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 Hands-on UK Franchise OpportunitiesHands on opportunities are practical services for homes and businessed wrapped up as a franchise business opportunity. Some hands on franchises are management, where the franchisee recruits and manages staff who may be skilled in a certain trade, such as plumbing, electrician services, locksmith, mechanical or engineering type services. The franchisor will usually offer training and support in skills development for both franchisee and staff. Other franchise models are 'hands on' in the sense that they offer the franchisee to be trained to deliver trades franchises services directly, and be trained in plubing, locksmith services, or whichever trade it may be, to operate on a sole operator franchise basis, from a branded van basis. Usually the van will also be kitted out, part of the franchise package and franchisor's business model. Such trades franchisees can often become a management franchise, from starting out as a sole operator, employing further staff and getting more vans on the road in the franchisees territory. Explore Hands on, trades franchises below, and request further information on starting your own franchise, enjoying the freedom that comes with operating your own business with the assistance of an experienced franchisor.
 Agency ExpressAGENCY EXPRESS is the UK’s only nationwide ‘For Sale’ sign board company with an established network of 97 franchisees. The company currently erects and maintains the ‘For Sale’ boards of over 23% of all UK estate agency offices and the business is largely unaffected by the ups & downs of the property market. During 2006/7 our top franchisees turned over in excess of £160,000, with many others exceeding £100,000. View Profile Card Line Greetings 'Purple Peach Stickers'Purple Peach is a high quality collection of generic stickers which are bought in huge numbers by teachers, children and card hobbyists - retailing at a very affordable 99p. The range is sold by the franchisee ‘on consignment’ to almost any small retailer, from corner shops to garages to newsagents etc. View Profile ChariSnackCharisnack franchisees enjoy meeting people and fulfilling a rapidly growing demand for healthier snack food options by placing a superb selection directly into the workplace using self-service style display boxes. The timing is perfect for this simple to run business. Initial customers, displays, product, ongoing support and training supplied. View Profile Countrywide SignsAlmost every home on an Estate Agent's books, almost every sale they make involves a sign being erected, changed and ultimately retrieved. In most cases it is not cost effective for an Agent to have a staff member with this sole responsibility. In a small practice the job frequently falls to the Agent himself. While it is a vital job and one he absolutely must have done correctly, highly trained and qualified Estate Agents should really be spending their time surveying properties, preparing valuations - and making sales. Countrywide Signs allows them to do this.. View Profile Creature ComfortsThe aim of Creature Comforts is to provide a personal and loving environment for dogs, caring for the dog as your own and keeping the disruption of their routine to a minimum making their stay as enjoyable as possible. Franchisees can offer their Clients the full breadth of Creature Comforts expertise, all supported by the full span of our capabilities creating an enjoyable and unique business opportunity View Profile Dial A Dog WashDial a Dog Wash is the UK's leading and most successful pet grooming mobile service, operating a professional quality service for pet owners from a customised wash and grooming van.  FabrimatFabrimat offer a flexible business opportunity with a proven business showing high demand repeat business, high profit margins with unique promotional products with no competition! Well known in the Brewing and Automotive Industries, Fabrimat Franchise owners build relationships and supply high quality products to a wide range of clients that need your service. Work from a home-based business, build your business as big as you like! Full-time or part-time - Fabrimat could be the ideal business for you! View Profile Furniture MedicProviding almost fifty years of service to the British public we are acknowledged as leading the way in home and office furniture cleaning and repair services. Through patented techniques Furniture Medics environmentally friendly applications allow for restoration of wood and furniture at a fraction of the replacement costs.  Little Angels Photography FranchiselittleAngels is a fast growing photography business, especially suitable to ladies. The company produces high quality children's portrait and group photographs, which are produced in modern, different, bright and exciting presentation packs.  Maid2CleanMaid2Clean® serves the middle classes as more and more couples go out to work to service the lifestyles that they want. These couples are quite happy to outsource their domestic chores to Maid2Clean.  Merry MaidsMerry Maids UK are looking for couples or individuals to acquire ownership of a Merry Maids Franchise who have the skills to manage a fast growing business and the cleaning staff who work within it. We are not looking for owner/cleaners.  Molly MaidDomestic cleaning is a huge growth industry and demand for our services has never been greater. MOLLY MAID has been operating in the UK for over 20 years and our success stems from the fundamental principle of focussing on our Franchise Owners and having a single commitment to growing their businesses and building the brand. View Profile Oscar Pet FoodsA mobile pet food and accessories business, delivering a unique product in an exclusive territory. Our unique business system continues to build on years of success, offering individuals the freedom to run their own business and benefit from a lifestyle dedicated to working with pets to deliver a happier, healthier and longer life.  ReactFast Locksmith FranchiseReactFast are offering a brand new Locksmith Franchise opportunity nationwide, building on the successful Franchise model set up in 2005 covering Plumbing and Drainage. With over 12 years experience of managing extensive Locksmith, Boarding and Glazing work, the Locksmith Franchise offers an excellent opportunity to develop a profitable local business in a recession proof industry. View Profile ReactFast UK FranchiseAfter spending nearly 15 years mastering the art of marketing and running a plumbing business, ReactFast decided to share their knowledge by offering Plumbing and Drainage Franchises in early 2005. Since then, some 45 individuals have been awarded Franchises and some of their successes have been spectacular. The market leader offers the best possible opportunity to build a successful, recession proof business. View Profile Recognition ExpressRecognition Express – 28 years in business, successive annual growth, Franchise of the Year, renowned expertise in centralised marketing programmes, strong brand, wide product range, multiple income streams. Looking for people to build relationships, follow system, communicate well and work hard  ServiceMASTER - (Disaster) Fire and FloodWhen a family or business suffers a disaster, emotions run high. ServiceMASTER is the company that will help to limit the damage and curtail the potential loss. Prompt cleaning following a fire or flood is essential if further damage is to be avoided. Many major insurance companies and loss adjusters work closely with ServiceMASTER owners in meeting their policyholders' claims.  ServiceMASTER - Carpet and UpholsteryThere are in excess of two hundred ServiceMASTER Clean Residential Commercial Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning businesses throughout the U.K. taking their expertise in cleaning services to a wide range of domestic and commercial customers and carpet and upholstery manufacturers.  SilverdazeThe Silverdaze Franchise is a business opportunity offering a unique chance to run your own business selling beautiful and unusual jewellery on a retail basis as a "Silverdazer".  The Beautiful Bling Company“Giving women of all ages the opportunity buy and wear jewellery and accessories that are unusual, elegant and inexpensive to match their moods and attire”.  Trophy Pet FoodsTrophy Pet Foods is the original mobile pet food franchise. Since its conception, the company has been the market leader in its field and now has a large team of successful franchisees. A nationwide company with the knowledge, experience and know-how to make each of its franchisees successful. Running your business from home, via a franchise from Trophy Pet Foods is the answer you have been looking for. And best of all you get to work with Man’s Best Friend. View Profile TruGreenAfter providing lawn care since 1974 and serving three million residential and commercial customers (USA) we thought the time was right to bring TruGreen to the UK. We launched a successful pilot in 2003 and sold the first franchises in 2004.  Urban PlantersUrban Planters has been running for over 40 years and has built up a strong reputation in the interior landscaping industry. An Urban Planters franchise offers the chance to run a creative and lucrative business with the support of an experienced franchisor using a tried and tested formula. View Profile Vantage ValetingIn the UK, 10% of us use someone else to clean our car – but that’s increasing dramatically. You can have a car valet while you’re at work, at the supermarket, when you stay at a hotel, or from the comfort of your own home.
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