People in Franchising

On the 23rd episode of People in Franchising we are joined by Ryan Armitage, Director of Tezlom.   

Tezlom specialise in the recruitment of Care Assistants, Support Workers and Registered Nurses. And what started out as a small, family-run business, has now grown into an established franchise that serves some of the UK’s largest, most renowned care providers such as NHS Hospitals, EMI Homes, Mental Health Hospitals, Learning Disability Units and more.   

On the 22nd episode of People in Franchising we are joined by Mark Llewellyn, Managing Director (Sales & Marketing) of Revive! Mark founded the business 25 years ago with a single van. As the business grew, he rebranded as Revive! with a strong focus on customer service and technical excellence.

He works alongside the Institute for the Motor Industry and other bodies to drive up standards and establish the leading nationally recognised qualifications within the mobile paint repair sector.

Mark has also twice been elected as a board member of the British Franchise Association by UK franchisors, helping to influence ethical franchising in the UK and demonstrating his stature and reputation for excellence in the sector.

On the 21st episode of People in Franchising we are joined by Andy Brattesani.  Andy Brattesani is UK Head of Franchising for HSBC. He has 30 years’ experience working in various disciplines in Retail and Corporate Banking and has been with HSBC since 2008. Andy’s extensive knowledge of the UK Franchising landscape has not only enabled him to develop the HSBC UK framework to support business growth in the sector, but has seen him successfully lead the expansion of the HSBC UK Franchise model internationally.

Our hosts Suzie McCafferty and David Kaye welcome Steve Witt, co-founder of Not Just Travel, on to Episode 20 of the People in Franchising podcast.

Not Just Travel is an exciting and rapidly evolving travel franchise developing a range of lifestyle holidays. From watersports holidays to relaxing in the Maldives, their dedicated teams provide an excellent level of care and service. As well as a unique range of holidays they provide access to over 100 leading tour operators at discounted prices, packaged with the very best customer service and knowledge. Exposed to over 1 million people per month, the brand is rapidly growing.

Hear more about Steve's journey with franchising and his tips for success on our latest episode.

Our hosts, Suzie McCafferty and David Kaye welcome Neil Randall, CEO of Anytime Fitness, on to episode 19 of People in Franchising. 

Anytime Fitness is a franchise of 24/7 health and fitness clubs. It first opened here in the UK over 10 years ago and is the world’s largest health chain with over 4,500 clubs open in 35 countries and growing. A new member joins an Anytime Fitness club every 3 minutes! Hear more about Neil's journey with franchising and his tips for success on our latest episode.

Our hosts, Suzie McCafferty and David Kaye welcome Nigel Apperley, CEO of Trustist, on to episode 18 of People in Franchising. 

Nigel Apperley, started Trustist in August 2014. At the time he was the director of E-commerce at Kwik-Fit and has held senior positions at Slendertone, Waterford Wedgwood Royal Doulton and Canon Europe. Nigel also started Internet Cameras Direct in 1999 and grew the business from nothing to a turnover of over £20m before selling to a French company.

Trustist is very active in the franchise sector and is and Official Partner of the Approved Franchise Association and Ambassador for Encouraging Women into Franchising.

Suzie is joined by Helen Mansfield, Managing Director for EWIF (Encouraging Women into Franchising).

Helen is a young female with a passion for franchising and women in business. Helen’s dedication to the cause and understanding of the industry is the perfect combination to lead EWIF into the future and allow the organisation to become even more progressive and inspiring.

On episode 17 of People in Franchising, Helen gives us an insight into the EWIF mission