Case Studies

Gladys’s daughter Carolyn lives in her street. Carolyn has a family and works. Her mother lives alone. 85 years old, and after a stroke, Gladys was frail and disengaged. Initial assessment found Gladys was lonely, at risk of not eating and drinking, falling and increasing unhappiness. Gladys is living with poor co-ordination and was apathetic. Knitting was evident around the home so we set about finding a carer who could chat about knitting and crafting and inspire Gladys’s creativity. We ha...

Green Machine, the fast-growing eco-friendly commercial cleaning franchise, is delighted to announce a major milestone. The successful sale of two new franchise territories in a single week! This double franchise sale marks a significant step forward for the brand as it continues to expand its footprint across the UK. The new franchise areas cover Wakefield, Halifax, and Huddersfield – now operated by Awais – and the city of Leeds, led by new franchise owner Hasan. Both Awais and Hasan brin...

We have seen a lot of activity in the first half of 2025 with 3 resales taking place in the Oven Wizards Territories of The Scottish Borders, Hereford and Worcester West and Fleet and Farnborough.Wizards have worked hard to realise their investments by selling great Oven Wizards businesses to new Wizards to take to the next level, indeed the Territory in Fleet and Farnborough has now been sold for a second time.This is what Mark Fitch had to say about his experiences as an Oven Wizard and his sa...

Andrew Scowcroft talks about his success as a Blam partner. When it All Started For Me I signed up (with Blam) but didn't actually start doing this properly until I moved house to a different area, probably in October 2020. My Background in Sales I've got a background in sales. After college, I just got straight into sales, that was what I was meant to do. Then my career was in developing usually new business and usually new technologies or new services, and usually high-end in terms of t...

A look at Jon Richardson's successful digital agency journey. Life Before Blam Before starting his journey as a Blam Partner, I was in sales for over 20 years selling big-ticket, complex technology products from communications software to HR systems to large businesses. My last position was selling software for the cruise industry which included travelling all over the world but I was made redundant after my company was sold. I’ve wanted to be self-employed for the past 10-years, but the t...

Jenani Paul discusses her journey to becoming a Blam partner. A Blam Partner for Five Years I’ve been a Blam Partner for almost 5 years. My husband and I decided to start it together part-time because we were both doing different consulting and insurance jobs. I was trying to do this at the same time as I was working as a consultant for large corporations and the projects would take between 16 to 24 months. Then around the end of 2019, we're like okay we have to kind of make a decision: 'w...

Lynne Kerrison, franchisee for Tutor Doctor Cambridge, is celebrating after being shortlisted as a finalist for the prestigious Woman Franchisee of the Year award at the NatWest Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF) Awards 2025.Founded in 2012, the EWiF Awards celebrate the achievements of women in franchising, recognising their innovation, dedication and leadership. Lynne’s inclusion as a finalist in the Woman Franchisee of the Year category is testament to her exceptional contributions to...

activ Marketing Welcomes New Franchise Partner James Gentle to Its Growing Network Tring-based marketing and coaching professional joins the UK’s only BFA-accredited marketing franchise to scale his business impact.activ Marketing is delighted to announce the latest addition to its national franchise network: James Gentle, a marketing strategist and business coach who has officially joined as a consultant-led franchise partner based in Tring, Hertfordshire. With a strong background in...

Award-winning specialist garden building retailer Tiger are bringing their stylish, high-quality sheds, summerhouses and log cabins to Perth & Kinross with the launch of their latest branded Tiger franchise outlet in Glencarse.The Glencarse site is Tiger’s second location in Scotland, almost a year after the first site opened in Glenrothes, Fife.Operated in collaboration with local experts Wood N Garden Timber Buildings, the new show site will provide customers in the region with the chance to f...

James Donaldson, a dedicated professional with years of sales management experience, has recently taken the leap into entrepreneurship by acquiring Betterclean Services Preston. James is excited to bring high quality commercial cleaning solutions to businesses across Preston, Blackburn, Chorley, and the surrounding areas! He sought a new opportunity that would bring both professional and personal fulfilment. James spent a year researching franchise opportunities across various industries, eve...

I was searching another board erecting franchise I had previously met them about 12 years ago. I finally applied when I was uncertain if I would face redundancy in December 2023.David Dunn’s journey into franchising with Agency Express began at a pivotal moment in his career. Facing the possibility of redundancy in late 2023, he revisited a career path he’d explored years earlier: Franchising. With a strong background in customer-facing roles and having previously run a Revive! franchise, David...

At Green Machine, we love celebrating the incredible achievements of our franchisees, and this month, we’re shining the spotlight on Suke from Bedfordshire. Suke launched her Green Machine franchise at the start of 2025, and she’s already making an impressive impact. In just a few short weeks, she has secured in excess of £150,000 in new contracts, proving that with determination, hard work, and the right support, success comes quickly. Her rapid growth is a testament to her dedication and...