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Ben Ford began his career as a primary school teacher, but after the birth of his first child, decided to return to university and complete a Masters degree before becoming a lecturer in Psychology and a psychology researcher. It was when his sister-in-law started her own franchise business that Ben first heard of the franchising world and decided to learn more about it. “I shortlisted a number of different franchises, but ComputerXplorers kept jumping out to me."
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Richard and Emily joined the ComputerXplorers family in 2021, having thought about franchising for a number of years. With friends in the franchising world, it had always been on the radar, but in 2021 they took the leap. With Richard being made redundant from his teaching position at a local school, and franchising offering an opportunity to improve a work-life balance, they decided to start looking into a franchise that would work for them.
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Samira Fazli became the franchisee for The Sushi Co in Harringay, opening the new store in March 2025. She talks about her journey and success with The Sushi Co. “Woodford is run by my husband Alex and when the Harringay site became available, I asked if he’d like to buy the franchise? We knew it was a really good area but Alex was busy with Woodford so declined. However, I was so inspired by the opportunity to buy and manage the franchised site myself, I went for it!"
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When Chris and Diane Eales relocated from South Africa to the UK, they were determined to create something of their own. Combining their professional expertise – Chris as an architect and Diane as a cosmetic chemist and marketing specialist – they launched their My Property Pros (MPP) franchise in Barnet & South Herts in May 2021, turning a bold move into a thriving, family-run business.
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Shaz Islam took on a GoodOaks Franchise in 2023 and hasn’t looked back. Having previously worked as a driving instructor, she had no previous experience in care or franchising
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In 2024, and after a successful 15-year career in corporate recruitment with world-leading companies such as Apple, Microsoft and Procter & Gamble, Annie decided it was time for a change. She had spent years placing the right people in pivotal roles, building teams and supporting growth in some of the most competitive sectors. But while her corporate career was rewarding, Annie wanted to channel her skills into something more personal and something with a lasting impact on people’s lives.
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Will and Kerry Hayton were first-time parents to their one-year-old son when their life did a complete 180°. Will’s priorities shifted after becoming a dad – he wanted more time at home to care for their newest addition, something his demanding marketing job couldn’t offer. Determined to take control of his future, he decided to build something of his own. With a vision for a better work-life balance and a spark of entrepreneurial spirit, Will launched his own My Property Pros franchise in Buckingham. Kerry jumped on board soon after, and together, they dived headfirst into business ownership. Fast-forward four years, and both their family and their franchise have grown in leaps and bounds – with plenty more to come!
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Oli and Claire traded the hustle and bustle of city life for the sand and sea of Cornwall – the UK’s surfing hotspot! After a successful 12-year career as a quantity surveyor, Oli felt it was time to put down roots in a place that truly felt like home. The grind of endless commutes had taken a toll on his wellbeing and their young family, and that’s when it hit him: success wasn’t just about climbing the corporate ladder. It was now about finding the perfect spot to raise their daughter and build a future for their family. And for Oli and Claire, that place could only be Claire’s home county of Cornwall – and that future could only be with My Property Pros!
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When COVID hit, Liam Davis could have stuck to the safe route – but safe doesn’t build a legacy. In September 2020, after nearly 30 years as a chef, Liam was made redundant. Instead of stepping back into hospitality, he seized the chance to build something that would secure his family’s future for decades to come. Franchising offered the proven systems and support he needed to hit the ground running - and My Property Pros (MPP, formerly My Window Cleaner) stood out for one big reason: it wasn’t just about one service – it was about building a recession-resistant exterior cleaning business with multiple revenue streams and real potential to scale.
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James Cook is not a stranger to business ownership; the 30-year-old entrepreneur ran a successful driving school for seven years prior to finding My Property Pros (MPP). In a surprising move, during his initial franchisee training, James decided to tear up his business plan and go ‘all-in’ on one of MPP’s exciting new services. Fast-forward to today he’s reaping the rewards of his brave and ambitious approach.
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