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 Part-time UK Franchise OpportunitiesPart time opportunities are franchises that can be run on a part time basis, either from start up or on an ongoing basis. Franchise business models here are either flexible franchises that can be either run full time or part time, or franchises designed specifically to be run on a part time basis with a particular profile of franchisee in mind, such as working mums, or a product service that only requires servcing at certain times (baby and children classes for example) Most franchisors ideally seek full time franchisees who are seeking to maximise the performance of all their franchise territories, but a growing number of franchises, recognising the increasing desire for flexible franchise opportunites, are making their business models more adaptable so that they can be started part time or run part time, make such franchise businesses more accessible for more people. The franchises listed here have all presented themselves as having a part time franchise option, or a business model that could be operated on a part-time basis. You should however, explore, what impact a part time operation will have on the business, examine existing part time franchisees examples and make sure the start up costs of the franchise still make it viable if being run on a part time basis.
 Activ Web DesignDo you want to work from home around your current lifestyle? Is it time to take control of your future? Fed up of the 9-5?  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 Auditel (UK) LtdEstablished in 1994, we help thousands of companies to improve their profitability by managing all their business costs. This is an exciting, secure and extremely lucrative profession which has low-overheads, high-margins and performs well in times of economic growth and recession. Find a better work/life balance. Enjoy the company of over one hundred likeminded colleagues. View Profile Baby SensoryA Baby Sensory franchise provides the opportunity to build your own successful business working hours that can be adapted to suit your personal circumstances. We provide 40 themed session plans plus all the equipment and training required to run the most exciting parent and baby classes in your area. View Profile Business Advice BureauBusiness Advice Bureau is a UK Licensor with International Master Licensing goals. Our employed Consultants and Self Employed Licensees supply a range of Business Consultancy/Advisory Services including for example:- Corporate Finance (accounting for circa 90% of our fee income), Business Turnaround, Business Transfer, Franchise Development and Mentoring to SME’s 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 Cardgroup GreetingsCardGroup supplies over 34 countries though its network of franchisees, and is proud to have won the Franchise of the Year Award in 2005. If you are looking for a proven business with minimal overheads, low investment, which generates immediate income and which you can run from home enquire now. 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 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.  Dream Team InternationalWe offer a business that is totally flexible around career or commitments. A business that involves working with others, is fun, rewarding with many benefits including a company car programme, international travel, profit share and is home based, working in the organic healthcare industry. View Profile 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 KendlebellUsing our own specially designed computer system we can run diaries, make appointments, send out literature and even take orders. We can call customers on behalf of our clients. In fact we aim to satisfy every client request. Our goal is to provide the perfect telephone call handling service for our clients.  La Jolie RondeA La Jolie Ronde licensee is a self-employed individual who purchases a license to use the La Jolie Ronde methodology and set up their own business teaching French or Spanish to pre-school and Primary children using the La Jolie Ronde proven structured programme. View Profile LCF ClubsCreated in 1986 to teach children French and Spanish in after school clubs, the business has evolved into a multi national operation covering English tuition abroad and French/Spanish in Australia, New Zealand and USA.  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.  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 Music BugsA gently structured programme allows young children to develop, grow and explore the world around them using music and song. Our exclusive franchise territories are very generous, ensuring that our franchisees get a head start in this lively and competitive industry.  Musical MinisMusical Minis main aim is to make music fun. The format, songs, instruments and stories achieve this together with important developmental advantages such as co-ordination, language and social skills. Each structured session introduces music and percussion to children in a relaxed group atmosphere. View Profile On My DoorstepOn My Doorstep is a network of websites designed to help the local community get the most out of living in their area. You can come onboard with an incredibly low initial investment of just £5,995 + vat, making it one of the cheapest franchise opportunities in Britain today. View ProfileOrca WebsitesDo you enjoy dealing with people and building business relationships? Does having your own business with residual income appeal to you?. If you are a good communicator and have a real desire to develop and run a business of your own, then the ORCA franchise opportunity should appeal to you. View Profile PebblesWe photograph babies and young children in their own homes, where they feel most comfortable and confident. You don’t have to be a photographer, or have any experience at all to join our team – we’ll provide all the photographic and business training that you’ll need.  Shoes GaloreShoes Galore is the only national shoe party plan franchise of its kind operating in the UK. Shoes Galore is a family friendly, flexible franchise selling shoes, bags, belts and accessories by home parties, corporate, charity and special events such as shoe fashion shows.  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".  TalkFirst Baby SigningSigns, rhymes, songs and music rolled up in a fun packed 45 minute lesson for all babies up to 30 months. A large territory – run as many classes as you like - usually school hours, term time. Extensive support provided by friendly, professional franchisors. View Profile 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”.  The Keepsake CoThe Keepsake Co, one of the UK’s fastest growing suppliers of hand-crafted Baby Keepsakes, offers parents the chance to become involved in a rewarding business, which will particularly appeal to mums wishing to return to work.  Travel CounsellorsTravel Counsellors’ Travel Academy is the travel industry’s most in-depth franchise training programme that allows people from different professions to run their own travel businesses from home. To help provide such an outstanding service, all the franchisees are supported by over 200 staff and have access to the best technology in the travel business. View Profile When the Music StopsEver fancied yourself as a dating match maker? Would you enjoy helping others meet high potential, professional partners in what is probably the biggest decision of their life? If so we would love to hear from you.  WPAWe’re looking for the right people to promote our health insurance plans and support our long-term relationships with customers. The WPA Franchise represents a chance to run your own business without being alone. You will be supported by the WPA team, in areas of training, advertising, marketing, sales techniques and business planning.  X-Press Legal ServicesA Home / Small office business, that can start small but still allows you to choose to build a substantial business. Providing a vital service to solicitors, estate agents, and many more the business allows franchisees to tap into the huge potential of the property search and Home Information Pack industries. View Profile YogaBugsEnjoy the chance to run your own genuinely rewarding and financially successful business. You don’t have to be a Yoga Teacher to join this opportunity. You must be interested in improving the lives of young children through this magical activity, be highly ambitious and have a drive for success! View Profile
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