Basil Plews had been a successful businessman in his own right long before he heard the 'Franchise.' Searching for a business he and his son could run together, he studied the franchise market. And in this book he distills the knowledge he gained and presents for you. Knowledge that brought him and his son the prestigious award of Driver Hire Franchisee of the year 2006 in the same year that Driver Hire were awarded Franchisor of the year by the British Franchise Association, making this a significant double achievment.