Case Studies

After being made redundant, Sam Ralph began exploring franchise opportunities online and attended the Franchise Show at the NEC. His search led him to Agency Express, where the combination of low running costs and strong earning potential made the decision an easy one. I considered multiple franchise opportunities, but I was always brought back to the Agency Express due to the low running costs of the business against the earning potential and the support offered to franchisees. Before joini...

Neil and Julie Wallace-Elsey’s franchise story is a powerful example of how shared strengths, long-standing connection and a united vision can build a thriving multi-territory franchise. Their journey began long before they ever imagined going into business together. Growing up in the same village, attending the same classes and sharing the same friendship group, they formed a bond early in life. Neil often jokes that he has “loved Julie since he was 8 years old,” but life took them in differ...

Following the momentum of the PILAT3S Boutique-in-Gym (B.I.G.s) model in London, Tribute Brands marks a new milestone with the signing of its first two standalone PILAT3S studios in London. With the property search already underway and prime locations identified, the first UK flagship PILAT3S studio is expected to launch during Q3, with the second site to follow shortly thereafter. “Having experienced the product in Barcelona and seen the overwhelming success of the boutique-in-gym market he...

Are you thinking of transitioning away from school teaching but want to keep helping the next generation to learn? Read how Sally created a flexible career path by starting her own MagiKats Tutoring business.As an experienced secondary maths teacher, Sally was keen to step away from full-time teaching while still doing the job she loves, with the added flexibility of a healthier work–life balance. She reduced her hours at school and began exploring tutoring opportunities that could provide...

When people explore running a sports coaching franchise, one of the biggest questions they ask is: “Do I need a sports coaching background to make this work?” The journey of Super Star Sport Wakefield franchise director, Ish, answers that question powerfully. Because when Ish stepped into the industry, he had zero sports coaching experience. No delivery background.No school PE history.No nursery sport experience. What he did have was drive, belief in the model and a willingness to learn. F...

We have recently caught up with Mark, who established Clear Brew Northamptonshire in 2018 and later went on to operate the Peterborough region. Here he discusses the path that led him to Clear Brew, shares his thoughts on life as franchisee, and expresses his goals moving forward with the business. What did you do previously, before becoming a business owner with Clear Brew Ltd?I have always worked in IT, starting as a Mainframe Operator. Over the years I have worked in all areas of IT before s...

When Kate Thorpe first discovered fit20, she never imagined she would one day be opening her own studio. fit20 Glossop is officially open, bringing calm, science-backed strength training to the heart of the community and marking a powerful new chapter in Kate’s journey. Kate’s path to fit20 was shaped by both her professional background and her personal health story. After a 20-year career in law, she retrained as an integrative psychotherapist and coach, driven by a lifelong passion for help...

We’re starting our twentieth year off with a bang here at Clear Brew by being proud to announce we’ve brought on our 73rd franchisee, Lee Waldron. Lee will be covering Herfordshire, which includes areas such as Ledbury, Ross-on-Wye, Ludlow, Hay-on-Wye and Llandrindod Wells to name a few. For a full detailed list of the areas Lee is covering, click here to check out his region. So, without further ado, let’s find out more about our newest Clear Brew franchise. Coming from a 25-year long care...

GoCruise & Travel, part of the Fred. Olsen Travel Group, has had an exciting start to 2026 with the opening of its fifth high street shop in Manningtree, Essex. Situated on Manningtree High Street, the shop was officially opened on Saturday 10th January by Councillor Ruth Stocks. The new GoCruise & Travel shop is owned and operated by franchisees Karen and Mark Stanley and offers tailor-made holidays and cruises, expert advice and exclusive deals. Karen and Mark have been involved in the trav...

Urban Gym Group launches PILAT3S at ClubSportive in Amsterdam, to create a boutique-in-gym experience. PILAT3S is the newly-launched Reformer Pilates concept from HIIT specialists, TRIB3, which features three 50-minutes classes: Tone, Align and Power and aims to take Reformer Pilates mainstream. June Sier, director at Urban Gym Group says: “We're proud to be PILAT3S’ launch partner and are confident that once our members experience the product, it will become an integral part of their exerci...

After 25 years working in the City, John Abbott is turning up the heat on a completely new career with the launch of oven cleaning service Ovenu Loughton. He spent most of that time with a single financial services firm as a middle office analyst, managing financial and operational risk, but as the business grew from a few dozen employees to more than 500, he found himself increasingly detached from corporate life and began considering a change. The 45-year-old, who lives in Loughton, said: “...

I wanted to look for a complete life change and looked into franchises. I came across the Spitting Pig franchise and am so glad I did! I got an immediate call back with all information provided and arranged to go to head office to meet the team within a week.The difference with this franchise compared to many, was you really are part of a team with Spitting Pig working with and for you to develop your business, but at the same time it's still your business to run yourself. So many franchises you...