Case Studies

Lucy Martin runs a Language for Fun franchise teaching French, Spanish and Italian to more than 100 adults in Greenwich, south-east London.“My quality of life is beyond what I thought possible five years ago.”As one of those people instinctively attracted to teaching, I never had any doubt after graduating with a languages degree in 2000 that I would qualify as a teacher. The dynamism and ever-evolving challenge of mainstream education, the energy of working with teenagers and the deep satisfact...

Concept Claims Solutions are home insurance claims management specialists, who’s job is to make sure a policyholder get’s everything they’re entitled to when making a home insurance claim.They deal with claims from start to finish, including all repair works... and the policyholder pays nothing but their excess.In order to support their franchisees to the best of their ability, Concept have a network of contractors to supply to franchisees when managing the repair works for insurance claims. On...

It’s not every day you are presented with an opportunity to combine work with play. But that is exactly what happened to local Dad Shaun Rapley, for he is on track to open two new children’s ‘stay and play’ options – one in the Leicestershire village of Newtown Linford, the other a little further north-west in Swadlincote. The Train Time ‘Stay and Play’ facilities are centred around trains – and lots of them! Over 200 feet of track will be laid and an endless supply of carriages promise t...

George has approached SportsCool in April 2023 about a potential franchise. Within a number of weeks, he found himself having a face to face meeting with the owners. He advised the conversation was “informative, professional, clear and helpful.” Describing the process, he said it was “Simple and easy”. “Paul was on hands with his expertise of the business and any legal questions I had - he had the knowledge and communicated with me promptly. This took huge pressure off me, I always felt...

My journey towards embracing a significant career change led me to Gecko Hospitality franchise, a decision that has since unfolded into an enriching and transformative experience for myself and my family. The catalyst for change came unexpectedly when the restaurant chain I had recently joined as a career underwent major corporate restructuring. Amidst this period of uncertainty, my familiarity with Gecko Hospitality, garnered through previous interactions, shone as a beacon of opportunity. R...

After years of being in the trenches in restaurant operations I saw an opportunity in Gecko Hospitality to use my restaurant knowledge and help others. I also loved the fact that I was responsible for my own destiny. My success is a direct result of my work ethic and the energy I have put into my company.Gecko Hospitality gave me my life back. I had weekends and evenings to spend with my family and synagogue. It gave me the opportunity to help others, not only in placing managers and chefs in ne...

My journey with Gecko Hospitality began in 2002, a time when fax machines with thermal paper were the height of technology. Like many, I sought more than the traditional path of working tirelessly for someone else's gain. My conversation with Robert Krzak, President of Gecko Hospitality, was a turning point. It wasn't just about landing a job; it was about aligning with a vision where helping others achieve their career aspirations could also pave the way for my own success. Fast forward twen...

The privilege of having a ‘job for life’ has long been a principle consigned to the past. Redundancies and job losses are all considered the norm within the lifespan of an average career. However, according to the latest Future of Jobs Report from the World Economic Forum, employment experts are now predicting that the average person should prepare for “multiple career changes during their working lives”. This entails not just a change of job, but an entire change of profession – several tim...

“After my extensive experience and knowledge in this industry, I can thoroughly recommend PunctureSafe UK for their professionalism – along with the PunctureSafe product, which is the best I have ever supplied.”For the last 5 years I have been full-time, installing tyre sealants into vehicles in the various markets in Northern Ireland. For the first two years I tried the many different products available, but I discovered nothing worked as good as PunctureSafe.Because my business relies on repea...

A Barking Mad franchisee is celebrating after expanding her territory, to match even more doting dog owners with helpful hosts.Louise Jones bought the territory of Market Harborough in April 2022, launching Barking Mad in the area for the very first time. Since then, she has established a stronghold of pet hosts who are on hand throughout the year to support owners looking for a home from home for their pets while they go on holiday.Now, she’s expanding into neighbouring Loughborough, an existin...

As full-time police officers, Paul and Tracy Franklin already have their hands full. Add to that, three children, two dogs and elderly parents to look after, you’d be forgiven for thinking there’d be no more time for anything else. Think again. In the little spare time they have, this dynamic husband and wife team are travel consultants – and they’re pretty good at it too. Although it’s a currently only a side-line, joining The Travel Franchise back in April 2023 has boosted their income and...

We are thrilled to celebrate Colin's ten-year milestone as a Concept franchise partner. His dedication to customer service and passion for helping people have made him an inspiration to many. In this interview, we will delve into Colin's story and learn about why being a Concept franchise partner has been such a personally fulfilling career for him.Rebecca: Can you tell me about your work history before joining Concept?Colin: Of course. I began my career as an apprentice diamond setter in Hatton...