Pervez's Energie Fitness franchise is fighting fit!

Pervez Siddique spent 18 years in his Glasgow newsagents business before he decided it was time for a change. Noting the demand for a gym in his local area, he was impressed by the Energie Fitness franchise opportunity. Opening his gym in 2015, Perveznow has 11 staff and a thriving business. Learn about his success and plans for expanding into a new branch!

Case Study: Johnny Pearson, Revive!, Edinburgh

Fatherhood and fate led Jonny Pearson to his Revive! Automotive Innovations franchise! Learn how he took back control of his work life with a Revive! franchise...

Ex-Business Development Manager of whichfranchise joins Driving Miss Daisy team

Ann Overdijking, ex-Business Development Manager of whichfranchise.com, is the first franchisee for Driving Miss Daisy in Scotland.  Driving Miss Daisy offers a reliable companionship and transportation service to the elderly and infirm, giving them more independence to live the life they want.  And Ann is now living the life she has always dreamed off.  Ann is no stranger to franchising, having worked in the industry for 7 years, and with a past background in nursing too, Driving Miss Daisy was the perfect opportunity for Ann.  In this article Ann talks to us about why she chose Driving Miss Daisy, her franchise journey so far and aspirations for the future.  Read more about Ann and her new Driving Miss Daisy venture.

From Pizza Delivery Driver to Papa John's Franchisee!

Former pizza delivery driver, Siddhartha Chirumamilla (Sid), became a Papa John’s franchisee five years ago and runs stores in the South East of England plus the Scottish Rutherglen, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy and Falkirk.  Currently Sid runs 11 Papa John’s and he has plans to open more in the future.

Exclusive interview with Ayrshire franchisees for Husse Pet Food

On behalf of David and Lindsey (Ayrshire) we would like to welcome you to our insight of the Husse Franchise business. We hope that by sharing our experience and opinions that anybody reading this article will be encouraged to find out more about what we certainly find a fun and rewarding company. The Husse business requires no real experience but common sense and the will to succeed.
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Focus on Being Connected: Auditel’s Scottish Network Grows

After years of living in Scotland yet working in London, Robin Cockburn was ready for a change in career direction. It was time to take control and start a business for himself. After researching several franchise options, Robin settled on Auditel as his first choice to launch his business in 2009. “The appeal of the flexibility of working with the Auditel cost management model was what really did it for me,” he says, “being able to do a wide range of things, and not being restricted geographically, with the potential to work with others in the network was a huge attraction.”

Exclusive interview with Signs Express franchisee for Falkirk

Established over ten years ago, Signs Express (Falkirk) continues to demonstrate how lucrative a franchise business can be in Scotland. Steve talks to us about why he decided to look at franchising and ultimately choose Signs Express, and discusses the challenges of buying an under-performing established franchise and how it has taken a lot of hard work and the right team in place to turn it around considerably. Read more about Steve’s franchising journey.

Glasgow franchisee recognises the benefits of buying a franchise business

Andrew Goldberg learned very quickly the benefits of a franchise business. Having initially set up his own sales consultancy business, he soon realised that whilst he understood the consultancy side of it, he was struggling with the business model itself. This led him to look at franchising, and being able to buy into an established business model. Business coaching stood out as it was an area he enjoyed working in and also did well in, and after much research he decided upon an ActionCoach franchise.
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Bringing corporate experience to a home-grown business

“It was important to me to be part of a business that shared my values. In Tutor Doctor, I found just that; a business with serious earning potential and a strong moral compass. I’m proud to be building a profitable business whilst helping to improve the lives of children across Edinburgh as I do.”

Bringing corporate experience to a home-grown business

“It was important to me to be part of a business that shared my values. In Tutor Doctor, I found just that; a business with serious earning potential and a strong moral compass. I’m proud to be building a profitable business whilst helping to improve the lives of children across Edinburgh as I do.”