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Liz and Phil Gabriel own and manage Puddle Ducks baby and child swimming school franchises in Nottinghamshire and North Leicestershire. In 2017 they also bought and relaunched The Key Health Club in Nottingham, as a flagship home for Puddle Ducks in the area.
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Accountant Kim Pinnington had been a Puddle Ducks customer for several years before she decided to leave behind her career in banking and dive into the swim school business for herself. Now, two years on, her financial background and personal experiences have stood her in good stead. She has expanded from one large franchise region into two and her business is growing all the time, while still affording her the opportunity to accompany her own children to their Puddle Ducks swimming lessons
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Sarah Austin has owned the Bristol and Bath franchise of Puddle Ducks baby and child swimming school for long enough that she has passed a number of milestones. The business was teaching 1,000 children a week by 2015, received an award for excellence at the company’s national conference in 2017 and celebrated 10 years in business in 2018. Now, she is happier in her role than ever.
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Carolyn Sharpe (38) swam competitively as a teenager but after pursuing a career as an accountant she never thought she would find herself in the pool again, for any reason other than to keep fit. Now however, Carolyn owns the franchise for Puddle Ducks North East, a baby and child swim school that teaches over 1,400 young children per week to share in her passion for the water.
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Suzanne and Gary Horton enjoyed their careers as legal professionals until, following the birth of their second child, they discovered that their traditional roles didn’t leave enough time for family life. So, in 2011, they bought the Puddle Ducks baby and child swim school franchise for Greater Manchester. The business now teaches swimming to over 1,000 customers every week from six local pools, including their very own family swim centre Aqua Nurture. The couple sit at the helm of a thriving business that has family life at its heart.
of Snap Fitness
Zabir Ali, franchisee and owner of our Fareham club, is no stranger to all things franchise. As the UK’s largest franchisee for Boots Opticians, Zabir wanted an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of people in his own community. Familiar with the physical and mental benefits an inclusive gym community can have, Zabir decided to stick to his roots and invest in a Snap Fitness franchise.
of Metro Plumb
A 24 year old from Newark on Trent has been named as a Metro Plumb’s youngest ever franchise owner. Harry Thompson has launched Metro Plumb Nottingham, part of a national network of domestic and commercial plumbing specialists
of Metro Rod
The story of Clive and Maureen, owners of Metro Rod Bristol, is bound to inspire you. With over two decades of dedicated service in the drainage business, their story encapsulates the incredible potential a franchise business can offer. Clive, with a background in construction, and Maureen, with her sewing alterations business, found themselves at a crossroads. Clive’s work kept him away from home, and they yearned for more quality time together as they neared their fifties. The couple decided it was time for a change, a new venture they could work on together.
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UBX Wembley, London's first UBX gym has got off to a flying start, securing 100 members in presale before officially opening the doors to their boutique gym on 19th February. Franchisee André Hordagoda described his UBX gym as “the coolest gym in London” as he and his team hosted a lively launch party for friends, family, and the gyms foundation members.
of Rosemary Bookkeeping
Already the founder of his practice, WAC and Co Accountants and E-Accountants Limited, Waqas’ decision to take over Rosemary Bookkeeping Reading in 2022 was “driven by a passion for accuracy and a commitment to client satisfaction.” Waqas’ journey with the Rosemary Bookkeeping has been marked by significant milestones and achievements. He has experienced steady growth, expanding their client base and service offerings and achieving a notable increase in client satisfaction scores by pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved by offering end-to-end solutions for all their client’s needs.
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