter, which is instrumental in shaping some of the innovations of the future. This collaborative approach, combined with BFM investment, ensures that énergie continues to strengthen its relationships, while adding real value to local communities, and delivering results for its franchisees.

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ESTABLISHED

INVESTMENT LEVEL

NUMBER OF FRANCHISES

SECTOR

1999

£32,500

96 (UK) 362 (Globally)

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INXPRESS Take advantage of the booming courier market by joining forces with InXpress, which offers its franchisees flexibility in running their own businesses gb.inxpress.com INXPRESS gives you the opportunity to build your own successful and profitable start-up business, safe in the knowledge that you are being supported by one of the world’s largest franchisors of global courier services. InXpress is in the express logistics business, with over 360 franchisees providing consultative services and innovative software to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) – with 96 of these businesses in the UK. Founded in 1999, it now has annual revenues in excess of $165m. InXpress has a long history of managing successful businesses around the world.

This is because they have the experience and high levels of expertise to train and support franchisees to run their own companies. Now located in 14 countries, this multi award-winning business has its global headquarters in Manchester, England.

Role of a franchisee Because InXpress has already established strong and lasting relationships with trusted courier

partners, you can concentrate on building sales and working towards your goals. The carriers pick-up, transport and deliver the pre-booked consignments. All you need to do is find SMEs who regularly ship packages and then deliver these goods safely, using InXpress’s renowned VIP customer service. No experience is necessary to become an InXpress franchisee. All you need to be is sales-oriented and have an aptitude for business.

An expanding industry The online retail industry is expanding at an incredible rate. In 2018, the Office of National Statistics reported that UK e-commerce sales for the previous year totalled £586bn. This is a 16% increase on 2016. And you don’t have to be Albert Einstein to work out that this booming market translates into rapid growth for the courier sector too. Businesses across more than 1,000 industries – from manufacturing to fine art, and everything in between – are customers of InXpress. In fact, in

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2018, a parcel was sent using InXpress every seven seconds. Businesses don’t just ship with InXpress once. They keep coming back, because by using InXpress they consistently save time, money and hassle. InXpress franchisees are in the business of building longterm relationships with customers. By building a loyal customer base, they are also building a more solid robust business.

Industry-leading technology InXpress’s own online portal, Webship Plus, was built using over 20 years of insight into what customers need. This powerful proprietary software combines an automated shipping platform, a franchisee business management programme and performance tool. This helps customers save hours on shipping

time, while empowering franchisees with insights into their business performance.

Innovative training and support Innovative and constantly evolving, InXpress stays ahead of the competition with comprehensive training and support. Budding franchisees undertake an initial two-week training course at head office; they also have access to an online university, as well as the network of established franchisees. They receive regular visits from the support centre team, plus on-going support throughout the lifetime of the franchise. InXpress knows that success depends on how well your team sells your services. When you decide to employ staff, InXpress provides a framework for training and retaining the best people in the business.

Are you the next InXpress franchisee?

If you are sales-minded, driven and enthusiastic, then the InXpress franchise model could be for you. You have the freedom to build your franchise in whatever way you want. You can start out alone and later progress to premises and a workforce. Alternatively, you can have a team and offices right from the start. Whatever path you wish to take, InXpress will give you the flexibility to develop the business and lifestyle you seek.

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ACTIONCOACH ActionCOACH continues to go from strength-to-strength, reaching a new high in our top 100 list of UK franchises actioncoach.co.uk

ACTIONCOACH has once more ended the year as the UK’s Best B2B Franchise. On November 28th, 2019, ActionCOACH became one of only four franchises to achieve a Five-Star Franchisee Satisfaction rating seven times. So we asked one of its cofounders, Ian Christelow, to provide some insight why ActionCOACH continues to be so successful.

Last year, ActionCOACH awarded 44 new UK franchises.

He said: “We’re proud of all the awards and accolades we’ve received, but perhaps most proud of the Award sponsored by Lloyds Bank for Continuous Improvement. To increase an already exceptionally high franchisee satisfaction rating, year-on-year, reflects our team’s commitment to kaizen. With 1% market penetration, it’s now time to raise awareness of our business and life-changing services. We’ve just invested

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heavily in Sky TV advertising, which has already yielded business for our franchise partners. And we’ve secured sponsorship from NatWest ahead of our April 2020 event, when we welcome over two thousand delegates to Celtic Manor, hosted by Clare Balding.

Speakers include Brad Sugars, Sir Bob Geldof, Col Dame Kelly Holmes, John Warillow and Chris Voss to name a few.”

The minimum expectation for each territory with 10,000 active businesses is to build a monthly client income gradually to £75k per month by year 10. This is something some of our UK franchise partners have achieved through just their own personal clients.

But you’ll probably choose to build your revenue with the help of employee business coaches, who ActionCOACH train for you for just £6k per coach.

Interestingly, a couple of new franchise partners recently exceeded £25k in client income by their eighth month.

Transform your local business community By becoming an ActionCOACH franchise partner, you’ll be invited into a world of knowledge and experience.

You and your team will receive worldclass training with global, national and local support every step of the way.

And you will also have access to over 3,500 strategies and tactics, which are guaranteed to make businesses successful, including your own.

According to our franchise partners, however, the biggest returns are the personal ‘thank you’ they receive from their clients. The recognition ActionCOACH franchise partners get for making a difference to their local economy is also a massive bonus.

Business growth fuels more jobs, time, security and financial freedom for families. So becoming a key driver in making that happen for your local business community is priceless. You and your employee business coaches will work with business owners, helping them in several areas. These include: Teaching them how to increase their profits, develop powerful systems and build a strong team. The results are not

only a more profitable and sustainable business, but also a dramaticallyimproved life for your client. In short, it is a fantastically rewarding and fulfilling experience for anyone who invests in the ActionCOACH franchise.

An outstanding opportunity For the right person, the banks will lend up to 80% unsecured for ActionCOACH exclusive franchise territories. But first and foremost, to become a franchise partner, you will need to possess the following values: A track record of success, an appetite for learning, plus a desire to help other people succeed.

Co-founder Ian Christelow says: “We’ll award territories in 2020 to people who have proven team-building and leadership skills. They also need to have

an investment mindset and a personality that attracts talent. In return, the level of support for our franchise partners will only increase.” It’s no secret why the judges continue to be so impressed with ActionCOACH. From eighth in 2018, to fifth last year, the business is now ranked fourth in the Elite Franchise top-100 UK list for 2020.

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DRIVER HIRE driverhirefranchise.co.uk

Join the award-winning Driver Hire, which remains one of the UK’s top-15 franchises and acclaimed specialist in recruitment.

A DRIVER HIRE franchise gives you the opportunity to run your own £1m+ recruitment business, operating within the transport and logistics sector. Established in 1983, this is an award-winning franchise, with a proven business model that generates high returns. Looking at the figures, it is easy to see what makes Driver Hire a leading franchise brand in the UK. Average turnover in 2018/19, for a single unit, was £1,214,978.

This is more than three times the national franchise industry average of £400k (British Franchise Association (bfa) NatWest Franchise Survey 2018). This delivers an average net profit per unit of over £140,000 per annum.

Named the winner of the 2019 bfa HSBC ‘Franchisor of the Year’, Driver Hire has now won an award in this category six times, and has been a finalist in 13 of the last 14 years. It’s an outstanding record that no other franchisor has matched.

You will own an office-based management franchise which operates in a fast-paced environment, where quality service and sales activity are paramount. Driver Hire’s franchisees

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run their own recruitment business, specialising in the provision of temporary and permanent drivers, along with logistics staff. The Driver Hire network supplies thousands of satisfied customers each year, including major logistics companies, builders’ merchants, parcel carriers and local authorities. It’s a huge market, with the UK recruitment industry worth an estimated £35.7bn (REC/KPMG 2017/18).

Ed Pockney, Driver Hire’s Uxbridge franchisee, says he enjoys the feel-good factor that comes with working in recruitment: “While the financial side is key, I just enjoy running a Driver Hire franchise. We’ve taken people who were unemployed onto our books and found them full-time jobs. That’s an amazing feeling. I love hearing a client say to me: ‘He’s perfect for the job, can I keep him’?”

Who is the ideal Driver Hire franchisee?

Driver Hire franchisees reflect a wide spectrum of working backgrounds from which relevant skills have been gained. While some have worked in either recruitment or the transport sector, others have run their own businesses, worked as accountants, or in education, IT, retail and even banking.

It’s important you’re highly selfmotivated and ambitious, with a very positive outlook and a ‘can do’ attitude.

James Craven was in his early 30s, and enjoying a successful career as a change management consultant in Switzerland, when he decided to return to the UK to run his own business.

He commented: “I heard good things about the Driver Hire franchise opportunity from an acquaintance who had already experienced success with

them. I had a great conversation with Graham Duckworth, Driver Hire’s Franchise Sales Director, and he was able to answer all my questions and more. Now I own the Driver Hire Bournemouth franchise and it’s been a fantastic experience for me. I’ve found it liberating, and I feel motivated like never before.”

Training and support Driver Hire’s fully supported initial six-week training programme sets you up for success. Once the franchisee has opened for business (or has taken over an existing franchise), training continues in the form of a franchise support programme, which can deliver up to six months of further support and training in the franchisee’s office. Support is also available from specialist teams at Driver Hire’s head office, where you can talk with an area development manager, or get advice from our national accounts department, HR, marketing and IT. Peer-to-peer support is just as valuable, and Driver Hire encourages and facilitates positive working relationships between franchisees. This is achieved through regular regional meetings, an annual conference and their online forum.

Manjit Singh, the Driver Hire franchisee for Enfield, says: “My Driver Hire franchise has helped me develop a great business, work with some great people and deliver some great returns for my family.”

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HOME INSTEAD

Moving with the times has always been important to Home Instead Senior Care who have been awarded with 1st and 2nd place for an incredible third year in a row homeinstead.co.uk/franchise

HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE is an award-winning franchise driven by its network of compassionate and caring entrepreneurs. We help 15,000 older people in the UK to continue living in their own homes, an achievement which has earned the company a spot in Elite Franchise’s top three, for the third year running. Home Instead has over 200 franchise offices operating successfully and profitably in the UK. Across the UK network, our franchise business supports more than 15,000 clients, and employs in excess of 11,000 care professionals.

Its proven model delivers outstanding care and results for franchisees. Put simply, they are making lives better for everyone. Home Instead’s mission is ‘To be the most admired care company

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through changing the face of ageing.’ And this is at the heart of everything we do. A rapidly ageing population means there are high levels of demand for home care. As many as 90-per-cent of older people wish to continue living at home and, as a result, Home Instead franchisees enjoy huge growth opportunities. Home Instead’s focus is on delivering ‘high-tech, high-touch’ care. The year 2020 will provide a milestone moment for us, as we deliver and take home-based care innovations to an exciting new level.

An example of our use of technology is Home Instead’s Telecare pendant service, which enables clients to summon help at the touch of a button.

However, the company has developed other powerful solutions to ensure we ‘keep an eye’ on our clients, even when our care professionals are not with them. Home Sense uses sensor technologies to track our client’s daily routine, outside of care visits. This alerts the franchise teams (as well as clients’ families) to changes in behaviour, which could signal a potential issue.

Perhaps a client has not got out of bed, or the kettle hasn’t been switched on, or they are moving around less than usual. This technology can even check that doors are locked at bedtime.

Another item of high tech software being used by Home Instead is GrandPad. This is an easy to use

tablet that enables clients to send voice emails, view pictures, watch videos, listen to music, play games and make video calls to friends and family. Home Instead has secured exclusive UK rights to use this technology. Home Instead has won a raft of industry awards and is regularly being named as an organisation that provides outstanding care in the home.

It has been recognised as being ‘outstanding,’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), more times than any other care provider. Other accolades include the coveted British Franchise Association (bfa) Franchisor of the Year Gold Award. Home Instead is the only care company to have been given the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category.

It was also presented with the Princess Royal Training Award, for its willingness to embrace new technologies to support clients.

Home Instead delivers quality homecare with visits lasting a minimum of one hour. This allows care professionals to form long and trusting relationships with clients. Clients and their helpers are matched on the basis of background, culture, hobbies and interests. Home Instead insist on creating a high-quality relationshipled homecare service. However, in addressing the challenges of an ageing world, Home Instead is certainly not resting on its laurels. The company’s CEO, Martin Jones, is passionate about providing excellent 21st century care by collaborating across both public and private sectors. He is focussed on delivering a service that enables people to enjoy good mental and physical health, as they become older. Home Instead leads the way in both care and franchising.

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SNAP-ON TOOLS Award-winning tool manufacturer and distributor Snap-on, allows franchisees to keep 100% of their profits. And for the third year in a row, it has been named one of the top 15 franchises in the UK snaponfranchise.co.uk

SNAP-ON TOOLS is the world’s number one professional tool brand. We are a leading global manufacturer and distributor of tools for the automotive, marine, railroad and engineering technician. Our franchisees sell the most sought-after tools in the industry, delivering outstanding customer service to technicians from their very own, iconic showroom on wheels.

Founded in the US in 1920, and launched in the UK in 1965, we are proudly celebrating 100 years in the tool trade. Our proven business model has been refined in the UK for over 55 years and there’s a reason why we’re known as ‘best in the business’. Today, we have over 400 franchisees’ operating territories in the UK & Ireland and, globally, our franchise network is made up of more than 4,300 franchises.

Many franchisees join us with little or no experience of the tool trade, and most have never run a business before.

But that’s no problem, as we equip our franchisees with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to make a success of their business. We provide a

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no-nonsense approach to training, plus a lifetime of support to help you achieve your goals. Then it’s down to hard work and determination to reach your potential.

As a result, our franchisees have average sales of over £6,000 per week, and they keep 100% of the profits. Some franchisees have run their business for over 30 years, often bringing their family on board as the company grows.

Others branch out, and now have two, three or even four vans, with assistants managing the extra routes. Whatever your vision, we’re passionate about helping franchisees achieve it.

We pride ourselves on the training and support we offer our network. Our comprehensive training programme starts with franchisees jetting off to our specialist facility in Dallas, for 10 days of classroom-style training. They then return to our UK headquarters, where they meet the team who will support them.

As part of our six-month intensive onboarding process, franchisees will have a dedicated franchise developer ride on their mobile store with them every day for the first five weeks. They then receive a further 31 days of on-van support from a sales developer and business manager

Many franchisees join us with little or no experience of the tool trade

over the following five months. That’s 51 contact days during the first six months.

What’s more, 200 industry experts, technicians and customer services professionals, based at our state-of-theart headquarters in Kettering, are only ever a phone call away.

Our in-house bank, called Snap-on Finance, runs a ‘help to buy’ scheme.

This offers business loans to assist you in the purchase of your franchise*.

Snap-on is one of the few UK franchisors which offer our franchisees a funding option that doesn’t involve using a bank.

In 2019, we won two highly-coveted Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, which are among the most prestigious business honours in the UK. And our very own Craig Bishop, who runs his business across north Dorset, was named bfa HSBC Franchise Awards ‘Young Male Franchisee of the Year.’ Craig said: “Winning ‘Newcomer of the Year’ has been the highlight of my career and, now I’ve had a taste of success, I’m determined to keep going. “I’m driven to be the best and to provide a great lifestyle for my family, which includes the big house and nice car – and I’m not ashamed to say so. “I want to be able to look back in a few years’ time and say, ‘that’s mine, I built that.’

At Snap-on, there’s no such thing as a ‘man in a van’. When you join Snapon, you become part of our team. And our motto says everything about our beliefs: ‘In business for yourself, but never by yourself.’ *Subject to personal circumstances.

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