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Action Coach (London)<\/h3>\n

Jamie Goral of ActionCOACH is vying to become Franchisee of the Year. Goral claims his London-based business coaching services help his clients boost profits to five times the value of his fees.<\/p>\n

View the full profile here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Driver Hire Uxbridge<\/h3>\n

Driver Hire Uxbridge founder Edward Pockney is nominated for Franchisee of the Year. Pockney has grown his transport logistics business to become the 10th best performing branch with projected turnover in the millions.<\/p>\n

View the full profile here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Heritage Healthcare Ealing & Richmond<\/h3>\n

Heritage Healthcare Ealing & Richmond founders Daniela and Ivan Coutinho are in the running for Franchisee of the Year. Their franchise operation has delivered 52,000 hours of care to local communities and achieved multi-million turnover.<\/p>\n

View the full profile here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mac Tools (Cumbria)<\/h3>\n

Gary Teasdale is nominated for Franchisee of the Year. The Mac Tools distributor has built a strong presence in his community with some savvy marketing; this included getting a local tractor-pulling team to wear Mac Tool branded jackets in the European championships.<\/p>\n

View the full profile here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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