The joint venture between Be Franchising
and VIP Bin Cleaning continue to move forward with three operators
already launched and a further already planned. The third operation
has been launched in Derwentside and the operator is Craig Richardson.
Craig attended the initial presentation in Shildon which was
presented by Paul Balmont of Be Franchising and Mark Harvey of
VIP Bin Cleaning where they explained the opportunity to an audience
of prospective operators. From this presentation a short list
of suitable applicants was put together who were then interviewed
on a one to one basis. From this short list Craig was selected
and he spent a full day at the VIP head office in Norfolk where
he met the VIP support team and got a full understanding of the
business. After this day Craig was selected as the new operator
for Derwentside and the following week he returned to Norfolk
and completed an intense training course.
The new business was launched on Monday 22nd June and the early
signs are they are going to achieve record sales and growth on
the first week of the launch. Craig commented: “I never
thought I would get an opportunity like this and I am determined
not to waste it. The help and support I have received from Be
Franchising and VIP has been fantastic and I am going to make
sure I succeed. I am under no illusion that it is going to be
hard work but with the support of Be Franchising and VIP and
with my total dedication I am sure I can make it work. I would
recommend anyone who has an opportunity like this to take it
and grab it with both hands. I am now so excited about my
future that I cannot believe the turnaround in my life within
the last few weeks when I did not even have a job let alone an
opportunity to build and then own my own franchise.”
The interest in the North East about the project has certainly
gained momentum with 90 candidates putting their names forward
to be considered for the next opportunity which is Gateshead.
Paul Balmont explained “As word has spread about what we
are doing and the opportunity it gives people we have seen a
significant growth in the numbers of people putting their names
forward to be considered. Gateshead has attracted 90 enquiries
and we are only able to give one of these people the opportunity
but it gives us confidence that the message is getting out there
and people are interested in what we are trying to do.”
The
growing team at Be Franchising
Mark Harvey commented: “the last
few months have been very difficult in getting the processes
and
systems in place and then
getting the message out in the North East but we are now seeing
the rewards for our efforts. The high number of applicants proves
we are gradually getting the message out there. It is hard work
but when we come across someone like Craig it makes it all worthwhile.
Here is someone who would never normally have the opportunity
of owning his own franchise, and to see him fully understand
and appreciate the opportunity we have given him makes it very
rewarding.”
Be Franchising has recently employed Graham Mylchreest who will
manage the day to day running of the business and their operators
and staff. Graham comes with a wealth of franchise experience
which will add even more value to the project.
The aim of Be Franchising is to prove the model works with VIP
Bin Cleaning and then use this experience and knowledge to add
other brands to their project. Other Franchisors have shown a
keen interest and Be Franchising does not think it will be too
long before they add a name or two of other franchisors to their
list.
