His name is Baldacchino...John Baldacchino and he has ended Wilkins Chimney Sweep’s hunt for franchisee 007.

John, 40, lives near Chester and now owns Wilkins Chimney Sweep – West Cheshire and is their 7th franchisee since their launch in December 2010.

John is married with two children and previously worked as worked as an operations manager for  Marston’s Inn’s and Taverns and prior to that for the coffee chain, Starbucks.

Franchise Director Louise Harris says, ‘We are delighted to welcome John on board, despite him ruining my marketing campaign ‘The hunt for 007’. John has great experience in the hospitality world and I know he is going to be a great asset to the Wilkins Chimney Sweeping family.’

Says John of his new business,

‘I am very excited to be 007 for Wilkins Chimney Sweep; it’s a huge challenge starting your own business but with 20 years experience delivering customer expectations I won’t get shaken or stirred. Of course I will have the help of my very own “M” and “Miss Moneypenny.” to make sure Wilkins Chimney Sweep – West Cheshire is a success; I’ve just got to work out which is which yet between Peter and Louise.’

Wilkins Chimney Sweep was established in 1895 and franchisees remove nests, sweep chimneys and fit cages caps and cowls to homes and businesses in their territories.