Long-term ambition fulfilled with franchise business

Chris Cox had tried a couple of different career paths before he decided it was time to pursue his dream of being his own boss.

Chris started researching ways he could start up and run his own business. Realising that investing in a franchise could help him fulfil his ambition, Chris attended one of The National Franchise Exhibitions.

Although he’d done some prior research on how to get started with a franchise, Chris entered the exhibition with no target sector or brand in mind for his investment. Zero Dry Time caught his attention as it offered a service he hadn’t come across; that of dry cleaning carpets and upholstery.

Chris felt that a franchise with Zero Dry Time offered him the chance to enter an untapped market in his area. Being able to spend time at the event with founder David Muirhead and existing franchisees convinced Chris it was the business for him and he opened his franchise a few months later.

Chris comments:

“The clear advantage that a franchise offers is that that you are getting an ‘off the shelf’ business which you can get started with immediately. The product development, marketing and support is all in place to make the business a success for you – that’s what your investment buys you.”

Chris has certainly found success with his Dudley-based franchise, winning an award for ‘Best Newcomer of the Year’ from Zero Dry Time.

His candid advice to anyone wondering if investing in a franchise is right for them is: “Book yourself a ticket to The Franchise Exhibitions. You need to meet with a variety of brands to get a full understanding of what they offer and which would best suit your way of working, skillset and interests.”

Find out more about upcoming exhibitions and book your free tickets to follow in Chris’ footsteps.

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