PCC (Professional Car Cleaning) Franchise / Upwardly mobile with PCC
SUMMARYType of franchise: Vehicle-basedIndustry Sector: Mobile car valetingIDEAL FRANCHISEE PROFILE: Hard working, self-motivated people who take pride in their work, are friendly, personable and not afraid to get their hands dirty! No previous b......
SUMMARY
Type of franchise: Vehicle-based
Industry Sector: Mobile car valeting
IDEAL FRANCHISEE PROFILE: Hard working, self-motivated people who take pride in their work, are friendly, personable and not afraid to 'get their hands dirty'! No previous business experience required.
COMPANY HISTORY: Established 2006
NETWORK SIZE: 45
INVESTMENT REQUIREMENT: From £9,995 + VAT
PRIORITY RECRUITMENT LOCATIONS: Nationwide Business is booming for Chris Hughes: he's just returned from Jamaica having flown out with his family last month for the fabulous wedding and honeymoon he'd planned and worked towards over the previous year...and now he's busier than ever before!
After five years' working in the mobile phone industry, Chris (pic, right) decided it was time to start making money for himself. He had wanted his own business since leaving school, but recognised the benefits of first gaining experience and earning sufficient money to invest in the right business opportunity. "I have a friend who works as a valeter for a local garage, but there didn't seem to be a mobile valeting service in my area, so that started me thinking along those lines for my own business," Chris explains.
However, once he'd looked more closely at setting up on his own, Chris realised that not only would he have to source and invest in specialised kit and professional products as well as a van, but also he hadn't a clue how to valet cars to a professional standard. "There were so many other issues, such as pricing structure, marketing and advertising, that I reached the conclusion that my best chance of success was to invest in a franchise with a comprehensive package and a proven track record," he says. "I looked at several alternatives, but ultimately PCC was the clear winner for me."
Chris says he liked the professional image and was reassured by the link with sister franchise ChipsAway International, one of the UK's best known names both in franchising and in the automotive services sector. Once launched, Chris's business quickly took off. Initially most of his work came from private customers, but Chris was keen to develop some larger business accounts and turned to the PCC Franchise Support Team for help. "The guys from PCC were fantastic," he says. "General Manager Adrian Stiehl even came out on my territory with me for a day and together we visited industrial estates and business parks in the nearby town. It's incredible, once you start to work for one company in an environment like that you quickly have other companies asking for you to valet their cars too!"
According to Chris, the phone has been "crazy" ever since. His customer base now includes garages, warehouses, a furniture manufacturer and a dental practice. He says he is flat out for the next few weeks and his regulars have booked him for months ahead. "Word has spread that I am reliable and professional and that I do a good job at a good price," he confirms. "Many of my customers schedule their regular valets for up to 12 weeks in advance, so I'm virtually fully booked all the time and fill in the gaps with ad hoc or new business I pick up along the way - which is a great position to be in!"
Chris confirms that he is enjoying working for himself and is making good money from his new business. "It's building all the time," he concludes. "Without any doubt my PCC franchise is going to earn me substantially more than I earned before. I plan to take on an employee before too long to help with the workload and enable me to expand the business - but first I've got to get sufficiently organised to organise someone else!"
Text: Megan Dunmore
The franchise for your future Clean up with PCC, the franchise for your future and seize the opportunity to earn over £1000 a week. You will operate from a smartly liveried, fully equipped VW and provide professional valeting services, using a high quality product range, exclusive to PCC. Benefits include massive marketplace, proven demand, comprehensive training and support as well as access to the industry experience, high profile brand and established customer base of our group network.
Find out what your future holds at one of our informal Discovery Days...
SUMMARY
Type of franchise: Vehicle-based
Industry Sector: Mobile car valeting
IDEAL FRANCHISEE PROFILE: Hard working, self-motivated people who take pride in their work, are friendly, personable and not afraid to 'get their hands dirty'! No previous business experience required.
COMPANY HISTORY: Established 2006
NETWORK SIZE: 45
INVESTMENT REQUIREMENT: From £9,995 + VAT
PRIORITY RECRUITMENT LOCATIONS: Nationwide Business is booming for Chris Hughes: he's just returned from Jamaica having flown out with his family last month for the fabulous wedding and honeymoon he'd planned and worked towards over the previous year...and now he's busier than ever before!
After five years' working in the mobile phone industry, Chris (pic, right) decided it was time to start making money for himself. He had wanted his own business since leaving school, but recognised the benefits of first gaining experience and earning sufficient money to invest in the right business opportunity. "I have a friend who works as a valeter for a local garage, but there didn't seem to be a mobile valeting service in my area, so that started me thinking along those lines for my own business," Chris explains.
However, once he'd looked more closely at setting up on his own, Chris realised that not only would he have to source and invest in specialised kit and professional products as well as a van, but also he hadn't a clue how to valet cars to a professional standard. "There were so many other issues, such as pricing structure, marketing and advertising, that I reached the conclusion that my best chance of success was to invest in a franchise with a comprehensive package and a proven track record," he says. "I looked at several alternatives, but ultimately PCC was the clear winner for me."
Chris says he liked the professional image and was reassured by the link with sister franchise ChipsAway International, one of the UK's best known names both in franchising and in the automotive services sector. Once launched, Chris's business quickly took off. Initially most of his work came from private customers, but Chris was keen to develop some larger business accounts and turned to the PCC Franchise Support Team for help. "The guys from PCC were fantastic," he says. "General Manager Adrian Stiehl even came out on my territory with me for a day and together we visited industrial estates and business parks in the nearby town. It's incredible, once you start to work for one company in an environment like that you quickly have other companies asking for you to valet their cars too!"
According to Chris, the phone has been "crazy" ever since. His customer base now includes garages, warehouses, a furniture manufacturer and a dental practice. He says he is flat out for the next few weeks and his regulars have booked him for months ahead. "Word has spread that I am reliable and professional and that I do a good job at a good price," he confirms. "Many of my customers schedule their regular valets for up to 12 weeks in advance, so I'm virtually fully booked all the time and fill in the gaps with ad hoc or new business I pick up along the way - which is a great position to be in!"
Chris confirms that he is enjoying working for himself and is making good money from his new business. "It's building all the time," he concludes. "Without any doubt my PCC franchise is going to earn me substantially more than I earned before. I plan to take on an employee before too long to help with the workload and enable me to expand the business - but first I've got to get sufficiently organised to organise someone else!"
Text: Megan Dunmore
The franchise for your future Clean up with PCC, the franchise for your future and seize the opportunity to earn over £1000 a week. You will operate from a smartly liveried, fully equipped VW and provide professional valeting services, using a high quality product range, exclusive to PCC. Benefits include massive marketplace, proven demand, comprehensive training and support as well as access to the industry experience, high profile brand and established customer base of our group network.
Find out what your future holds at one of our informal Discovery Days...