1. HOT BOX STOVES FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY

2. Dear Sir/Madam Thank you for your interest in becoming a Hot Box Stoves Franchisee. Please find enclosed a copy of our brochure briefly outlining the opportunity. We believe that by using the strength of the Hot Box brand, our existing product ranges, initial set up procedure and on- going support there is an amazing opportunity for you to create a highly lucrative business in your specific location. According to the Stove Industry Alliance there are currently 175,000 solid fuel appliances installed annually in the UK, a trend that has seen significant growth in recent years. Through the use of the Hot Box brand you will immediately be a long way ahead of the competition. You will have access to an enormous range of high quality products at extremely preferential prices, benefit from excellent trade relationships with suppliers and be able to offer your customers items that your competitors cannot. Please remember the information contained within the enclosed brochure is not exhaustive and our franchise opportunity has the flexibility to be tailored to suit your individual requirements. From a business that could be run from home to a high visibility retail outlet Hot Box will help tailor a solution that is right for you. We are keen to develop other areas of the UK and Ireland and feel that with our existing product ranges, business systems, training and guidance our franchisees will quickly be able to gain significant market share in their territory. Once you have had the opportunity to read through the brochure please feel free to get in touch and arrange a meeting so that we can discuss the opportunity in greater detail. Alternatively, please fill out the brief questionnaire and tell us a little bit about yourself at www.hotboxstoves.co.uk/about -us/franchise-opportunities/ and we will contact you.www.hotboxstoves.co.uk/about -us/franchise-opportunities/

3. In five years Hot Box Stoves has seen exceptional growth driven by increased consumer demand and strengthening brand awareness 252% 15%* Source: Actual annual sales figures from 2009 to 2014 and projected sales figures for 2015 – 2016 *Forecast based upon historic growth figures and plans for future business expansion (not including franchisee figures and Hot Box Energy)

4. Annual Autumn sales peaks continue, however, out of season sales also in growth due to customer referrals coupled with a year round proactive sales approach Source: Actual monthly sales figures from 2009 - 2014

5. Hot Box Stoves has a growing Facebook fan base which provides the perfect medium to precisely target advertising to engage potential customers and share former client recommendations Boosted posts reach on average 6,000, carefully targeted potential customers.