Description of system

Voucher Packs Franchising Limited is a division of U-Save Ltd., a Lancashire-based company with offices in Poulton-le-Fylde.
U-Save Limited was founded in 2002 by a team of marketing experts that had worked with the American direct mail pioneer and current U.S. industry leader.
The successful American direct mail formula has yet to be fully exploited in the United Kingdom. This is where you and your possible new franchise business come into play!
U-Save Limited launched Voucher Packs as a regional operation, providing a direct mail advertising solution to local businesses. The appeal and efficacy of the service quickly became clear and enquiries began pouring in from across the UK.
After successfully trading for four years and turning almost £400k in 2006-2007, U-Save Limited decided to franchise its operations.
In 2006 a pilot location was opened in Wakefield, West Yorkshire and is trading well above plan, proving the inherent success and potential of the business model.
Demand is growing as businesses increasingly recognize the value of focused, targeted advertising services.
These are exciting times in the advertising world! We hope you will join us.

Start-up concept

You now have the opportunity to share our knowledge and growth!
We use the best services available - fully trained designers, the Royal Mail and quality printers.
This is how we can deliver our premium service, including design, print and distribution for around 4p per household!
With your effort all of this adds up to a profitable franchise built on reliable service, attention to detail and a passion for customer care. We have a talented team to support and help you.
Our aim is to establish the best direct mail business in Europe, delivering a pack that consumers enjoy receiving and advertisers want to be seen in, to every town, village and city.
To do this we are building a network of hardworking, well motivated franchisees who are sharing in our success. I believe there is an enormous market potential and if you want to be your own boss we have the product and support network to assist you on finding the freedom that only people who work for themselves experience. The franchisees role is to call upon local businesses and advise them of the advantages of utilizing this cost effective, proven and reliable service. The Head Office takes care of the design, print and distribution leaving the franchisee free to build a lasting relationship with their customers.

Partner profile

We are entrusting our good name to our Franchisees, and are investing our time and energy in their businesses. Naturally, we want to get it right.
Successful Franchisees will have excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy working with people.
They will display determination and high energy levels. This is a challenging and fast-moving environment, so a prompt and level-headed response to problems is also essential, along with a customer care mentality and strong communication skills. You will also need a full UK driving license. Does this sound like you?

Facts

Standard information

Country of origin	United Kingdom
Company foundation (nat / worldwide)	2002 / 2002
First franchising (nat / worldwide)	2007 / 2007
Country of data	United Kingdom
Initial entry fee	12.500 GBP
Type of contract	Franchise-System Licence Cooperatives Others
Renewal fee
Master licenses available

Minimum turnover
Pilot unit in the country of data
Internal purchase
Mark-up of goods

Financial support

Training activities

Training content

Management support

Ideal franchisee profile

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