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Dr Vinyl
Established in 1972 Dr. Vinyl is a successful worldwide franchise
Type of Franchise:
with over 425 technicians operating in over 16 countries. Dr. Vinyl
provides a wide variety of appearance repair and reconditioning
Van or premises-based
services, including vinyl, leather, plastic windshield repair, exterior
Industry Sector:
car paintwork and paintless dent removal.
Although Dr. Vinyl has no limits to where its restorationAutomotive paintwork
techniques apply, its main business franchise focuses primarily on
vinyl leather plastic repairs
vehicle repair and refurbishment, avoiding costly parts replacement
Year established: and expensive traditional bodyshop repairs. Technical experience is not essential as every Dr. Vinyl
franchisee can count on comprehensive training, and support while establishing their own business.
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Add to this the fact that you will work with the highest quality branded products in a rapidly growing
Franchising since: potential marketplace and you can expect a multitude of satisfied customers.
To find out more about Dr. Vinyl’s large, but friendly, international organisation please complete
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the Reader Response Form or follow the weblink (right) on this showcase entry.
Further Information:
www.thefm.net/75886
Investment Requirement: £20,000
Hardsoft Computers
ESTABLISHED for over 16 years,
Type of Franchise:
HardSoft Computers offers a solution in the
form of upgradeable IT leasing which
Business services
allows its clients to completely outsource
Industry Sector:
their IT departments and streamline the
efficiency of their businesses.
IT leasing
We provide a complete turnkey package covering every aspect of setting up and running your
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HardSoft Computers business. Franchisees receive a full training programme covering all aspects of
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the business, from product knowledge and sales instruction through to business procedures.
The package also includes an exclusive territory, a full set of business manuals, stationery,
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marketing materials and personal IT solution. We will also help you set up your new business, train
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your staff and get you ready to launch using our marketing tools. On an ongoing basis we will work
with you to develop your business, providing ongoing advice and guidance to both you and
your team.
Investment Requirement: £40,000 - £60,000
Further Information:
www.thefm.net/38149
Jaguar Couriers
JAGUAR COURIERS has
Type of Franchise:
been successfully operating
since 1994. Its distinctive
Management
vehicles provide business users
Industry Sector:
with courier services for the
delivery of urgent, fragile and
Courier services
bulky goods throughout the UK and the company already enjoys an excellent reputation for speed
Year established:
and reliability.
The Jaguar Couriers franchise requires an initial investment of around £25,000 plus VAT,
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including £17,500 for the actual franchise package. Franchisees will be provided with an exclusive
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territory, full initial training at the company headquarters, marketing materials, computer equipment
and ongoing support. Also included in the franchise package is the first three months of rental on
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your first fully-liveried vehicle. The operation may be started from a small rented office and can
initially be run by a two person team.
Further Information:
www.thefm.net/93367
Investment Requirement: £25,000
Ladies Workout Express
LADIES WORKOUT EXPRESS is known as
Type of Franchise:
America’s smartest workout. It is a 30-minute,
circuit training concept, using the most up to
Management
date Hydraulic machines. With over 20 years’
Industry Sector:
experience in the fitness industry and over
1000 gyms operating worldwide, Ladies
Ladies only fitness clubs
Workout Express has the experience necessary
Year established:
to support your new franchise.
From the start, our support staff will help
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guide you through every aspect of developing
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your franchise. Site selection, and layout
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advice, training in sales and marketing, all is
included in your franchise package.
Investment Requirement: Franchise fee: £11,950 • Total Investment: £30,000-£50,000
Further Information:
www.thefm.net/86855
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For further information complete and return the response form at the end of this section, or visit
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