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A collection-only store concept, with unique, family secret recipes

Makes delicious pies that have revolutionise the industry

Pays homage to ancient Greek values while combining a modern taste

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Shop-based accountancy company that undertakes accounts, tax and VAT returns, pay roll, bookkeeping, etc. for small...

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The world’s leading franchise in cost and supply management and winner of the Global Franchise Awards' 'Best White...

CompareTheFinancialMarkets.com UK Business Opportunity of The Year offers the chance to join the 2nd fastest growing...

Not Just Travel

Start your own home-based travel agency

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

Broadway Wine Company

Provides premium quality wines at sensible prices

Taking the UK by storm with its Instagramable interior styling and varied high-quality menu

It's all about great meat and big flavours

Teaches kids and adults how to channel their inner rock stars

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Black Rooster Peri Peri

Scotland’s fastest-growing Peri Peri brand
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Rassam’s Creamery

A popular ice cream and desserts parlour offering an extensive menu of delicious items
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The Spitting Pig Co

Become part of the UK’s leading hog roast brand
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Co-op

Offers franchise opportunities of any scale to existing or planned convenience store owners who want to...
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Betterclean Services Franchising

Provides commercial cleaning services for a variety of businesses
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Cello

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

Taking the UK by storm with its Instagramable interior styling and varied high-quality menu
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DiscreteHeat

Home to ThermaSkirt – the best kept secret in the heating industry!
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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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No Letting Go

No Letting Go provides a variety of property management services, including landlord inventory, tenant...
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Robocore Recruitment & Technology

Work from home, earning £50,000 to £200,000 annually using a unique digital recruitment platform
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Garolla

The nation’s largest roller garage door company
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PACK & SEND

National and international specialist packaging and delivery company
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Master Kebabs

A collection-only store concept, with unique, family secret recipes
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Getir

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

The UK’s largest fitness franchise, with more than 185 premium, convenient clubs nationwide
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Power Kids Gym

Empowers young minds through active play
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Broadway Wine Company

Provides premium quality wines at sensible prices
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Bark Busters Dog Training

Join one of the leading dog training and behaviour companies in the UK
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Fun Fest for Children

Offers a range of different childcare and children’s services franchise systems
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School of Rock

Teaches kids and adults how to channel their inner rock stars
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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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Pieminister

Makes delicious pies that have revolutionise the industry
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Coffee-Bike

Serves organically certified coffee, plus teas, orange juice and snacks, on the move
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My Window Cleaner

My Window Cleaner is a low cost, van-based window cleaning franchise with a modern, tech-led approach
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Chop & Wok

A wok-based restaurant and takeaway business that serves Pan-Asian fusion food
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Auntie Anne’s

A global brand that makes pretzels, drinks and related products, both in- store and at private events
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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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Expense Reduction Analysts (ERA)

The world’s leading franchise in cost and supply management and winner of the Global Franchise Awards'...
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Schmidt Kitchens

Kitchen retail and showroom opportunities with one of Europe's largest kitchen franchises
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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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Jackson Fire & Security

For fire and security solutions
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ActionCOACH UK

CompareTheFinancialMarkets.com UK Business Opportunity of The Year offers the chance to join the 2nd fastest...
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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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The Christmas Decorators

Provides expertise in the design and installation of Christmas lighting and decorations for the inside and...
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Fantastic Services

Provides a range of home services – from cleaning and gardening to pest and waste control
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Snap-on Tools

Manufactures and sells tools for automotive repairs that consist of a range of sockets that ‘snap on’ to...
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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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Greensleeves

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

Private in-home tutoring service
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BT Local Business

Franchisees sell BT products and services to clients in their territory
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toodle

Provides hospitality, event, and retail operators an order management ecosystem that offers the highest...
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Concept Claims Solutions

Specialises in insurance claims management
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TREND Transformations

Provides home renovation services, specialising in kitchen and bathroom renovations
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ON Pizza

Delicious pizza available to order online as a takeaway or in restaurant
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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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GoliathTech

Manufacturer and leader in the engineering, design, and distribution of helical (screw) pile foundations
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Time For You

Domestic cleaning company specialising in regular household cleaning duties
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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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Love Churros

Offers a wide variety of handmade churros and speciality coffee, milkshakes, mini pancakes, ice cream, hot...
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THE BUTCHER

A classy yet casual burger bar with international charisma
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Mail Boxes Etc.

A multi-functional retail and B2B operator offering post, parcel, print, and virtual office address services...
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BforB - UK

Supports the local business community by facilitating the creation of business networks
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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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Driver Hire

Supplies drivers and logistics personnel in the United Kingdom to both the private and public sectors
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Not Just Travel

Start your own home-based travel agency
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Wendy’s

Best known for its made-to-order square hamburgers, using fresh, never frozen beef and freshly-prepared salads
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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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Bridgewater Home Care

Offers industry-leading care with a trusted name
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Street Greek

Pays homage to ancient Greek values while combining a modern taste
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BabyBeats® and Mindful Movers®

High-quality parent and baby classes specifically tailored to post-natal needs
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Dr Noodles

A healthy alternative to traditional fast food
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TRIB3 International

A global movement in fitness
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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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Stagecoach Performing Arts

Specialises in teaching children to sing, dance and act, helping them to perform to their full ability in life
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easyStorage

The only mobile storage franchise in the UK
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Kaspa’s Desserts

Delicious desserts in a fun and exciting environment
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LCF Clubs

Earn £50-plus per hour part-time offering Fun Explorer or French and Spanish Clubs
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Smoky Boys

It's all about great meat and big flavours
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Stencil-Tech

Leader in concrete technology and the decorative concrete industry with 30 years of industry success
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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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Canopy Children’s Nurseries

Passionate about giving children the best possible beginnings
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Mathnasium

Children’s maths learning centre
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XCELERATE GYMS

Takes a 360-degree view of its members' health, fitness and wellbeing and gives them the support, tools and...
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