{"id":31806,"date":"2026-06-26T14:48:17","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T13:48:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/?p=31806"},"modified":"2026-06-26T14:48:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T13:48:17","slug":"former-boiler-sales-manager-dan-ignites-new-venture-with-ovenu-bedford","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/former-boiler-sales-manager-dan-ignites-new-venture-with-ovenu-bedford\/","title":{"rendered":"Former boiler sales manager Dan ignites new venture with Ovenu Bedford"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

After years spent on the road selling gas boilers, Dan Denton is now turning up the heat on a new business venture with the launch of oven cleaning service Ovenu Bedford.<\/p>\n

The 48-year-old, who lives in the town, decided to become his own boss after spending three decades in the plumbing and heating industry \u2013 a move that will allow him to spend more time at home with his two teenage sons.<\/p>\n

Looking for a business opportunity offering both independence and support, Dan chose to invest in the Ovenu franchise, attracted by a recognised brand, proven business model and established support network.<\/p>\n

Following the retirement of long-serving franchisee Paul Green last year, after almost two decades running the business, Dan is focused on reconnecting with former customers and introducing Ovenu Bedford to a new generation of clients.<\/p>\n

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He previously rose to become branch manager for a plumbing merchant before becoming a product sales manager for a gas boiler manufacturer, responsible for a large sales area stretching across southern England and Wales.<\/p>\n

\u201cI’ve spent my working life helping to build businesses for other people, so I felt the time was right to do something for myself,\u201d he said. \u201cOvenu offered the right balance of independence and support.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy previous role involved a lot of travelling and overnight stays, whereas now I’m working in my local area and spending more time with my two teenage sons.<\/p>\n

\u201cI’ve always enjoyed dealing with people, and take pride in doing a good job, something I know clients will value.\u201d<\/p>\n

Long term, he hopes to grow Ovenu Bedford to the point where he can employ an additional oven cleaning technician and put a second van on the road.<\/p>\n

Away from work, Dan is a keen cricketer who currently plays for Thurleigh Cricket Club, having represented several clubs across the Bedford area over the years.<\/p>\n

Rik Hellewell, founder and managing director of Ovenu, said: \u201cDan brings a wealth of customer service experience, skills that will serve him well as he now builds his own business.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Ovenu Bedford covers the MK40, MK41 and MK44 postcodes, including Bedford, Biddenham, Great Denham, Clapham, Sharnbrook, Riseley, Roxton, Blunham, Yelden, Little Staughton and surrounding areas.<\/p>\n

The Ovenu process involves dismantling key oven components, including doors, panels, fans and shelves, before cleaning them in specialist, design-registered tank equipment using safe, non-caustic and biodegradable products. The service restores ovens to near showroom condition and also covers hobs, extractor hoods, microwaves and rnge cookers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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