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Women and UK Franchising — A Successful Combination

Women are making their presence in franchising known. The number of franchisors looking to specifically recruit women has increased, as has the number of successful women now running their own franchise business. Why women and franchising…

Featured Franchises
for Women

• Apollo Blinds
• Auditel
• Trophy Pet Foods
• Blazes Fireplace & Heating Centres
• ChariSnack
• Coffee Republic
• Countrywide Grounds Maintenance
• FASTSIGNS
• Jo Jingles
• Kendlebell
• Leaps and Bounds
• littleAngels
• Maid2Clean
• Molly Maid
• Money Aspects
• mortgageforce
• On My Doorstep
• Oscar Pet Foods
• Phat Pasty Co
• Playtime Activity Cafés
• Plumplanet
• Popstar Parties
• Popstars Academy
• SIGNARAMA
• Silverdaze
• Snap-on Tools
• The Original Poster Company

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Success Stories from Women in Franchising

Franchisee Stories

Woman in a man’s world

Just examine the demographics in the automotive aftermarket - it’s 99 per cent men. So imagine you’re a girl and you have an idea that you would like to infiltrate this Jeremy Clarkson, non-politically correct amphitheatre. It’s not exactly throwing a gladiator to the lions, but it’s not far off. This is just what occurred to Keeley Davison when she was discussing with her partner Glen Reynolds just how employing third parties in his Snap-on Tools franchise was causing him too much stress in his life. Could she join Glen to help grow his franchise?
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Franchisor Stories

Having Fun in Franchising

Arwen Hobday had previously been working for the Popstars Academy as a Party Dance Instructor. She loved it so much she recently bought her own Popstars Academy.
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The Time Is Right

Over 30% of all new businesses are currently started by women the time to start your own franchise business is now.
Facts on women and franchising

Financial Support for Women

One of the biggest hurdles facing potential franchisees is approaching banks for advice in raising finance.
Raising finance for a franchise

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Women and Networking

Starting a franchise can be daunting; receiving help from others can make this experience less overwhelming.
Why women and networking

Getting to Know Your Market

You need to ensure that you thoroughly research the franchise you are interested in; there is no room for getting it wrong!
Researching franchise market