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Husband-and-wife team Gary and Alison Murdock run an established NIC Local franchise covering Cumbria, North West England and Scotland. With strong roots in Cumbria and backgrounds spanning professional sport, healthcare management and business ownership, Gary and Alison bring complementary skills and a shared ambition to their franchise. Having taken over the longest-established NIC Local franchise through a resale, they inherited more than 25 years of history, an established workforce and long-standing client relationships.
of NIC Local
Maria Mestre is the NIC Local Regional Director for Greater Manchester and Yorkshire. Maria has been part of NIC Local for a decade and has developed a strong reputation for mobilising major contracts, building high-performing teams and delivering consistently exceptional service for her clients. In her own words, Maria shares how she got started with NIC Local, what it takes to grow and protect a successful business, and why great communication remains at the heart of everything she does
of NIC Local
Meet Mitchell Smith, an NIC Local franchisee who has turned his business experience into a fast-growing commercial cleaning operation. Just over a year into his journey, Mitchell has built a strong team, secured valuable contracts and developed an exciting pipeline. We caught up with him to hear about his experience so far.
of NIC Local
When Ismail Timurlenk began looking for his next business opportunity, he wanted more than a new job. He wanted to build a business of his own, one that could draw on his commercial experience, give him greater control over his working life and offer genuine potential for growth. Today, as an NIC Local franchisee operating across London and Kent, Ismail is doing exactly that.
of ServiceMaster Clean Residential Services
When you're exploring franchise opportunities, one question often matters more than any other: Will this still be the right decision in five, ten or even twenty years' time? For Phil Wingfield, those questions have already been answered. Today, Phil owns and operates multiple ServiceMaster businesses across Surrey and West London, including ServiceMaster Clean Residential, ServiceMaster Clean Commercial and ServiceMaster Restore.
of TruGreen
A year ago, Ross Beer made a decision that many people think about but never take. After 15 years working in sales and business development, he left employment behind and became the owner of TruGreen West Sussex through a franchise resale opportunity. Twelve months later, he looks back on a year of learning, growth and building a business he can genuinely call his own.
of Merry Maids
Many people dream about running their own business. The challenge is deciding whether to take the leap. For Tom Jackson, the decision came after years of managing businesses for other people. While he enjoyed the responsibility, he wanted the opportunity to build something of his own and benefit directly from the effort he put in.
of Naturespace
After a successful career in facilities management, James Stone was looking for an opportunity to take control of his future while continuing to deliver outstanding service to customers. Today, as the Regional Director for Naturespace Buckingham, he's building a business that combines commercial success with a genuine commitment to protecting the environment.
of Zambrero UK
Sumin Lohani brings over 20 years of hospitality experience to his new role as Zambrero Development Agent for the South East of England. Already a multi-site owner for Zambrero, the fast-growing modern Mexican restaurant franchise as well as multi-unit operator with YO! Sushi and owner of The Compasses Inn in the New Forest, Sumin is now driving expansion of Zambrero across Hampshire, Berkshire and the Isle of Wight – creating jobs and championing Zambrero's Plate 4 Plate mission to fight global hunger.
of Dream Doors
When Jamie Saddington began looking for a new challenge seven years ago, he wasn’t searching for just another job. After a successful 25-year career spanning sales, marketing and senior management roles, he wanted the opportunity to build something of his own. Today, as the owner of Dream Doors Northampton, Jamie is well on the way to achieving the goals he set for himself when he first joined the UK’s leading kitchen makeover franchise.
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