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Paul is a local ambassador for Driving Miss Daisy in Wiltshire

Franchisee Paul Dyer      of Driving Miss Daisy

Paul Dyer has been lucky to have had a good career in software development having been actively involved in some of the most exciting and key technological developments of the last half a century.  Reaching an age where he wanted to do something different that was equally as rewarding, Paul recognised the benefits of franchising and growing a template business rather than starting from scratch. And after narrowing down his selection to 10 companies, Paul’s further research and his heart, led him to Driving Miss Daisy. By satisfying a growing need in society for helping people to stay independent longer, Paul recognised that Driving Miss Daisy offered him an excellent business opportunity.

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Interview: From employee to franchisee with Minuteman Press!

Franchisee Keith Cohan of Minuteman Press

Keith Cohan has had many different jobs across the years in a variety of sectors, but he always envisaged that one day he would own his own business. While he was working at a Minuteman Press Printing franchise in Falkirk the stores franchisee was looking to retire and Keith knew that this was his chance to own his own business in an industry he knew. Learn about Keith's journey from employee to franchisee and the successes he has benefitted from Minuteman Press!

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New Franchise Interview: Driving Miss Daisy, Sutton Coldfield

of Driving Miss Daisy

At the helm of one of Driving Miss Daisy's newest franchises are Andrew and Lucy, who recently opened Driving Miss Daisy, Sutton Coldfield. They decided to follow the franchising route as they wanted to run their own business after both having careers in the private sector. Learn about the community-orientated offering with the chance to give something back to their local area with Driving Miss Daisy helped make their decision to join an easy one!

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Father and son Autoglym franchise in North Staffordshire still going strong after 30 years

Franchisee Andy & Don Richardson of Autoglym

Don Richardson Ltd is the Autoglym franchisee for the North Staffordshire area.  Becoming an Autoglym franchisee was evitable for Andy.  His Dad was one of the first Autoglym distributors back in 1967 and so Andy grew up with the business and knowing it inside out.  Despite having other jobs, Andy soon realised that Autoglym offered a great opportunity to build something worthwhile with his Dad.  Andy and Don’s business has grown to a multi-van operation. Hear from Andy on his Autoglym journey...

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Interview: "The Agency Express training program is well-structured and very helpful."

of Agency Express

Following a 15-year career in the supply and maintenance of fitness equipment, Bert decided that it was time for a new challenge and a change in his work-life balance. An opportunity to purchase his local established Agency Express franchise from the exisiting franchisee became available and Bert seized his chance! Learn how Agency Express' training support has helped Bert hit the ground running in his franchise!

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Interview: "It’s been a lot of work but winning the award at the conference was a nice feeling!"

of Autoglym

Josh Groves grew up using AutoGlym products to keep his Ford Fiesta XR2 spotless while he was a young man. Fast-forward and Josh has been awarded Regional Franchisee of the Year by AutoGlym for his work in East England! Learn how Josh turned his past-time into a successful franchise business by teaming up with AutoGlym!

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Interview: "The support from day one was very, very good. The training and back-up is amazing!"

of Autoglym

Having both been long time users of AutoGlym products themselves, when Sam and Rick found them with an opportunity to take control of an AutoGlym franchise they snapped up the chance! They talk to us about their first few months with AutoGlym, the training and support they have recieved and what they plan for the future!

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DREAM DOORS SHOWROOM OFFERS BEST RETURN FOR YOUNG FRANCHISEES

of Dream Doors

Sea and Katie Hebdon tried to find a good reason not to join Dream Doors – and when they couldn’t, they bought a franchise!

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Interview: "I left my corporate job and took back control of my work-life balance!"

of Minuteman Press

Jeff Whittle wanted to own a business where he could work hard, apply his professional career skills, and spend more time with his family. After looking at several franchise offerings, he found that the Minuteman Press franchise opportuntiy ticked all the boxes. Learn how Jeff transitioned from his corporate sales jobs to running his own business with Minuteman Press!

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Dream Doors allowed couple Martin and Alex to take back control of their working lives!

of Dream Doors

Couple Martin and Alex started their Dream Doors franchisng in 2015 as a way of taking back control of their working lives. As well as achiving this, last year they generated £660,000 of sales, which left them with a generous salery to match! Learn more about their journey into franchising with Dream Doors here...

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