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Franchise Resales
More and more people who become franchisees do so by acquiring an existing business rather than starting up from scratch. This is because an existing business has an existing cashflow, existing brand presence, existing customers and existing staff. Everything in place for you ready to grow.
- Industry Sector(s): Franchise Advisor/Consultancy
- Exhibitions: London March 2012
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Ripples Bathroom Centre - Chichester |
| Home improvement rather that moving house is the name of the game these days and a Ripples Franchise puts you right in the middle of this rapidly growing area. Established in 1988 in the spa-town of Bath Ripples has grown across England and Wales, and the company and its designers have been honoured with awards that recognise the top-quality service, highest calibre products and supremely skilled and creative design team that define the Ripples brand. Ripples Chichester was opened in 2001 and is currently owned by a husband and wife team, who are seeking to step back into retirement. The business is operated from a stunning showroom, which is sited just off the main city centre. It is fitted and maintained to a very high standard and measures approximately 1800sq ft in size with over 20 displays of many of the leading brands in sanitary ware. Also included off the main showroom area is an office, kitchen, toilet and small storage area. The business employs two bathroom designers and a delivery driver and has gone from strength to strength in its financial performance over the last 5 years. |
Snappy Snaps - Bristol |
| Snappy Snaps is the number one photographic retail franchise in the UK. Built up over the last 25 years, there are now 130 stores across the UK with a combined turnover in the region of andpound;30m. The andquot;digital revolutionandquot; has opened up a phenomenal opportunity and Snappy Snaps is at the forefront of this change. This Digital Snappy Snaps Centre is located in a strong retail area in Clifton - a wealthy suburb of the city. The University of Bristol, with a student population of 20,000 is on the doorstep and the area represents one of the largest territories for a single Snappy Snaps store in the UK. A completely updated the store with new flooring and signage, digital minilab, wide format printing, photogifts, and Photoshop design services - the shop is well stocked, well supported by excellent staff. Genuine reason for sale and a great opportunity at an asking price of only andpound;30,000 plus stock. A full prospectus is available following the signing of a non-disclosure agreement. Please complete the enquiry form for further information. |
Minster Services - East Anglia |
| Minster provides an essential business to business service - the management of office cleaning and allied support services - under contract. It is not a fashion or a trend but a utility as water and electricity. All commercial premises must have maintenance services. The market is vast. We provide each client with personnel, equipment and Minsterand#39;s expert management systems. Each contract is self-contained and managed by a franchised regional branch office. Minster East Anglia has been in operation since early 2003 covering essentially all of Norfolk and Suffolk, the territory covers all NR and IP postcodes, and includes an overall residential population, estimated to be in excess of 500,000 people. Whilst concentration in the past 6 years has been to win business in the Norwich and Ipswich areas, there is still plenty of opportunity to market and develop other prime potential locations within the Franchise territory, which are currently unexploited. The asking price is andpound;87,500 plus stock and work in progress and a full prospectus is available upon application and the signing of a non-disclosure agreement. Please complete the enquiry form for further information |
Minster Services - Warrington |
| Minster provides an essential business to business service - the management of office cleaning and allied support services - under contract. It is not a fashion or a trend but a utility as water and electricity. All commercial premises must have maintenance services. The market is vast. We provide each client with personnel, equipment and Minsterand#39;s expert management systems. Each contract is self-contained and managed by a franchised regional branch office. Minster Warrington has shown constant profitability and has won a significant share of the market through their consistent performance and maintenance of standards. With average sales over the last 3 years exceeding andpound;850,000 and substantial gross margin and operating profits Minster Warrington is a strong business. The current franchisee is now seeking to retire and is providing this great opportunity for a new owner to take over the Warrington franchise and take the business on to the next level of profitability. The asking price is andpound;125,000 and a full prospectus of sale is available following the signing of a non-disclosure agreement. Please complete the enquiry form for further information. |
Minster Services - Nottingham |
| Minster provides an essential business to business service - the management of office cleaning and allied support services - under contract. It is not a fashion or a trend but a utility as water and electricity. All commercial premises must have maintenance services. The market is vast. We provide each client with personnel, equipment and Minsterand#39;s expert management systems. Each contract is self-contained and managed by a franchised regional branch office. Opened in July 1994 Minster Cleaning Services operates from leasehold offices in Arnold 3 miles from Nottingham city centre. This management franchise has grown into an efficient profitable organisation employing in the region of 100 staff providing a professional cleaning service to 170 clients on a contracted basis. Minster Nottingham provides a service across a large industrial area encompassing all NG post codes. The business has won and retained a significant share of the contract cleaning market within this area through high standards coupled to reliable consistent performance. Profits have been historically robust and demonstrate ongoing customer demand. The company took a positive decision to maintain its management structure throughout the recession. Whilst this effected profits adversely in the short term, it leaves the company in a strong position to fully exploit the recovery in the regional economy. Now seeking to retire the owners of Minster Services in Nottingham are asking andpound;99,950 for is opportunity and a full prospectus is available following the signing of a non-disclosure agreement. Please complete the enquiry form for further information. |
Minster Services - Dorset |
| Minster Cleaning Services has grown to become a major force in the supply of contract cleaning and allied services and is now serving thousands of clients from a national network of franchised branches throughout Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The Franchise Network, which is in the top 1% of cleaning companies in the UK, provides contractual cleaning services to over 8000 clients. With more than 40 locally owned and managed franchises in the network, Minster Cleaning takes pride in the provision of professional office cleaning throughout the UK. Every working day they work for offices, factories, banks, retail outlets, showrooms, hotels, restaurants, cinemas, schools and colleges, sports clubs, leisure centres, social clubs, surgeries, nursing homes and many more The Dorset Minster Cleaning Services franchise operates in a territory covering Dorset plus Salisbury andamp; Andover and the business was purchased in March 2001 as a going concern. Most of the business obtained is in Dorset primarily in the most popular areas ie Ringwood, Christchurch, Bournemouth, New Milton, Poole , Wimborne, andamp; Ferndown. There is still huge scope to develop the territory further as the economic climate improves. The service is controlled by 2 excellent Area Managers supported by 2 Supervising Cleaners. All of these employees have company cars andamp; mobile phones. All cars are fitted with tracking devices so we have a handle on where they are at all times. Regular formal inspections are made with our customer base in order to check the level of service being offered. As with many businesses the Minster Services franchise in Dorset has been affected by the economic climate however prudent management and continued marketing has ensured profitability is maintained and the business is now poised to grow with new owners. Now preparing for retirement the owners believe the time is right for a younger more sales oriented owner to take over the business. The business is for sale at an asking price of andpound;75,000 and a full prospectus of sale is available following the signing of a non-disclosure agreement. Please complete the enquiry form for further information. |
The Original Poster Company - North London |
| OPCand#39;s home based franchisees have been distributing industry leading greeting cards to retail stores since 1991. Our retail customers are typically post offices, card shops and convenience stores who rely on our franchisees monthly merchandising service to restock their displays. Retailers only pay for the cards that are sold therefore have nothing to invest or to lose, the cards sell themselves. The business model is so simple. Each franchisee has their own exclusive territory supplying existing retail customers with the potential to further develop the franchise by bringing on new stores. With an increasing number of National and Regional group opportunities with OPC there is no limit on the number of stores that can be supplied in each exclusive area. The training you receive will enable you to develop your territory ensuring an increase in both sales and profits. The North London territory has many thousand potential customers and all that is required is enthusiasm and the desire to take on an established business and develop it to its full potential. Full training and support is provided by the OPC team. With the owner now seeking to retire OPC North London has an asking price of only andpound;37,000 to include stock and a full prospectus is available following the signing of a non-disclosure agreement. Please complete the enquiry form for further details. |
Ventrolla - East Anglia |
| Ventrolla Ltd is the countryand#39;s leading provide of replacement Sash Windows. According to English Heritage there are over 16 million sash windows in the UK which cause discomfort and annoyance by letting in cold draughts, noise and dust. They tend to be old and inefficient, letting out heat and contributing to the concern over climate change. Ventrollaand#39;s unique and patented renovation and upgrade system eliminates these problems and provides a total alternative to the replacement of these windows with inappropriate alternatives. Ventrolla in East Anglia is based near Ipswich but covers a vast proportion of East Anglia. Established since 1989 the business has grown steadily peaking at andpound;700,000 sales turnover. Now with an upturn in the economy a purchaser of this Ventrolla opportunity will be able to increase the sales and profitability of this well established business. Taking the business from inception, the current owners are seeking to retire and hand over to younger, more pro-active owners. Ventrolla East Anglia has an asking price of andpound;70,000 and a full prospectus is available following the signing of a non-disclosure agreement. Please complete the enquiry form for further details.
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Mail Boxes Etc - Southampton |
| Mail Boxes Etc. offers franchise prospects the opportunity to own and run a andlsquo;High Streetand#39; business which offers businesses and consumers alike a diverse range of business support and retail services. We offer everything from packaging and worldwide parcel delivery services, full colour digital and litho printing and photocopying, to mailbox rental and mailing services - all in one convenient location. And, because we understand our customersand#39; needs, we can provide what they want immediately. There are over 100 stores currently open across the UK and Ireland and are part of a constantly growing global network of 6000 in 56 countries around the world. The team at Mail Boxes Etc. has the knowledge and experience to provide high quality business services at value-for-money prices.
MBE Southampton is available at an asking price of andpound;120,000. A full prospectus is available, following the signing of a non-disclosure agreement. Please complete the enquiry form for further information |
Mail Boxes Etc - Croydon |
| Mail Boxes Etc. offers franchise prospects the opportunity to own and run a andlsquo;High Streetand#39; business which offers businesses and consumers alike a diverse range of business support and retail services. We offer everything from packaging and worldwide parcel delivery services, full colour digital and litho printing and photocopying, to mailbox rental and mailing services - all in one convenient location. And, because we understand our customersand#39; needs, we can provide what they want immediately. There are over 100 stores currently open across the UK and Ireland and are part of a constantly growing global network of 6000 in 56 countries around the world. The team at Mail Boxes Etc. has the knowledge and experience to provide high quality business services at value-for-money prices. Croydon is the third largest centre of business in London, after Westminster and The City. It has a dynamic workforce and is home to several large companies who chose to set up here over all the other options in the UK. This is because the area has so much to offer the business community. Acquired by the current Owners in 2004 MBE in Croydon has developed to become a central support service provider for many businesses in Croydon including Croydon Council. Following recent personal challenges the owners are making this great opportunity available for sale at an asking price of andpound;125,000 and a full prospectus of sale is available following the signing of a non-disclosure agreement. Please complete the enquiry form for further details. |
Mail Boxes Etc - Brighton |
| Mail Boxes Etc. offers franchise prospects the opportunity to own and run a andlsquo;High Streetand#39; business which offers businesses and consumers alike a diverse range of business support and retail services. We offer everything from packaging and worldwide parcel delivery services, full colour digital and litho printing and photocopying, to mailbox rental and mailing services - all in one convenient location. And, because we understand our customersand#39; needs, we can provide what they want immediately. There are over 100 stores currently open across the UK and Ireland and are part of a constantly growing global network of 6000 in 56 countries around the world. The team at Mail Boxes Etc. has the knowledge and experience to provide high quality business services at value-for-money prices. Mail Boxes Etc., Brighton was founded in 1996 by the previous owner who ran it as a successful business for several years, but, due to his involvement in another business venture, lost interest in the day to day running of Mail Boxes Etc.. The current owner purchased the business in 2006 and has had great success in turning the business around with increased turnover and footfall. A lot of this success has been due to a significant investment of time and money in refitting the shop out with new dedicated window displays and lighting as well as transforming the retail area within the store with more display areas and a bigger emphasis on higher value office supplies and stationary, the business is now more focused on higher margin profit centres. Additionally, in 2006 we acquired the Ordnance Survey Mapping andamp; Data Centre from British Bookshops (Sussex Stationers) which dramatically increased the business turnover providing planning application maps to architects, surveyors, local councils, the Home Office and the general public. Now seeking retirement the owner of MBE Brighton is asking andpound;149,950 for this profitable business. A full prospectus is available following the signing on a non-disclosure agreement so please complete the enquiry form for further details. |
EuroDebt - Cumbria |
| EuroDebt is a specialist and independent fee charging Debt Management Franchise that has offered Debt Adjustment and Full andamp; Final negotiation services since 1996 and has been operating Debt Management Plans (DMP) since 2000. Evolving in 2010 Eurodebt are also at the forefront of Debt Management working with a number of business partners enabling them to provide a broad spectrum of alternative Debt solutions and money saving services for their clients. Ranging from Bankruptcy through to IVAandrsquo;s and money saving solutions such as Energy switching through to a range of competitive household insurances. Franchisees within EuroDebt often come from the financial services sector and maybe will operate their EuroDebt franchise in conjunction with another financially oriented business. The beauty of the EuroDebt model is that leads and introductions are delivered via the head office to local franchises to supplement their local marketing and networking activities. Fees are paid on a weekly basis over several years so the franchisee has the benefit of an on-going income stream based on the number of clients they are supporting. The franchisees role is primarily one of making the introduction and completing documentation. The debt restructuring process is carried out by the Head Office support team of Pentagon UK, the parent company. With a EuroDebt resale the purchaser is acquiring the regular on-going income stream of the selling franchisee and this can be moved to any location within the UK where there is an available territory. This portability of the business makes it a very attractive opportunity for anyone with the appropriate background. The business offered for sale is currently based in Cumbria but can be relocated and has an asking price of only andpound;29,995. A full prospectus is available after signing a confidentiality agreement so please complete the enquiry form for further information |
Wiltshire Farm Foods - Southport |
| Wiltshire Farm Foods provides premium quality frozen food to elderly people within a franchisees territory, delivering directly to them at home. Healthy, great tasting and superb value dishes of all types are produced centrally and delivered to franchisees whoandrsquo;s delivery vehicles follow planned routes to regular repeat customers throughout the territory. The result is a thriving, profitable business providing a valuable service to the local community. Part of the Apetito Group, a andeuro;500 Million food business with global coverage, Wiltshire Farm Foods draws on the expertise of the parent company to produce frozen meals of the highest quality and combines this with the service ethic of community focussed franchisees. All meals are created in three UK factories, two in Trowbridge Wiltshire and one in Dudley in the West Midlands, then distributed to franchisees throughout the UK in a fleet of commercial vehicles all fitted with the latest equipment ensuring the quality of it products are maintained throughout. A typical franchisee employs seven to ten people most of whom will either work within the franchiseandrsquo;s cold store to select and pack the meals or be involved in delivering the meals on scheduled basis to customers throughout the territory. Customers are typically over 75 years of age, living at home and people who wish to have a high standard of food regularly delivered by friendly and helpful staff. Menu booklets are produced seasonally illustration the wide range of meal available. Customers are also able to order on-line which is a growing part of the Wiltshire Farm Foods business and the numbers of andldquo;silver surfersandrdquo; increases. The business in Southport has been operated for the past 13 years. It is an easy, compact area, bordered by the Irish Sea to the West and the M58 motorway to the East. The road networks are excellent and relatively quiet. This makes the logistics of multi drop delivering straightforward. The larger towns consist of Southport, Crosby and Ormskirk. There is a large elderly population throughout the region and we have always felt that it has not reached its potential, particularly in Southport and Formby. The Southport territory is a smaller part of a larger company based around Shotton and has sales of around andpound;4-5k per week. The number of current customers is approximately 260 with around 150 ordering weekly. Customers have always tended to be loyal but due to the distance to support this territory local marketing has not been carried out leading to the plateauing of performance. The business has been made available for sale as the territory cannot be effectively serviced from the current base and is ideal for a new franchisee to take on the establish operation and grow it further. The purchaser would need to establish an operating base within the territory in line with the facilities described on the previous page. The sales turnover for the Southport territory is andpound;216,000 which as a ratio of the target customer base is low indicating the vast opportunity for growth available to the prospective purchaser. This Wiltshire Farm Foods opportunity is available for andpound;82,000 and a full prospectus of sale is available following the signing of a non-disclosure agreement. Please complete the enquiry form for further information |
Clives Easylearn Pop Music School - New Forest |
| Clives Easylearn Pop Music Schools use a templated method of teaching that doesnand#39;t require the franchisees to be able to read or play music (though it clearly helps if they enjoy modern music). You see, franchisees are primarily organisers and networkers who have an ability to get on with kids and parents. The lessons themselves are delivered by tutors drawn from your local entertainments scene, who are trained to deliver the tried-and tested Easylearn course materials. Clives Easylearn Pop Music School New Forest started in June 2006 and has grown steadily to establish a strong presence in the area, with an excellent rate of customer retention. This branch is currently a part-time business but there is huge potential for growth and to become full-time if desired. Sales have been driven by a combination of local media advertising and coverage, leafleting and, more importantly, engagement in local community events. Have-a-go workshops for cubs, scouts and youth groups, had the students perform at festivals and carnivals, run a music stall at fetes and events, as well as build relationships with schools in the area, such as perform in assembly. Clives is a fun community based franchise that is running and ready to grow further. The business is for sale, due to the conflicting commitments of the part time owner, for only andpound;20,000. Full training and induction will be provided by the franchisor. For full details please complete the enquiry form. |
Clives Easylearn Pop Music Schools - Bournemouth |
| Clives Easylearn Pop Music Schools use a templated method of teaching that doesnand#39;t require the franchisees to be able to read or play music (though it clearly helps if they enjoy modern music). You see, franchisees are primarily organisers and networkers who have an ability to get on with kids and parents. The lessons themselves are delivered by tutors drawn from your local entertainments scene, who are trained to deliver the tried-and tested Easylearn course materials. The Bournemouth franchises are based in the BH8 and the BH12 postcodes, and Cliveand#39;s experience has shown that students will come within a radius of 12 miles, which pretty much covers the whole of Bournemouth and into Poole. There are over 50 schools in Bournemouth, averaging 150 per school. This means an average of 7,500 children currently reside in Bournemouth alone, of which 3 full schools would require 108 children - about 1.5% of the population. The franchise also caters for adults too. Now with a second role to fulfil this part time owner is asking andpound;20,000 for the business and full prospectus details are available. Full training and support is provided by the franchisor. Please complete the enquiry form for further details. |
Signs Express - South London |
| Signs Express has developed into the largest sign company in the UK and Ireland - with more centres than any other business in the industry. With a network of over 80 franchise sign production centres across the UK andamp; Ireland, we are uniquely positioned to provide quality signage products and supreme customer service to businesses both large and small. Signs Express is firmly established as the leading signs franchise in the UK and Ireland. Signs Express in South London is part of the network of over 80 independently owned businesses in the UK and Ireland operating under the extremely well respected and successful Signs Express franchise, offering vehicle graphics, interior and exterior signage, labels and stickers, health and safety signage, wide format digital printing and cutting as well as exhibition and display graphics. Established in 2004 by the current owner it has established and developed strong links with the local public sector and business community which generates substantial repeat business for the company. Now seeking to retire the owner is asking andpound;120,000 for the business and a full prospectus is available following the signing of a non-disclosure agreement. Please complete the enquiry form for further information |
Fastsigns - Watford |
| FASTSIGNS supplies signs and display products of all types to local and national businesses. Being part of the FASTSIGNS International Incorporated franchise network provides access to the FASTSIGNS business system. This system manages the whole process from marketing and sales through to fulfilment and accounting. The Watford Franchise has been a consistent performer since opening in 1994 and 80% of their business derives from the core area within a radius of 10 miles of Watford andndash; their products include almost anything that can be described as a sign. In-house manufacture is focussed on cut vinyl and digital print graphics and 70% of their product is manufactured in-house thereby optimising margin. The territory covers all WD postcodes (Watford, Rickmansworth, Borehamwood, Abbots Langley, Kings Langley and Radlett). Being close to London, but with much cheaper industrial unit and retail rental costs, makes the area a very fertile territory for a sign company. The population is over 200,000 with a business count of over 10,000. The business is fully staffed so the owners are able to focus on marketing and customer retention which has proved invaluable during the recent recessionary period. Prudent management and cost control has ensured businesses success during this period with sales levels and gross profit stable. Now seeking to retire the owners are asking andpound;99,950 for FASTSIGNS Watford and a full prospectus is available following the signing of a non-disclosure agreement. Please complete the enquiry form for further information. |
Master License Resale - SPAIN |
| This franchised business is operated under a Master Licence agreement from a UK based franchisor. The brand has grown and developed in the UK since 1989 and is now a major franchised brand. The Master Licence for Spain was awarded in 2004 since when it has started to establish a network within that country. Based in Malaga, the business consists of a company owned operation plus a small franchised network. There is an on-line trading facility also and the whole operation has the scope to grow and over the whole of Spain. The market place for the brand is mostly the European ex-pat community that is English speaking This is a great opportunity to move to Spain with a ready made business that has huge potential to grow. The franchise infrastructure is fully established, the pilot business is growing month on month and all the regulatory requirements have been put in place. A new owner is able therefore to take over and start to grow the franchisee network. A prospectus of sale is available following the signing of a non-disclosure agreement. Please complete the enquiry form for further information |
X-Press Legal - Nottingham |
| X-Press Legal Services Ltd is a major national supplier of property related searches for Solicitors and Licenced Conveyancers. Operating through a network of franchised regional offices, they have built an enviable reputation for clear, concise, accurate reports supported by a first class administration system resulting in hundreds of searches every day. And as they source all the information ourselves they are very cost effective because they are working directly for the clients. X-Press Legal Services is highly regarded as a specialist provider of support to professionals concerned in the sale of all kinds of residential and commercial property. The products are also required for repossession and remortgage matters. This means that in a slower housing market the demand comes from different areas of the industry. The majority of clients are Conveyancing Solicitors who facilitate the contractual process and work is also undertaken for Licensed Conveyancers and Property Developers. X-Press Legal Services in Nottingham was launched in January 2007 and has grown rapidly since then. They have developed market dominance within the large territory though there is still plenty of scope for the business to develop much further. As well as offering property search services andndash; which are required for every property sale, re-mortgage and repossession transaction - X-Press Nottingham provide Environmental Reports, Plan Searches, Water and Drainage Reports and Mining Reports making them a one-stop-shop for all solicitors and conveyancers. With sales turnover approaching andpound;350,000 delivering substantial profits X-Press Legal Services Nottingham offers a great opportunity to invest in a truly successful business and develop it much further reaping future rewards. This successful business is offered for sale at an asking price of andpound;124,950 and a full prospectus of sale is available following the signing of a non-disclosure agreement. Please complete the enquiry form for further information. |
X-Press Legal - High Wycombe |
| X-Press Legal Services Ltd is a major national supplier of property related searches for Solicitors and Licenced Conveyancers. Operating through a network of franchised regional offices, they have built an enviable reputation for clear, concise, accurate reports supported by a first class administration system resulting in hundreds of searches every day. And as they source all the information ourselves they are very cost effective because they are working directly for the clients. X-Press Legal Services is highly regarded as a specialist provider of support to professionals concerned in the sale of all kinds of residential and commercial property. The products are also required for repossession and remortgage matters. This means that in a slower housing market the demand comes from different areas of the industry. The majority of clients are Conveyancing Solicitors who facilitate the contractual process and work is also undertaken for Licensed Conveyancers and Property Developers. The High Wycombe franchise was launched in February 2007 and has shown consistent growth since then. Copies of the accounts for this operation are available to support the sales and profit figures. The High Wycombe territory covers the councils of Chiltern, Wycombe, South Buckinghamshire, Three Rivers, Slough, Watford, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead This extensive area over these seven council boroughs has a large number of commissioning solicitors so the scope for development and growth of this business is therefore very good and provides a golden opportunity for a new owner. The business in High Wycombe has been taken back under the control of the franchisor recently due to a sudden illness of the franchisee who has relinquished responsibility for the operation. The business is currently being operated by the franchisor through their pilot operation though still being run as a separate entity. The business is being offered for sale at an asking price of only andpound;55,000 and a full prospectus of sale is available following the signing of a non-disclosure agreement.
Please complete the enquiry form for further information. |
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