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of Just Shutters
After spending 23 years in various positions across the retail industry, Paul Wells decided it was time for a change. Wanting to become self-employed with a company that matched his skill set, Just Shutters stood out as the best opportunity. Everything from the brand, the franchise system and the support network matched what Paul was looking for and his business has been growing ever since! Learn about how Paul and his wife Lisa transitioned to franchising with Just Shutters...
of UK Business Mentoring
Chris May has been a UK Business Mentoring franchisee since 2016. Chris has been very successful and it is interesting to understand how that has been achieved. It is clear that a big part of this success has been down to the franchise he bought, UK Business Mentoring, and the training and support he has received. Learn more about Chris' journey to success with UK Business Mentoring in this interview...
of UK Business Mentoring
Paul Clarke was attracted to a UK Business Mentoring franchise with a desire to use his knowledge gained during 30+ years in the corporate world to help SME owners grow their businesses. As well as the financial rewards, the satisfaction Paul receives from seeing others succeed is something that helps him to continue growing his franchise! Learn more about Paul's experience with UK Business Mentoring, and how he would recommend it to others...
Franchisee Susan Hawkin of Techclean
After almost 20 years running her highly successful Merry Maids domestic cleaning businesses in Wakefield and South Yorkshire, Susan Hawkin got an offer she couldn’t refuse for the companies. Wanting to stay in franchising, she decided to buy Techclean Yorkshire from retiring owner Kevin Horan.
Franchisee Stewart Green of Recognition Express
The Bardon Group offers market-leading opportunities and support for its franchisees. With comprehensive expertise and knowledge gained over 40 years in the business, the Group understands what it takes to help franchisees be successful. One franchisee who has reaped these benefits is Stewart Green who has both a Recognition Express and Kall Kwik franchise in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
of Recognition Express
Facing redundancy after 20 years in a senior role for a contract caterer, Hugh O’Neill decided it was time to invest in his own future. He put his redundancy payment towards the purchase of a Recognition Express franchise in 2010, and he’s set to reach his target ultimate turnover by 2022. When the time is right, he plans to put the business up for sale and enjoy the fruits of his labour during his retirement.
Franchisee Ciorsdan & Stephen Price of Recognition Express
Ciorsdan Prince and husband Stephen bought their Recognition Express franchise from her parents in 2003. Ciorsdan’s parents had been running the business since 1981, and having worked for them part-time, Ciorsdan knew the business inside out and recognised the potential in the business with the growth in company and corporate branding.
of Dream Doors
VISHAL Amin has found a way to balance spending time with his growing family and earning a great take home salary with Dream Doors.
The former investment banker joined the UK’s #1 kitchen makeover company earlier this year and is now the director of Dream Doors Surrey and Sussex.
Franchisee Kirk Grannell of noRelatedFranchisor
Kirk Grannell has been Furniture Medic for Glasgow since 2016. Though Kirk’s background is mainly management, he’s always had an interest in restoring and repairing items. Kirk was aware of franchising and the benefits of buying into an established business, and so when they opportunity to buy an existing Furniture Medic franchise came up, Kirk jumped at the chance to find out more.
Franchisee Suhail and Tasnim Rehman of Home Instead
Suhail and Tasnim Rehman are a glowing example of how to build a successful franchise business. In fact, the couple haven’t built just one franchise but three, having successfully decided to centralise some key functions, such as finance, recruitment and training. Meanwhile, each franchise has been able to focus on providing a local service of tailored care and companionship. The couple are continuing their expansion plans in the future.
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