Driving Miss Daisy Franchise

BUILD A BUSINESS THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

We’re family when family can’t be there.

A low-cost, scalable franchise opportunity in a growing market, backed by an established national brand.

Looking for a business opportunity that combines commercial potential with genuine purpose? Driving Miss Daisy gives you the opportunity to build your own local companion-led transport and support business, helping people remain independent, connected and able to continue doing the things that matter to them.

This isn't simply an opportunity to become a companion driver. It is an opportunity to build a business around trusted relationships, companionship and community connection.

Whether you’re looking to build a small, rewarding local business or have ambitions to grow a multi-vehicle operation, Driving Miss Daisy gives you the flexibility to shape the business around your goals. Start with one vehicle and a loyal client base or grow by adding vehicles and building a team of companion drivers as demand increases.

WHY DRIVING MISS DAISY?

A growing need. A distinctive service. A business with real potential.

More people want to remain independent, active and connected to their communities for longer. At the same time, families, health and social care services and community organisations need trusted ways to support people beyond simply getting them from A to B. That is where Driving Miss Daisy is different.

Our franchisees build businesses around trusted relationships, recurring local demand and a highly personal companion-led service, with the flexibility to start small and grow.

CLIENTS WHO COME BACK

Driving Miss Daisy is rarely about a single journey. Hospital appointments, regular shopping trips, social activities, education journeys and companionship can create repeat and pre-booked business. As trust develops, your Daisy can become part of a client’s regular routine – creating the potential for long-term relationships, recommendations and recurring revenue.

MORE THAN ONE ROUTE TO GROWTH

Build a business that reaches across your whole community. Develop relationships with private clients and families, health and social care professionals, care providers, local authorities, education providers and community organisations – giving you multiple routes to generate business and strengthen your local presence.

START SMALL. GROW YOUR WAY.

Whether you want a small, rewarding local business or a larger multi-vehicle operation, the model can grow with you. Establish your reputation and client base, then add vehicles, recruit companion drivers and build a team as demand increases.

A SERVICE THAT STANDS APART

Driving Miss Daisy is not simply an A-to-B transport service. Our companion-led, door-through-door approach provides practical support, reassurance and companionship around the journey. That difference helps build something incredibly valuable in any business: trust, loyalty, relationships and repeat business. Driving Miss Daisy gives you the opportunity to build a commercially focused business around a service that genuinely matters.

THE INVESTMENT

A relatively low-cost route into business ownership.

You do not need expensive retail premises or a large team from day one. Driving Miss Daisy offers different entry points depending on the scale of business you want to build.

Your franchise investment gives you access to the Driving Miss Daisy brand, business model, training, systems and ongoing support to help you launch and develop your local operation.

Plan for your wider start-up costs as well as the franchise fee. The current Franchise Local profile notes additional start-up expenditure for items such as a vehicle deposit, wheelchair-accessible vehicle, livery, insurance and other incidentals. Vehicle finance and business funding options may be available, subject to status and provider criteria.

WHAT YOUR FRANCHISE SUPPORT INCLUDES

A franchise gives you the opportunity to build your own business without having to create every system from scratch.

• Comprehensive business and operational training
• Business and CRM systems
• Franchise resources and reference materials
• Marketing materials and local business development support
• Guidance around relevant licensing requirements
• Vehicle sourcing and branding support
• Website and social media support
• Client Services Centre support for new potential client enquiries
• Ongoing training, best practice and Head Office support
• Support as you recruit and grow your team

The aim is not simply to help you launch. It is to give you the structure, tools and ongoing support to build a sustainable local business.

READY FOR A CAREER CHANGE?

Your experience has already shaped your career. Now it could help you build something of your own.

Some of the strongest franchise owners come with leadership experience, strong people skills, commercial awareness and the confidence to take responsibility and make things happen. You do not need previous transport experience. We are particularly interested in speaking with people ready for a new challenge following careers in:

• Health & Social Care
• NHS & Healthcare
• Armed Forces & Ex-Services
• Civil Service & Public Sector

WHY DOES YOUR EXPERIENCE MATTER?

Because you may already have many of the skills it takes to build and lead a successful business: leadership, resilience, communication, organisation, problem-solving, relationship building and the ability to stay calm, adapt and get things done.

These are not simply transferable skills; they are strong foundations for business ownership. You bring the experience and ambition; Driving Miss Daisy provides the brand, training, systems and ongoing support to help you turn that experience into a business.

SPECIAL CAREER-CHANGE OFFER

Turn your experience into your next opportunity and save 20%.

If you can demonstrate that you have worked within Health & Social Care, NHS & Healthcare, the Armed Forces & Ex-Services, the Civil Service or wider Public Sector, the discount will be applied to your initial franchise fee, subject to the franchise application and approval process.

Offer available until 31 August 2027.

If you have spent your career leading, supporting others, solving problems and making a difference, this could be your opportunity to take those skills in a new direction, building a business of your own, backed by the Driving Miss Daisy brand, training and ongoing support. Your experience has value. Now put it to work for you.

YOU'RE IN BUSINESS FOR YOURSELF – NOT BY YOURSELF

Building your own business is a big step. Driving Miss Daisy franchisees receive training and ongoing support to help them establish, operate and grow their businesses. Support includes:

• Business & operational training
• Licensing guidance
• Safeguarding and service training
• Wheelchair-accessible vehicle guidance
• Vehicle sourcing & branding support
• Marketing resources & local business development
• Ongoing Head Office support
• Support as you recruit and grow your team

The aim isn't simply to help you get started; it's to help you build a sustainable local business.

A BUSINESS BUILT AROUND RELATIONSHIPS

Driving Miss Daisy franchisees support people with:

• Hospital & healthcare appointments
• Hospital discharge
• Wheelchair & mobility support
• Shopping & everyday activities
• Companionship & social outings
• Dementia & additional needs
• School & education journeys
• Airport, cruise & long-distance travel

For families, professionals and organisations, that means having someone trusted to turn to. For a franchisee, it creates opportunities to build long-term relationships and repeat business throughout the community.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We’re looking for people who want to build something that matters.

Build relationships. Build trust. Build a team.

Build a business at the heart of your community. Driving Miss Daisy is about companionship, connection and enabling people to live life more fully. Whether your ambition is to create a rewarding owner-operated business or grow a larger team serving your community, you have the opportunity to build a business with real purpose and genuine potential for growth. You could be a great fit if you:

• Have strong people and communication skills
• Are commercially minded and motivated to grow
• Enjoy building relationships and networking locally
• Have the confidence to recruit and lead people as your business develops
• Want greater control over your career and future
• Want to build a business that has a positive impact in your community

COULD THIS BE YOUR NEXT CHAPTER?

Build your client base. Build trusted relationships. Grow your team. Create a business at the heart of your community.

Driving Miss Daisy offers the opportunity to combine commercial ambition with genuine social purpose, building a business that creates connections, supports independence and makes a meaningful difference to people’s lives.

YOUR NEXT STEP

1. Request the Driving Miss Daisy Franchise Prospectus. Discover more about the business model, investment and support available.
2. Arrange an informal discovery call. Meet our team, ask questions and explore whether Driving Miss Daisy could be the right opportunity for you.
3. Explore what the opportunity could look like for you. Discuss your ambitions, preferred area and the type of Driving Miss Daisy business you would like to build.