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Franchise owners reveal what it is like to really own a franchise business

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Ovenclean: Brotherhood of Ovenclean

Ovenclean

After watching his brother build a successful business with Ovenclean, John Saunders followed suit.

LIPA 4:19: Franchise success for theatrical pair

LIPA 4:19

Having already successfully set up one theatre academy under the LIPA 4:19 banner, Alison Gorton and Becci Francis plan to open another soon.

CeX: Passion for gadgets leads to franchise success

CeX

Just months into his franchise opportunity in the London Borough of Lewisham, Safwan Adam is already considering multiple franchise ownership.

Revive! (UK): Ford car repair endorsement for Revive! franchise

Ford has given UK minor car repair franchise the thumbs up.

sásta: The fat burn revolution in a franchise

sásta

Promising that every 30 minutes of exercise within a sásta pod achieves results equivalent to two hours of regular exercise, this unique exercise machine looks set to revolutionise crash weight loss methodology.

Chemex UK: Chemex couple build success on resale

Chemex International

Buying an existing Chemex resale franchise has given husband and wife team Mike and Karen Bird the confidence to start planning a mulit-van concern.

Time For You: Busy mums make time for success

Time For You

For some, the security of a salary can prevent them taking the leap of faith needed to becoming your own boss. This was not the case for active mums Ann Brebner and Claire Elliott from Northampton.

Are you CSR savvy?

For McDonald's franchisee Robert Holdcroft, Corporate Social Responsibility is not just a business buzzword but an approach central to his company's ethos

TruGreen: Growing with TruGreen

TruGreen

Kids Bee Happy: Mother and daughter team build a successful Kids Bee Happy franchise

World Options: World Options franchise owner talks to The Franchise Magazine

Paralympics prove having a disability is no barrier to achieving success

Whether top athletes competing in the Paralympics or a franchise owner running a successful franchised business, those with disabilities are achieving their ambitions

Photography For Little People: New Photography For Little People franchise owner talks to The Franchise Magazine

The Christmas Decorators: Make a year's salary in three months

The Christmas Decorators

With a love of Christmas and the desire to start her own business, Sandra Byrne found her perfect opportunity with specialist festive design and installation franchise, The Christmas Decorators

CeX: Upgrade your career with CeX

CeX

For gadget lover Sagar Patel, second-hand entertainment franchise CeX was the fast-paced career change he had been looking for

CeX: Want a profitable and enjoyable business? Join CeX today!

CeX

After seeing the success his brother-in-law achieved with CeX, experienced businessman Harkirat Singh Sagoo was eager to join the entertainment franchise

Revive! (UK): Revive! your working life!

Revive! (UK)

Major Jon Arundel and RAF Officer Kiri Chiakli are two Service leavers who have recently taken on a franchise in different parts of the country

McDonald's: David Wynne's with McDonald's

McDonald's

After nearly three decades in the McDonald's system, franchise owner David Wynne is confident in his success with the restaurant giant

ChipsAway: ChipsAway helps Andy continually hit his targets

ChipsAway

Since launching his ChipsAway franchise, former soldier Andy Darby has become one of the company's most successful franchise owners

Signs Express: Family finds direct approach to working together

Signs Express

One way of easily establishing your own business is to enlist your family. That is what Dave and Kim Nurse did when they launched their Signs Express franchise in Leeds nine years ago

Dublcheck: Build your business with Dublcheck

Dublcheck

With over 20 years of sales experience and the desire to provide excellent service levels, Mark Sanchez-Garcia found his perfect opportunity with Dublcheck

Ovenclean: Friends forge the perfect partnership

Ovenclean

Andy Bloore and Jeff Deeming found Ovenclean provided all the right ingredients for them to start a business together

Autosheen: Autosheen lets Andy's talents really shine

Autosheen

Andy Easter has made sure nothing holds him back from pursuing success and with Autosheen he has achieved his goal of running his own business

CeX: Change your life with CeX

CeX

Since launching his first CeX store in 2008, Zuber Patel has gone on to become one of the networks most successful multi-unit franchise owners

Kids Bee Happy: Sean Power, franchise owner of Kids Bee Happy Cumbria

Dublcheck: Secure your future with a guaranteed turnover

Dublcheck

Dublcheck franchise owner Ian Basford was so impressed with the performance of his commercial cleaning franchise that he secured a second territory to further his business expansion

Minster Cleaning Services: The sky's the limit with Minster

Minster Cleaning Services

Nick Barber found the consistent, profitable and rewarding business he had been searching for with commercial cleaning franchise, Minster Cleaning Services

London House International Ltd: London House International continues to expand its services

London House International Ltd

A number of London House's most recent franchise owners have been adding new skills and services that will benefit the entire franchise network

Bluebird Care: Make a difference with Bluebird Care

Bluebird Care

Bluebird Care franchise owners including John and Jane Perry, in Edinburgh, and Craig Adamson, in Sefton, have been soaring to success by following the brand's long established business model

Signs Express: Signs Express points to success for Mark

Signs Express

Mark Kendall took over Signs Express Southampton as a franchise resale, and within two years he has almost doubled the turnover

All Trades Network: Secure your family's future with All Trades Network

Father and son team Graham Parks and Rhys Hillman decided to combine their industry knowledge and lay the foundation for their futures with property maintenance franchise, All Trades Network

Sports Xtra: Matthew scores his dream life

Matthew Burns became a Sports Xtra franchise owner in 2010, which enabled him to get out from behind the desk and make money while enjoying a more active lifestyle

Ovenclean: Ovenclean – a business that grows with you!

Ovenclean

Ten years ago, Clive and Clare Pearson decided the best way to combine their family and working lives was to invest in an Ovenclean franchise

Chemex UK: "We owe our excellent family life to Chemex"

Chemex UK

After the birth of their daughter, Stephen and Margaret Crinks found the flexible business opportunity they had been looking for with hygiene product distributor, Chemex

Autosheen: Michael shines on with Autosheen

Autosheen

With 12 successful years in business under his belt, Michael Bale is one of the longest established franchise owners in the Autosheen network

Filta Fry Plus: FiltaFry Plus awards its 2nd franchise scholarship

Filta Fry Plus

The Filta Group continue to extend an extra helping hand towards prospective franchise owners wishing to invest in one of its business opportunities

Lawnscience: Sow the seeds of your success with Lawnscience

With a passion for the outdoors and the desire to be his own boss, Patrick Daniel secured his future with lawn care franchise Lawnscience

CeX: Upgrade your career with CeX

CeX

CeX: First year success for the Finlays

CeX

CeX: Take control with CeX

CeX

Oscar Pet Foods: Carole and Steve Lane

Cleaning Doctor: Tim O'Connor, Cleaning Doctor franchise owner

Dublcheck: "After just two years I'm turning over £250,000 pa"

Dublcheck

For many, redundancy can be a nightmare, but for Larry Bainbridge it was the perfect opportunity to make his dream of being self-employed come true

Revive! (UK): Achieve year-on-year growth with Revive!

Revive! (UK)

Revive! franchise owner Russell Hudson talks about his enduring success with the SMART repair franchise

ChipsAway: Champagne moments from ChipsAway

ChipsAway

After eight years with a leading pizza delivery franchise, Simon Pickles decided on a radical change of direction by investing in a ChipsAway franchise

Autosheen: Steve's shining future with Autosheen

Autosheen

When Woolworths closed in 2009 with the loss of some 27,000 jobs, Steve Gladwin was one of the casualties, but found his career salvation in Autosheen

CeX: Achieve £1 million turnover with CeX

CeX

Due to the success of her first CeX store, franchise owner Zahida Patel has already secured her second location and is eager to continue further network expansion

CeX: "We wish we joined CeX sooner!"

CeX

Since launching their CeX franchise almost a year ago, Stephen Hall and Richard Whitley have been amazed by the success of their store and are already on track to becoming multiunit franchise owners

Platinum Property Partners: Couple find their perfect work/life balance

Simon and Rebecca Waterfield discovered that every cloud really does have a silver lining when an accident led to their discovery of the Platinum Property Partners franchise opportunity

Lawnscience: Combine business and pleasure with Lawnscience

A keen gardener with the dream of becoming his own boss, Bob Pullin found his perfect business opportunity with lawn care franchise, Lawnscience

London House International Ltd: Liz discovers the joys of joining London House International

London House International Ltd

When a family friend decided that he wanted to sell his London House International franchise, Liz Collins knew it was the opportunity she had been waiting for

Filta Fry Plus: Dean secures his future with FiltaFry Plus

Filta Fry Plus

FiltaFry Plus has been so successful for Dean Martin, he renewed his Franchise Agreement for a further five years

TaxAssist Accountants: International finance specialist homes in on Surbiton

After many years enjoying a career that took him around the world, Bruce Burrowes decided the time had come for him to finally put down his roots – as a TaxAssist franchise owner in Surbiton

TaxAssist Accountants: TaxAssist adds up to success

After a career that has spanned everything from a personal banker to a nanny in New Jersey, Claire Cooper finally realised a lifelong ambition to run her own business with TaxAssist Accountants

Lawnscience: Grow a successful business with Lawnscience

LIPA 4:19: Pursue your passion with LIPA 4:19

LIPA 4:19

Autosheen: Andy's shiny new start with Autosheen

Autosheen

Dublcheck: "I look forward to going to work with Dublcheck!"

Dublcheck

Ovenclean: Paul's Ovenclean franchise rises

Ovenclean

Platinum Property Partners: Son's plea inspires career change

Well Polished: Add a sparkle to your career

ChipsAway: Andy's dream becomes a reality

ChipsAway

Revive! (UK): Revive! continues to raise the standard

Revive! (UK)

TaxAssist Accountants: Even greater things in store for friends

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