My TAB Franchise Story: Helen Mill (Aberdeenshire-East)

Helen Mill talks about what drew her to become a franchisee with TAB. Based in Aberdeenshire, the proactive TAB team have not disappointed Helen in helping her franchise grow. Learn how Helen is stating one step ahead of the game with TAB...

“I finally feel part of something worthwhile and exciting!”

38-year-old dad – and step-dad – of five, Dean Giles, has always worked in the motor trade in one form or another. For over twenty years, the experienced mechanic worked for some of the most renowned car manufacturers in the world, remaining close to home in West Kent. Since leaving school aged 16 and starting as an apprentice with Vauxhall, two things have remained constant in his life; his goal to have a great career and his love of Snap-on Tools. Now, he’s combined his two passions, by investing in his own Snap-on franchise in Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks.

Business Doctor franchisee Wicus Van Bijon discusses how he "goes the extra mile"

Since joining our team back in 2018, Wicus Van Bijon has taken to becoming a Business Doctor like a duck to water. Wicus’s “go the extra mile” attitude and natural flare for business mentoring has made him a highly successful and recommended coach by the many businesses he’s supported over the last three years.

Shakeel, his father Shafiq and brother Zahed are experienced, successful franchisees, having grown their family-owned pizza delivery franchise to 23 outlets in 13 years. Shakeel says: "We wanted to diversify our family business into the fitness sector because we are passionate about it – Zahed is a qualified personal trainer and I like working out.”

Elite Swimming offers niche opportunity

Having been involved in the sports education industry for over 10 years, Chris Regan of the Sports Coaching Group was looking for a niche opportunity that would allow them to stand out from their competitors.  Elite Swimming offers just that.

From butcher to snack distribution franchisee

My wife Sue and I have been the Glossop franchisees for Charisnack, the snack distribution franchise, since 2018.  Our cause-based business model allows us to raise money for BLISS, a charity for poorly and premature babies born in UK.

Interview with Terry Harvey, Elite Swimming

Family man Terry Harvey has ran Elite Sports, a successful sports development company, in the Midlands for the past 11 years. With an increase in demand from schools for professional swimming classes, they established a dedicated programme under the brand name Elite Swimming.  As demand increased, they franchised Elite Swimming in 2018. Elite Swimming offers a unique "pools to schools" programme.  Terry tells us more about this exciting concept and his franchise journey so far. 

Interview with David Overton, Managing Director of Optic-Kleer

David Overton, Managing Director of Optic-Kleer is passionate about each and every one of his franchisees’ businesses. Optic-Kleer has the most technologically advanced windscreen repair system currently available on the UK market and has over 2,000 5-star Google reviews from happy customers.

Interview with David Watts, CEO and Founder of Chrysalis Partners

David Watts is the CEO and Founder of Chrysalis Partners, a Business Coaching and Consulting franchise that offers services to the huge SME business sector.  Using his 16 years of industry experience to establish the business in 2017, David aims to address the shortfalls in the coaching marketplace UK wide. Whilst the biggest challenge to date has been the pandemic, it has also one of the company's biggest achievements.  "For our franchisees the negative impact has not been that difficult because all of our systems and strategies are designed to work remotely with no need to visit the client’s premises. This reduced the negative impart for franchisees during the pandemic."

Interview with Elliott Shuttleworth, CEO & Founder of Boom Battle Bar

Elliott Shuttleworth is a serial entrepreneur with extensive experience in the leisure and hospitality industry, including owning and operating two of the most profitable stores within the UK’s largest Adventure Park operator, Flip Out.  In 2020, Elliott launched his latest venture, Boom Battle Bar. whichfranchise talks to Elliott about this unique franchise opportunity, the story so far and his plans for the future.

Interview with Nick Howes, Leadership Management International (UK) Franchisor

After ten years as a successful franchisee, Nick Howes has taken on the role of Franchisor for Leadership Management International (UK) and has big plans for innovation and growth whilst remaining true to the five decades of history that have made LMI one of the world’s most trusted leadership and people development organisations.

Interview with Jabbar Mumtaz, UK Master Franchisor for Crust Gourmet Pizza and Donut King

Jabbar Mumtaz is no stranger to franchising.  Having run a network of 17 Subway stores in London, Jabbar decided to use his experience and skill set to bring two successful Australian QSR brands to the UK.  In 2018, he purchased the UK master rights for Crust Gourmet Pizza and Donut King.  Crust and Donut King are part of RFG, Australia’s largest multi-brand retail food franchise.  Jabbar plans to shake up the UK’s competitive QSR market with the opening of stores across the UK.  Jabbar talks to whichfranchise about his franchise journey so far.

Ovenclean Ranked the Top Professional Oven Cleaning Franchise in the UK

Ovenclean has been ranked as the top Professional Oven Cleaning franchise in Franchise Direct’s Top 100, as well as ranking as number 66 across all franchise categories in the UK.

British garden lovers give franchising a boost

With National Gardening Week taking place between 26th April and 2nd May, it’s time to celebrate all things gardening. Since lockdown restrictions began, Brits have loved their gardens more than ever and the subsequent business growth opportunities for horticultural franchises have been huge.Lawncare franchise Greensleeves is a prime example of a horticultural brand thriving because of this, with their January to March new customer intake increasing by 278% over the same period last year, despite the start of 2021 being a lockdown period.

Business Doctors set to open in Bulgaria

Business Doctors is celebrating the sale of its first Eastern European master franchise. The company has sold the rights to develop the Business Doctors' brand in Bulgaria. Bulgaria is the tenth overseas territory for the UK franchisor, which offers SME consultancy and business growth support.

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