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Expanding horizons: in 2000 Andy Darby started as a 'man and a van' franchise, but today operates a busy ChipsAway CarCare Centre, two ChipsAway mobile workshops and a team of four employees across three territories. His take-home earnings are around three times more than his previous salary.(Franchise Focus)

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INVESTMENT LEVEL: [pounds sterling] 22,500

Last year franchisee Andy Darby celebrated 10 successful years with leading minor automotive paintwork repair specialist ChipsAway. A former soldier with the Royal Engineers, Andy was looking for a practical, hands-on business with potential for high earnings and a long-term opportunity to grow.

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"What sets ChipsAway apart from many franchises is the tremendous, ongoing support from the franchisor," he says. "From the outset, the training is thorough and new franchisees are mentored on a one-to-one basis by successful and experienced franchisees. You have access to technical support whenever …

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