Rushden-based Matthew Hedges joined Auditel in February 2014. He had spent more than 20 years as a pharmacist, working in both the hospital and community sectors and latterly, managed his own pharmacy.

Having launched her business with the Zine Franchise network just under a year ago, Schehrezade explains why she hasn't looked back.

Richard Purkis recently joined the Auditel cost management franchise.

A long-term franchise veteran, Jeff Longley started his Mr Electric franchise in 2008.

Franchising is a great way for people of all backgrounds and ages to become their own boss and Marston’s franchisee Caroline Weatherston is an excellent example of this.

Michael Holt has been an Adept Cleaning Services franchisee since mid-2007. His business, which covers a large territory in the North West of England, currently turns over around £600,000 a year, employs over 100 staff and is continuing to expand.

Interview with Safwan Adam of CeX in Lewisham

Keith and Shilpa Wymer own Pitman Training centres in locations in both the north and south of the UK.