Dear prospective retail franchisee,

Thankyou for visiting The Really Useful Shop" (TRUS) Retail Franchise Prospectus Website.

My name is John McKendrick and I am delighted that you have taken the time to investigate the fantastic opportunity afforded by the TRUS franchise. We believe this is a unique opportunity because it offers you the potential to build a significant business and earn a sizeable income at the same time.

We have put together an excellent franchise package which will enable you to build your own successful TRUS business either starting from new or converting your existing retail business to the TRUS brand

We have divided the UK into exclusive territories so this franchise opportunity gives individuals who meet our strict entrance requirements the potential to build a sizeable business.

TRUS - Retail Franchise Brief Overview

TRUS is a retail business started in 1998 and currently has a number of stores operating under the same banner – the main ‘flagship’ store in Carterton Oxfordshire and satellite stores in nearby towns.

The shop trades in ‘really useful’ items that are good value i.e. low price but quality goods. TRUS is therefore recession resilient - an important consideration for prospective franchisees given the UK economic outlook over the next few years. The TRUS franchise therefore combines an attractive opportunity with a relatively safe investment.

Retail Franchise Prospectus

This prospectus will tell you exactly what the opportunity is all about – a little bit of our history, about the business as it is now and the key benefits you will enjoy as a franchisee. We will also provide details of how much you can earn and what your initial investment will be.

The prospectus should provide you with all the information that you need to help you decide whether this opportunity is one you would like to take further.

Next steps

The next step in the process is to fill in the form in the Next Steps section of this website and then arrange a visit to our head office. This will give us both the opportunity to meet each other, give you the chance to see the business first hand – and provide you with the chance to ask any questions that you may have.

Who are we looking for?

It may be that you have little or no retail management experience at all. Alternatively you may have an existing business with suitable premises to convert to a TRUS franchise outlet.

In either case we are looking for hard working individuals with drive, determination to succeed and who enjoy dealing with people. This is a business where you have to be able to go the extra mile to provide the level of service that our customers have come to expect.

We will only accept people who will be able to meet the level of quality and service that we have set and who want an experience that is second to none.

If having read through the Prospectus you believe you have the necessary skills and desire to become a TRUS franchisee, then I will be delighted to meet you.

Best regards,

John McKendrick

Managing Director
Retail Franchise