Case Studies

It’s not every day you get to turn a passion into a business, but for local mum Rachael, that’s exactly what’s happening! She’s bringing the magic of Train Time to Newcastle, Gateshead, North Durham & South Northumberland with exciting new Stay & Play sessions!Born and raised in the area, Rachael has lived in Newcastle her whole life and knows just how much local families value fun, engaging activities that bring everyone together.“My little boy is absolutely train-obsessed, and I’ve always love...

Starting a business from scratch can be daunting. That’s why more entrepreneurs are opting for the smarter alternative of investing in a franchise resale, where brand reputation, loyal customers, and immediate earning potential are already in place. Ovenu, the UK’s largest oven cleaning franchise, has seen first-hand how franchise resales offer a faster, low-risk pathway to business ownership, and several of its new recruits are great examples of that. Rik Hellewell, founder and managing dir...

A former Royal Signals communications engineer has declared war on baked-on grime and grease with the launch of oven valeting service, Ovenu Matlock. Rob Murray, who served his country for 13 years, spent the last decade as a project manager for a major mobile phone network, but being on call 24/7 and frequent nightshifts prompted him to rethink his career. He said: “Having spent many years in the Army, I’m no stranger to keeping things spotlessly clean, from boots and kit through to equipme...

After a major lifestyle change that transformed his own health and wellbeing, Glenn is now bringing fit20’s unique 20-minute training concept to the people of Dronfield (Derbyshire).Opening a new business is always a big step, but for Glenn Stuart, owner of fit20 Dronfield, it’s also the fulfilment of a personal mission.What made you want to start your own business?“I’ve always preferred working for myself — I ran businesses in finance and driving for over 20 years. But three years ago, I...

How Rachel Brown built her flourishing home help franchise Rachel Brown’s journey with Extra Help St Albans proves that a home help franchise can be both rewarding and profitable. In just two years, she’s built a thriving business that’s making a genuine impact on her community. Now, Rachel’s expanding her franchise into Hemel Hempstead and Berkhamsted, bringing Extra Help’s invaluable services to even more people in need. Her success story is living proof that, with dedication and the righ...

Meet Zoe Doyle, the heart behind our latest Extra Help home-help franchise in Beverley, Yorkshire!A former teacher and busy mum of two—Zoe combines professional expertise with genuine compassion. As she prepares to launch Extra Help Beverley this month, her story is a reminder of what’s possible when clear purpose is paired with a robust franchise model.What You GetA generous, exclusive territory in which to grow your businessComprehensive training to help you get up and running quicklyAcc...

Starting a new business can be challenging but when you combine passion with a proven system, the results can be life-changing. That’s exactly what happened for Liam and Alicja, the owners of fit20 Harpenden. With a shared interest in health and wellness, but no love for traditional gyms, they wanted to create something different. When they discovered fit20, a revolutionary training method that helps people get stronger in just 20 minutes a week, they knew it ticked every box. So, what has the...

Sky High Window Cleaning franchisee Moiz explains his positive experience starting his business with the window cleaning franchise.How are you finding your experience as the owner of Sky High Window Cleaning?Owning a Sky High Window cleaning franchise has been a great experience so far. The support from Paul and the team has been invaluable, and it's rewarding to see the business grow in just seven months. Every day brings new challenges, but also new opportunities.What aspects of being a busine...

fit20 is coming to Dronfield! We’re excited to announce that Glenn Stuart will be opening a brand-new studio soon, bringing our unique 20-minute-a-week training concept to the community. Glenn is making a big career change – moving from life as a driving instructor to helping people transform their health and fitness with fit20. His decision to join the franchise reflects the growing demand for science-based, time-efficient training that delivers real results.“We are delighted to have Glenn j...

Hannah is proof that it’s possible to start a new business, make an impact and win back your investment in under a year. Within 11 months of joining The Travel Franchise, she hit a set commission target and beat the company’s Money Back Challenge which means she gets the £14,995 Elite franchise fee refunded.What makes her achievement stand out even more is that she chose to build her business through the company’s unique Partner in Travel scheme, pledging a percentage of her commission from ever...

As we once again begin a new year, picking up our pop-up cubes and booking our brilliant schools in for our creative clubs, we're thrilled that our team just keeps on growing.So let us introduce one of our latest franchisees, Kate, who will be sharing our love of maths with the very lucky children of Wirral. Kate worked for twenty years in primary schools in a variety of different roles before joining Spaghetti Maths this summer, seeking a better work-life balance whist wanting to continue worki...

ChipsAway Franchisee Barry Hussey Raises 10,000th Invoice and Reflects on 15 Years of Automotive Entrepreneurship In the world of smart vehicle repairs, few stories capture the spirit of franchise success and personal freedom like that of Barry Hussey’s. This year, Barry celebrated a remarkable achievement - raising his 10,000th invoice since adopting ChipsAway’s bespoke CRM system in 2014. It's a significant milestone in a journey that began back in October 2010, when he took the leap from b...