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FROM FORCES TO FRANCHISE THE ASBESTOS GROUP Andy Grantham

THE NATIONAL Franchise Exhibition was where The Asbestos Group first met one of its most successful franchisees, Andy Grantham. Andy spent numerous years in the forces specialising in explosives across the world, but in 2004 decided he wanted a more stable lifestyle for himself and his family and so decided to look into franchising.

Andy wanted a business opportunity that challenged him both practically and mentally, therefore focusing his efforts on finding a white-collar franchise that adopted a hands-on approach to the provision of its services. Andy and his wife Vicky met with The Asbestos Group on a number of occasions to talk through the various aspects of the franchise. These included the market opportunity, the day-to-day operations, the support structure and the national account base; as well as more detailed aspects such as the franchise agreement and the …