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Taking the leap from employee to franchise owner

of Greensleeves Lawn Care

Scott McSherry of Greensleeves Tyne and Wear is keeping his new franchise in the family after acquiring the territory from his wife’s uncle. With four years of prior experience working within the same franchise, Scott brings extensive operational knowledge to his new role as owner. “Because I’d worked for Greensleeves before, I knew what a fantastic opportunity this was and jumped at the chance to run my own franchise,” commented Scott. 

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How CareYourWay Chichester is delivering results and changing lives

of CareYourWay

One of the latest and most impressive success stories in our network is CareYourWay Chichester, launched in April 2025 by husband and wife team Mark and Gemma Chambers. In just six months, the business has grown rapidly. Not only are they now delivering over 900 hours of care to clients each month, they have also become the No1 rated home care provider in their region.

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From Amazon driver to business owner: Glenn's journey with Snack in the Box

of Snack in the Box

Before joining Snack in the Box, Glenn spent his days on the road as a delivery driver. Despite enjoying the work, he also wanted his own business, one that would give him the freedom to manage his schedule and create a lasting legacy for his family. He wanted independence, but with the reassurance of a proven model behind him. 

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Climbing new heights with My Property Pros

of My Property Pros

When Zara and James Stoole launched their My Property Pros (MPP) franchise in East Herts in June 2024, it wasn’t their first time running a business together. With a background in car valeting and online retail, the couple already had years of entrepreneurial experience under their belts. But what drew them to MPP wasn’t just the earning potential – it was the chance to be part of a supportive network and community.

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How Leon Friend turned franchises into a community powerhouse

of Concept Claim Solutions

Entrepreneurship can be a gamble but Leon Friend has stacked the odds in his favour. Based in the Kent and Medway area, Leon has made it his mission to build businesses that serve not just customers, but neighbours, families, and future generations. As the driving force behind three thriving franchises - Concept Claim Solutions, Drain Doctor, and The Creation Station - he’s proving that franchising isn’t just about running profitable companies. It’s about creating opportunity, empowering people, and strengthening the community he calls home.

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Building a Business That Changes Lives

of fit20

Starting a new business can be challenging but when you combine passion with a proven system, the results can be life-changing. That’s exactly what happened for Liam and Alicja, the owners of fit20 Harpenden. With a shared interest in health and wellness, but no love for traditional gyms, they wanted to create something different.

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From Ambition to Achievement: Alastair Shanks' £5m Growth Journey

of Right at Home

Alastair Shanks joined Right at Home nearly 14 years ago with some big ambitions. A firm believer in chasing a Big Hairy Audacious Goal, he set himself a target of £5m revenue early in his Right at Home journey, and advised his fledgling team that they were going to grow their business into a top-performing franchise.

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Over 20 years of franchising with Kall Kwik

of Kall Kwik

When Stewart Green, owner of Kall Kwik Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, joined the Kall Kwik network in September 2003, he came with more than just impressive credentials. He also brought a genuine passion for helping people and building lasting relationships. Stewart had a clear vision: to build a business of his own that was both commercially successful and personally meaningful. That vision found a home in Kall Kwik.

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From teacher to tech entrepreneur

of ComputerXplorers

Ben Ford began his career as a primary school teacher, but after the birth of his first child, decided to return to university and complete a Masters degree before becoming a lecturer in Psychology and a psychology researcher. It was when his sister-in-law started her own franchise business that Ben first heard of the franchising world and decided to learn more about it. “I shortlisted a number of different franchises, but ComputerXplorers kept jumping out to me."

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No time like the present to start a new venture.

of ComputerXplorers

Richard and Emily joined the ComputerXplorers family in 2021, having thought about franchising for a number of years. With friends in the franchising world, it had always been on the radar, but in 2021 they took the leap. With Richard being made redundant from his teaching position at a local school, and franchising offering an opportunity to improve a work-life balance, they decided to start looking into a franchise that would work for them.

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