Most of us would happily spend less time commuting. For one Optic-Kleer franchise owner, that’s about to become a reality.
You may remember Kev Brown, whose story was posted here earlier this year. Kev joined Optic-Kleer in August 2025 after...
Twenty-one years after becoming Revive! franchise owners, Russell Hudson of Revive! West Lincs and Jon Miles of Revive! Bromley have plenty to celebrate.
Both began as a ‘man in a van’ looking to be their own boss and taking control...
Yep, all that lovely summer weather has come to an end and the British skies are turning a much more familiar grey – suddenly it's time to break out the rain coats and umbrellas again.
Anyone working in an outdoor...
Before you think about training, income or what life as a franchisee looks like day to day, there's one thing worth doing first: find out what's actually available where you live. The Optic-Kleer franchise lets you see for yourself, right now,...
There's something about approaching the end of summer that gets people thinking. The holidays are winding down, the evenings start drawing in a little earlier, and suddenly there's a bit more headspace to think about what comes next.
If that's...
Things move quickly at the Optic-Kleer franchise, and the last two months are no exception. Four new franchisees have joined, paid, and completed their training, and they are already out in their local supermarket car parks getting to work.
Their territories...
We all put things off we know we should get sorted asap. Like renewing your home insurance before it auto-renews at twice the price, booking the car in for a service, or sorting that dripping tap before it becomes...
Key franchise information:
Franchisee: Tom Stafford
Territory: Colchester, Ipswich and Cambridge
Launch date: Late 2024
Size as of February 2026: Three vans and technicians; 30+ clients
Tom Stafford’s journey with DA Techs is a strong example of what can happen when ambition meets the...
For anyone exploring franchise opportunities in the UK, the automotive sector continues to attract attention for a simple and enduring reason. It serves a need that does not disappear.
Cars remain central to everyday life across the UK, whether for...
When ambitious entrepreneurs first discover the lucrative DA Techs franchise opportunity – a high-profit, tech-led model in the automotive services sector – many ask the same question.
“This sounds exciting, but pretty technical. Do I need a background in cars...
Urentacar Global, a leading car rental service provider based in the United Kingdom, and the Croatian rent-a-car franchise system, CARWIZ International, have announced an expansive brand rollout across the entire UK territory, following the signing of a franchise partnership...
Franchisees from across the UK recently came together for The Wheel Specialist Annual Conference, a key event in the calendar that celebrates the achievements, growth and collaboration that continue to drive the network forward.
Now in its nineteenth year, the...
Booking a windscreen repair with Optic-Kleer is now easier than booking a haircut…
Innovation is not something that Optic-Kleer just talk about, it is something...
This month, Optic-Kleer are shining the spotlight on Kev Brown, Optic-Kleer franchise for Lincoln, Gainsborough, Retford and Worksop, as he celebrates his 6-month milestone as a...
2025 was all about building the foundations of something bigger and better
Hello and Happy New Year!
I hope you and your families are well, and you all enjoyed a well-deserved break.
For everyone at the Optic-Kleer...
Following on from its top 25 placing in the prestigious 2026 HSBC Elite Franchise top 100 league table, Revive! Auto Innovations UK has been shortlisted for two further EF 100 awards; The HSBC Exceptional...
As franchise seekers increasingly look beyond traditional retail and food concepts, service-led, home-based business models are gaining renewed attention. One sector quietly benefiting from this shift is professional vehicle brokering, particularly within the UK’s...
The Wheel Specialist is celebrating the biggest milestone we have ever achieved, the refurbishment of our 1.5 millionth wheel. This figure represents far more than a number. It is proof of the unrivalled expertise,...