Case Studies

Brian Skinner launched his Agency Express franchise in August 2020. With many years’ experience in owning and developing a successful family business, Brian had reached a point in his life where he was ready for a change in direction.Like many others, Brain had begun his journey in to franchising during the COVID-19 pandemic, but confident in his decision to sell his business and buy a franchise he continued undeterred.After spending 15 years developing a family business from scratch in the Eque...

Spending long periods of time working for other people can lead many to want to start their own business. Some feel destined to be entrepreneurs, in control of their own workload and driven to achieve success. This is the case for Arran Benstead. Having spent some time working at a brake linings factory following university, he was in no doubt that his future involved working for himself. 20 years later, he’s never looked back.Pursuing a passionHaving always been interested in working on cars, A...

Julian Rolfe is no stranger to running his own business. The avid sports fan and savvy businessman, who sold his share of a previous business two years ago, acquired the Oxfordshire Optic-Kleer territory in early 2021.As someone who has real passion for business, but equally loves spending time with his family, the work-life balance available with the Optic-Kleer franchise was exactly what Julian had been looking for.“I went straight into employment out of school. Working my way up, I was with t...

Laurence has been a franchisee with Optic-Kleer since 2015. He operates his franchise in around the areas of Swindon, Newbury, Marlborough and Oxford.Previously, Laurence worked for many years as a parts manager for a well- known German car manufacturer.How did you first hear about Optic-Kleer?I first heard about Optic-Kleer when I bumped into an ex-manager of mine who I used to work with years ago. He was actually working in a carpark, at a store just down the road from where I was working. Som...

Kemi proves that you don’t need logistics experience to succeed as a DSP business owner. From Underground to On the Road “Logistics is thriving” After 14 years working with the London Underground, Kemi was ready for a new challenge. She recognised that logistics was flourishing and that as a DSP she could lead a business of her own, receive higher rewards and make a positive impact in her local community whilst being supported by the DSP programme. Leveraging Transferable Skills “I take a p...

John Speare found himself at a crossroads when his freelance work in B2B sales started to dwindle, but he had reached a stage in life where he couldn’t envisage being an employee again. After finding out about Optic-Kleer through a family member, John realised his years of retail experience would be perfect for running a franchise where he would be interacting with the general public on a daily basis. Taking on the Bury St. Edmunds territory for Optic-Kleer in September 2011, John celebrated his...

Philip Short recently shared some interesting insights into the early success of his Lakeland Verandahs franchise in East Anglia.He opened the franchise with Callum Collins-Butterton in March 2021 and has not looked back since.Philip stated: “We have just taken an order from our 55th customer of the year, just 9 months after we started.”With customer demand being there since day one, Philip credits Lakeland Verandahs’ sustainable products to the high amount of interest he has received, whic...

Simon Crowter started his franchising journey in June 2021 when he opened the Sussex franchise territory. Thankful for the level of franchise support he has received so far, Simon commented that there is always someone at the other end of the phone. “There’s always someone to chat to. Even Russell, Lakeland Verandahs’ CEO, is able to assist.” For Simon, who had no prior experience in the decking and fencing market, it was crucial to be able to receive guidance from the very top of the business...

Franchising is an extremely popular route to owning your very own business for ambitious entrepreneurs and investors of all ages. If you’re considering semi-retiring or are approaching retirement age, investing in a franchise can be a great way to uphold a steady income, without having to deal with the long hours and inflexibility of a full-time job. Former Optic-Kleer franchisee, Graham Bastow, was no stranger to the world of franchising when he took on his Stockport territory. Graham had alwa...

Urban Valet, the mobile valet franchise, share some of their fantastic customer reviews. “Urban Valet is the best car valeting company around. They have a simple straightforward online booking system, and don’t be put off if you can’t get a slot as soon as you’d hope, I often book in advance and a cancellation pops up. Simon is brilliant and really cares about his customers, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone” Ellen McCarten “ Absolutely fabulous company thoroughly recommend....

Within 3 weeks of signing up with WPCS Franchise, Sheila had a striking website set up, marketing materials, business cards and all the contracts & paperwork for her business. This enabled her to sign her first client in just 3 weeks! Because Sheila didn’t have to invest in office premises, vans or expensive equipment she was able to have an agile start, set up quickly with a fully branded business. Why Sheila chose WPCS Commercial Cleaning Franchise The pandemic hit Sheila’s Business EXPO...

The proven business model of WPCS Commercial Cleaning Franchise allowed Ann to run her business from France for 6 weeks over the Summer Holidays & stay profitable during the pandemic. She is able to achieve this using the unique leverage model. By leveraging other people’s skills, Ann reduces the administration burden, allowing her to focus on running the business itself. Giving her the time and space to make sure her business is on track to achieve her financial & business goals. Since 2005,...