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Papa John’s
A WORLD-CLASS brand, Papa John’s is one of the largest
Type of Franchise:
pizza companies in the USA with over 3,000 stores worldwide
in 29 different markets.
Delivery & take-away
Papa John’s unequivocal success in the USA is now set to
Industry Sector:
be transferred to this country with substantial investment
planned for the UK market.
Pizza
The company’s ground-breaking new store design sets the brand apart from all
Year established:
other pizza delivery and take-away operations. Papa John’s pledge is “Better
ingredients, Better pizza” and it is this that sets the standard for the premium quality
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taste customers have come to expect from the brand.
Franchising since:
Papa John’s is looking for committed, focused and enthusiastic franchisees that
are hungry for success and willing to work hard with a hands-on approach.
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Further Information: www.thefm.net/49132
Investment Requirement: From £170,000
Printing.com
START a Store, Build a Territory. Printing.com is an exciting fusion of IT,
Type of Franchise:
leading edge printing technology, savvy marketing and lateral thinking - this
eclectic mix is breaking the mould of the traditional print store. While some
Management
printing franchises simply follow the pack, by centralising print production at the
Industry Sector:
National Hub, the required investment to open a printing.com store is radically reduced with no
investment needed in printing equipment whatsoever. The result, far from being a compromise, is a
Print/design/copy centres
superior product at a vastly advantageous price point. What’s more, every store
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franchisee controls a large territory and has the scope to develop a network of ‘bolt-
on’ franchises. This idea, similar to a retail ‘concession’, allows partnerships with
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established graphics companies, who may offer a complimentary printing.com
Franchising since:
service alongside their existing business. In return for providing consultative led
support, the ‘territory’ franchisee receives a share of the additional licence fees and
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ongoing revenues. The concept is well proven and a successful territory franchise
could yield profits of over £110,000 in its third year of operation.
Further Information: www.thefm.net/31040
Investment Requirement: £87,000
Recognition Express
“PROBABLY the most successful business to business franchise in
Type of Franchise:
the UK.” - Nigel Toplis, Managing Director.
Management
29 years in business, successive annual growth, Franchisor of the Year,
renowned expertise in appointment generation and B2B marketing,
Industry Sector:
strong brand, wide product range - multiple income streams. We need
Personalised product people who will build relationships, communicate well and work hard - who have real ambition to
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successfully run a B2B operation. We provide three weeks’ initial training, lifetime
refresher training, centralised marketing systems, marketing launch programme, full
Year established: range of samples and collateral delivering business planning, financial analysis,
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product/service training and ongoing high level support. The UK’s leading supplier
and manufacturer of corporate and personalised products to businesses in our arena,
Franchising since: we trade in a marketplace of over £2 billion per annum. Recognition Express is a
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true business to business franchise opportunity for those people who are
looking for a proven and successful management franchise.
Investment Requirement: £30,000
Further Information: www.thefm.net/25718
Sliderobes
SLIDEROBES designs, sells, manufactures and installs
Type of Franchise:
high quality, stylish fitted wardrobes with sliding doors.
We are the market leader, growing carefully (we will only
Management
take on four new franchises in a year), and owe our
Industry Sector:
success to the exceptional level of service that we provide to our customers. We are happy to talk to
potential franchisees who can offer a solid management background, and the kind of commitment
Wardrobe retail
that we are used to. In return, such franchisees can expect to see, after an initial set-
Year established:
up period, substantial profits. What makes us special is our total focus on quality,
and how that quality is translated into profit. So expect systems, expect training,
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expect monitoring, expect constant feedback; expect profit. If you are interested in
Franchising since:
being considered for a Sliderobes franchise, pick up the phone and speak to us. Or
better still why not initially speak to our franchisees, all of whom, we are happy to
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add, are profitable. You will find contact numbers on our website. Have you
something better to do today?
Further Information: www.thefm.net/89394
Investment Requirement: £40,000 - £65,000
For further information complete and return the response form at the end of this section, or visit www.thefm.net/showcase
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