Several businesses would rather forget 2008, with insolvency and redundancies reported across a range of sectors. However, during the year leading electrical contracting firm Mr. Electric saw an increase of 30 per cent in the number of new franchisees joining the company.
The influx of new franchisees who joined the group in 2008, proved that those looking to venture into the world of business are realising the benefits of working with the support of a parent company.
Clive Houlston, managing director of Mr. Electric, explains: “During 2008, we saw no less than 25 franchise areas start their own business under the Mr. Electric umbrella, which is a healthy 30 per cent increase on the number of new franchises we supported in the same period for 2007.
“Our new joiners are wising up to the benefits of being part of our organisation and the advantages of buying a franchise with us as we’re offering a safer and more reassuring option for those looking to become their own boss.â€
Clive, who has directed the extremely successful Franchise business, Mr. Electric, for over 12 years, is keen to highlight the benefits of franchising to those who are looking for a new business enterprise.
He states: “There are a host of advantages associated with starting a business franchise with us, including the security of working with a proven business method. Interested parties would be buying into an organisation that is already successful and we will pass on our expertise, training, support and in depth knowledge of the service sector to our franchisees.
