Franchise Focus A reliable choice
Agency Express are offering prospective franchisees the reassurance of a proven business model
INVESTMENT LEVEL: £21,500
professional way my enquiries where dealt with by the Agency Express team, the strength of the franchise package, the impressive growth of the business in the last 12 years and the fact that the model clearly works – 100 franchisees proves that. I also received fantastic feedback when speaking to other franchisees about their experiences, which gave me the extra confidence to proceed.”
“Agency Express appealed to me because of their reputation and the support they offer their franchisees”
Jeremy Farrow Agency Express (Mid
the UK and Ireland, Agency Express have fine-tuned their van-based franchise, offering opportunities with unrivaled rates of success. Within the last year, Agency Express have increased both their franchisee network and their annual turnover, by 26 per cent and 20 per cent respectively. They also received the Bronze award for ‘Franchisor of the Year’ at the 2013 bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards, demonstrating that Agency Express are the van franchise of choice.
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Who are Agency Express? Agency Express are the UK’s largest provider of nationwide estate agency board services and now boast over 109 operating centres spanning across the UK and Ireland.
What does an Agency Express franchisee do? Agency Express franchisees erect, service and remove one in three of all the UK’s ‘For Sale’ and ‘To Let’ boards nationwide. The comprehensive network efficiently delivers professional board services to over 36 per cent of the UK’s estate agency offices, including 18 of the top 20 corporate estate agency chains.
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ith almost two decades of
franchising tucked firmly under their belts and over 100 franchisees across
What benefits can an Agency Express franchisee expect? As Agency Express is a van-based operation, franchisees directly benefit from low start-up costs and ongoing low overheads. Agency Express also carefully research the exclusive territories, each with a capacity for growth. As part of the fully inclusive package, franchisees are provided with all the necessary tools, equipment, clothing, public liability insurance and deposit paid on a fully sign-written van. Each franchisee also attends the Agency Express extensive eight-day training programme, which educates and prepares franchisees for all eventualities in the early stages of their business. Each franchisee is provided with ongoing support covering any marketing, sales or logistical issues, maximizing their potential for success. Over the past 16 years, Agency Express business formulas have supported franchisees achieving turnovers in excess of £200,000, with many others exceeding £70,000 gross per annum.
What is the franchise investment? The fully inclusive franchise package costs £21,500 plus reclaimable vat. The investment includes everything a franchisee needs to successfully get their business up and running from day one.
What do the franchisees have to say? Martin Shuker Agency Express (Lancaster): “I was filled with confidence by the
Warwickshire): “I am really pleased with the support I have had from Agency Express, it’s better than I ever expected. The day- to-day work is straightforward; I simply follow the training I’ve been given. Putting up estate agency boards can be physically hard but over time my efficiency has improved substantially, meaning more jobs are done each day and that means money in the bank. The biggest highlight has been how quick I have been able to turn a profit, a real mark of achievement for me.” Paul Jenkinson Agency Express (North Lakes): “I looked at many franchise possibilities but Agency Express appealed to me because of their reputation and the support they offer their franchisees. My experience of franchising so far has been very fulfilling; my days are always interesting, challenging, stimulating and busy! My business is thriving – since starting in February 2013 I have employed two more people, so I now have three vans, two full-time employees and two part-time as well as myself” Investing in an Agency Express franchise is simple, no previous experience or qualifications are required, just self- motivation and a willingness to succeed. You can visit Agency Express on Stand G30 at The British & International Franchise Exhibition, London Olympia on 14 and 15 March where they will be looking to recruit further individuals for their remaining select number of franchise territories. n
AGENCY EXPRESS
WEBSITE:
www.agencyexpress.co.uk EMAIL:
ben.brookes@
agencyexpress.co.uk PHONE: 0158 579 800 CLASSIFICATION: Estate agency boards
Investment: £20k-£50k
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