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of Concept Claim Solutions
Entrepreneurship can be a gamble but Leon Friend has stacked the odds in his favour. Based in the Kent and Medway area, Leon has made it his mission to build businesses that serve not just customers, but neighbours, families, and future generations. As the driving force behind three thriving franchises - Concept Claim Solutions, Drain Doctor, and The Creation Station - he’s proving that franchising isn’t just about running profitable companies. It’s about creating opportunity, empowering people, and strengthening the community he calls home.
of fit20
Starting a new business can be challenging but when you combine passion with a proven system, the results can be life-changing. That’s exactly what happened for Liam and Alicja, the owners of fit20 Harpenden. With a shared interest in health and wellness, but no love for traditional gyms, they wanted to create something different.
of Right at Home
Alastair Shanks joined Right at Home nearly 14 years ago with some big ambitions. A firm believer in chasing a Big Hairy Audacious Goal, he set himself a target of £5m revenue early in his Right at Home journey, and advised his fledgling team that they were going to grow their business into a top-performing franchise.
of Kall Kwik
When Stewart Green, owner of Kall Kwik Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, joined the Kall Kwik network in September 2003, he came with more than just impressive credentials. He also brought a genuine passion for helping people and building lasting relationships. Stewart had a clear vision: to build a business of his own that was both commercially successful and personally meaningful. That vision found a home in Kall Kwik.
of ComputerXplorers
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."
of ComputerXplorers
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.
of The Sushi Co
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!"
of My Property Pros
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.
of GoodOaks
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
of GoodOaks
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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