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Ex-O2 Director shares his experiences as a new Dream Doors franchisee

Franchisee Lavine Jones of Dream Doors

Before joining Dream Doors and launching his franchise in Swansea, Lavine Jones held several lucrative positions for high street brands, working his way up to become an Operations Director for O2. But, while he thrived on responsibility and appreciated the financial rewards on offer, Lavine had never felt fulfilled in his career.

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Exclusive Interview: "The SITB brand allows me to sell my products with confidence"

Franchisee David Myhill of Snack in the Box

David Myhill launched his very own Snack in the Box franchise business earlier this year and is already seeing consistent sales results. In this exclusive interview, David shares his experience and advice regarding his exciting franchise journey so far. To get an inside view on this franchise opportunity…

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Exclusive Interview: "In control of our own destiny with our award-winning Revive franchise"

Franchisee Adam Holmes, Nathan Holmes and Andrew Blackhurst of Revive! Auto Innovations

Revive! East Anglia scooped the top award at this year’s bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards to be named bfa HSBC Franchisee of the Year 2016 after already winning the Customer Service award. In this exclusive interview we hear from winners of this prestigious award. To get an inside perspective of this industry-leading franchise...

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"Dream Doors is the best thing I have ever done!"

Franchisee Matt Jones of Dream Doors

Matt Jones, the new owner of Dream Doors Truro, worked as a design technology teacher for 12 years before taking on a franchise. He'd spent some time searching for a business for sale in the west country, but was struggling to find an opportunity that excited him.

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An interview with Peter Ruck - GoCruise Franchisee Tonbridge, Kent

Franchisee Peter Ruck of GoCruise and Travel

Peter has spent a considerable amount of time within the travel industry, having worked for an agency for over 40 years. "I'd spent 43 years working on the high street and was considering retirement. After leaving my job, I took a month long cruise to the Caribbean with my wife and said to myself 'I still love the travel industry so why leave it!’"

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Exclusive Interview: "Franchising success: New skills, expansion, and giving back to my community"

Franchisee Mike Lethbridge of TruGreen

Having completed his first year successfully as a TruGreen franchisee, Mike Lethbridge has developed his business by buying his second territory; allowing him to cover Newbury and Basingstoke. As a result of the expansion, he has had to recruit more staff, buy another van and more products. So what was a man in a van operation, has now expanded into a management franchise business, something that Mike is very proud of. To find out what it takes...

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A day in the life of Gavin Flaxman, WPA Healthcare Partner

Franchisee Gavin Flaxman of WPA Healthcare Practice

Gavin Flaxman joined WPA as a Healthcare Partner in 2013 and is based in central Surrey. He was previously an accountant and wanted a business where he could work for himself and be in control of his own diary – WPA offered him that opportunity.

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Redundancy led to franchising

Franchisee John and Jane Perry of noRelatedFranchisor

Bluebird Care franchisees, John and Jane Perry, bought their franchise after the threat of redundancy loomed over them. Looking at what else was out there, the care industry stood out for them due to first-hand experience they had with a relative who had received a poor service of care. Inspired to do better, they had to find the right partner to work with, and after much research they knew Bluebird Care was the perfect choice for them. John and Jane now run a successful Bluebird Care franchise in Edinburgh and Glasgow South.

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After career in banking, Merry Maids franchisee builds her own empire!

Franchisee Nicky Morris of Merry Maids

After a successful career in business banking and insurance sales, Nicky Morris decided to turn her hand at the domestic cleaning market in 2002. Starting her Merry Maids business at the age of 36, Nicola built her empire from the ground up in Fylde and Blackpool and purchased the license for Preston in 2012.

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Merry Maids franchisee finds a good work/life balance.

Franchisee Debbie Walker of Merry Maids

Debbie Walker has been business owner of Merry Maids Croydon since 2003 and is also mum to children aged ten and eight. She shares her experience of franchising so far. 

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