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Solicitor-turned-care entrepreneur Leena Lakhani launched Home Instead Wembley in 2016 and became a multi-unit franchise owner in 2024 after taking over Home Instead Ealing. Inspired by her family’s values and her commitment to supporting vulnerable people, Leena shares why franchising, and the Home Instead model in particular, has enabled her to build a values-led, scalable care business across North West and West London.
of House of Colour
Sandy Lancaster launched her House of Colour style and colour consultancy franchise in 2018 and has grown it into one of the most commercially successful operations within the network. So much so, that in 2025, Sandy was recognised as a winner of a Great British Franchisee Award.
"I was honoured to be a winner in the Great British Franchisee Awards 2025. As the only franchise of its kind in our industry, it was a privilege to showcase the transformative impact of House of Colour and highlight the strength of our growing community."
of GoodOaks
When Babita Lochab (Bee), Franchise Partner at GoodOaks Homecare South Warwickshire, left behind a career in finance to launch her own homecare business, she wasn’t just looking for a career change, she was searching for purpose. “I’ve been in finance pretty much all my working life,” Bee explains. “Banking and corporate roles were my world. Care was never something I had considered.”
of McDonald's
After a career in IT sales, Shameela Awan-Patel followed a lifelong dream sparked at a childhood birthday party to become a McDonald’s Franchisee. Inspired by family, passion, and perseverance, she turned ambition into reality, building a business rooted in community, role modelling for herr children, and creating a meaningful balance between career and family life.
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After 12 years in finance leading mergers and acquisitions for a FTSE-listed construction company, Shafali Shown-Keen took a leap into entrepreneurship with McDonald’s. Drawn by its innovation, people focus, and strong values, she found the perfect opportunity to build her own business while developing teams and creating a rewarding long-term future.
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Jonny Nassau began his franchising career at just 21 with the purchase of a tools franchise, developing strong entrepreneurial and leadership skills early on. Joining McDonald’s appealed to Jonny because of its global reputation, strong values, and focus on people development. As an ambitious people person, he enjoys motivating teams and helping others succeed. The extensive training process gave him valuable experience across every level of the business, making the journey challenging but incredibly rewarding when he was selected to operate his own restaurant.
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Before joining McDonald’s, Joey Antwi-Kusi worked as a Management Consultant, leading complex change programmes for UK retail banks. His experience gave him strong business and leadership skills, but working as a Customer Care Assistant at McDonald’s sparked his entrepreneurial ambition. He was inspired by the brand’s culture of innovation, diversity, and community engagement, as well as its focus on creating memorable customer experiences. Thirteen years later, that passion led him to become a Franchisee, turning his long-term goal into a rewarding and successful career.
of McDonald's
Before joining McDonald’s, David Knight was a director and shareholder in a London-based marketing communications group with global clients. However, frequent travel made it difficult for David to maintain a healthy work-life balance, especially after moving to Sutton Coldfield to be closer to family to support their young children. With experience working alongside major brands and private equity, he had many investment options, but McDonald’s stood out. David was at a crossroads and wanted a new challenge. The franchise model, strong training, and opportunities for growth convinced him it was the right step to reinvigorate his career and achieve future ambitions.
of Agency Express
David Dunn’s journey into franchising with Agency Express began at a pivotal moment in his career. Facing the possibility of redundancy in late 2023, he revisited a career path he’d explored years earlier, franchising. With a strong background in customer-facing roles and having previously run a Revive! franchise, David was no stranger to the demands and rewards of managing a business.
of Agency Express
After being made redundant, Sam Ralph began exploring franchise opportunities. His search led him to Agency Express, where the combination of low running costs and strong earning potential made the decision an easy one. 12 months in and starting with 54 branches, Sam expanded his business to 84 branches in just seven months – far exceeding his initial projections.
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