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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.
Franchisee Jeff & Lise Whittle of Minuteman Press
Jeff and Lise Whittle have been running their Minuteman Press franchise in Ayr for 10 years. Before joining Minuteman Press, Jeff worked in mechanical engineering and Lise as a jewellery designer and latterly after returning to work from maternity leave, as a teaching assistant. Having always considered being his own boss, Jeff decided to attend a local franchise fair in Glasgow to find out who was actively franchising in Scotland. Liking what he heard about the Minuteman Press opportunity, including the family values they retained and their desire for owners to succeed, encouraged Jeff to find out more and to visit their stores around Scotland. Jeff and Lise opened for business in October 2009. 10 years on and Jeff still works full time in the business and Lise part-time; all 3 children have also worked with them.
of Bright & Beautiful
Yorkshire born and bred teacher Emma Bini has returned home to swap her career in education for a new national domestic housekeeping franchise business, Bright & Beautiful®, covering York, Wetherby, Boston Spa, Tadcaster and the surrounding areas.
Prior to becoming a new franchise owner, Emma dedicated her time to teaching modern foreign languages (MFL) in secondary schools where she specialised in French and Spanish. Following her time studying in Spain, Emma spent a year teaching in Venezuela before returning to her home county Yorkshire.
of Dream Doors
CHANGING career direction has given Wilson Craig the chance to work alongside his family.
Wilson worked as a transport consultant in the Middle East for eight years before joining Dream Doors, the UK’s #1 kitchen makeover company.
Now he can work alongside his wife Patrice, daughter Jenna and son Adam running their own showroom in Prestwick, Ayrshire.
of Dream Doors
SELLING up the family business allowed the Bachelor family to start a lucrative Dream Doors kitchen makeover franchise. Mike Bachelor’s grandfather first began working in the motor trade in the mid-60s, eventually building up a network of 13 truck dealerships in the Cheshire area.
The Bachelor family went on to sell that business and reinvested their cash in opening a showroom for the UK’s #1 kitchen makeover company in their hometown.
of noRelatedFranchisor
Paul Ward opened his Autoglym franchise in 2005. Covering the whole of Northern Ireland, Paul is passionate about the product having been using it himself for over 30 years! Get an insight into the day to day running of an Autoglym franchise by reading on...
Franchisee Keith Cohan of Minuteman Press
Keith Cohan has had many different jobs across the years in a variety of sectors, but he always envisaged that one day he would own his own business. While he was working at a Minuteman Press Printing franchise in Falkirk the stores franchisee was looking to retire and Keith knew that this was his chance to own his own business in an industry he knew. Learn about Keith's journey from employee to franchisee and the successes he has benefitted from Minuteman Press!
Franchisee Andy & Don Richardson of Autoglym
Don Richardson Ltd is the Autoglym franchisee for the North Staffordshire area. Becoming an Autoglym franchisee was evitable for Andy. His Dad was one of the first Autoglym distributors back in 1967 and so Andy grew up with the business and knowing it inside out. Despite having other jobs, Andy soon realised that Autoglym offered a great opportunity to build something worthwhile with his Dad. Andy and Don’s business has grown to a multi-van operation. Hear from Andy on his Autoglym journey...
of Agency Express
Following a 15-year career in the supply and maintenance of fitness equipment, Bert decided that it was time for a new challenge and a change in his work-life balance. An opportunity to purchase his local established Agency Express franchise from the exisiting franchisee became available and Bert seized his chance! Learn how Agency Express' training support has helped Bert hit the ground running in his franchise!
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