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The business-to-business UK based franchise Ayton Global Research (AGR) is currently looking to recruit franchisees to aid its international expansion. Founded in 1995, AGR provides a lightening-speed, accurate, safe and user-friendly online research facilities for businesses worldwide.

The company focuses on offering businesses three types of research facilities, these are: AGR User-Trials, where new products, product upgrades and new concepts are tested on AGR's system by volunteers in their own homes through a unique data-match system; AGR Market Research, where AGR conducts Market Research for products, concepts and services; and AGR Promotion, where the company promotes any products or service to tailor-made audiences, through its unique data-match system.

"Managing an Ayton Global Research franchise gives you an excellent opportunity to run your own business within a proven framework that has grown from 0 to 100,000 UK volunteers in just three years," says Sue Ayton, founder of AGR. "The system has already begun recruiting international volunteers and this success story could be replicated in your country too! As long as there is industry and a significant number of people on the internet, there is a need for services provided by Ayton Global Research."

Franchisees will initially operate their businesses from home, eventually moving to a small business unit once they are established. The AGR franchise package includes a training programme that features an intensive five day training course at its headquarters in Somerset, England. Additionally the company has a comprehensive and innovative online training system, which motivates and educates franchisees and provides a solid support base from which franchisees can grow their business.

Furthermore AGR provides franchisees with ongoing support through its internet forums, as well as providing online solutions for administrative, financial and service management purposes. Other support systems AGR offers include online support in areas such as marketing and the provision of a detailed operations manual.

AGR is looking for potential franchisees who have drive, commitment and the ability to grow a highly profitable business. Candidates will also be confident and ready to begin their own venture. Franchisees will be responsible for driving their businesses forward through to managing their client's needs, developing a national reputation and growing their customer base for three services " consumer tests, market research and promotion.

The cost of an AGR varies depending on territory, however the minimum price is £65,000. The company is looking for franchisees who have a minimum of at least £25,000 in liquid funds or equity and who are in a position of raising the remaining capital