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Plan-it Cards impressed me with their passion, professionalism and family values

of Plan-it Cards

Maciej Warchocki, the Plan-it Cards Franchisee for London & Canterbury, is a multiple territory owner with plenty of ambition. “Since I left university, I worked in Information Technology but have always wanted to run my own business. I felt restricted and undervalued in my job. I concluded the only way I was able to achieve success in a flexible way was to work for myself .I knew a little bit about greetings cards having moved to the UK from Poland and found a job packing greetings cards. I saw first-hand that with the right product and a lot of hard work I could run my own business.”

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Having the right work/leisure balance

of Plan-it Cards

Alistair Black was awarded the Plan-it Cards franchisee of the year in 2016. He had been in a greetings card sales role for over 25 years, but his motivation for joining Plan-it Cards was very clear – even at interview. He wanted to create something tangible from his experience and efforts in the greeting card industry. To build an asset, an investment, that he could develop, grow, and when the time was right, to sell on in the future.

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I like not having to answer to a boss!

of Plan-it Cards

Jacky Francis owns and manages the Plan-it Cards franchise in Shropshire, and is the current Plan-it Cards Franchisee of the Year. She had no experience in running her own business when she signed on the dotted line, but she knew a great product when she saw it.

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Meet Stuart McCaig, the new owner of ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services in Bradford

of ServiceMaster Clean

 ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services in Bradford is now under new management, having been sold by the previous owner, Clive Jones, to former data analyst for Lloyds Bank Stuart McCaig.

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TruGreen Lawn Care franchisee Stephen Graves speaks to his recent successes

of TruGreen

TruGreen South Bedfordshire business owner Stephen Graves shares how a mindset change and pragmatic approach to lawn care led to growth and a business built upon positivity. 

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Award winner Tom Jackson shares his secrets for success

of Merry Maids

Not only is Tom Jackson celebrating 20 years in business and the acquisition of new territory in Stafford, but he is also the proud winner of the prestigious Merry Maids Recognition Award and a whichfranchise Great British Franchisee Award.

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TRAINED PERFORMERS RUN THEATRETRAIN FRANCHISES

of Theatretrain

Bianca and George studied at the University of Bedfordshire in Performing Arts and Acting. Bianca was the Acting director at Cambridge South before buying the franchise business together. 

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Exclusive interview with BFT franchisee Brian Saund

of Body Fit Training (BFT)

Introducing Brian Saund, a franchisee based in Leicester, UK, who embarked on his journey with Body Fit Training (BFT) in 2022. Brian's extensive background in high-level sales across diverse industries, combined with his passion for personal development and community building, laid the foundation for his venture into franchising. In this article, Brian shares his experiences, challenges, and successes as a BFT franchisee.

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My Springer Spaniel determined my future!

of OSCAR Pet Foods

“I can’t believe that I let Heno, my Springer Spaniel, plan my future but as my parents have been OSCAR customers for many years and all our dogs are excellent examples of a quality product, it was enough for me to be tempted when a local OSCAR franchise business became available in my area. Heno was in the background reminding me that I should take a look, and like a good pet owner I did!

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A day in the life of a Cafe2u franchisee

of Cafe2U

Find out more about what being a Cafe2U franchisee involves as we look at a day in the life of franchisees Antonio and Angela.

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