A journey of transformation

David Howle was in a well-paid role as an operations manager when he realised that he did not want to stay with his employer of nine years any longer. He’d been self-employed in the past and was keen to be his own boss again but did not want to take the risk of starting a new business from scratch.

Recognising that investment in a franchise would buy him a proven business model, David attended The National Franchise Exhibition in October 2017 with the aim of meeting kitchen refurbishment specialists, Dream Doors. He comments:

“I had a whole host of questions prepared for the Dream Doors team at the event, and Alex Waite, their Director of Franchisee Recruitment, was extremely open with me, giving me all the information I needed.”

“Likewise, Alex asked a lot of searching questions of me, ensuring I was compatible with the business. The conversations we had there really clinched it for me that a franchise with Dream Doors was what I wanted to pursue.”

Early in 2018, David visited the Dream Doors head office in Gosport. His wife, Kate, who was sceptical of her husband’s plans, attended with him and by the end of the day was so impressed with the level of professionalism she’d seen, that she too wanted to be part of the business. On 1st May 2018, David and Kate became the proud franchisees of Dream Doors Worcester. David comments:

“Over the 30 years I’ve worked in business, I’ve received a lot of training, and I can honestly say that the support and training Dream Doors has provided for the launch and operation of our business has been the most intense, professional and enjoyable I have ever experienced.

“We’re still in our first year of business and have never worked so hard – but now we’re working for ourselves, enjoying financial reward and the satisfaction of delighting our customers by transforming their kitchens.”

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