Franchise Owner Stories

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

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TruGreen: Building my Business...

TruGreen

Reading an advert for lawn-care franchise TruGreen in a national newspaper, Tony Lawrence found the future business he would run with his son Edmund.

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: Brotherhood of Ovenclean

Ovenclean

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

TruGreen: Bob and'Anne Anderson, Trugreen

TruGreen

Bob &'Anne Anderson, Trugreen

Caremark: Bejal Shah Caremark, Redbridge

Caremark

I'm very excited about starting my business

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

Autosheen: Andy's shiny new start with Autosheen

Autosheen

ChipsAway: Andy's dream becomes a reality

ChipsAway

Caremark: Amarjit Gill, Redditch & Bromsgrove

Caremark

I know I'm making a positive difference to someone's life

London House International Ltd: Alfred Eccles, London House, Wolverhampton

London House International

The instability in the Middle East forced me to make an unplanned return to the UK after 15 years working in the hotel and catering industry in countries such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Iran.

Revive! (UK): Adam Smith, Revive!

Revive!

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

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: Abdul and Ali Ikram, CeX

CeX

CeX: Abdul and Ali Ikram, CeX

CeX

For gadget lovers Abdul and Ali Ikram investing in a CeX franchise is a dream come true.

CeX: Abdul and Ali Ikram

CeX

"We felt a buzz of excitement as we walked through the doors of a CeX store because we are passionate about the product lines."

Recognition Express: A view on being a deaf franchisee by Adrian Simpson

Recognition Express

First of all, you need to assess your own strengths and weaknesses, in particular the former, as it will be crucial in determining the kind of work you can realistically hope to do. Secondly, you should think about the skills & competencies you have acquired in past and present employment, including those you have gained through formal education.

London House International Ltd: A day in the life of Brian Hughes, London House

London House International

You must have common sense, be open-minded and never assume anything

Cargocall: A day in the life of a Cargocall franchise owner

Cargocall

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

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

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

Dublcheck

CeX: "CeX has changed my life"

CeX

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

Caremark: "The support has been fantastic"

Caremark

John Loizou decided to invest in domiciliary care franchise Caremark and within two months of trading was able to deliver 150 hours of homecare to his territory in Norwich. John is now hard at work building up his business so that by the end of his first year of trading he will be able to deliver 1,000 hours of homecare.

Dublcheck

Dublcheck

Since launching his Dublcheck franchise in 2007, Stewart Weatherill has created a profitable business and is now looking to further his success with plans of expansion.

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

ElecLocal: Why ElecLocal? Franchisee Darren Sellers tells us...

"Initially I was going to try and launch a business of my own as an electrician but after investigating it I found that it was not as easy as I thought it would be...

Snack in the Box: What's not to love about SITB?

Snack in the Box: We've doubled our turnover!

Judith and'John Booth, Liverpool

ServiceMaster Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning: We aim to continue growing the business

Jennifer & Sidney Friend, ServiceMaster Clean, Lanarkshire

Well Polished: Tracy Martin, Well Polished

Snack in the Box: Tom & 'Caz Lockhart, Milton Keynes

The support has been excellent

WPA: Tina Kemp, Hampshire

The diversity of the job keeps me focused

All Trades Network: Time for a change? Build your future with All Trades Network

Safeclean: Tim Shaw, Safeclean

I've been running my Safeclean franchise with my wife Nicola for 11 years and I still find everyday different, fresh and interesting. I really enjoy meeting people and providing a high quality cleaning service that our customers are happy with. When we first started our franchise we said that we wanted to offer a service that we would want for ourselves, which we have always stuck to.

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

Safeclean: Throughout the Years...

Having launched his business in 1982, Geraint Williams is the longest serving Safeclean franchisee in the UK. Although he originally trained as an accountant he admits that it wasn't the career for him: "I didn't like working within four walls and was looking to start up on my own,"recalls Geraint. "The question I faced however, was what to do?"

Belvoir Lettings: The Competitive Edge...

After becoming increasingly disillusioned with his employees, Phil Pinkney decided it was time to look for a forward-thinking franchise that would let him realise his potential.

Belvoir Lettings: Terry Lucking, Belvoir

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

Pentagon: Tandi Gruenbaum, Pentagon, West Midlands

"Pentagon came across as a morally and ethically sound business... knowing I would be giving something back was very appealing."

Cleaning Doctor: Talking to....a cleaning doctor franchisee

The best advertisement for a franchise is always the success of its franchisees, and this was the case for Peter Appleby, from Shipley, West Yorkshire, who was introduced to Cleaning Doctor during a round of golf.

Cash Generator: Stores generate success

River Nene Organic Vegetables: Stephen Sproule Rivernene, North Norfolk

Franchising provides the safety net

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

Platinum Property Partners: Son's plea inspires career change

Snack in the Box: SITB really do deliver what they promise

Franchise Owner : Sandy Butler Area : West Lothian

Snack in the Box: SITB has already exceeded my expectations

Snack in the Box: SITB gives me support and independence

Franchise Owner : Stewart Dearling Area : Brighton, Chichester & Crawley

Certax Accounting: Sharon Neal, CerTax Accounting, Wakefield

As a CerTax Accounting franchisee I can work the hours that suit my family, and I have bought an Audi TT - something I have always wanted. It's a good life and I wouldn't change it. In fact I'd find it very difficult working for someone else.

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

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

RUSH hair: RUSH: THE SUCCESS STORY

Dream Doors: Running our business has been life-changing

Philip &'Helen Mahon, Dream Doors, Norwich

WPA: Robert Westhorp, WPA, South Manchester

'Only the best people become franchisees'

Belvoir Lettings: Rick Flay, Sheffield

Before I became a Belvoir franchisee I'd already had a taste of being my own boss with my own property business in Australia. When my family and I decided to move back to the UK in early 2006 I began to look for new business ventures that would utilise my experience and expertise.

Wiltshire Farm Foods: Richard Rutty, Wiltshire Farm Foods

Richard Rutty, Wiltshire Farm Foods, North London

Rohan: Reach new heights with Rohan

Starbrite Chemicals Ltd: Prior to Franchising...I worked for a Sheikh

As an estate manager for a Sheikh, Chris Stevenson had spent the last decade looking after all manner of interests for the super-rich.

Matrix-Direct-Recycle Limited: Prior to Franchising...I was a Royal Navy Officer

After spending most of the past 22 years aboard submarines patrolling the world's oceans, you could easily think that your choice of career might be limited.

Baskin-Robbins: Prem Gotru and Angrej Singh Brar, franchise owners

Baskin-Robbins: Prem Gotru and Angrej Singh Brar, Car

Card Connection: Peter Javens, Card Connection, Nottingham and Grantham

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