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CerTax Accounting
CERTAX ACCOUNTING is a major player in the accountancy sector
Type of Franchise:
with over 100 franchisees in operation throughout the UK. With the
support of professionally qualified Chartered Certified Accountants,
Business services
franchisees can build and operate their own successful Accountancy and
Industry Sector:
Tax Advisory Practice. In the first year, gross fee projections are
estimated at over £30,000 and CerTax Accounting’s marketing
Accountancy
techniques ensure that each franchisee will maximise client base growth as quickly
Year established:
as possible. A background in accountancy is not essential as full and comprehensive
training is provided in an actual Accountancy Practice environment and support is
1999
always available via the support helpline. There is a constant demand for
Franchising since:
professional accountancy and taxation services from businesses of all kinds and
2000
sizes so CerTax Accounting franchisees have the opportunity to build a practice into
a very real marketable re-sale asset. CerTax Accounting, the accountancy and tax
advisory franchise that embodies quality and professionalism.
Investment Requirement: £22,695
Further Information:
www.thefm.net/29208
Chemex International
Type of Franchise:
MIDLANDS-BASED Chemex International was
Business to Business sales
established in 1985 to provide the £2.5 billion cleaning
and hygiene market with a high quality range of
and distribution
products and services. The company has become one of
Industry Sector:
Europe’s leading business to business franchises,
supplying its ISO 9001-2000 accredited range of over
Cleaning & hygiene
150 products and services to a repeat-order customer base exceeding 30,000. These
chemicals customers span an incredibly diverse range of market sectors including hospitals,
Year established:
hotels, pubs, petrol stations and bus depots! They are serviced by an extensive
network of over 100 franchised distributors in the UK and Chemex has also now
1986 established sister operations in five other European countries. Franchisees operate
Franchising since:
from fully-equipped mobile showrooms and are provided with everything they need
to start their business, together with full initial training, a comprehensive support
1986
package, a bespoke ‘sage’ laptop option and a 12 week launch programme.
Investment Requirement: £23,700
Further Information:
www.thefm.net/29246
ChipsAway
CHIPSAWAY is one of the most successful franchises in the
Type of Franchise:
UK with over 370 franchisees operating nationwide and a
Van-based
network of Master Franchises overseas. Based on unique
patented technology, ChipsAway has become the dominant
Industry Sector:
force in the SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair
SMART automotive Technology) sector, effectively repairing car paintwork in a
paint repairs
fraction of the time taken by a traditional
body shop, and at a highly competitive price.
Year established: Our system is safe, clean, easy to learn and has low operating cost. We offer
1994
comprehensive training and support, and a rapidly growing potential marketplace
worth £5.5 billion with some 32 million cars on the road and an estimated 10 million
Franchising since: repairs required each year.
1995
Join us at one of our FREE informal Open Days.
Investment Requirement: From £22,500
Further Information:
www.thefm.net/60108
Countrywide Signs
COUNTRYWIDE SIGNS was founded in 1998. It is an ISO 9001
Type of Franchise:
Quality company and is managed and led by four vastly
experienced individuals with 52 years of experience in the Estate
Management
Agency signs manufacturing, print and erection business. The
Industry Sector:
company has a range of products that are geared to residential and commercial clients and designed
to boost sales income for franchisees. High priority is given to training and ongoing support for new
Estate agency signs
and established franchisees, ensuring the company strives to continuously meet the
Year established:
demands of its expanding client base. Specifically developed unique Countrywide
1998
Signs Board Management Software gives the company a leading edge in the
location and status of individual signboard. The business can be set up as a job
Franchising since:
franchise or a management opportunity and we see our franchise as a true
1998
partnership where both parties benefit from our drive and commitment to
excellence. Countrywide Signs are now actively recruiting franchisees in Ireland
having recently placed the Master Franchisee.
Investment Requirement: £19,995 + VAT
Further Information:
www.thefm.net/65906
For further information complete and return the response form at the end of this section, or visit
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