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Furniture Medic
FURNITURE MEDIC is the largest
Type of Franchise:
nationally organised network of
professionally trained onsite restoration
Van-based
experts. Our franchisees repair wood,
Industry Sector:
laminate, upholstery, leather, marble,
laminate etc. With hundreds of customers and thousands of instructions a Furniture Medic franchiseeFurniture repairs
is always busy. A five-week training period with assisted business launch ensures
Year established:
you are able to confidently complete all types of repairs. Work from day one
1991 (USA: 1985) ensures good cash flow. Support from our Furniture Medic employed upholsterers,
Franchising since:
polishers, business managers and sales people mean you are never alone.
You do not need relevant skills as these are taught, but an affinity with DIY
Parent company in UK: would be an advantage. The franchise can be run from home. For further
information complete the FREE Reader Response Form at the back of the magazine,
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or visit the weblink (right) on this showcase entry.
Further Information:
www.thefm.net/83673
Investment Requirement: £26,000 (70% can be financed)
London House
AS a London House franchisee you will be a banking, legal and
Type of Franchise:
insurance Consultant and Investigator, providing a range of services to
banks, finance houses, law firms, insurance companies and the rest of
Business services
the credit industry. A commercial investigator, your
Industry Sector:
core business will be gathering information to advise
clients on fraud and bad debt decisions. London
Commercial investigations
House has been established for over 12 years and now
Year established:
has 40 franchised offices throughout the UK.
You need professional experience - not necessarily in a related sector - and will
1995
enjoy constant variety in a challenging, professional and stimulating white collar
Franchising since:
business environment.
1995
Further Information:
www.thefm.net/59738
Investment Requirement: Standard: £9,500 • Premium: from £17,500
Merry Maids
WITH almost 20 years of experience, Merry Maids is the world
Type of Franchise:
leader in the maid service industry. Part of ServiceMaster, Merry
Maids benefits from the synergy created by our other five brands
Management
including increased customers and name recognition, a proven
Industry Sector:
staff selection process, a proven marketing plan, bespoke
software to run your hundreds of customers, two weeks ofDomestic cleaning
residential training, and business launch. We also provide a full equipment pack for
Year established:
four teams, plus all the equipment for your first year in business.
1989 (USA: 1983) You can work from home, daytime hours. Merry Maids is a service sector
Franchising since:
franchise with the best growth predictions, no cash flow problems and high profit
margins, no selling, you just provide the quotations, and 90 per cent repeat
Parent company in UK: customers in your protected territory. Why go for second best when you can join
the best. Complete the FREE Reader Response Form at the back of the magazine
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or visit the weblink (right) on this showcase entry.
Further Information:
www.thefm.net/25457
Investment Requirement: From £15,650 (70% can be financed)
MOLLY MAID
RUN a MOLLY MAID franchise and you’ll clean up! The
Type of Franchise:
domestic cleaning market is worth over £2 billion and growing
fast. MOLLY MAID is the UK’s biggest and best known domestic
Management
cleaning franchise with a strong brand name synonymous with
Industry Sector:
quality, service and value. Liveried cars and uniformed staff add
value and attract customers.
Domestic cleaning
You get thorough training, professional marketing, plus a business advisor to
Year established:
give ongoing support for the life of the franchise - so you’re never out there on your
own. The initial investment for a MOLLY MAID franchise, excluding working
1985 (Canada: 1978)
capital, ranges from £16,975 to £22,975* depending on your business objectives and
Franchising since:
the size of your exclusive area.
* We also ask our franchisees to have access to a minimum of £12,000 working capital1986 (Canada: 1979)
during the first 12 months of starting their MOLLY MAID business.
Further Information:
www.thefm.net/69284
Investment Requirement: From £16,975 plus minimum £12,000 working capital
For further information complete and return the response form at the end of this section, or visit
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