ChipsAway

ChipsAway

Summary of Operation: With over 18 years of experience, ChipsAway is one of the most successful automotive franchises in the UK, and also the brand leader of the automotive paintwork repair market. Operating from fully equipped mobile workshops and CarCare Centres, ChipsAway specialists provide high quality, on-the-spot repairs to minor car bodywork damage, quickly and cost-effectively, restoring paintwork in a matter of hours. With low operating costs it provides a business opportunity that can generate a great living right from the start, as well as the satisfaction of delivering unrivalled service in a rapidly growing marketplace.

Ideal Franchise Owner Profile: Suits proactive, ambitious people who want to build a thriving and successful business. No previous experience required as extensive training and support is provided.

Cost of Franchise: From £29,995 + VAT

Year Company Established: 1994

Year of First Franchise Owner: 1995

Training Provided: Full practical, sales and marketing training provided, over four weeks.

Support Services Provided: Ongoing technical, marketing, national advertising and business support together with 24/7 UK-based call centre.

bfa Membership: Full

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ChipsAway: Profit from your passion for cars!

For the 350-strong ChipsAway franchise network, the 10 million cars in the UK represent a lucrative source of ongoing business. For individuals like franchisee Andy Darby, they're also a life-long passion.

ChipsAway: Paintballing treat hits the target for ChipsAway charity hero

ChipsAway: Success story continues for ChipsAway award winners!

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ChipsAway: 'Business as usual' at ChipsAway

Roger Wild and Steve Bignell, respectively Executive Chairman and Managing Director of ChipsAway group, have declared that it's 'business as usual' for ChipsAway and it sister franchise companies PCC (Professional Car Cleaning) and Autosheen, despite the recent demise of Myhome International.

ChipsAway: A great looking franchise that'll take you to the top

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Vicki Butler-Henderson

ChipsAway: ChipsAway is my solution to the credit crunch

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When changes to the licensing laws reduced the viability of his nightclub business, Max spotted the tremendous market potential of ChipsAway

ChipsAway: Top award for ChipsAway franchise owner

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ChipsAway: Reap Real Rewards

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Hard work combined with the solid support of the ChipsAway team has helped Lee Edgell build a business so successful that he has been able to reward himself with his dream car after only two years

ChipsAway: ChipsAway set to mark 15 year anniversary

ChipsAway: A lot can happen in a ChipsAway year

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1 Jan 2008 FirstWeek £1,000*

ChipsAway: Staff at ChipsAway raise money for favourite charities

ChipsAway: Think Big and nothing will get in your way!

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It couldn’t be a better time to join the UK’s biggest ‘on-thespot’ automotive paintwork repair brand.

ChipsAway: The Future is Yours to Shape

If you dread returning from your summer holiday to the drudgery of employment, a franchise may provide the answer to a brighter future. ChipsAway's Megan Dunmore reflects on how more and more individuals are seeking to shape their futures with ChipsAway franchises

ChipsAway: Andy’s dream becomes a reality

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ChipsAway: ChipsAway reports best month ever

ChipsAway: "My business is simply flying!"

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So impressive were Andrew Cooper's early experiences as a ChipsAway franchise owner, that he quickly invested in a second territory and is now managing a rapidly growing business

ChipsAway: Beat job blues with ChipsAway

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Struggling to find a way forward in a challenging job market, Stuart Yorston was encouraged by his father to investigate franchising. Now a successful business owner with ChipsAway, Stuart is on his way to buying his first house

ChipsAway: ChipsAway supports franchise owners with advert

ChipsAway: ChipsAway launches its first Jersey franchise

International franchise ChipsAway has launched its first outlet in Jersey. Former paramedic Alan Hanton (pictured) opened the Jersey ChipsAway franchise and provides a quick, professional vehicle paintwork repairs service for residents on the island.

ChipsAway: Mend and make do

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Despite the well documented problems of the new car manufacturing industry, perhaps surprisingly, franchises in the automotive services sector are offering better than ever opportunities to make money. Lloyd Evans, Chief Executive of ChipsAway, leading automotive paintwork repair franchisor, explains why

ChipsAway: Love cars... you'll love this franchise!

Whatever your achievement goals, ChipsAway offers a serious earnings opportunity. Megan Dunmore speaks to a franchisee who has achieved his goals with a ChipsAway franchise

ChipsAway: 10 years of Teamwork

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With business better than ever, Carrie and Simon Blenkinsop are hailing their investment in a ChipsAway franchise as the best thing they've ever done

ChipsAway: ChipsAway celebrates 15 years of success

ChipsAway: ChipsAway unveils new franchise package

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ChipsAway: On Top of the world!

ChipsAway International is a franchise at the top of its game. The acknowledged leader in SMART repairs, ChipsAway was the first company in the world to develop the technology to achieve factory finish repairs to minor paintwork damage, and it remains the dominant brand in the marketplace today.

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

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ChipsAway: Strong growth drives management restructure at ChipsAway

ChipsAway: From Here to Security

The rewards of self-employment have been generous for ChipsAway franchisee Roger Catchpole, who has bought a'BMW'Z4 and a Harley Davidson with his earnings inside three years

ChipsAway: ChipsAway raises £15,000 for charity

ChipsAway: Deepak Patel, Leicester

I'succeed or fail on my own merits

ChipsAway: ChipsAway launches new national television campaign

ChipsAway: ChipsAway tops 25,000 repairs this Summer

ChipsAway: Business accelerates for ChipsAway franchise owners

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ChipsAway: The only SMART repair franchise that now includes TV ad

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ChipsAway: 10 Years of success!

Celebrations are underway at ChipsAway as the first wave of 26 franchisees complete 10 years of success with the world's leading SMART repair specialist. Megan Dunmore reports

ChipsAway: Working SMART, thinking SMARTer

The introduction of SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair Technology) repairs to the UK almost 14 years ago spawned an entirely new sector within the automotive services industry, in turn giving rise to the lucrative franchise opportunities available today

ChipsAway: Business is really motoring!

Less than two years on from the launch of his ChipsAway franchise, Rob Hussey is looking at expanding his business horizons and taking on an employee to cope with the volume of work flowing in

ChipsAway: Chip off the old block!

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Successful ChipsAway franchise owner Steve Hunt is hoping his son James will prove a "chip off the old block", as he joins Steve's growing business to help fulfil customer demand.

ChipsAway: John Scholey, Wharfe Valley

Working as a Sales Director for a housing company I was living the corporate lifestyle, but it wasn't for me and I wanted to build something for myself. I began looking into franchising and I came across the ChipsAway franchise opportunity while reading The Franchise Magazine.

ChipsAway: Have all the things you want

Want more holidays...

ChipsAway: Marketing franchises using a website

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ChipsAway: Top performers recognised at ChipsAway Annual Conference

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ChipsAway: Increased brand awareness for ChipsAway

ChipsAway: Rich pickings!

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A lot can happen when you buy a ChipsAway franchise, as over 500 franchisees across Europe can testify. Whatever your background, ChipsAway offers you a satisfying, hands-on business with proven demand for services, virtually unlimited earning potential and a massive marketplace that continues to grow year on year.

ChipsAway: ChipsAway delivers 20,000 business leads

ChipsAway: National advertising drives up ChipsAway consumer leads

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ChipsAway: The family friendly franchise!

Colin Blunt purchased a ChipsAway franchise in 2001. His sudden death a few months later left his son David on the back foot, unsure of what to do for the best, or what direction to take for the future. As it turned out, his ChipsAway franchise has proved the best possible legacy Colin could have left for his son.

ChipsAway: A franchise investment that speaks for itself

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ChipsAway... why invest in anyone else?

ChipsAway: Five million mark for ChipsAway

ChipsAway International, the SMART (Small and Medium Area Repair Technology) repair specialist, has celebrated in style presenting a bouquet and a bottle of bubbly to its five millionth customer Kay Wellings, who had her damaged paintwork repaired by Lichfield franchisee Ian Byrne.

ChipsAway: ChipsAway to advertise on national television

ChipsAway: Making the dream come TRUE

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Constantly busy thanks to word of mouth recommendations from happy customers, Martin Hughes has still found time to give something back to his network as a Business Developer

ChipsAway: Fabulous new face of ChipsAway unveiled!

ChipsAway: ChipsAway awarded marketing accolade

SMART (Small & Medium Area Repair Technology) repair specialist ChipsAway International has won the award for Most Creative Exhibition Stand in the inaugural Franchise Marketing Awards.

ChipsAway: ChipsAway announces support for Help for Heroes

ChipsAway: want more holidays

want your dream car ...

ChipsAway: Sign up to success

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...Gary and Dean did!

ChipsAway: Family Values

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ChipsAway: Business builders ChipsAway franchise owners are thinki

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ChipsAway franchise owners Andy Darby and Andrew Cooper are both opening CarCare Centres to cope with the growing demand for their services

ChipsAway: Risk averse Roger finds success with ChipsAway!

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Although Roger Catchpole had the misfortune to be made redundant twice in his previous career as an IT Manager, his luck certainly changed for the better when he decided to take the leap into self-employment and invest in a ChipsAway franchise

ChipsAway: 'Pen Pusher' turns automotive paint repairer!

Swapping the boardroom for a ChipsAway franchise has given John Scholey a stress-free, happier life

ChipsAway: Franchise Brands Worldwide strengthens its franchise management team

ChipsAway: Cashing in on Chips!

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ChipsAway: ChipsAway: The Sign of Success!

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As ChipsAway marks 15 years of operations the network is highlighting a series of franchise agreement renewals which reflect the continued success of its franchise owners.

ChipsAway: ChipsAway awards its top performing franchise owners

ChipsAway: Our franchise has given us control over our own destiny

Anatol Poyer-Sleeman & Michelle Clark, ChipsAway, Cambridge

ChipsAway: Making money from scratch

World leading SMART (Small and Medium Area Repair Technology) repair specialist ChipsAway International offers an opportunity to make money from your first week in business, thanks to the massive marketplace and largely unfulfilled demand for minor paint damage repair.

ChipsAway: Now includes TV advertising

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ChipsAway: Looking forward to future expansion

Having just expanded his thriving business for the second time in three years to keep up with growing demand for his SMART (Small and Medium Area Repair Technology) repair services, ChipsAway franchisee Richard Wallbank speaks to Megan Dunmore

ChipsAway: "With Chips Away I Knew I Was Hooked!"

ChipsAway franchisee Carl Hardiman is one of several franchisees currently celebrating five years with the world's leading SMART repair specialist. ChipsAway's Megan Dunmore reveals how he has signed for a further five years to coincide with the launch of his new ChipsAway Car Care Centre, extending his already expanding business

ChipsAway: Profiting from passion

For hardworking ChipsAway franchisee Andy Darby, a passion for cars means big profits.

ChipsAway: Make a safer investment in 2009

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In these challenging economic times, it's more important than ever to invest your money wisely.

ChipsAway: A franchise that really delivers

After 28 years with the Royal Mail, former postie Carl Liddy took the plunge and bought a ChipsAway International franchise 18 months ago. Now he says he's happier and more fulfilled than he has ever been, and is looking forward to taking the family to the States for the 'holiday of a lifetime' in the summer.

ChipsAway: Martin Hughes

"In my first month, I turned over £4,500 and I've been busy ever since"

ChipsAway: Investing in a Business...

As an experienced businessman with a long-standing involvement in franchising, Chris Bury of Lancashire knew that ChipsAway would prove a worthy investment.

ChipsAway: Appointed by AA as sole recommended SMART repairer

The AA has nominated SMART repair specialist ChipsAway International as the organisation's sole recommended supplier of SMART repairs to its five million plus members. According to MD Steve Bignell, this agreement represents a major marketing coup for ChipsAway, bringing substantial new business opportunities to franchisees.

ChipsAway: Putting the 'AHHH' into SMART repairs

Ask a ChipsAway franchisee the best thing about the business and you may find the answer surprising

ChipsAway: My ChipsAway franchise has given me my life back

Roger Catchpole, ChipsAway

ChipsAway: Robert follows in father's footsteps

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Robert Clift found the perfect solution to finding a job when he left school - join his father Paul's ChipsAway franchise and make it a family-run success story.

ChipsAway: Fulfil your potential!

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ChipsAway: ChipsAway franchise owner Jamie celebrates seven year high!

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ChipsAway: ChipsAway management team repurchase franchise group

The ChipsAway management team has just completed its repurchase of the ChipsAway franchise group from Myhome International, which bought the brand in 2007.

ChipsAway: Fulfil your potential!

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With the original and best performing minor automotive paint repairer in the UK, building a profitable business couldn't be easier. In fact, with our unrivalled training and support package, it's as easy as One, Two, Three!

ChipsAway: Potential to turnover £300,000 per year!

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ChipsAway: Champagne moments from ChipsAway

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

ChipsAway: ChipsAway launches insurance product

ChipsAway: Best of both worlds

Family man Lee Draycott has finally found what he's been looking for - flexibility, freedom and time with his family.

ChipsAway: Alistair has sights set on the big time

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ChipsAway: Lee's SMART business move

ChipsAway International franchisee Lee Edgell says he permanently has a big smile on his face, ever since joining the UK's leading SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair Technology) repair franchisor

ChipsAway: Dreams come true

Every year, thousands of commuters dream of ditching the stress and boredom of employment to be their own boss. Most never get further than dreaming, but for those who do, their reward is often a real lifestyle change and the possibility of achieving goals they never could before

ChipsAway: ChipsAway unveils new flagship facility

ChipsAway: Fulfil your potential in 2011

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ChipsAway: Change of gear sees Lee racing ahead

Cycling enthusiast Lee Chaplin is a very happy chap. He's ditched the stress and the long hours of delivering parcels across the City and has 'downshifted' to run his own business and reclaim his life.

ChipsAway: High hitting launches for new ChipsAway franchisees

SMART repair franchise ChipsAway International has announced a record number of new franchisees opening across the country. Some of the latest franchisees to join the rapidly expanding network, who launched their respective new businesses over successive weekends, between them reported enquiries worth almost £64,000, with an average of 60 per cent of all estimates written converted into...

ChipsAway: ChipsAway charity ‘date’ with celebrity

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ChipsAway: New look for ChipsAway vehicles

ChipsAway: ChipsAway business takes off!

Former RAF Weapons Technician Bob Laughlan is off to a flying start in Civvy Street, having joined forces with his old comrade: ChipsAway franchisee Jim Hughes.

ChipsAway: ChipsAway marketing campaign produces record business enquiries

ChipsAway: ChipsAway CarCare Centre expands Andy’s horizons

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ChipsAway: ChipsAway appoints new Marketing Director

ChipsAway: ChipsAway supports franchise owners with national TV ad

ChipsAway: Changing Places

A move into self-employment has enabled Jamie Birks to transform his lifestyle and spend more time with his children, as well as build a 'very rewarding' business

ChipsAway: Flying the flag for franchising

ChipsAway is expanding its European Network into the untapped Eastern Bloc.

ChipsAway: Leave the Rat Race behind!

How many times have you thought about escaping the daily rat race and setting up a business of your own? Now's your chance. With a ChipsAway International franchise, you can be certain of a massive marketplace of over 30 million cars, the leading brand in cosmetic paintwork repair, and the comprehensive training and support you'd expect from one of the largest and longest established franchise...

ChipsAway: I couldn't have had a better start

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With a yearning to improve his work/life balance, Ross McLaren quit his job with Honda to launch a ChipsAway franchise. With £5,000 worth of bookings on his first weekend, he is enjoying a 'phenomenal' start

ChipsAway: Green franchising Eco-friendly opportunities

21st century businesses need not only to be financially sustainable, but also ecologically sustainable too. The Franchise Magazine invites three franchisors to establish their green credentials

ChipsAway: One great franchise, one great package

The Pensions Problem is something we've all heard a lot about recently. For a fortunate few, however, there is no problem. Some have been lucky, some have saved hard and others - like Norman Ryan - made a smart move and bought a ChipsAway franchise, reports ChipsAway's Megan Dunmore

ChipsAway: High Five for ChipsAway franchise owner!

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Five years since he became a ChipsAway franchise owner, Steve Ide is now considering expanding his business to cope with demand for his services

ChipsAway: New look for ChipsAway vehicles

ChipsAway: Rob motors ahead with ChipsAway

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ChipsAway: Franchisee Diary: Jason Ashfield

ChipsAway is a great business, with a great brand name and offering a great franchise package.

ChipsAway: Scott Trutch, ChipsAway

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