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Business expansion? It's a team game, says Walfinch home care franchisee

of Walfinch

Sarah Wickham is a refreshing change from entrepreneurs claiming they became millionaires all on their own. Sarah, who started as a carer and now runs three home care franchises, says: “Expansion is a team effort. 100%." As a franchisee with Walfinch home care, Sarah owns branches in Stowmarket, Saxmundham and Norwich. Sarah's combination of caring attitude and practical approach makes her a great fit for care, and, as it turns out, for business growth.

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“I wish I had bought a franchise sooner!”

of Greensleeves Lawn Care

John Lilburne is the Greensleeves Mid Staffordshire franchisee. John has spent his entire life in employed roles, including The Football Association and a competitor of Greensleeves, and though he had always thought about being his own boss, he never had the confidence in himself to do it, until now!  “I had the opportunity to buy a franchise years ago but didn’t go through with it because I doubted myself. Looking back, I wish I had backed myself earlier.”

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From Employee to Franchisee

of Greensleeves Lawn Care

Natalie Reid is the Greensleeves franchisee for Aberdeen.  Natalie worked in the oil and gas industry before deciding to take time off after her first child.  After 10 years, Natalie felt the time was right for her to get back into work. She started working for the local Greensleeves franchisee which she thoroughly enjoyed, and so when the opportunity arose to buy the business, she decided to take the plunge!  She already knew the business and had invested a lot of time in getting to know customers etc and so decided it was goa od opportunity to benefit from something she already loved doing.

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From Business Beginners to Thriving Franchise Owners

of fit20

Starting a business can be daunting, but with the right support and belief in what you're offering, success follows. This is exactly what happened for Stephen and Gabrielle, owners of fit20 Plymouth Plympton. Despite having years of experience in the fitness industry, they had never come across a concept like fit20, a revolutionary training method that helps people build strength in just 20 minutes per week. Fast forward five months, and their studio is thriving beyond expectations.

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From Employee to Franchisee

of More Than Loft Ladders

Fin Shaw, is the More Than Loft Ladders Franchisee for Nottingham East and Lincolnshire. "Running my own business has always been a goal of mine. After some time, I realised franchising was a great way of getting into business, and as most people do when looking into franchises, I spent hundreds of hours looking at the various franchises on the market. All I knew was I wanted to build a business that could support me and my young family."

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Leveraging Expertise: Terry's Story with More Than Loft Ladders Franchise

of More Than Loft Ladders

Terry Davies, is the More Than Loft Ladders franchisee for Hereford, serving Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, and South Wales. With a background in the construction industry and a passion for helping people transform their homes, Terry found the franchise to be an ideal opportunity to leverage his expertise in loft ladders, hatches, lighting, and boarding installation.

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GreenThumb female entrepreneur celebrates 20 years of success

of GreenThumb

Alexandra Waring-Syms, the co-owner of lawn care franchise GreenThumb Solihull, is inspiring women across the West Midlands with her commitment to gender equality in the horticulture sector. As the first and youngest female to own a GreenThumb franchise at 24, Alex is now celebrating 20 years in business and leading the way in her local community by helping to empower more women in business. 

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From "Man In A Van" To Business Leader

of Revive! Auto Innovations

Nineteen years ago, Russell Hudson took a huge leap of faith.  He left a senior role in the corporate hospitality sector to set up Revive! West Lincs.  Motivated by the desire to spend more time with his growing family and pursue a passion for racing hovercraft, he seized the opportunity to be his own boss with both hands.

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From employees to franchisees!

of Pizza1889

Business partners, Prathamesh Deshmukh, Ishwar Balasaheb Bankar and Rutvik Ravi Jajee, worked part-time together in Pizza1889 whilst studying in Cambridge. Having first-hand experience of the business model, meant that when Pizza1889 decided to go down the franchise route, they were 100% confident that it was a good fit for them. They opened their own Pizza1889 franchise in Cambridge in 2024.  Ishwar discusses the trios journey so far…

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Harsh Upadhyay's Journey to Franchise Success

of Card Connection

Harsh Upadhyay, a dedicated professional with years of experience in the convenience sector, has successfully launched his own franchise in Southampton. His journey began in 2008 when he started working as a merchandiser for his mentor, Hanish Patel our NW London Franchisee. This role provided him with invaluable insights and knowledge about the industry, laying the foundation for his future endeavors.

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