Case Studies

The Drain Doctor Plumbing franchise network, part of Neighbourly – the world’s largest franchisor of home service brands, is celebrating 25 years in business, with plans to build on its success across the North West franchise territory.  franchisee Kevin Preston began his career at his grandad’s plumbing business in Blackpool and then went onto run it in 1994.  It was at this point that Kevin had a change in career, not industry, and bought a Drain Doctor franchise for his specific fr...

Right at Home Solent is shortlisted for national Customer Engagement Award Home care franchise provider Right at Home within the Solent franchise territory has been shortlisted for the Customer Engagement Award at the prestigious bfa HSBC Franchise Awards, to be held at the Vox, Birmingham, on 27th June 2019. Right at Home within the franchise territory of Solent, which covers Southampton, Fareham, Gosport and New Forest East, is run by husband and wife duo, Kev and Amy Popat. As well...

“I’ve always loved having pets around and love walking dogs so I knew I wanted a job like this. I was employed by Scamps & Champs for 4 years and loved going out, meeting new people, walking their dogs and taking care of their pets for them while they were at work or on holiday. When Lesley, Scamps & Champs Founder, mentioned she was going to start offering franchises, I thought it was the perfect opportunity for me. I got to become my own boss and fit in my hours around my lifestyle. I took...

If you’re looking to buy an established business for sale in NW Kent & SE London then this is an ideal opportunity for you. This fantastic Signs Express centre has been operating for 14 years and has been built up successfully by the current owners. The business has grown steadily over the years and has a highly skilled team of experienced staff in place. Ideal for any new owner.  Name: Matt Scott Location: Dartford Franchise: NW Kent |& SE London Date launched the franchise:...

Following in the footsteps of several other Autosmart Regional Business Managers, Tom Gerard is making the leap and becoming an independent business owner with Autosmart. Tom spent 14 years of his career supporting the Autosmart network of franchisees grow their own profitable, sustainable and recession-proof businesses. He understands the Autosmart franchise model inside out and jumped at the chance of becoming a franchisee in his home town of Leeds. Tom takes on a very well established bu...

Derby-based franchisee, Toni Hibbert, is today celebrating a successful first year operating her cleaning franchise  business, Bright & Beautiful, whilst creating opportunities for local employment. Launched on 14th February 2018, Toni now employs nine trusted housekeepers from the local Derbyshire franchise territory area and together they have delivered over 1,100 home service cleans and over 100 weekly hours of professional housekeeping over the 12 month period.  The cleaning fran...

Mike Parker takes the reins on the Cwmbran franchise in South Wales. Mike spent his whole career in engineering, most recently in the position of Projects Director for a lifting and tipping company. Mike tells us, “Becoming a Projects Director gave me just the confidence I needed to believe that I could become my own boss. I wanted to secure my future and be in control of my own destiny and I knew that I was capable of going it alone. I looked around at electrical wholesaling businesses and at...

Matt Stokes takes on the established Autosmart franchise close to where he grew up in Ashford. Working in Telecom Sales for 30 years, Matt wanted to leave the office behind and become his own boss. After carrying out research on van-based franchises, he quickly realised that his stars were aligned with Autosmart’s. Matt comments, “It became apparent that Autosmart were head and shoulders above the rest. They’re an established brand whose franchise offers monthly repeat sales and more importantl...

In 2011, Sam and I were looking to become self-employed. I had previously worked within a franchise company, so knew the benefits this could offer, and I was keen to bring my experience to our local area. The training programme was really informative, and the ongoing support doesn’t stop once you’ve finished your training, which is another benefit of being part of a franchise group rather than going it alone. We’ve been extremely pleased with the success of the business so far and have met...

The benefits of performing arts have been well documented for children and young people. Improved fitness, confidence and social skills are just some of the reasons why parents encourage youngsters to join a group or theatre school. Traditionally, performing arts have seen to be a sector that attracts more girls than boys but with a current curriculum covering street dance, pop singing, acting for camera as well as musical theatre, Razzamataz theatre schools is proud of the number of boys and y...

Rossendale has been given a business boost with a new eco-friendly cleaning and laundry shop set to open in its town centre. Bright & Beautiful, the award-winning professional domestic housekeeping franchise, will open its doors on 18th January to local residents in and around the town. The success of Bright & Beautiful’s cleaning service has led to the expansion of a drop-in laundry and ironing shop in Rossendale and will be located at 88A Bank Street, Rawtenstall. Set up seven years ago with...

Following a politics degree who would have thought Fizz Pop Science would be the future…For Andrew Amey it was. Andrew joined Fizz Pop Science as an instructor for the Birmingham area while still at university. Seeing the success the area was having, rather than following he pre planned career route, Andrew decided life as his own boss within Fizz Pop was for him. He joined as a franchisee in 2017. “I have been within the Fizz Pop team one way or another for 4 years now. There was an...