of Puddle Ducks
Suzanne and Gary Horton enjoyed their careers as legal professionals until, following the birth of their second child, they discovered that their traditional roles didn’t leave enough time for family life. So, in 2011, they bought the Puddle Ducks baby and child swim school franchise for Greater Manchester. The business now teaches swimming to over 1,000 customers every week from six local pools, including their very own family swim centre Aqua Nurture. The couple sit at the helm of a thriving business that has family life at its heart.
of Snap Fitness
Zabir Ali, franchisee and owner of our Fareham club, is no stranger to all things franchise. As the UK’s largest franchisee for Boots Opticians, Zabir wanted an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of people in his own community. Familiar with the physical and mental benefits an inclusive gym community can have, Zabir decided to stick to his roots and invest in a Snap Fitness franchise.
of Metro Plumb
A 24 year old from Newark on Trent has been named as a Metro Plumb’s youngest ever franchise owner. Harry Thompson has launched Metro Plumb Nottingham, part of a national network of domestic and commercial plumbing specialists
of Metro Rod
The story of Clive and Maureen, owners of Metro Rod Bristol, is bound to inspire you. With over two decades of dedicated service in the drainage business, their story encapsulates the incredible potential a franchise business can offer. Clive, with a background in construction, and Maureen, with her sewing alterations business, found themselves at a crossroads. Clive’s work kept him away from home, and they yearned for more quality time together as they neared their fifties. The couple decided it was time for a change, a new venture they could work on together.
of Rosemary Bookkeeping
Already the founder of his practice, WAC and Co Accountants and E-Accountants Limited, Waqas’ decision to take over Rosemary Bookkeeping Reading in 2022 was “driven by a passion for accuracy and a commitment to client satisfaction.” Waqas’ journey with the Rosemary Bookkeeping has been marked by significant milestones and achievements. He has experienced steady growth, expanding their client base and service offerings and achieving a notable increase in client satisfaction scores by pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved by offering end-to-end solutions for all their client’s needs.
of Home Instead
Great British Franchisee Award winners Gavin and Michelle launched Home Instead Cleveland back in 2014. They had always known that they wanted to set up an ethical business which would make a genuine difference to local communities. “My experiences with my own family coupled with my working ethos made the decision to invest in a new Home Instead office really appealing, and I knew it was an opportunity that would really benefit those in our local community and keep those families and communities together”.
of Greensleeves Lawn Care
In this insightful interview, we gain valuable insights from Oliver Wood, a driven and successful franchisee who has built a thriving multi-unit business with Greensleeves, a premier lawn care franchise. At just 19 years old, Oliver embarked on his entrepreneurial journey, fuelled the support of the franchise network. Over the years, he has expanded his operations, now overseeing an impressive portfolio spanning Huddersfield, North Sheffield, and Wakefield.
of Rosemary Bookkeeping
Introducing Hanaa Raydan and Ahmad Aboul-Hosn, the new owners of Rosemary Bookkeeping Wembley. Rosemary Bookkeeping is bringing its expert bookkeeping services to Wembley and the surrounding areas for the first time under the expert supervision of Hanaa Raydan and the support of her business partner Ahmad Aboul-Hosn.
of Just Shutters
Paul Wells has been running his Just Shutters franchise, alongside his wife Lisa, since 2019. Before joining Just Shutters, Paul had worked in retail, working his way up from sales assistant to Regional Project Manager. A desire to be self-employed in a business that he could benefit directly from his hard work, as well as providing a safety net and the opportunity for growth, Paul liked the idea of franchising. Accidentally stumbling upon Just Shutters on LinkedIn, Paul liked what he saw and started to explore the company and industry in more detail. After meeting the team face-to-face, he was keen to start and as they say, the rest is history.
of Snap Fitness
Property and hospitality duo, Olga and Gurnake Cheema, had over 15 years combined property investment and hotel management experience when their search for a fitness franchise led them to Snap Fitness in 2021. After opening their first location in Bodmin, Cornwall, in November 2021, Olga and Gurnake became multi-unit investors in February of 2023. Just three months after the launch of their second location in Pontyclun, South Wales, the pair have already seen a return on their investment and are ready to open more!