Franchise Focus
Alex Baker Repair and renew
Home improvement franchise Fibrenew is expanding into the UK INVESTMENT LEVEL: £50,000-£300,000
one day he would be living in California and restoring, renovating and repairing leather upholstery and other plastic and vinyl products. After growing up in Somerset and a stint with the Royal Air Force as a civilian contractor, Alex found himself in the South of France and, eventually, the US, launching satellites for Alcatel Espace. No stranger to trying new things, when it came time to settle down with his growing family, Alex wanted an opportunity that allowed him to manage his work schedule alongside his family and community commitments. Alex considered several franchise opportunities but ultimately decided on Fibrenew. In Alex’s words: “I wanted a hands-on business that had some science behind it and, while you don’t have to be a rocket scientist
W
hile studying aerospace engineering at
Kingston University in London, Alex Baker never imagined that
“You need a hunger for the satisfaction that comes with fixing things, and fixing them well”
like I was, you do need a hunger for the satisfaction that comes with fixing things, and fixing them well.” Now, four years later, Alex is joining Michael Wilson, the CEO and founder of Fibrenew, at the British & International Franchise Exhibition at London Olympia (14 and 15 March) to help kick off Fibrenew’s expansion into the UK. Michael started Fibrenew in Canada in 1987 and over the past 25 years has grown the business to well over 200 franchise units across Canada, the US, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand. An industry leader in the development of exceptional leather, plastic and vinyl repair products and restoration
techniques, Fibrenew is looking for well- capitalised master franchisees, regional developers and individual franchisees with a passion for repairing things rather than throwing them away and, in doing so, helping to protect the environment from unnecessary waste. New “Fibrenewers” will become part of a global company that offers a premier training programme and support network. Franchisees will learn the skills necessary to repair and refurbish damaged leather and cracked vinyl and plastic in cars, boats, airplanes, at home and in commercial settings. If you are prepared to do what it takes to run a successful business, Fibrenew wants to talk to you. n
FIBRENEW INTERNATIONAL
WEBSITE:
www.fibrenew-franchising.com EMAIL:
info@fibrenew.com PHONE: 1 403 278 7818 (Canada) CLASSIFICATION: Home improvement
April 2014 |
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Investment: £50k-£100k
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