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Our UK franchise directory lists the top franchise opportunities for sale in the UK, with Franchise Information and free franchise packs available. Our top business franchises for sale range from cheap, low cost franchises and part time franchises for sale through to new franchises and full time franchise opportunities. Looking at starting a franchise? Find your perfect franchise opportunity from our franchise lists. We make purchasing a franchise easy.

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Franchise Opportunities

Dream Doors Franchise Opportunity for Sale Brand Builder of the Year in the 2008 Franchisor of the Year Awards, we are the UK's Premier Kitchen Facelift Company One 2 Three Commercial Franchise Opportunity for Sale Specialists in recovery from debt. If your business is at risk or your personal finances are threatened our network of regional consultants are on-hand to help. Villa Marine Lifestyles Franchise Opportunity for Sale The UK’s Leading Home Based Business Opportunity! Villa Marine Lifestyles websites are the fastest growing Property, Yachting and Travel Portfolios in the UK today.
Cartridge World Franchise Opportunity for Sale Cartridge World have franchise opportunities and franchises for sale across the UK, and are looking for bright, enthusiastic people to help expand our growing franchise network. Castle Angels Limited Franchise Opportunity for Sale Castle Angels takes the chore out of routine cleaning and provides excellent opportunities for new business owners in the process. ChariSnack Franchise UK Franchise Opportunity for Sale This established company supplies a fantastic selection of healthier snacks and smoothies to the workplace using self-service boxes and vending. ChariSnack is successful with 30 franchisees and some f/t and p/t areas still available from £9,950 + Vat.
CICO Chimney Linings Franchise Opportunity for Sale CICO Chimney Linings Ltd. have been actively involved in solving and rectification of chimney problems for over 20 years. CityLocal Franchise Opportunity for Sale CityLocal is the most exciting and dynamic home based franchise that presents a distinct and ground breaking opportunity for just one entrepreneur in each and every area in the UK! Clean Machine Franchise Opportunity for Sale Clean Machine - five franchises in one! Customers supplies straight from training!

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How do I know if franchising is for me?

By asking a lot of questions—of yourself, and of the Franchisor.

Franchising allows you to trade under the Franchisor’s name, trademark and system without you going to the expense of creating such a business from scratch. He’s spent the money, made the mistakes, and now he’s got the bugs out of the system. If it works for other franchisees in the network, it should work for you.

But will it? Have you ever run your own business before? Are you a good manager, well organised and able to multi-task? Are you a leader with strong team-building skills? Are you a good communicator? Can you sell? (Because every franchise involves sales and marketing.)

Above all, are you motivated, committed and driven by a desire for financial success?
You are? Then franchising could be for you.

You need confidence in your own ability to succeed. You need to say to yourself “I will make this work” knowing that running your own business is not easy (especially if you’ve never done it before) and there will be issues along the way.

Not everyone is cut out to be a franchisee. The Franchisor will train the newcomer and provide ongoing support, but don’t expect the Franchisor to run the business for you. The success of the venture will depend on your own enthusiasm and hard work.

I advise people seeking a franchise opportunity to look at businesses within their comfort zone—i.e, to look at an industry they know something about or have worked in previously and enjoyed. There are many types of franchises out there so choose one that reflects your interests and personality.

Be informed. Go to franchise exhibitions, talk to Franchisors, read their prospectuses and financial projections. Talk to franchisees already in the system. Ask them about the quality of training and support you can expect.

Don’t chose a restaurant or a coffee bar if you’ve no experience in the catering trade. The learning curve is so great it might ruin you. Choose something which offers the right work/life balance with proven earnings potential. If you prefer working normal hours then a franchise in the retail industry might suit you best. If you want to work from home there’s a huge variety of home-based opportunities out there to choose from.

Then there’s the question of funding. Apart from the initial franchisee fee you’ll need working capital for wages, stock, advance rent (perhaps key money, too, if you’re buying a lease on a retail outlet.)  The outlay could be substantial. Can you afford it? Do your sums and, if necessary, talk to your bank about a loan. All banks like franchising because there’s less of a risk involved: while you may be just starting, the brand will already be successful and you’ll be able to show projections based on what other franchisees have achieved.

Make sure you understand the franchise agreement. It sets out the responsibilities of both parties. It is a legal contract. Don’t sign it unless you intend to honour your obligations.

Franchising is a fabulous business, but you need to go carefully and get advice from friends, family, and relevant professionals, especially a solicitor who will check the franchisee agreement to make sure it is legal.

By Tony Fitzpatrick, Managing Partner, www.franchiseyourbusiness.ie

Top Franchises For Sale


Here at The Franchise Shop we research every franchise we have listed to ensure the quality of our directory is maintained.  In the past we have removed listings and always listen to feedback from our site visitors to ensure quality control is of the highest possible standard. By ordering a franchise pack from any of the franchise opportunities we have listed you can rest assured that they are one of the UK's top franchise opportunities.

 

Best Franchises For Sale


Determining the best franchise for you can be harder than it seems.  With so many franchise opportunities available it really can be a hard choice to make and the best franchise is not always be the first you come across.  We highly recommend that you first decide which area of franchising you want to buy into and then order packs from all those franchises that fall into that category or categories.  This way you can make a short list of the best franchise opportunities and do your research from there to determine which is the best franchise opportunity for you.

 

UK Franchise Opportunities


Although we do have International franchises on our site, these operate from the UK mainland as well as internationally.  All franchise opportunities in our franchise lists are UK franchise opportunities and we specialise only in franchises available throughout the UK.  In the future we do plan to set up sister sites for other European countries but for now we are dedicated to only brining the best possible UK franchises to your attention.

 

UK Business Franchises


Buying a franchise has never been a hobby and is a serious venture.  UK business franchises need a lot of capital up front and serious dedication to get them working, this is not what some people think to be the simple route to business.  Yes it can certainly give you an established brand, working business model and the guidelines to help you succeed but you will still be dedicating your money and time and need the drive and will to succeed in the UK business franchise industry.

 

Buying a Franchise

Before buying a franchise some simple steps must be taken to ensure you are investing in a franchise opportunity that not only is suited to you but a worthwhile investment.  The first major decision is simply to decide what area of franchising you want to buy into, once this has been decided on then the due diligence takes place where you research each opportunity thoroughly.  Before you buy a franchise you should do internet searches to look for unhappy ex-franchisees and of course happy ones too.  Current franchisees should be contacted to see if they are happy and in profit and hiring an accountant to have a good look at the books is advisable.  All this may seem a lot but when it is your hard earned money you want to be sure that when you buy a franchise it is one which is going to set you are your family up for life.

 


Popular Franchises Choices


Low Cost Franchises


Many franchises cost several hundred thousand pounds to buy but not all, here at The Franchise Shop we have ensured that there are a range of franchises in our franchise lists, from low cost franchises to the more expensive in the industry.  If you do not have much capital to invest then we have many franchises available on our site which do not cost the earth, making franchising a practical and affordable route for all.  Many of our low cost franchises are simply low cost due to the lack of shop fronts and expensive kit with the majority of the franchise fee going on marketing materials and training.  Low cost franchises are now the most popular franchise we have to offer and this is why so many people are working for themselves without the constraints of a 9-5 job.

 

Home Based Franchises


The invention of the Internet has been a great asset to would be entrepreneurs.  Working from home has never been easier and our home based franchise category is busting full with fantastic franchise opportunities.  Ranging from domestic cleaning through to Internet based local directories there are home based franchises on our site to suit everyone's needs.  The popularity of them has risen recently due to 3 main factors.  This rise of the Internet, family commitments where partners share in household duties and the cost of running an office.  With these 3 factors considered you will find that home based franchises can be a fantastic lifestyle choice for all.  To fin out what we have listed please visit our home based franchises category


 

Part Time Franchises


Not everyone has the time to work 12 hours a day, or even 8 and sometimes not even every day.  Part time franchises are there for people wanting to subsidise their income or simply fit around their normal day to day activities, whether that is looking after the kids or a full time job or even for the disabled.  We have many part time franchises listed which truly are opportunities that you can run 12 hours a day or simply for a few hours.  They can always be worked full time too if the need and time arises.  Our directories hold dozens of part time franchise opportunities for sale and are well worth a look at.  Please visit our part time franchises category to see what we have available.

 

Internet Franchises

 

Internet based franchises are one of the most popuklar franchises categories on our site.  Generally they are a low cost franchise due to the low overheads and can bring in a substantial return depending on which area you buy into.  Visit our Internet based franchise lists category to learn more about what we have to offer.

 

Van Franchises

 

Van based franchises can be seen in every town and city across the UK.  With the obvious free advertising displayed on the vans they are a great way of getting your service known in the local area without any expensive advertising or as a part of your marketing.  From plumbing, cleaning and electrical franchises through to print & design and pest control, these cover a wide range of franchise opportunities.  Our van franchise category has a great selection for you to choose from.