Case Studies

County pool player Chris Charnley has made a clean break from a decades-long career in sales to launch oven cleaning service Ovenu Preston North. The 58-year-old, who represents Lancashire at eight-ball pool, decided the time was right to become his own boss after spending 37 years with a Bamber Bridge-based aluminium stockist. Chris, who lives with his partner, said: “Becoming my own boss was an ambition I’ve had for several years, but I’d just reached a point where it was now or never – an...

Franchisees face different challenges at every stage of the business journey. For some, the focus is on making a strong start, building local awareness and putting the right foundations in place. For others, attention turns to the next stage of growth – expanding into new territories while maintaining the standards that made the business tick in the first place.Wherever a franchisee is on that path, having strong processes, the right team, a clear sense of direction and a great relationship with...

The Gourmet Hog Roast Company is continuing its UK expansion with the launch of a new Berkshire franchise, headed up by former Army serviceman and logistics professional James.The Gourmet Hog Roast Company is pleased to announce the latest addition to its growing national franchise network, with James joining the business to bring the company’s premium hog roast, BBQ and outdoor catering services to customers across Berkshire.James brings a strong and varied professional background to his new ve...

Paul Skelton has called last orders on a career in the pub and club trade to launch oven cleaning service Ovenu Shrewsbury. The 48-year-old has finally fulfilled a long-held ambition to run his own business after spending the past 12 years working for pub chain Wetherspoons. He spent his final 13 months as kitchen manager at The Wilfred Owen in Oswestry, having previously worked as a shift leader at The Shrewsbury Hotel. “I’ve always worked in hospitality, so keeping kitchens and ovens spotl...

Three experienced professionals have swapped established careers for a new challenge with Tutor Doctor, united by one ambition: to help more young people reach their full potential. Bringing experience from business, higher education and international teaching, Richard Baglow, Max Maher and Nick Brown have each chosen franchising as a way to make a lasting difference in their local communities. Their appointments reflect a growing trend of purpose-driven professionals turning to Tutor Doctor...

What if you could build your own business, backed by an established brand, proven systems and ongoing support?Don’t just take our word for it. Hear directly from one of our Plus Fitness franchisees about their journey, why they chose to invest in the Plus Fitness franchise, the support they’ve received and what they’ve achieved since getting started. Press play and discover why becoming a franchisee could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

Thinking about becoming a Plus Fitness franchisee? Sometimes, the best way to understand what franchising is really like is to hear directly from someone who has already taken the leap. In this video, one of our franchisees shares their personal experience — from making the decision to join, to building their business and the support they’ve received along the way. Watch their story and discover what life as a franchisee could look like for you.

Charlie Godwin is one of the co-owners of PACK & SEND Guildford, and his route into franchise ownership was practical, straightforward, and built on real-world experience.After leaving school, Charlie spent a year working in estate agency, gaining early exposure to customer-facing sales. He then worked for more than three years as a postman, a role that gave him a strong understanding of logistics, reliability, and working directly with the public.Building Confidence Through a Proven SystemCharl...

When we caught up with Rob Dancy again this month, and the number he wanted to talk about first wasn't a client count or a review score.It was eight – as in eight months.That's how long it took Radfield Home Care Tarporley & Mid Cheshire to break even, against the twelve-month target set out in the Radfield model. He hit it in the same month he invested more in marketing than at any point since opening.That milestone means even more when you understand where Rob started."I always enjoyed my prev...

Finding the sweet spot between balancing career ambitions with personal life can be hard. There’s the desire to do a good job for your employer, the potential for career advancement and the related financial rewards all pulling you in one direction. Pulling in the other, there’s the need to find sufficient hours in the week to have a meaningful life outside work.That was the situation in which Priyank Patel found himself. After graduating with a Maths degree, Priyank had been climbing the corpor...

Choosing the right franchise is about more than investing in a business. It's about finding a concept you genuinely believe in. That was exactly the thinking behind Dinesh and Heena Kathrecha's decision to open fit20 Pinner, the latest studio to join the growing fit20 UK franchise network. After successful careers in retail leadership and NHS business operations, the couple reached a stage where they wanted to build something of their own while making a positive difference closer to home. "...

A former sous chef who spent more than two decades working in some of the Cotswolds' best-known hotel kitchens is cooking up a new career with the launch of oven cleaning service Ovenu Cirencester. Spencer Cross, who lives in the market town and has worked in hospitality since leaving college in 2002, is now taking his expertise from commercial kitchens into clients’ homes. His career has included roles at The King's Head Inn in Bledington, The Swan Inn in Swinbrook and Hyde House, the weddi...