Service Franchises

More people than ever are exploring self-employment – whether it’s about finding purpose, improving work-life balance or simply taking control of their future. But when it comes to launching a business, do you start from scratch, or should you look at alternative options – such as investing in a franchise?It’s a big choice and there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Both paths come with their own rewards – and risks. That’s why it’s so important to think carefully about what kind of support, struct...

When you think of education franchisees, you might picture someone with a background in teaching, stacks of worksheets on a desk and a room full of energetic children. And if you come from a business or corporate background, you might think: ‘That’s not really for me.’But here’s the thing – in most cases, that perception couldn’t be further from the truth.The education sector has evolved, yet still, a few common myths keep potential franchisees – particularly those not from an educational backgr...

Lynne Kerrison, franchisee for Tutor Doctor Cambridge, is celebrating a remarkable milestone after being crowned Woman Franchisee of the Year at the prestigious NatWest Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF) Awards 2025. Now in its 13th year, the EWiF Awards recognise the innovation, dedication and leadership of women across the franchising industry. Lynne’s recognition is a proud moment not only for her, but also for the entire Tutor Doctor network and the community she continues to serve...

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...

Having delivered more than 200,000 hours of tutoring to students across Cambridgeshire in 2024 alone, Rob and Lynne Kerrison – owners of Tutor Doctor Cambridge – have now gone the extra step in supporting the children in their own area. The community-minded couple have revealed an exciting new collaboration with a leading local sports development charity to launch a dedicated learning hub, providing personalised tuition alongside sports and fitness coaching.The programme, which has been endorsed...

With a 4.9/5 rating across thousands of customer reviews, Tutor Doctor is requested and valued by families, schools, local authorities and communities across the UK! Piyush Gupta, Tutor Doctor Peterborough gives more detail: "I wasn't looking for a franchise when I came across Tutor Doctor but I was looking to leave corporate life and saw an opportunity; after all I'd used tutors before for my own children and I just saw the difference that Tutor Doctor offered and thought 'this is really, real...