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Domestic cleaning company specialising in regular household cleaning duties

Provides emergency cover in the home for drains and plumbing as well as servicing many national contracts

Offers an easy to use, web-based courier and shipping service for businesses of all sizes

BT Local Business

Franchisees sell BT products and services to clients in their territory

NIC Services Group

One of the UK’s leading providers of facilities management services through a franchise network

TREND Transformations

Provides home renovation services, specialising in kitchen and bathroom renovations

Bridgewater Home Care

Offers industry-leading care with a trusted name

A unique concept, providing fresh, hand-made burgers

ChipsAway International

Provides top quality repairs to minor car paintwork damage, quickly, conveniently and competitively

Jackson Fire & Security

For fire and security solutions

Multi-award-winning family-run care franchise that specialises in person-centred, outstanding care at home

The next generation of pancake hotspots packed with instagrammable dishes

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Broadway Wine Company

Provides premium quality wines at sensible prices
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Black Rooster Peri Peri

Scotland’s fastest-growing Peri Peri brand
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Taka Taka

The name of choice for Greek street food
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My Window Cleaner

A low cost, van-based window cleaning franchise with a modern, tech-led approach
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DiscreteHeat

Home to ThermaSkirt – the best kept secret in the heating industry!
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Recognition Express Ltd

Recognition Express produces branded promotional products for businesses and organisations
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Walfinch

Provides live-in and visiting-hourly carers to a wide range of clients, including older people
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Premier Education

Provides sport and physical activity to schools across the country
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Dooh Ponto – Portuguese burgers

Provide a fast food experience that exemplifies quality, value, service, and excellence
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The Travel Franchise

Start your own home-based travel agency
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Agency Express

Provides the UK’s residential and commercial estate agents with a reliable and cost effective ‘For...
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Cello

Make fragrance the heart of your business with products that smell and sell great
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Scooperb

Family operated ice cream and desserts lounge born in London and spreading joy to its customers ever since
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Blossom Home Care

Built around profitability, cash flow and ease of operation, delivering greater satisfaction for you as a...
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Canopy Children’s Nurseries

Passionate about giving children the best possible beginnings
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Local Eats

Run your own online food ordering service with minimal hassle yet with maximum return
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NIC Services Group

One of the UK’s leading providers of facilities management services through a franchise network
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Basilico

Offers a range of premium pizza brands that opens a world of choice for customers and more revenue for you
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Studio Pilates

A high intensity, low impact pilates reformer class that is accessible for all levels of fitness
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BabyBeats® and Mindful Movers®

High-quality parent and baby classes specifically tailored to post-natal needs
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The Design Print Distribution Group

The UK’s fastest-growing door drop print marketing business, helping its clients to grow through the power...
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The Urban Chocolatier

High-end dessert parlour for aspiring franchisees
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Techclean

Techclean is a specialist cleaning company, providing cleaning services for technological equipment for...
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Dyno-Rod

Provides emergency cover in the home for drains and plumbing as well as servicing many national contracts
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Access4Lofts

Installer of loft access and storage solutions in homes
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I Am Döner

Serves delicious kebabs as a classic döner, or on a lettuce or rice base
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CareYourWay

Multi-award-winning family-run care franchise that specialises in person-centred, outstanding care at home
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The Little Foxes Club

Changing sports coaching for children aged 18 months to 14 years. Delivering fun, fitness and promising...
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Propertynest

Provide a bespoke and personal service to the end customer
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Laser Clinics United Kingdom

Leading global cosmetic aesthetics business with the largest network of clinics, providing laser hair...
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Numi Scan

Leading provider of ultrasound scans across the UK
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Anytime Fitness

The UK’s largest fitness franchise, with more than 188 premium, convenient clubs nationwide
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Moak Pancakes

The next generation of pancake hotspots packed with instagrammable dishes
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Burger & Sauce

A unique concept, providing fresh, hand-made burgers
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Morley’s Chicken

A superior-tasting chicken brand that has perfected a formula of successfully delivering prime quality and...
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No Letting Go

No Letting Go provides a variety of property management services, including landlord inventory, tenant...
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Eggless Cake Shop Franchise

Colourful and freshly baked treats for all people and all tastes
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Chicken Cottage

The go-to quick service outlet for the world’s most flavoursome grilled and fried chicken and succulent...
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Pieminister

Makes delicious pies that have revolutionised the industry
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Extrawurst – Authentic German Bratwurst

An award-wining business crafting authentic German food since 1981
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BforB - UK

Supports the local business community by facilitating the creation of business networks
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Hybrid Fitness

Combines a traditional high-spec gym with expert-delivered, high-quality classes
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Time For You

Domestic cleaning company specialising in regular household cleaning duties
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THE BUTCHER

A classy yet casual burger bar with international charisma
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BT Local Business

Franchisees sell BT products and services to clients in their territory
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TREND Transformations

Provides home renovation services, specialising in kitchen and bathroom renovations
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Pasta Dreams by Jamie Oliver

A delicious mix of pastas and salads created by one of the world’s best-known chefs
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Kaspa’s Desserts

Delicious desserts in a fun and exciting environment
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Family Law Assistance

Join the market leader in ‘non-legal’ legal support
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The Spitting Pig Co

Become part of the UK’s leading hog roast brand
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Getir

The pioneer of ultra-fast, grocery delivery, which is proving to be a booming industry
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Greensleeves

Provides a range of all-year-round lawn treatment services to the domestic market
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Stickbug

Offers delicious Korean street-style food to consumers
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Mister Tacho

Helping clients to stay compliant with all regulations and successfully pass inspections
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School of Rock

Teaches kids and adults how to channel their inner rock stars
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Bridgewater Home Care

Offers industry-leading care with a trusted name
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World Options

Offers an easy to use, web-based courier and shipping service for businesses of all sizes
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TaxAssist Accountants

Shop-based accountancy company that undertakes accounts, tax and VAT returns, pay roll, bookkeeping, etc. for...
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Jackson Fire & Security

For fire and security solutions
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Just Clear

Provides a premium clearance service in both homes and businesses as well as servicing many national contracts
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Signarama

Biggest sign making company in the UK, and provides signs for a wide range of industries and applications
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Body Fit Training (BFT)

Australia’s fastest growing and most advanced fitness franchise
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Fun Fest for Children

Offers a range of different childcare and children’s services franchise systems
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ChipsAway International

Provides top quality repairs to minor car paintwork damage, quickly, conveniently and competitively
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