Franchise opportunities

Franchise Direct is a dedicated resource with a wide list of businesses for sale and franchise opportunities for sale. We have an impressive article index relating to franchising, franchisee success stories and more. We have interviews with top experts about different aspects of franchising such as financing and useful advice for first-time franchisees. Franchising is ideal if you want to start your own business but don’t want to carry all the risk of going it alone. We offer different categories of franchise opportunities according to your different preferences and financial constraints. Franchising can be an affordable and profitable venture. We also cater to those who desire greater flexibility with our home-based franchises or part-time options. If you are interested in a franchisor or franchise you can find out more on the ‘Discovery Days’, an informal, no-obligation event which usually takes place at the company headquarters. The company explains the operation of the business, the product or service it provides, the training and support systems, and the financial investment. There is also an opportunity to meet members of the corporate franchise team and, in some cases, existing franchisees in the network.

For more information contact us at info@franchisedirect.co.uk

Since opening the first store in 1994 in Bolton, Lancashire, Cash Generator has grown rapidly to become the UK’s most popular loan, buy and sell store. With a turnover of over £170m and an ever strengthening presence on the British high street, Cash Generator is set to strengthen its position even further in 2010 with over 20 new stores planned to open. Indeed, the famous yellow and blue of the Cash Generator logo has become one of the UK’s most instantly recognisable brands, synonymous with choice and value.

As we are all aware, the current global recession has been one of the deepest in living memory. In terms of franchise businesses, many seemingly strong business models have struggled to adapt to the rapidly changing economic climate, cutting deeply into franchise investments nationwide. Conversely, the economic pitfalls that have damaged the prospects of many other franchises have actually strengthened those of Cash Generator. Indeed, we now have over 110 stores across the UK and an ever increasing turnover.

Multiple income streams

Cash Generator is an ethical franchise opportunity that offers multiple income streams from discount consumer retailing of new, graded and pre-owned to the following financial services:

• worldwide money transfers
• currency exchange
• payday loans
• pawn broking

The simple truth is that a welcoming and well run Cash Generator store can buy and sell pre-owned goods at a higher margin than new product and at the same time become a centre for the local community. To broaden the geographic appeal of the brand even further, we have recently launched CashGenerator.co.uk – an advanced and fully transactional website. Why not try it for yourself?

A proven business model

To enhance the Cash Generator opportunity, we work closely with our franchisees to ensure that they receive all the specialist support, advice and training necessary to make their businesses an unqualified success. Although many of our franchisees have earned significant rewards from their Cash Generator businesses (indeed one in four owners have subsequently chosen to invest in additional stores), operating a Cash Generator franchise is not a ‘get rich quick’ scheme. As well as a financial commitment, franchisees must invest a great deal of time and effort into their business. An ever increasing number of entrepreneurs look to develop their own portfolio of stores within the network and thereby employ the staff that manage the stores on their behalf on a day to day basis.

Everyone at Cash Generator is committed to helping develop both your individual business and the wider group brand. As part of this commitment, we invest a significant sum each year to advertise Cash Generator nationally on TV, radio or print. We believe that the Cash Generator tried and tested franchise model is a great way for hard working, committed people to build something valuable for their futures.

If you think that you are ready to make the most of your potential with Cash Generator, contact us today.

Own the Worlds #1 rated Internet and Technology Franchise

WSI is the world's leading Internet Services Franchise providing affordable internet solutions to small and medium size business. WSI is ranked the #1 Internet and Technology Services Franchise and ranked among the Top 50 Franchises in the world.

The WSI INTERNET formula is simple:

Successful WSI Franchise owners + Successful WSI Clients = Successful Franchise Opportunity

Home or Office Based / No Experience Required

No specific business experience is required for the WSI Internet Consulting franchise business. WSI Internet Consulting offers its franchises "one of the most complete and comprehensive training and certification programs available among franchise companies today". Also, the dynamic on-going WSI Internet Franchise support program is custom tailored with a success coach to meet the unique and individual needs of each new WSI franchise owner.

Become a Professional Consultant

Whether your background is in general business or sales and marketing, if you follow WSI's proven system you will build and expand your client base and achieve recurring revenue streams. WSI's successful business, marketing and internet solutions are driven by proprietary tools, methodologies, products and comprehensive operational and marketing support.

WSI's Limitless Opportunity

As an Internet Marketing Consultant within WSI's global network, you will have the personal and professional independence, freedom and control that you want and deserve. You will build a scalable, flexible and profitable business connected back through to our proprietary e-Marketplace, using a proven business model and a definitive formula for success. You will secure long-term business growth and successful client relationships by identifying and delivering the right internet solutions, driving qualified traffic to your clients' websites and converting visitors into paying customers. The resulting predictable, scalable income will enable you to accomplish the lifestyle you want, for yourself and your family.

Unique Benefits

For your all-inclusive franchise fee of £36,800, you will receive world-class on-site training; ongoing operational and marketing support; your own customized presence on our company's domain; and a lucrative position within WSI's ever-evolving e-Marketplace.

Become a part of the network of men and women of all backgrounds who have taken their entrepreneurial spirit, managerial skills and business development capabilities to a place of amazing profit, professional freedom and personal success.

A-Star Sports – Enjoy sport for life

Extracurricular sports activities for children have been growing in popularity for over 20 years – and with good reason.  We know from 50+ years of coaching experience that the right approach can have a big impact on children’s physical, social and emotional development.  More importantly, it can build the confidence, motivation and skills to enjoy sport for life. 

Your A-Star Sports business
A-Star Sports franchises provide high quality, local, multi-sports coaching for children with a variety of age-appropriate extracurricular classes, holiday clubs, parties and events.  For you as a franchise owner, we offer an exciting opportunity with a growing brand in an expanding market to coach ten core sports and more.  With a proven business formula and professional training, current franchise owners are already reaching out to thousands of children. 

A-Star Sports franchise owners hit the ground running with:
•    Full training programme
•    Comprehensive business and coaching manuals
•    Equipment for 10 core sports, fundamentals and parties
•    Clothing starter kit
•    Premium marketing materials and strategy
•    Website and social media management
•    Exclusive, defined territory with full postcode and demographic analysis
Plus, ongoing strategic support and training from an experienced, award-winning network that provides the best springboard from which to develop your successful business.

A bright future
Always looking to the future, A-Star Sports has an expert advisory team including those with experience in the national governing bodies of sports, as PE specialists and teachers, as child psychologists and authorities in child behaviour management, plus business, partnership and sports management professionals, so franchise owners with a passion to be the best really can be.  The business of sport and coaching is not one that stands still and this professional network feeds into the development of each A-Star Sports franchise.

Are you A-Star?
If you’ve experienced the all-round benefits of sport for yourself and are passionate about sharing with children the same fun, positive outlook and life-long commitment to being active, then we’d love to talk to you. 

Gary Slater, franchisee since 2011, describes his career change from the corporate life to coaching:
“Coaching children is the most fun and rewarding career. Coming out of the banking and finance sector into coaching is the best move I ever made and I’m more enthused and passionate about what I do than ever before.  My A-Star Sports franchise gives me control, flexibility, great satisfaction and confidence, especially when I see business grow every month.”

Our franchise owners are driven, hard-working and customer-focussed.  If this sounds like you, the next step is to register your interest with us, receive our prospectus, speak to our leadership team and come and see how A-Star Sports could change your life.

Greensleeves offers a top lawn treatment service to its customers. It uses the best quality products with ‘no scorch’ technology which is perfectly safe to children, pets and plants.

Last financial year, 2009, Greensleeves saw its turnover grow by more than 35%, increasing by £500,000 to £1.4m. In addition, Greensleeves’ customer base has more than doubled, in recent month’s it rose from 8,800 to more than 24,000. The company now has 47 franchisees, a number that is growing with the addition of new territories all the time.

What are the secrets of Greensleeves’ success, there are two important contributing factors. One is the quality of our people and the customer service they deliver, they must be professionally minded and ambitious, with a real drive to grow their own business.

The other factor is value for money, our service is affordable and it really produces excellent results, and that’s another reason why it has been so well received by the public.

Pitman shorthand has revolutionised office communications since 1837 and today the revolutionary spirit lives on.

A Business Superbrand Pitman Training provides exceptional centre-based office and IT training for thousands of people every year throughout the UK and overseas.

Quality is at the heart of the Pitman Training experience and the strength of the Pitman brand is unrivalled in the sector. We also truly meet customer needs, which gives us a genuine competitive advantage. It's why we've grown during the recession and why we're searching for more talented and ambitious franchise owners.

We call our offer The Pitman Advantage and if you've got the right blend of skills, drive and determination we'd love to hear from you.

Why Pitman Training?

If you are a people-person as well as business person, owning and running a Pitman Training centre could give you a satisfying and rewarding life.

Running your own business is always challenging, but over the past 20 years, we've developed a winning formula comprising the following:

• brand leader in our market
• financial stability - growth through the recession, within a franchise established for 20 years
• proven business model – 100+ franchises in the UK and worldwide
• unique offer - flexible, in tune with today's needs
• growing market - IT is fast moving, creating continuous demand
• multi-sector - private consumers, business and public sector • sophisticated business management systems and marketing support

Clients and Market

The Pitman Training experience is built around student needs and has been developed using a combination of experience and research.

Facts and Figures

• 75% of our students are female
• Many are mothers returning to work, women who want to change careers or get a better job
• Most come to us due to the strength of our brand
• Our clients are busy, demanding and need a flexible solution that fits around their lives and family commitments
• They have clear motivations for training, which we understand
• We are the only training provider to have a national network of centres in handy, central locations

Training and Support

• Franchise Development Management Support
• One week 'immersion' programme for new franchise owners
• On-going national marketing campaigns
• Full sales and marketing training
• Templates for local marketing activities with franchisor support
• Sophisticated CRM system to help you manage your business and maximise sales
• Intensive product training

Available Opportunities

The Pitman Training network covers the entire UK and extends into countries around the world. The sheer breadth of our coverage means that there will always be opportunities for people who can bring commitment to the business.

New territories continue to be available and the scope to join the Pitman Training experience is further extended by re-sale opportunities.

The Zip Yard is one of the most successful and fastest growing garments business in the UK and Ireland.

• The ZipYard is owned and operated by the franchise team who also run Recognition Express, who have over 30 years plus experience in business franchising. The team is on hand to offer help and advice, marketing support, on-going training, product development and much more.
• We need people who are ambitious to run their own business, customer driven, well organised and keen to follow a proven business system.
• Two weeks comprehensive training covering business practices, computer systems, running a centre, marketing and promotions, recruitment and counter sales.

 

 

Car Medic's Pedigree
• Car Medic can rightfully claim to be the first smart repair franchise in the UK and is certainly the SMART 'value for money' franchise.
• The Car Medic brand has been established for over 18 years, with some of our franchisees having over 10 years of successful trading.
• thecaravanmedic brand provides specialist smart repairs for caravans and motor homes and is the ONLY SMART repairer in this market sector.

Your Investment
• The Car Medic franchise costs £16,500 + VAT and includes everything required for you to start your own SMART repair business and includes systems and processes for alloy wheel refurbishment, leather, velour and vinyl seat, interior and upholstery repair, windscreen repair, headlamp renovation, as well as equipment and processes to repair bumper scuffs and scrapes and repairs to body panel dents, dints, chips and scratches.
• thecaravanmedic franchise costs £17,500 + VAT and includes unique systems specially developed for cosmetic repairs to caravan and motor homes. We are constantly adding to the equipment and products available to this growing sector.
• With our help, if needed, you may source your own vehicle, which is then liveried and adapted by us. That means NO expensive monthly vehicle leasing costs.
• Car Medic offer low monthly management fees and no hidden charges for other services.

 

Your Rewards
• Many of our franchisees have built their businesses to achieve sales of well over £1,000 per week.
• Some or our franchisees have expanded their businesses to take on extra technicians in their exclusive territories to further grow their businesses.
• Our exclusive territory sizes allow you to grow your business without competition from other Car Medic franchisees.

The Training
• Car Medic provides comprehensive and unlimited training at our national training centre in Bedfordshire where you will be trained using the same high quality branded systems, tools and consumables that are supplied with your franchise package.
• Training is 'hands-on' providing "know-how" and practical advice on how to carry out real repairs on real vehicles.
• We ensure that all of our franchisees have complete confidence in tackling customer repairs and start making money from day one.
• In addition to the initial technical training, our value for moneyfranchise includes health and safety instruction, bookkeeping, accounts, sales and marketing training.
• Our unique second year FREE back to base 'skills enhancement' training will build on your now proven practical experience to add new techniques and processes to further grow YOUR business.
• Our training personnel are proud to provide all franchisees with direct phone access to provide practical solutions and advice.

The Market
• The UK SMART repair market is estimated by SMMT to be over 22 million passenger cars, a market worth over hundreds of millions of pounds a year.
• In the current economic situation the SMART repair market is growing as motorists seek to reduce expenditure, keep their vehicles longer but still want to maximise resale values. Vehicle owners recognise the savings in time and money that can be achieved by SMART repairs and are continuing to move away from traditional body shops.
• Car Medic and thecaravanmedic provide value for money repairs and cost savings to the vehicle owner.

What Next
• We seek individuals who have people skills, drive and perseverance. People who want to build a SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS.
• No previous experience is necessary, if YOU have the desire and motivation, are able to work hard and want to reap the rewards that your own business brings, then complete the form below and we will send you a full information package on the opportunities offered by Car Medic and thecaravanmedic.
• Come and see us for a 'hands on' demonstration of the technologies and processes used by Car Medic and thecaravanmedic our training centre.

Get in touch with Car Medic:
Call 01525 375375 or e-mail startups@carmedic.co.uk now to book a free “no strings” demonstration.

LighterLife is so much more than a diet

LighterLife is a successful weight-loss and weight-management company that’s been offering its exciting franchise opportunity since 1996.

LighterLife franchisees support overweight and obese people in losing weight quickly and safely. But LighterLife is far more than a diet. At weekly group meetings LighterLife franchisees help clients understand why they overeat then help them learn the skills they need to manage their weight long term.

Supporting LighterLife franchisees

All LighterLife franchisees are allocated an exclusive and protected territory.

Franchisees get full business start up support, including business planning, marketing and assistance with locating premises.

Franchisees undertake industry leading training leading to a professional qualification. There is also an extensive menu of additional training, coaching and support available to help franchisees continually develop themselves and their business.

With LighterLife’s in-house payment plan available to assist with the franchise fee there has never been a better time to join.

 

10 reasons why a LighterLife franchise is an exciting opportunity to join

 

1. Accredited training, giving you the skills and ability to deliver the LighterLife programme including business planning, marketing, systems management from both internal and external trainers.
2. Dedicated support team to assist you during your training and start up phase.
3. Dedicated franchisee intranet, providing regular business updates, online ordering of stock, access to marketing materials as well as much more.
4. Personal website and email accounts.
5. Centralised non contributory national marketing campaigns
6. Dedicated Regional Business Development team who are field based
7. Ongoing training and coaching, available both onsite, regionally and Central Office based
8. Annual Conference and awards recognition
9. Full training available for your support team employees when required
10. No hidden costs. No management services fees or national marketing levies

The above is not an exhaustive list, but should give you an idea of the package and benefits of being a LighterLife franchisee.

How do I become a LighterLife franchisee?

Are you….a good communicator looking to join an organisation with a nationally recognised brand and a proven business format?

LighterLife could be the answer. If you’re looking for a profitable, full time franchise that operates in a growing market contact us today, we’d really like to hear from you.

FDS offers 28 years of experience, combining best practice with best value in successful franchise development of national and international franchise networks. FDS has an unrivalled team of franchise experts available to help you grow your business. That same experience is available to you if you want to invest in becoming a franchisee, often now referred to as a "franchise partner" or "franchise owner".

So, whether you are an individual with capital to invest in a franchise licence, or a company seeking Franchise Consultants to help you to create a new franchise networks, FDS can provide you with valuable advice and guidance. Our complete range of franchise consultancy products and services is uniquely combined with a range of franchise publications including the best selling title The Franchise Magazine, thefranchisemagazine.net and theukfranchisedirectory.net.

Reputation, brand and profit potential: Here’s why Signs Express could be right for you!

Who are Signs Express?

• Signs and graphics specialists
• Established 20 years
• 80 centres throughout UK and Ireland
• Many territories still available
• Options for resales
• Brand reputation

What is the profit potential?

• Longstanding franchisees have recently celebrated reaching £5m invoiced sales
• Well established franchisees are turning over £1m a year
• Many franchisees have opted to buy their own premises as part of long-term financial planning

How has the recession impacted on the group?

• Despite the recession, seven new franchisees launched their centres in 2009
• Franchise turnover figures have increased
• Group turnover is the best in past three years
• 10 franchisees have moved to larger premises to accommodate for increased work loads

What is supplied on a month to month basis?

• Access to your share of over 800 sign enquiries monthly
• Support from a team of 20 at head office
• Access to national account clients such as McDonald’s and Mercedes
• Specially negotiated rates with suppliers

What is included in the price?

• Franchise fee
• £25,000 working capital
• Staffing costs
• Unit fit out
• Materials
• Training

What opportunities are there for the future?

• Selling your established business to provide for your retirement

Metro Rod is a nationwide drainage company with a local service. We have franchises available from the south coast of England to the north of Scotland. A Metro Rod franchise is a management role. Full technical training is provided and therefore no drainage experience is necessary.

Our franchise model includes many benefits that are unavailable to independent start-ups. These benefits include a 24-hour call centre, free factoring and a franchise support department that includes health and safety support, technical support and marketing support.

One very valuable advantage to a Metro Rod franchise is our extensive list of key accounts. This list includes companies such as Sainsbury’s, Thames water and other water authorities, JD Wetherspoon and Carillion. Therefore on day one of your Metro Rod franchise you will have the phones ringing and drainage jobs to carry out. Of course, once you have settled in you will have the opportunity to build your own commercial customer base and grow your business.

These factors, coupled with the fact that people/businesses will always need drainage issues sorted out, regardless of the state of the economy, means that a Metro Rod franchise provides the perfect, lucrative opportunity for an entrepreneur to invest in and grow a business.
Take the first step today by enquiring with us and you could be joining a company with 30 years’ experience and a network of 43 franchises.

Available areas:
Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells
Gloucester
Dundee
Aberdeen
Northern Ireland
Dumfries
Highlands & Islands