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Mr Electric franchisees supply electricians for all aspects of commercial and domestic electrical servicing and maintenance work: from basic repairs to rewiring, right up to complete support services for large scale corporate accounts.
You may know about all things electrical, but it’s not essential. Many of our franchisees already work in electrical contracting or associated trades but many have no previous experience - you don't need to be a technical expert or a qualified electrician to run this management business.
Mr Electric is a Provisional member of the British Franchise Association.
How much does a Mr Electric franchise cost?
The total investment is approximately £60,000. The minimum personal investment of a Mr Electric franchise is £21,000 + VAT.
*Major banks are very supportive of franchising and can loan up to 70% of the cost.
Life after retirement with Mr Electric
Mark Ryland
Mark had spent 20 years with BT before joining Mr Electric. He decided to take early retirement so that he could run his own company which was when he started looking for a franchise.
“I had known about the concept of franchising for quite a while and I found Mr Electric at a franchise show I attended. I did look at other concepts but Mr Electric are really the only electrical contracting franchise out there and have been for quite a while.”
Mr Electric is the biggest name in the sector. Since 1994, Mr Electric has established itself as the go-to outfit for all areas of electrical contracting – appealing to domestic and commercial customers.
“I’m an owner operator franchisee which means I own the business and also go out and do some of the electrical work myself. However, this is developing to a management franchise as I also have a team of electricians that I can send out to do the contracted work too. Usually my role involves going out and doing the quotes for the work that myself and my electricians will do but, when we’re really busy, I’ll go out and do more of the work myself too. I have four members of staff at the moment so, including me, there are five of us going out to do the work. We’re also in the process of recruiting more electricians as during our busiest times we’ve peaked at seven. The number of staff we have is dependent on the volume of the contracted work that we have coming in but the great thing about using this franchise system is that I can take time out of the day-to-day work to build the business like this.”
In the UK, Mr Electric is an established and much sought after brand, franchisees supply electricians for all aspects of commercial and domestic electrical servicing and maintenance work; from basic repairs to rewiring – through all manner of installations, upgrades, tests and inspections – right up to complete support services for large scale corporate accounts.
“I chose Mr Electric because I had wanted to run my own business but I didn’t know anything about running a small business despite having worked in the corporate world for a number of years. I knew that I would need the support that is offered by a franchise. If I had my own business I would have to invest in a Business Development Manager and employ someone and both of those things would have cost me more than I pay in franchise fees now.”
“The initial training I received from Mr Electric was very good. We spent time with the company secretary who ran through everything we needed to know about the business. We then had a week-long induction at head office which was all about how to run a small business. I’m in my tenth year of trading now so I don’t tend to need as much support but we do have a Franchise Support Manager. I also tend to turn to Nick Harold, another franchisee, for advice and support because I have a good relationship with him. He used to work within a support role and I like dealing with him so when I do need advice, I can always ask him. There’s always other franchisees to ask too. I’ve learnt just as much about owning a small business from other franchisees as I have from Mr Electric!”
“Owning a Mr Electric franchise has allowed my wife and I to make a good living out of the business. We have been able to afford the lifestyle we have always wanted. Our two sons are now both in the trade so we’re hoping to pass the business on to them when we retire in another nine years. The great thing about the business is, it’s based on a set model so it will be easy for them to follow when they take over. For the next nine years, our growth strategy is simple. We want to take on one new electrician and one new van each year. We’ve managed this so far so we’re confident that we can continue this success. Having more electricians doing the contracted work will mean that I will have more free time to build my business and find more electricians.”
Mr Electric franchise is a global residential and commercial electrical installation and repair company.
In this video Jeff Longley, Managing Director of Mr. Electric, explains both the benefits of franchising, from the advantage of working for yourself but not by yourself and in particular, the support network you have within the system. Likewise, he shares that, although you pay a small percentage back to the franchisor, he wouldn't ever be in such a successful position had it not been for the well-established and well-known brand.
Mr Electric becomes Government-approved installer of electric car charging points
Mr Electric, the UK’s leading electrical franchise brand, is proud to announce that it has been recognised as a Government-approved installer of electric car charging points, enabling its network of franchised electrical businesses to now install and manage electrical vehicle car charging points for homes, workplaces and public areas throughout the UK.
Change the face of the electrical service industry with a Mr. Electric® franchise!
Join an ever-growing industry supported by a worldwide brand, and be at the forefront of electrical installation, maintenance and servicing.
”I left school with just one O-level but with the support of Mr. Electric, I'm now sitting on a million-pound-a-year business that delivers a very healthy income for me and my family. Success is all about having the right attitude – it's got nothing to do with skills or experience."
- JEFF LONGLEY
Mr. Electric is a forward-thinking, innovative electrical franchise. We focus on delivering a World Class training programme to our franchisees, enabling them to deliver a World Class customer experience
Franchisees supply electricians for all aspects of commercial and domestic electrical servicing and maintenance work: from basic repairs to full rewires – through all manner of installations, upgrades, tests and inspections – right up to complete support services for large scale corporate accounts.
The UK market for mechanical and electrical contracting has increased by almost 25% since 2012 and is estimated that the market will be around £18bn through 2018*. Mr. Electric franchisees are perfectly positioned to take full advantage of this continued market growth, and with the added benefit of offering home automation and smart products, we can help you to secure new business, and long-term contract opportunities.
Breaking News: New Market Opportunity
OVER 500 new electric vehicle charging pedestals are being installed across the UK every month and with 47,000 plug in-cars registered in 2017, taking the total on the road to 137,000 – an increase of 94% since 2013, YOU have the chance to be involved in a new and growing market.
Using our vast experience, franchisees receive outstanding training to support both management and electrical operations to ensure the best possible start to being your own boss.
Your Mr. Electric Franchise Package includes:
A World Class Training and Support programme - From initial training to on-going support for our franchisees and your staff. Our team of business experts will help you and your team deliver World-Class service every time.
Support from a Qualified Supervisor available - Helping to remove a barrier to growth.
A Central and Key Accounts Team - Our team are out winning business nationally whilst you are doing the same in your local market.
Launch and On-going Marketing inc. Website Package - Offering bespoke and network wide planned campaigns and national & local Search Engine Optimised websites.
Software and CRM System - You will have full access to a comprehensive cloud CRM system that makes tracking invoices and jobs easy. Plus. an easy use price guide and an 8 step CUSTOMER process that will make you stand out from the competition.
Your Financial Management - You will work closely with Franchise Consultants to manage your finances, with hands-on suppport for your cashflow and profit & loss. Know your numbers, know your business.
A franchise business with embedded ethical cultures - We help you to 'Live R.I.C.H.'
R - Respect
I - Integrity
C - Customer Focus
H - Have Fun
You may know about all things electrical, but it's not essential
Many of our franchisees already work in electrical contracting or associated trades but many also have no previous experience – you don't need to be a technical expert or a qualified electrician to run this business.
With a rapidly growing electrical services market, and the unrivalled resources offered by The Dwyer Group®, there are vast opportunities for the right franchise owners.
Mr. Electric is a recognised brand in electrical services franchising. Launched in America in 1994, it is part of the franchising powerhouse, The Dwyer Group®, which has over 3,000 franchise locations across 20 consumer brands (18 franchised), in 11 different countries, bringing a wealth of resources to franchisees.
Investment
You will need a total investment of approximately £60,000. This includes our one off franchise fee of £24,970 plus VAT. We have preferential relationships with some of the major high street banks who may be able to fund up to 70% of the total investment. The minimum personal investment is approximately £21,000.
Be your local Mr. Electric, the name says it all!
* The 'Mechanical and Electrical Contractors Market Report - UK 2017-2021 Analysis' report is published by AMA Research
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You may know about all things electrical, but it’s not essential. Many of our franchisees already work in electrical contracting or associated trades but many have no previous experience - you don't need to be a technical expert or a qualified electrician to run this management business. 
Mark Ryland
