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Starting a business from scratch can be daunting. That’s why more entrepreneurs are opting for the smarter alternative of investing in a franchise resale, where brand reputation, loyal customers, and immediate earning potential are already in place. Ovenu, the UK’s largest oven cleaning franchise, has seen first-hand how franchise resales offer a faster, low-risk pathway to business ownership, and several of its new recruits are great examples of that. Rik Hellewell, founder and managing dir...

A former Royal Signals communications engineer has declared war on baked-on grime and grease with the launch of oven valeting service, Ovenu Matlock. Rob Murray, who served his country for 13 years, spent the last decade as a project manager for a major mobile phone network, but being on call 24/7 and frequent nightshifts prompted him to rethink his career. He said: “Having spent many years in the Army, I’m no stranger to keeping things spotlessly clean, from boots and kit through to equipme...

One Less Thing, the professional home cleaning franchise, has welcomed their newest franchise partner Ritu Jaidka. Ritu has launched their new business across Harrow, Northwood, Pinner, Ruislip, Northolt, and Uxbridge after successfully completing training at One Less Thing’s headquarters in Chorley, Lancashire. The training programme gives franchisees the tools, systems, and confidence to grow their business from the ground up. Delivered by experienced mentors, the course combines real-world l...

Oven Wizards have recently celebrated 15 years at their annual Conference in Windsor. Delegates attended a Saturday afternoon Conference where they discussed all things oven cleaning, including service, business development and operational matters with over 200 years of oven cleaning experience in the room. In the evening Wizards and their partners were treated to a Thames River boat cruise, including food, bar and DJ, as they took in the sights including Windsor castle by day… and by...

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...

In our latest Franchisor Interview, we spoke with Graham, the founder of Puncturesafe, to discuss what makes this franchise opportunity unique and what prospective franchisees can expect from them. Puncturesafe provides a leading puncture prevention treatment that is outstanding at sealing punctures in both on-road and off-road vehicles. All of their products are made in Britain to the highest standard and supplied to businesses and individuals worldwide. How is Puncturesafe different from o...