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HUSBAND-AND-WIFE DUO MAKING A FLYING START TO THEIR ANYTIME FITNESS JOURNEY

of Anytime Fitness

Opinder and Shallu Kaushal are the perfect example of turning a passion into a business. The pair opened their first Anytime Fitness club in April 2022 in the Berkshire town of Maidenhead, making a fantastic impression on the local community. While working as part of the family jewellery business, Opinder was a member at an Anytime Fitness club which began to fuel his interest in owning one himself.

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From AutoRestore to Revive!

of Revive! Auto Innovations

Tim Byrne, new owner of Revive! Watford is sitting in his home office feeling happy and relaxed. He’s got the ‘buzz’ back for work and enjoying being his own boss at last. The former AutoRestore regional manager explains: “It’s something I’ve been wanting to do for so many years. It’s just nice to be out of the corporate world and do things the way I like to do them and it feels good. It’s great to be able to enjoy what I’m doing again.”

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The franchise that got me the house of my dreams

of EweMove

From being an account executive at major multi-national companies to working part time as a teaching assistant, a series of important experiences led Rachel Childs to being in the right place at the right time when she found EweMove.

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A Ringing Endorsement

of EweMove

Sean Fairbridge never could have anticipated how quickly his EweMove franchise would take off, but after launching in June, he is already reaping the wealth of benefits being a part of the flock offers. Franchisee of EweMove Redcar and Guisborough, Sean has hit the ground running and, having already won Franchise of the Month, he has become a ringing endorsement for the success that can so easily be achieved with EweMove.

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It's Never Too Late

of EweMove

After a long and diverse career in various industries, Helen Garratt of EweMove Grantham North, finally found a role she could be proud of and motivated by. Despite her best efforts, early retirement never quite worked for Helen. So, by seeking the career that would truly lead her into retirement, Helen found EweMove at the perfect time. And having recently won Best Individual at EweMove’s annual conference, Helen is continuing to prove why it is never too late to forge the ideal career path.

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Expansion Success for Northampton Branch

of EweMove

Paul Chant had enjoyed a successful career in the printing and packing industry for 30 years when he decided it was time for a change. Having worked hard for the benefit of others for so long, he began seeking a new challenge where he would be able to continue using his vast skill set and experience in customer-facing roles, sales development and marketing. And with a keen interest in the property industry, EweMove ticked all of Paul’s boxes.

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From Phones to Properties

of EweMove

Despite their vast experience in a range of industries, it was real estate and the security of the property market that whet the appetites of business partners Rob Hammond and Martin Mellor, of EweMove Colne Valley and Wakefield East. Having run a successful telecommunications franchise together, Rob and Martin launched their EweMove franchise in April 2021 after both endured negative experiences with other real estate agencies and their staff. 

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Taking control of his future with Agency Express franchise

of Agency Express

Richard Jones became an Agency Express Franchisee during the 2020 COVID pandemic. Previously a manager within transport optimisation departments for logistics companies, Richard decided that it was time to take control of his future and fixed his sights on owning a franchise business.

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Finding Dymonds in the COVID Economy

of Agency Express

Following a diverse career ranging from a Business Analyst for a FTSE 250 company to a local courier driver, Paul was ready for a new challenge and set his sights on becoming his own boss. He like many others, Paul had begun his journey in to franchising when the COVID-19 lockdown began, but confident in his decision to buy a franchise business and undeterred he continued on his path.

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It's all About Partnership

of Revive! Auto Innovations

Husband and wife team Jinesh and Reena Patel were able to enjoy their first holiday in three years thanks to the healthy work life balance they have achieved since launching Revive! Gloucester twelve months ago. Whilst Jinesh was keen to follow his heart and set up their own business, Reena took a bit more persuading.  Twelve months on, it is Reena who is the most enthusiastic, admitting: “I have absolutely no regrets – in fact, with hindsight we should have started up with three vans, rather than two! At the beginning I did have doubts, so it was really good to get through the first year and with a profit too.”

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