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INVESTMENT REQUIREMENT:
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All figures cover the franchise fee, initial
training, launch support, equipment, leasing
and setup costs, but do not include VAT or
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working capital unless otherwise stated.
Information in these entries is provided by the Franchisor concerned. Readers are reminded that
companies featured in The Franchise Magazine represent neither endorsement nor
recommendation of such companies by the publisher. As with all business propositions, you
should thoroughly check out each opportunity by asking for a Franchise Information Memoranda or
equivalent. Purchasing a Franchise does carry risk. Before investing, readers should take advice
from organisations such as Franchise Development Services who are experienced in Franchising
and specialise in advising on Franchise opportunities.
Apollo Blinds
APOLLO BLINDS is actively recruiting people who want to turn the dream
Type of Franchise:
of running their own business into a reality. We are part of Hunter Douglas
- the world’s biggest manufacturer of blinds for windows and conservatories
Retail
- and have access to the widest possible range of window blinds and can take
Industry Sector:
advantage of their extremely competitive wholesale prices.
The window blinds sector can generate healthy profits because of the
Window blinds
high gross margins and high net returns. A recent Mintel report highlighted that
Year established:
sales figures for the blinds industry hit an all-time high of £445 million in 2006 and
sales had increased up by 62% over the last five years.
1972
We can deliver the service and support franchisees required to make their
Franchising since:
franchise a success from day one. This means we help franchisees to generate a
better return on investment. Apollo Blinds should be the first choice for people who
1972
are serious about using franchising as a route to building a healthy, prosperous and
profitable business.
Further Information:
www.thefm.net/34084
Investment Requirement: £25,000 plus franchise fee
Belvoir
BELVOIR is the UK’s largest lettings specialist, and a gold award
Type of Franchise:
winner in the British Franchise Association (bfa) Franchisee of
the Year 2007. Belvoir offers a unique opportunity for franchisees
Management
to enjoy huge earning potential in a buoyant market. Previous
Industry Sector:
experience in the lettings market is not necessary, but enthusiasm, determination and good
communication skills are vital. Belvoir supports franchisees with its proven business formula and
Residential lettings
extensive training, and offers tailor made packages to suit individual business plans.
Year established:
With over 100 franchises nationwide, the Belvoir brand is expanding rapidly and is
on track to achieve its goal of 300 franchises within the next 10 years. Mike
1995
Goddard, founder of Belvoir in 1995, is a director of the bfa, reflecting Belvoir’s
Franchising since:
status as a highly regarded and valued brand within the franchise sector. For more
information on becoming a Belvoir franchisee please complete the form at the end
1996
of this section or follow the weblink (right) on this showcase entry. Belvoir Property
Management (UK) Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
Further Information:
www.thefm.net/21048
Investment Requirement: £22,500
Cash Generator
CASH GENERATOR franchisees always
Type of Franchise:
loved the multi-channel income streams
that the stores offer. Now these have been
Financial/Retail
added to in order to maximise profits and
Industry Sector:
safeguard against failure. These include
the buying & selling of new and pre-owned domestic items, personal loans, pre-paid Mastercards,Community Financial
foreign currency, third party cheque cashing, international money transfers,
Services Provider
pawnbroking, vehicle financing and also a buy-back service.
Year established: The stores enjoy tremendous customer visits and are attractive retail premises on
the High Street. Plus their green recycling message for products is really hitting a
1994
nerve with the population with some stores recycling 100% more goods than a year
Franchising since: ago. They are described by their customers as their “flexible local bank”.
1997
Further Information:
www.thefm.net/98413
Investment Requirement: £45,000 plus financing
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