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Father and son run multi-van Snack in the Box business

Franchisee Andrew and Alan Sharpe of Snack in the Box

Andrew Sharpe joined Snack in the Box in August 2016 and initially serviced the Ayrshire and South Glasgow area. He has recently taken the decision to purchase a neighbouring Snack in the Box territory and bring his son, Alan, in to the business. They now operate the business with two vans and have over 180 customers! Read why Andrew chose SITB, what his personal objectives were, why he decided to expand, the challenges he has faced and future plans for their business.

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Interview: Agency Express gave me flexibility and security for my family!

of Agency Express

The ability to provide flexibility and security for her young family was what drew Gemma Vettranio, a Human Resources manager for 15 years, into becoming an Agency Express franchisee. Learn about her complete change of career direction as an opportunity to venture into franchising presented itself, and how she has never looked back!

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Securing a Future Beyond Retirement

of Revive! Auto Innovations

Revive!’s newest franchisee is embarking on his fourth major career change at an age when many people are looking forward to retirement!

Graham Cunningham (64) began his working life as a policeman in Derbyshire before leaving the force to take on the Lada and Proton dealership in Halifax.  When the manufacturer pulled out of the UK Graham re-trained to be a naturopath therapist specialising in NLP, Hypnotherapy and reflexology.

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Exclusive Interview: Dream Doors franchise opportunity took me out of retirement!

of Dream Doors

Having ran a printing franchise with his wife Linda for 23 years, Chris Mills closed the business and retired in 2013. A local Dream Doors franchise resale was too good an opportunity to pass up. It attracted Chris to come out of retirement and once again run his own business! Learn how Dream Doors proven track record for success persuaded Chris and Linda to put off retirement a little longer!

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Interview with Rachel & Julian Staddon, Driving Miss Daisy, Bognor Regis

Franchisee Rachel & Julian Staddon of Driving Miss Daisy

In 2016 whilst we were living in Cape Town, South Africa, I started to look at ways I could help my elderly parents who still lived back home in West Sussex.  In doing so, I discovered the Driving Miss Daisy website, and was intrigued by their claim of ‘we’re family when family can’t be there’ as the services they offered were exactly what I wanted to provide for my mum and dad. We’re delighted to say that we are now back in the UK and are proud owners of a Driving Miss Daisy franchise in Bognor Regis.

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Joing Dream Doors has been a whirlwind that has exceed expectations!

of Dream Doors

David and Kate's first 3 months with Dream Doors has been a whirlwind that has generated over £230,000 of sales! Learn more about their transition into franchising and opportunites to start your own franchise with Dream Doors!

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Case Study: Johnny Pearson, Revive!, Edinburgh

of Revive! Auto Innovations

Fatherhood and fate led Jonny Pearson to his Revive! Automotive Innovations franchise! Learn how he took back control of his work life with a Revive! franchise...

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Exclusive Interview: "I wanted to have a business with a USP and recognisable brand ."

of Driving Miss Daisy

Driving Miss Daisy is a niche relatively low investment franchise which is likely to expand across the UK over the coming years with our ageing population. We provide a service which is loved by our customers, including where family are not on hand for their elderly relative(s) – we can support in their absence!

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Driving Miss Daisy’s new franchisees are raring to go!

Franchisee Sarah White of Driving Miss Daisy

Choosing a franchise that resonates with personal goals of working and supporting the communities we live in, as well as providing a financial return is an appealing idea for a lot of people. Driving Miss Daisy is such a franchise and Joe and Sarah Webb are the new Bath franchise owners.

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Ex-Business Development Manager of whichfranchise joins Driving Miss Daisy team

Franchisee Ann Overdijking of Driving Miss Daisy

Ann Overdijking, ex-Business Development Manager of whichfranchise.com, is the first franchisee for Driving Miss Daisy in Scotland.  Driving Miss Daisy offers a reliable companionship and transportation service to the elderly and infirm, giving them more independence to live the life they want.  And Ann is now living the life she has always dreamed off.  Ann is no stranger to franchising, having worked in the industry for 7 years, and with a past background in nursing too, Driving Miss Daisy was the perfect opportunity for Ann.  In this article Ann talks to us about why she chose Driving Miss Daisy, her franchise journey so far and aspirations for the future.  Read more about Ann and her new Driving Miss Daisy venture.

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