Case Studies

Meet Dan, and how his family GoCruise & Travel business has spiked to over £2 million sales since the Pandemic, here’s their storyOur franchise operates from two offices within our home in Kent. The family business is heavily focused on being a cruise specialist, with service and valuable advice being very high in our priorities for our clients.Our business journey started with building a small customer database from scratch, then setting about increasing that, using direct mail and attending co...

Our franchisees were all drawn to a career with Laser Skin because of the positive impact on their local community and how with Laser Skin they could build a profitable business, read how. Really pleased with the business so far. I was sceptical of the operation at first as I did not know of any businesses that would result in 60%+ net margins, but quickly in my 2nd month I saw that the turnover generated far exceeded my expectations and my net profits were around the 66% mark. It was easy to r...

Lucy Martin runs a Language for Fun franchise teaching French, Spanish and Italian to more than 100 adults in Greenwich, south-east London.“My quality of life is beyond what I thought possible five years ago.”As one of those people instinctively attracted to teaching, I never had any doubt after graduating with a languages degree in 2000 that I would qualify as a teacher. The dynamism and ever-evolving challenge of mainstream education, the energy of working with teenagers and the deep satisfact...

Concept Claims Solutions are home insurance claims management specialists, who’s job is to make sure a policyholder get’s everything they’re entitled to when making a home insurance claim.They deal with claims from start to finish, including all repair works... and the policyholder pays nothing but their excess.In order to support their franchisees to the best of their ability, Concept have a network of contractors to supply to franchisees when managing the repair works for insurance claims. On...

It’s not every day you are presented with an opportunity to combine work with play. But that is exactly what happened to local Dad Shaun Rapley, for he is on track to open two new children’s ‘stay and play’ options – one in the Leicestershire village of Newtown Linford, the other a little further north-west in Swadlincote. The Train Time ‘Stay and Play’ facilities are centred around trains – and lots of them! Over 200 feet of track will be laid and an endless supply of carriages promise t...

George has approached SportsCool in April 2023 about a potential franchise. Within a number of weeks, he found himself having a face to face meeting with the owners. He advised the conversation was “informative, professional, clear and helpful.” Describing the process, he said it was “Simple and easy”. “Paul was on hands with his expertise of the business and any legal questions I had - he had the knowledge and communicated with me promptly. This took huge pressure off me, I always felt...

My journey towards embracing a significant career change led me to Gecko Hospitality franchise, a decision that has since unfolded into an enriching and transformative experience for myself and my family. The catalyst for change came unexpectedly when the restaurant chain I had recently joined as a career underwent major corporate restructuring. Amidst this period of uncertainty, my familiarity with Gecko Hospitality, garnered through previous interactions, shone as a beacon of opportunity. R...

After years of being in the trenches in restaurant operations I saw an opportunity in Gecko Hospitality to use my restaurant knowledge and help others. I also loved the fact that I was responsible for my own destiny. My success is a direct result of my work ethic and the energy I have put into my company.Gecko Hospitality gave me my life back. I had weekends and evenings to spend with my family and synagogue. It gave me the opportunity to help others, not only in placing managers and chefs in ne...

My journey with Gecko Hospitality began in 2002, a time when fax machines with thermal paper were the height of technology. Like many, I sought more than the traditional path of working tirelessly for someone else's gain. My conversation with Robert Krzak, President of Gecko Hospitality, was a turning point. It wasn't just about landing a job; it was about aligning with a vision where helping others achieve their career aspirations could also pave the way for my own success. Fast forward twen...

The privilege of having a ‘job for life’ has long been a principle consigned to the past. Redundancies and job losses are all considered the norm within the lifespan of an average career. However, according to the latest Future of Jobs Report from the World Economic Forum, employment experts are now predicting that the average person should prepare for “multiple career changes during their working lives”. This entails not just a change of job, but an entire change of profession – several tim...

A Barking Mad franchisee is celebrating after expanding her territory, to match even more doting dog owners with helpful hosts.Louise Jones bought the territory of Market Harborough in April 2022, launching Barking Mad in the area for the very first time. Since then, she has established a stronghold of pet hosts who are on hand throughout the year to support owners looking for a home from home for their pets while they go on holiday.Now, she’s expanding into neighbouring Loughborough, an existin...

As full-time police officers, Paul and Tracy Franklin already have their hands full. Add to that, three children, two dogs and elderly parents to look after, you’d be forgiven for thinking there’d be no more time for anything else. Think again. In the little spare time they have, this dynamic husband and wife team are travel consultants – and they’re pretty good at it too. Although it’s a currently only a side-line, joining The Travel Franchise back in April 2023 has boosted their income and...