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1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

Franchise Brands plc, through its subsidiaries, engages in franchising and related activities in the United Kingdom and internationally.It provides vehicle repair services, which comprise bumper scuffs, paintwork scratches, minor dents, and alloy wheel repairs under the ChipsAway brand name; oven cleaning services include cleaning of domestic oven brands and models, such as electric and gas ovens, ranges, microwaves, hobs, extractor fans, and barbecues, as well as various removable components consisting of racks and other removable parts under the Ovenclean brand; and various emergency plumbing services under the Metro Plumb brand name.The company also operates dog home boarding franchise services under the Barking Mad brand; offers drain clearance solutions to commercial customers, including facilities management, construction, manufacturing, education, retail, insurance, water utilities, and public sectors under the Metro Rod brand name; and engages in the design.


installation, and maintenance of adoptable and non-adoptable pump stations under the Willow Pumps brand name.It operates 430 franchisees.The company was formerly known as FB Holdings plc.


Franchise Brands plc was founded in 2008 and is based in Macclesfield, the United Kingdom.

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1.b. Last Insights on FRAN

Franchise Brands' recent performance has been positively influenced by its robust fundamentals. The company's impressive growth trajectory is underscored by strategic acquisitions, including the purchase of Driven Brands Holdings Inc, which reported a 6.6% revenue increase and 19 consecutive quarters of positive same-store sales growth. According to recent reports, Franchise Brands' expansion and diversification efforts have garnered attention, with analysts scrutinizing the company's financials. A recent share buyback initiative has also been implemented, enhancing shareholder value.

1.c. Company Highlights

2. Transcript Summary

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3. NewsRoom

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4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (11.72%)

6. Segments

Pirtek

Expected Growth: None%

None

Water & Waste Services

Expected Growth: None%

None

Filta International

Expected Growth: None%

None

B2C Division

Expected Growth: None%

None

Azura

Expected Growth: None%

None

Unallocated Assets

Expected Growth: None%

None

7. Detailed Products

Metro Rod

A leading provider of drain clearance and repair services to the domestic and commercial markets.

Metro Plumb

A provider of plumbing and drainage services to the domestic and commercial markets.

Drain Doctor

A provider of emergency drain clearance and repair services to the domestic and commercial markets.

Metro Rod's Specialist Services

A provider of specialist services including CCTV surveys, drain lining, and excavation works.

Barking Mad

A dog sitting and dog walking franchise business.

Ovenclean

A provider of oven cleaning services to the domestic market.

ChipsAway

A provider of mobile car body repair services to the automotive market.

8. Franchise Brands plc's Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

Franchise Brands plc operates in a competitive market with many substitutes available, but the company's strong brand recognition and customer loyalty mitigate the threat.

Bargaining Power Of Customers

Franchise Brands plc has a diverse customer base, which reduces the bargaining power of individual customers. Additionally, the company's strong brand reputation and customer loyalty reduce the likelihood of customers switching to competitors.

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

Franchise Brands plc relies on a network of suppliers for its franchise operations, but the company's scale and bargaining power mitigate the risk of supplier concentration.

Threat Of New Entrants

Franchise Brands plc operates in a highly competitive market, but the company's strong brand recognition, established franchise network, and high barriers to entry reduce the threat of new entrants.

Intensity Of Rivalry

Franchise Brands plc operates in a highly competitive market with many established players, leading to intense rivalry and pricing pressure.

9. SWOT Analysis

Strength

Weaknesses

Opportunities

Threats

10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

Value
Debt Weight 2.33%
Debt Cost 7.76%
Equity Weight 97.67%
Equity Cost 7.76%
WACC 7.76%
Leverage 2.38%

11. Quality Control: Franchise Brands plc passed 4 out of 9 key points

12.a Historical Valuation

12.b Price/Earnings Ratio

12.c Margin Valuation

12.d Peers Valuation

Peers Group Analysis

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A-Score: 4.2/10

Value: 5.5

Growth: 6.6

Quality: 5.9

Yield: 2.5

Momentum: 1.5

Volatility: 3.3

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Peers Metrics

12.e Scoring Insights

12.f DCF BETA

Parameters

Short Term Growth

Short term Time

Long-Term Growth

WACC

Target Price

1.41$

Current Price

1.41$

Potential

-0.00%

Expected Cash-Flows