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\"Ripples_logo\"<\/a>Ripples is the UK’s premier bathroom franchise, designing and supplying high-end bespoke bathrooms for both residential and commercial clients for more than 25 years.<\/p>\n

Chris O’Halloran owns one of 15 franchised showrooms in the UK and his approach to customer service has generated repeat business, resulting in turning small initial purchases into big projects. The chain’s franchise network host winners of prestigious awards such as the Master Retailer Award and International Designer Award.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ripples is the UK’s premier bathroom franchise, designing and supplying high-end bespoke bathrooms for both residential and commercial clients for more than 25 years. Chris O’Halloran owns one of 15 franchised showrooms in the UK and his approach to customer service has generated repeat business, resulting in turning small initial purchases into big projects. 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