Franchise Owner Stories

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

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Caremark: FRANCHISE OWNER FOCUS

Caremark

Caremark: FRANCHISE OWNER FOCUS

Caremark

Auntie Anne's: Franchise owner focus

Andy Litherland, Newcastle

Dream Doors: Chris Jones, Dream Doors

Dream Doors franchise owner Chris Jones from Peterborough has doubled his business since he moved his business into a showroom this August.

Baskin-Robbins: Franchise Owner Dinesh Patel says:

Dublcheck: The business with Guaranteed Sales

Dublcheck

Father and daughter franchise owners Guy and Sarah Morgan have been trading for less than a year but their Dublcheck business is growing rapidly

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."

CeX: Zuber Patel

CeX

"I have smashed my target of a £1 million first year turnover."

Snack in the Box: People are continuing to buy in the recession

FRANCHISE OWNER DIARY: Diane & David Vale, Cardiff

Snack in the Box: My income is better than when I was working at the bank

FRANCHISE OWNER DIARY: Dale Panter, Kent

Minster Cleaning Services: Jim Wotherspoon, Minster, Glasgow North

Minster

"I value the flexibility that running my franchise brings"

Bluebird Care: Sue and Jane Maclaughlin, Coleraine, Bluebird Care

Bluebird Care

"Being associated with a quality household name has boosted our credibility within our territory"

Dream Doors: Barry Kent, Dream Doors York

"I like the safety net of having a proven business model, being part of a network and having access to ongoing support."

Orange: Iain Humphrey, Orange

Franchise Owner's story

Filta Fry Plus: Dean Martin, Norwich

Filtafry Plus (Filta Group)

'I just like being in control.'

Snack in the Box: Lisa Bolton & Kevin Bewick, SITB, North East

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

Merry Maids: Kathy Goddard, Merry Maids, Stratford-upon-Avon

Merry Maids

"I work the hours I want to and have a good income!"

Bluebird Care: Prafula and Munjal Joshi, Harrow

Bluebird Care

After working in the care at home care sector for 20 years, Prafula Joshi was keen to become her own boss. With her husband Munjal by her side, Prafula took the plunge and launched the first Bluebird Care franchise in March 2007. Since then the couple has gone on to build a thriving business following the Bluebird Care model and have no regrets.

CeX: Rakesh Mazumear, Tooting

CeX

Before I became a CeX franchise owner I was working long hours in the finance sector. I decided to quit my job when the credit crunch kicked in, work had become more stressful and I was fed up with working ridiculously long hours for the benefit of the shareholders.

Northwood: Davinia Box, Northwood, Milton Keynes and Bedford

Northwood

"I want to ensure we exceed our £2 million turnover"

Dream Doors: Glyn and Allan James, Dream Doors, Staffordshire

"We love receiving positive feedback from our customers"

Pentagon: Graham Swann, EuroDebt, West Yorkshire

"Helping people get out of financial difficulty is immensely satisfying"

Baskin-Robbins: Dinesh Patel, Baskin Robbins

Venture Photography: Lori Monaghan, Venture Portraits, Tunbridge Wells

"I have enjoyed a better lifestyle and income"

WPA: Robert Westhorp, WPA, South Manchester

'Only the best people become franchisees'

Card Connection: Gabriel McGeown, Card Connection, Armagh and South Tyro

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."

Dublcheck: Take control of your future

Dublcheck

Dublcheck franchise owner Graham Hey has seen his franchise flourish since 2004 when he bought his £48,000 turnover package. Today, with Dublcheck's guidance, he has grown the business to a £360,000 annual turnover

Northwood: Graham Holden, Northwood, Edinburgh

Northwood

"My turnover is £1.8 million per year."

McDonald's: Nigel Dunnington, McDonald's, Preston

McDonald's Restaurants

"It's very rewarding to see someone rise through the ranks to become a Manager within my business."

Bluebird Care: Tushar Shar and Mehul Shar, Bluebird Care

Bluebird Care

"We aim to have a second office up and running by the end of this year"

Revive! (UK): I'knew a Revive! franchise would increase my earnings

Revive!

Dan Normanton (pictured centre, with (L-R) Revive! Recruitment Director Terry Mullen, his wife Nat and Revive! Managing Director Mark Llewellyn), Revive!, Manchester

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

Judith and'John Booth, Liverpool

Snack in the Box: A great family business

Peter, Christine & Michelle Cox, Middlesex

Dream Doors: Running our business has been life-changing

Philip &'Helen Mahon, Dream Doors, Norwich

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

Jennifer & Sidney Friend, ServiceMaster Clean, Lanarkshire

Safeclean: Customers are ringing because I use organic products

Richard Vaal, Safeclean

Venture Photography: My peers saw me as the boss's daughter

Angie Baynes, Venture Portraits, York and Hull

Granite Transformations (Europe): Gavin Whitaker, Tunbridge Wells and Sidcup

TruGreen: Bob and'Anne Anderson, Trugreen

TruGreen

Bob &'Anne Anderson, Trugreen

CeX: Nancy Man, Uxbridge

CeX

Franchisee diary

Bluebird Care: Sharon Ryan, Bluebird Care, Teignbridge & Torbay

Bluebird Care

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Snack in the Box: I love the fact that I am my own boss

Andy Smith, Cheshire & Manchester

Snack in the Box: My franchise has given me control of my life

David Bullough, East Kent

ChemDry: Alistair Goodwin, Chem-Dry, Wirral & 'Deva

Alistair Goodwin, Chem-Dry, Wirral &'Deva

Wiltshire Farm Foods: Richard Rutty, Wiltshire Farm Foods

Richard Rutty, Wiltshire Farm Foods, North London

Charisnack: Freedom in Franchising...The benefits

More flexible working hours and greater free time to spend with the family, financial and personal rewards, and the freedom to make his own decisions appealed to ex-teacher Spenser Lees.

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