Case Studies

Laurence has been a franchisee with Optic-Kleer since 2015. He operates his franchise in around the areas of Swindon, Newbury, Marlborough and Oxford.Previously, Laurence worked for many years as a parts manager for a well- known German car manufacturer.How did you first hear about Optic-Kleer?I first heard about Optic-Kleer when I bumped into an ex-manager of mine who I used to work with years ago. He was actually working in a carpark, at a store just down the road from where I was working. Som...

Kemi proves that you don’t need logistics experience to succeed as a DSP business owner. From Underground to On the Road “Logistics is thriving” After 14 years working with the London Underground, Kemi was ready for a new challenge. She recognised that logistics was flourishing and that as a DSP she could lead a business of her own, receive higher rewards and make a positive impact in her local community whilst being supported by the DSP programme. Leveraging Transferable Skills “I take a p...

John Speare found himself at a crossroads when his freelance work in B2B sales started to dwindle, but he had reached a stage in life where he couldn’t envisage being an employee again. After finding out about Optic-Kleer through a family member, John realised his years of retail experience would be perfect for running a franchise where he would be interacting with the general public on a daily basis. Taking on the Bury St. Edmunds territory for Optic-Kleer in September 2011, John celebrated his...

Philip Short recently shared some interesting insights into the early success of his Lakeland Verandahs franchise in East Anglia.He opened the franchise with Callum Collins-Butterton in March 2021 and has not looked back since.Philip stated: “We have just taken an order from our 55th customer of the year, just 9 months after we started.”With customer demand being there since day one, Philip credits Lakeland Verandahs’ sustainable products to the high amount of interest he has received, whic...

Simon Crowter started his franchising journey in June 2021 when he opened the Sussex franchise territory. Thankful for the level of franchise support he has received so far, Simon commented that there is always someone at the other end of the phone. “There’s always someone to chat to. Even Russell, Lakeland Verandahs’ CEO, is able to assist.” For Simon, who had no prior experience in the decking and fencing market, it was crucial to be able to receive guidance from the very top of the business...

Franchising is an extremely popular route to owning your very own business for ambitious entrepreneurs and investors of all ages. If you’re considering semi-retiring or are approaching retirement age, investing in a franchise can be a great way to uphold a steady income, without having to deal with the long hours and inflexibility of a full-time job. Former Optic-Kleer franchisee, Graham Bastow, was no stranger to the world of franchising when he took on his Stockport territory. Graham had alwa...

Urban Valet, the mobile valet franchise, share some of their fantastic customer reviews. “Urban Valet is the best car valeting company around. They have a simple straightforward online booking system, and don’t be put off if you can’t get a slot as soon as you’d hope, I often book in advance and a cancellation pops up. Simon is brilliant and really cares about his customers, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone” Ellen McCarten “ Absolutely fabulous company thoroughly recommend....

Within 3 weeks of signing up with WPCS Franchise, Sheila had a striking website set up, marketing materials, business cards and all the contracts & paperwork for her business. This enabled her to sign her first client in just 3 weeks! Because Sheila didn’t have to invest in office premises, vans or expensive equipment she was able to have an agile start, set up quickly with a fully branded business. Why Sheila chose WPCS Commercial Cleaning Franchise The pandemic hit Sheila’s Business EXPO...

The proven business model of WPCS Commercial Cleaning Franchise allowed Ann to run her business from France for 6 weeks over the Summer Holidays & stay profitable during the pandemic. She is able to achieve this using the unique leverage model. By leveraging other people’s skills, Ann reduces the administration burden, allowing her to focus on running the business itself. Giving her the time and space to make sure her business is on track to achieve her financial & business goals. Since 2005,...

Gavin Shepherd explains his reasons for joining the highly rewarding WHITE KNIGHT franchise and shares some of his experiences. "Before coming on board as a WHITE KNIGHT franchisee, I was very badly let down by another franchisor. Due to the circumstances, I was keen to find the right franchise opportunity quite urgently, and was so pleased to be introduced to the guys at WHITE KNIGHT. From day one, the team have been incredibly supportive and are always available to provide guidance, answers...

WHITE KNIGHT provides market-leading cleaning, mould removal and disaster restoration services - check out some of their recent client testimonials below... “Thought I had a mould issue and wanted an air test! Were quick to offer me great advice and suggestions on how to proceed. Very efficient, honest and genuine on the phone and when testing the house. Would 100% recommend!” Carmel, Northampton “Professional, courteous and effective. Within a few days of contacting WHITE KNIGHT they had comple...

There’s no requirement to be an industry specialist to open one of the remaining outlets of Lakeland Verandahs franchise. Lots of its franchisees have entered into the UPVC decking and fencing business from other professions, including the owner of its Cardiff territory, Neil Phelan. Before investing in the operation, Neil had been involved in the automotive industry all of his life, producing hi-spec motor vehicles and components, having achieved qualifications in mechanical engineering and pr...