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Home Instead Senior Care
HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE is a very successful
Type of Franchise:
business, but we are more than just a business. Home
Instead Senior Care is the world leader in providing non-
Management
medical care for older people, with over 700 franchised
Industry Sector:
offices across 11 countries. Our services include
companionship, house keeping, meal preparation,
Domiciliary care
medication reminders, personal care, local transportation and help with errands. We
Year established:
also provide respite and convalescence care. The services we provide make a
significant difference to older people, assisting them to live, independently, in their
1994 (Nebraska)
own homes. We are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our
Franchising since:
clients and are looking for individuals who share this desire. We provide extensive
training so no care experience is required, however excellent people skills and the
1995 (Nebraska)
capacity for hard work are. This is an ideal opportunity to build a very successful
business that makes a real difference.
Further Information:
www.thefm.net/71546
Investment Requirement: £24,000
O
2
O
2
(UK) LTD is one of the UK’s largest mobile phone network
Type of Franchise:
operators with in excess of 450 O
2
stores (over 50 of which are
franchisee-owned). O
2
seeks owner operator franchisees with at least
Retail
£40,000 readily available cash and access to sufficient funding to fund
Industry Sector:
the fit-out, stocking and working capital requirements for their own
new franchised O
2
Store.
Mobile Phone Retailing
The O
2
franchise is based on O
2
’s brand, its proven
Year established:
business systems and the O
2
“can do” attitude. The
franchisee is expected to bring their sales and
2002
management skills, commitment to the O
2
customer
Franchising since:
experience, motivation, resources and local knowledge. O
2
’s franchise package
includes initial and ongoing training and advice, marketing support and store
2005
systems. Estimated Total Start-up costs £136,600 +VAT.
Further Information:
www.thefm.net/39112
Investment Requirement: £40,000 (Plus fit-out, stocking and working capital)
Plumb Xpress
With demand for plumbers far outstripping supply, there’s a real
Type of Franchise:
opportunity for practical hard-working people to carve out a really
rewarding career in a growing industry.
Owner/Operator With the help of PlumbXpress you could be doing just that in a matter
of weeks. We have extensive experience in running one of the South’s most successful emergency plumbing
Industry Sector:
and drainage companies. With our support you will be able to establish and grow a multi van operation
within your exclusive territory. In fact, with a PlumbXpress franchise, you’ve the best of both worlds – the
Plumbing Services
chance to set up your own business and be your own boss, but with the priceless reassurance
Year established:
and security of all the expert back-up and support of one of Britain’s brand leaders.
Our aim is to provide an unrivalled level of customer service in an industry that is
2005
fragmented and not renowned for high levels of customer service. Customer care is
Franchising since: paramount to us in developing and growing the business. We are looking for people who
share this belief and want to become part of our success. Experience in plumbing is not
2006
necessary. We are looking for ambitious and motivated people who want to build a successful
business with our training and support.
Further Information:
www.thefm.net/05985
Investment Requirement: £26,000
Surelet
ENJOY selling, but not the paperwork?
Type of Franchise:
Surelet is a residential lettings franchise with a difference. The
role of the franchisee is to work with landlords to find suitable tenants
Management
for their properties, but Surelet’s Management Centre will handle all
Industry Sector:
routine administration work, such as the preparation of rental
agreements, tenant vetting and rent collection. This is more cost-
Residential lettings
effective and allows the franchisee to concentrate on
Year established:
growing the business.
Franchisees are provided with a full launch package including initial classroom
2003
training and hands-on experience at the company’s own Gloucester branch. The
Franchising since:
package also includes marketing materials, business stationery, a digital camera and
a supply of ‘To Let’ boards.
2003
Further Information:
www.thefm.net/54048
Investment Requirement: £19,995
For further information complete and return the response form at the end of this section, or visit
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