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Richard Metcalfe, Northallerton Darlington & Teesside

14 August 2018

Richard Metcalfe joined the franchise in 2016. An Ovenclean franchise has given him financial security and the flexibility to fit his job around his home life. He tells us a little more about his Ovenclean journey:

“Prior to being a Franchisee, I was a Call Centre Manager/Operations Manager.  My main functions were the day-to-day running of a department of circa 100 people. After being made redundant multiple times in different jobs, I decided to look into franchising because it guaranteed a job and financial security.”

Franchising gives you the opportunity to set up your own business without going it alone. Richard had narrowed down his preference to oven cleaning, but Ovenclean stood out amongst the other oven cleaning franchises that he had looked at:

“I looked at other franchises such as Ovenu and Oven wizards, but Ovenclean was definitely the best option - the brand is by far the biggest advantage. Ovenclean is a long-established franchise and offers support from day one. There is a clear route forward and an existing business model which works. All you need to add is hard work, and plenty of it!”

If you are prepared to work hard and follow the Ovenclean business model, you will succeed. All our franchises benefit from proven national marketing, comprehensive initial training and on-going support to help them launch and develop their business.

“My training consisted of an initial 2 weeks with my business mentor, an existing franchisee. This was without doubt vital – you get to see the franchise in operation, the product, and how it is Marketing led. I also undertook a marketing course and have received consistent support from the Business development team at Head Office.”

As well as receiving excellent support and training, Ovenclean franchises benefit from a great work-life balance as the opportunity can easily be fit around your lifestyle. Richard describes his typical day at work:

“I’m out of the house at 8am to get to my first appointment early, and then clean 3 to 4 ovens daily. I’m finished at around 2-3pm and then go home, convert any leads and fill my diary. I’m completely in control of what I do and when I do it.”

Now Richard’s built a successful business, his next step is growth, and he’s confident that he can do this through effective marketing.

“My biggest tool for growth has been focussing on Marketing. As well as the leads from Head Office, my own free marketing via Facebook, the branded van, leaflets and local advertising in newspapers has been invaluable. Village Fetes, school fetes and other local events have also helped me maintain growth and will hopefully help me sustain it in the future.

“At the moment though, I’m very happy with how the business is going. To be honest, there’s nothing that I would differently apart from one thing… I wish I had done it earlier!”


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