Market leader offers opportunity for owner operators

Agency Express franchisees enjoy low start-up costs and high returns

Agency Express is the UK’s largest provider of professional estate agency board services and has remained a market leader within the industry since 1998. With 117 franchisees successfully operating across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, the company services and maintains over 60 per cent of all UK estate agency boards.

Award winning

Among the UK’s most established and successful franchises and as a three-time British Franchise Association HSBC Franchisor of the Year winner, Agency Express offers an award-winning business model.

The van-based ‘for sale’ board management franchise is owner-operated, benefits from low start-up costs, low overheads and generates high returns.

Franchisees also benefit from one of the most comprehensive franchise packages available in the UK. It includes everything you’ll need to get your business up and running. From top of the range tools and technology to a comprehensive five-day training programme and three-day business launch, everything is carefully planned to maximise success.

With Agency Express, franchisees can also rest assured that they will receive exceptional ongoing support.

Each franchisee is guided through every aspect of their business, be it manual or administerial. They have access to accounts and operational support, as well as ongoing marketing and sales support, giving them the knowledge and confidence to become successful business owners.

Day in the life

Veteran franchisee James Tipton explains: “My daily routine consists of scheduling jobs in our board management system SignMaster and loading the van up the night before.

“I like to leave my house around 7-8am and start working my way through the scheduled job list, marking each job as complete as I go.

“I also check SignMaster again late morning to see if there are any jobs for the next day that I can pick up while on the road. This is all done via the SignMaster app, so it’s easy to manage my business on the go and increases my productivity.

“If I need any support throughout the day, I give head office a call. There’s always someone available to assist with queries and sales support. “When I get home, I respond to any emails I haven’t picked up during the day, then plan my route and load the van for the next day. I’m usually finished by 4 or 5pm.

“For me, the biggest highlight of being my own boss is having total control of my work-life balance. I work Monday to Friday and as long as my work is completed and my customers are happy, I have flexibility to adjust my hours to suit my needs.”

Perfect match

If you’re considering franchising and would like the reassurance of a proven business model, the Agency Express van-based opportunity could be a perfect match for you.

No previous experience or qualifications are required, just self-motivation and a willingness to succeed.

At a Glance Agency Express

Established:

1998

Number of franchised outlets:

117

Location of units:

UK-wide

Investment range:

£21,500

Minimum required capital:

£12,500

Contact:

Ben Brookes