Featured Franchises
Dolly Char (UK) Ltd
Primary industry: Domestic Cleaning
Minimum investment level: £7,995
Primary industry: Domestic Cleaning
Minimum investment level: £7,995
CityLocal
Primary industry: Local Internet Directory
Minimum investment level: £9,950
Primary industry: Local Internet Directory
Minimum investment level: £9,950
Forces Recruitment Services (FRS) Ltd
Primary industry: Recruitment of ex-Forces
Minimum investment level: £15,500
Primary industry: Recruitment of ex-Forces
Minimum investment level: £15,500
Maid2Clean
Primary industry: Residential Services
Minimum investment level: £9,999
Primary industry: Residential Services
Minimum investment level: £9,999
Supagrass Ltd
Primary industry: Lawn Care
Minimum investment level: £6,900
Primary industry: Lawn Care
Minimum investment level: £6,900
Countrywide Signs
Primary industry: Estate Agency Sign Management
Minimum investment level: £10,000
Primary industry: Estate Agency Sign Management
Minimum investment level: £10,000
Ambience Hire
Primary industry: Weddings and events
Minimum investment level: £9,995
Primary industry: Weddings and events
Minimum investment level: £9,995
Uber Products
Primary industry: care and buety producs
Minimum investment level: £17,500
Primary industry: care and buety producs
Minimum investment level: £17,500
Xpoze
Primary industry: Internet
Minimum investment level: £1,000
Primary industry: Internet
Minimum investment level: £1,000
Autovaletdirect
Primary industry: Mobile car valeting
Minimum investment level: £7,000
Primary industry: Mobile car valeting
Minimum investment level: £7,000
Fastsigns
Primary industry: signs and graphics
Minimum investment level: £35,000
Primary industry: signs and graphics
Minimum investment level: £35,000
Bluebird Care
Primary industry: Care
Minimum investment level: £32,500
Primary industry: Care
Minimum investment level: £32,500
IRUN Solutions Ltd
Primary industry: Business Development
Minimum investment level: £3,500
Primary industry: Business Development
Minimum investment level: £3,500
TaxAssist Accountants
Primary industry: Accountancy
Minimum investment level: £30,000
Primary industry: Accountancy
Minimum investment level: £30,000
No Letting Go
Primary industry: Property services
Minimum investment level: £5,000
Primary industry: Property services
Minimum investment level: £5,000
DE Photo (Franchising) Ltd
Primary industry: Photography
Minimum investment level: £46,000
Primary industry: Photography
Minimum investment level: £46,000
Shaun Kinsell Case Study Autovaletdirect
Why I chose franchisingI liked the concept of franchising and realised its potential as a route into business start-up for me. The main elements I identified as being beneficial were - proven sales, tried & tested work ethics, and the support & back up.
What I did before taking up a franchise
Before buying my franchise I was a HGV Lorry Driver / Shunter Tug Driver.
How I raised the finance
I raised the finance from an investment I had made when I was younger, with the remaining balance coming from a business loan.
The training and support I receive from my franchisor
I have received excellent training and support. This has included:
- One week field training with an established franchisee
- Meeting of suppliers face to face
- Full explanation of operations manual
- 4 days personal support within area of franchise
- Data base from Autovaletdirect & suppliers
- 24 hour contact numbers & 24 hour manned call centre
- Day-to-day contact
- Good achievable business plan
The challenges I have faced
The biggest challenge for me was breaking away from the mundane Friday afternoon payslip, and the learning process required to start my own franchise. Paper chain delays from the Bank (they honoured all agreements) were also challenging.
My advice to someone thinking of buying their first franchise
- Do thorough research
- Get full backing from family
- Make sure it’s what you want to do
- Get reports on contract from a franchise solicitor
- Check they are bfa members
- Can you fund the project & how
- Go into the venture with a clear head
- Good achievable business plans
My plans for the future
I plan to expand my territory to become a multi-franchise operator for Autovaletdirect.
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