London based Pickled Pepper Books is nearly on the verge of signing its very first franchisee. MD Urmi Merchant approached The Franchise Company earlier in the year to help expand her unique book retail business that targets children through the sale of books, activities, parties and theatre. The theatre was a recent addition, and has been a resounding success with live plays taking place several times a week. Watch this space as Urmi takes the nation by storm with her wonderful Pickled Pepper Book franchise.