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DQ News: Franchise Profile Video

Franchise Direct sent me a promotional video for some of their franchises. Even though it’s very promotional, I thought that it contained an interesting mix of business ideas and opportunities to share.

Two of the interesting franchises profiled were:

• Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists
• Jan-Pro Cleaning Systems

The video is below.

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