New franchise Wilkins Chimney Sweep has awarded its first three franchises in a six-month period. The owners of the chimney sweeping business, Peter and Louise Harris, decided to start franchising their concept when they noticed an increasing number of people were turning to open fires and wood burners to combat the steep rise in energy prices.
Peter Harris, Managing Director of Wilkins Chimney Sweep, said: “With insurance companies now requiring policy holders to have their chimneys swept regularly, and oil, gas and electricity prices rising, we have seen a steady increase in business. We spent a long time researching the franchise market and took the very best advice from franchising experts when building our model.”