of Hire A Hubby
Jonathan Spatcher has been the Hire A Hubby franchisee in Milton Keynes since 2021. Prior to buying his franchise, Jonathan was working in the transport industry. Wanting to be self-employed, Jonathan decided to go down the franchise route as it offered him the support he wanted.
of Hire A Hubby
Despite being at normal retirement age, Robert Gordon is feeling energised and far younger than his 65 years as a result of being a Hire A Hubby franchisee. After being made redundant from his IT job, Robert by chance heard an advert for Hire A Hubby and took a instant attraction to the brand. With a passion for DIY, he knew it was the opportunity he had been looking for. Robert has now built his East Kent business that he bought in 2017, into a multi-van operation.
of Rosemary Bookkeeping
Already the founder of his practice, WAC and Co Accountants and E-Accountants Limited, Waqas’ decision to take over Rosemary Bookkeeping Reading in 2022 was “driven by a passion for accuracy and a commitment to client satisfaction.” Waqas’ journey with the Rosemary Bookkeeping has been marked by significant milestones and achievements. He has experienced steady growth, expanding their client base and service offerings and achieving a notable increase in client satisfaction scores by pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved by offering end-to-end solutions for all their client’s needs.
of Home Instead
Great British Franchisee Award winners Gavin and Michelle launched Home Instead Cleveland back in 2014. They had always known that they wanted to set up an ethical business which would make a genuine difference to local communities. “My experiences with my own family coupled with my working ethos made the decision to invest in a new Home Instead office really appealing, and I knew it was an opportunity that would really benefit those in our local community and keep those families and communities together”.
of Heavenly Desserts
On International Women’s Day, we sat down with franchisee of Heavenly Desserts Southampton, Huriyya Durrani, to hear about her story of self-discovery as she became a thriving business leader at the helm of a premium dessert restaurant. Having given birth to her second child just three weeks ago, Huriyya is nothing short of a powerhouse with an inspiring approach to franchising – read the full interview here.
of UBX
UBX Franchisees Ben and Neil have opened their second UBX location in Alderley, Cheshire, just 10 months after they launched their first UBX gym in Media City, Salford, in April 2023. Ben and Neil are co-owners at Whitworth Leisure and opened the very first UBX gym in the UK in Media City last year. Neil also opened his own UBX gym in Sheffield alongside his wife Kirsty in June 2023.
of Greensleeves Lawn Care
In this insightful interview, we gain valuable insights from Oliver Wood, a driven and successful franchisee who has built a thriving multi-unit business with Greensleeves, a premier lawn care franchise. At just 19 years old, Oliver embarked on his entrepreneurial journey, fuelled the support of the franchise network. Over the years, he has expanded his operations, now overseeing an impressive portfolio spanning Huddersfield, North Sheffield, and Wakefield.
of Rosemary Bookkeeping
Introducing Hanaa Raydan and Ahmad Aboul-Hosn, the new owners of Rosemary Bookkeeping Wembley. Rosemary Bookkeeping is bringing its expert bookkeeping services to Wembley and the surrounding areas for the first time under the expert supervision of Hanaa Raydan and the support of her business partner Ahmad Aboul-Hosn.
of Just Shutters
Paul Wells has been running his Just Shutters franchise, alongside his wife Lisa, since 2019. Before joining Just Shutters, Paul had worked in retail, working his way up from sales assistant to Regional Project Manager. A desire to be self-employed in a business that he could benefit directly from his hard work, as well as providing a safety net and the opportunity for growth, Paul liked the idea of franchising. Accidentally stumbling upon Just Shutters on LinkedIn, Paul liked what he saw and started to explore the company and industry in more detail. After meeting the team face-to-face, he was keen to start and as they say, the rest is history.
of Snap Fitness
Property and hospitality duo, Olga and Gurnake Cheema, had over 15 years combined property investment and hotel management experience when their search for a fitness franchise led them to Snap Fitness in 2021. After opening their first location in Bodmin, Cornwall, in November 2021, Olga and Gurnake became multi-unit investors in February of 2023. Just three months after the launch of their second location in Pontyclun, South Wales, the pair have already seen a return on their investment and are ready to open more!