 Suzanne and Gary Horton


Puddle Ducks


ormer legal professionals uanne and ary oon grew their uddle ucks franchise into multiunit ownership


C


ouple Suzanne and Gary Horton enjoyed successful careers in the legal sector before diving into


the world franchising. Now multi-unit owners and the first franchisees to build their own pool, the award-winning couple thrive in a business they love, providing life-saving skills to children, backed by a supportive network and head office team. Back in 2010, Suzanne looked into Puddle Ducks and, inspired by other women who had made a success of


“ We bring a


different perspective… and play to our own strengths


running their own franchises, and impressed by the proven business model, support structure and solid reputation, felt assured she'd be successful as a Puddle Ducks franchisee. In 2011 Suzanne and Gary bought Puddle Ducks Greater Manchester, providing swimming lessons across Hyde, Stockport, Castlefield and Gorton. Following its launch and rapid success, which saw lots of local children attending, Gary was able to officially join the business having previously been involved in an advisory capacity. Expansion in 2016 saw the first Puddle Ducks franchisee-owned pool when Gary and Suzanne's family swim centre became a community resource, housing a hydrotherapy pool and facilities including activity rooms and café, as well as award-winning swimming lessons. They've gone from a single territory


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to multi-unit ownership, with Puddle Ducks Worcestershire and Puddle Ducks Derbyshire & North West Leicestershire.


Suzanne


comments: “We bring different perspectives to decisions and play to our own strengths. I focus on the operational and financial side and Gary tends to work on marketing and the long-term vision, which of course has included expansion into further territories”. Gary adds: “Our own experience as


parents allowed us to develop a successful business that perfectly meets the needs of other local families and imparts an important life skill for young children. We have also had the benefit of being supported by the award-winning team at Puddle Ducks HQ who've been there every step of our franchise journey.” See puddleducks.com/franchising or more information. 


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