'Vodafone sold us a dream - the reality was something different'
Two women from Lincolnshire are among 62 former franchisees taking the phone company to court.
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"They sold us a dream, but the reality was something different."
— Rachael Beddow Davison , Other
"If it had been how the franchise programme was in the beginning it would have been absolutely fine and everything would have gone the way I planned."
— Donna Watton , Other
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Donna Watton is a former Vodafone franchisee who experienced significant financial and mental health challenges after taking over a store.
Rachael Beddow Davison is a former Vodafone franchisee who faced financial difficulties and mental health issues as a result of her franchise experience.
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Two women from Lincolnshire are among 62 former franchisees taking the phone company to court.
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