From 'Tomorrow's World' to Tomorrow's Entrepreneurs

For organisations with the capabilities of developing a franchise concept, Farrow System® is offering an attractive opportunity.

A franchiseable concept, but without a franchise structure in place, Farrow System® represents an exciting application of new technology. An environmentally-friendly, low-pressure heated cleaning method for all types of surface preparation, the system's gentle abrasive technique quickly removes paint and antifoul from wood, steel and fibreglass with speed and accuracy, leaving no damage or contamination to the underlying surface.

Developed in the UK by farming entrepreneur Nigel Farrow, Farrow System®'s range of additional applications became apparent after an appearance on the BBC's 'Tomorrow's World'. The company received over 500 enquiries from private clients, commercial organisations and public institutions including Rolls Royce and the Ministry of Defence interested in the potential applications of the service.

There are four identified markets to which the service can be applied: property restoration, graffiti removal, marina services and offshore rigs. Farrow System® is offering exclusive rights to become the sole licensee of its machines in a country for the purposes of applying it to one of these markets. "This presents an opportunity for serious entrepreneurs to develop a franchise system centred on the service of its patented machines," recommends Roy Seaman, managing director of Franchise Development Services. "Farrow System®'s service is so far ahead of the standards of its market that it can be said to be virtually uncontested. A franchise-experienced individual or company with the capability of supporting a franchise network will recognise franchise development potential. Having followed a different route in the UK, the opportunity to implement this business through franchising in the world market is open for tomorrow's entrepreneurs."

Estimated investment for master franchise licences ranges from GB£100,000 to GB£50 million depending on the size of the country. This investment provides for comprehensive initial training on the machines' applications, advice on suppliers, use of copyrights and the right to grant territory franchises within the country. Farrow System® is fully alert to the vast potential of its machines, and it reports current earnings of over GB£1,000 for every machine in operation each and every day. "A master licence is likely to have a minimum of 10 machines in operation in any country," Roy Seaman observes. "That adds up to real money in any language!"

Farrow System® has worldwide patents, and is being used by established trading companies in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the USA and the UK. Further partners are on board in the Middle East, Asia and Europe, and the company is positioned to negotiate with potential partners around the world.

THE SERVICE: To date, Farrow System® has established its service in any market where there are delicate surface areas to be cleaned or restored. It has been commissioned by civil engineers, highway and maintenance companies, commercial shipyards, dry-dock marinas, offshore rigs, historic restoration groups the Royal Navy and the Ministry of Defence.

For example, Farrow® System was commissioned to carry out the removal of red leaded paint from the Orlop Deck of HMS Victory, based at Portsmouth Navel Dock Yard. Every effort has been made by the Royal Navy to restore the ship to her former glory, and the Farrow System® is proud to have played a major part.

Lismore Castle in Cork, Ireland, owned by the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, received a major facelift during 2001. The Farrow® System stripped many layers of lead paint, varnish and black stain from wood panelling, stairwells, skirting boards, flooring, doors and doorframes. The work was completed within two weeks with amazing results.