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Car Franchise UK ChipsAway International

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Turn over £80,000+ with the UK's leading automotive paintwork repair franchise*

Make 2013 the year that you take control of your career and your life with ChipsAway, the original and best performing automotive services franchise of its kind in the UK. Established almost 20 years, with unrivalled training and support, ChipsAway offers the opportunity to develop a thriving business within a virtually untapped marketplace.

ChipsAway specialists provide top quality repairs to minor car paintwork damage, quickly, conveniently and competitively. With 34 million vehicles on the UK’s roads and over 22 million repair opportunities a year, demand for the ChipsAway service is huge! What’s more, recent Market Research shows ChipsAway currently only meets 3% of potential market demand – we need you!

ChipsAway are a brand leader in paintwork repairs What makes ChipsAway different?

  • Proven demand – thriving in the downturn, UK repair enquiries are up over 94% since 2009!**
  • Fantastic earnings potential – rewards for hardworking franchisees are unlimited, depending on your ambitions, ChipsAway’s proven business model offers the opportunity to turn over £80,000+pa*
  • Regular National Advertising – including TV advertising campaigns, extensive online and offline marketing activity.
  • Unrivalled training and ongoing business, marketing and technical support
  • Brand Leader – the UK's leading minor automotive paintwork repair franchise brand with over 600% more recognition amongst car owners than our nearest competitor!^
  • Management Expansion opportunities – develop into a multi-van and multi-unit operation

The Franchise Package

The Investment: The franchise investment is £29,995 + VAT. This provides a turnkey business opportunity that equips franchisees from the outset, bringing together all the key ingredients to a successful launch and providing a strong foundation for the growth of your business.

Finance: Reference to the Franchise Department of any bank will confirm that ChipsAway is an approved business opportunity. Loans of up to £25,000 are available (subject to status).

The Support: ChipsAway franchisees benefit from ongoing, dedicated franchise support. Our team has a long and successful history in franchise development, giving you the comfort of knowing that you are in safe hands.

Mobile or CarCare?
Most franchisees initially opt for a van-based franchise and many have developed their business into successful franchises, either through a multi-van or multi-unit operation – the opportunities are endless!

No experience necessary:
The unique ChipsAway system is easy to learn and with our unrivalled training held at our bespoke IMI accredited centre, no previous motor trade/spray-painting experience is necessary.

What our franchisees have to say…

ChipsAway franchisee David Greenaway

As soon as David Greenaway scratched the surface of a ChipsAway franchise, he knew it was for him. His business got off to a flying start with a hugely successful launch weekend, securing £4,000 worth of firm bookings, and he is looking forward to his future and growing his business with ChipsAway!

“I love being my own boss, I can work when it suits me and you really get out what you put in.   People say I am lucky that my business is going so well, but in this game you make your own luck.”

 

ChipsAway franchisee Paul with his son RobertAfter being made redundant, Paul launched his ChipsAway franchise in 2008. Since then he has built up a very successful business. Using the practical skills he gained through working in the industry and the business development support he has received from head office, he has been able to grow his franchise into a thriving family business.

“My ChipsAway business is doing really well. In uncertain economic times, ChipsAway has enabled me to take control of my family’s destiny. Now my son Robert is becoming more involved as we expand and hopefully, one day, he’ll be able to take over from me, which will provide a real legacy for our family.”

ChipsAway franchisee Andy CornellAlthough Andy Cornell only launched his ChipsAway franchise a year ago, his business is racing ahead. He has already expanded with plans to grow further, he says he’s been busy since day one and is never less than fully booked four weeks ahead.

“I’m absolutely thrilled with the way my business is going. I’d always dreamt of running my own business rather than seek another job. I wanted something flexible, that was not massively expensive and which had the potential for growth. ChipsAway has proved to be everything I’d hoped for. ‘It does what it says on the tin’, and if you follow the business model you can’t go wrong!”

What’s next?

Interested in becoming part of the UK’s leading automotive paintwork repair franchise? Just fill out the short contact form and we will send you more information to help with your research. If you like what you see, why not attend a free, ‘find-out-more’ Open Day, held most Wednesdays at our West Midlands based Head Office.

 

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*Figures based on existing franchisees.
**Based on actual repair enquiries received by ChipsAway International Ltd from 1st October 2011 - 30th September 2012. This is an average figure and not guaranteed.
^All figures unless otherwise stated are from YouGov plc. Total sample size was 2,016 adults. Fieldwork was undertaken between 3rd - 5th September 2012. The survey was carried out online. The figures have been weighted and are representative of all GB adults (aged 18+). A minimum personal investment of £10,000 is required.

Read recent testimonials from ChipsAway International Ltd Franchisees

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ChipsAway franchisee Alistair has sights set on the big time
A great deal can happen in a year, as ChipsAway franchisee Alistair Hoy can testify. Last year, Ali opened a ChipsAway CarCare Centre (a fixed-base workshop) only six months after his initial business launch as a ‘man and a van’ operation, in line with his original business plan. In January, he took on his first employee to help cope wi...Read more...

Clive celebrates 10 years with ChipsAway
ChipsAway franchisee Clive Lawrence is celebrating ten successful and highly satisfying years with the UK’s leading specialist in minor automotive paintwork repairs; he has signed for a further five years and says he hasn’t ruled out a further five after that! “I simply love what I do,” he explains. “I have a great b...Read more...

Successful Franchisee UK ChipsAway International Ltd David Reckitt
ChipsAway benefits as ‘credit crunch’ bites!ChipsAway franchisees like David Reckitt are finding that their businesses are proving to be surprisingly resistant to the tightening economy. In fact, most are reporting that they are gaining extra work as more and more motorists decide against buying that new car and instead decide to spend ...Read more...

Successful Franchise ChipsAway International Ltd Matthew Knight
Over five years with ChipsAway Matthew Knight was the first ChipsAway franchisee in 2007 to sign up with the franchise for a further five years. Matthew recalls, “I was bored to death in my former role in a sales office for a small security systems company, and in turn ...Read more...

Existing New Franchisee Lee Draycott
Family man Lee Draycott is reasonably new to the ChipsAway network, but knows that he has finally found“I was bored to death at the bank and I certainly couldn’t see myself doing that line of work until retirement age, and I really wanted to be my own boss. I’m a very practical person and enjoy working with my hands and so decided...Read more...

ChipsAway International Ltd Successful Franchises
Darren Leck" The research I conducted paid dividends with the high earning potential of ChipsAway being reality from the very first day. My ChipsAway franchise has fulfilled my every expectation and more. You can't fail to succeed!"Best day: £353 in first 2 months of trading Nigel Green" I started making money from day one...Read more...

Franchises for Couples UK ChipsAway International Ltd
Dynamic duo Anatol Poyer-Sleeman and his partner Michelle Clark (pictured) have eclipsed all records at ChipsAway International, the world’s leading SMART repair franchise, having dramatically grown their business and added a third mobile workshop to the business in less than three years.  The couple went to one of ChipsAway’s...Read more...

Recent Franchise News Articles from ChipsAway International Ltd

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ChipsAway are back on TV for their longest run ever
12-Mar-2013 - Leading automotive paintwork repair franchise, ChipsAway, is gearing up for what is going to be a scorching 2013, with its longest ever high-profile TV advertising campaign, starting in March and running until September. 2012 was yet another record year for the company, with £85,000+  worth of repair opportunities being received per...Read more...

Good news for ChipsAway as YouGov research reveals market potential
8-Oct-2012 - Once again a YouGov poll has confirmed that the brand best known to the British motorist for automotive paintwork repairs is ChipsAway, with almost half of those surveyed citing the company’s name.In further good news for ChipsAway’s nationwide network of franchisees, the research confirmed that the potential marketplace for minor paint...Read more...

Demand smashes all records in ChipsAways 18 year history
27-Sep-2012 - August was another record month for leading automotive paintwork repair franchise ChipsAway, with the number of repair enquiries smashing all previous levels in its 18 year history. Despite the gloomy economic outlook, almost 22,000 leads were sent out to its nationwide network of repair specialists last month alone, equating to around £1mill...Read more...

Motorists protect their investment with ChipsAway
17-Aug-2012 - ChipsAway, the minor car body repair specialist, celebrates a record month with enquiries to repair scratches and scuffs hitting almost 21,000, the highest levels in the company’s eighteen year history.Appealing to the ‘make do and mend’ mentality of today’s car owner, ChipsAway has upped its marketing exposure with a  ...Read more...

ChipsAway Franchise awarded IMI accreditation
9-Jul-2012 - ChipsAway Franchise awarded IMI accreditation ChipsAway, the most successful automotive franchise in the UK, has become the latest minor automotive repair specialist to gain IMI (Institute of the Motor Industry) accreditation for its initial courses. The accreditation means that ChipsAway’s comprehensive training program will now not only m...Read more...

April Fools Stunt drives records lead figures for ChipsAway
23-Apr-2012 - When Franchisor ChipsAway decided to release a spoof film about their new line in permanent spray tans, little did they know just how successful it would be!Taking the form of a leaked company briefing, a video was posted on YouTube and linked to from various social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter, as well as beauty and automotive blogs. T...Read more...

Strong growth drives management restructure at ChipsAway
28-Feb-2012 - Continued growth and ambitious expansion plans have driven a series of management changes at Franchise Brands Group, whose flagship companies are ChipsAway, market leading automotive paintwork repair specialists, and Ovenclean, the longest established and best known domestic oven cleaning company in the UK.Tim Harris has been appointed Chief Execut...Read more...

ChipsAway unveils striking new livery
5-Dec-2011 - The UK’s leading automotive paintwork repair franchise ChipsAway has unveiled a striking new livery for its 300-strong fleet of specially customised vehicles, featuring sleek silver paintwork and strong eye-catching brand messages.The contemporary new look mobile workshops, with their distinctive ChipsAway logo and corporate styling, represen...Read more...

YouGov research confirms ChipsAway brand leaders
18-Oct-2011 - Results of a recent YouGov survey showed that ChipsAway has strengthened its position as brand leader of the ‘on-the-spot’ automotive repairs sector with 30% recognition compared to the next most cited which was high street brand Halfords at 8%.The survey was carried out by professional research and consulting organisation YouGov, who h...Read more...

Franchise Brands Worldwide strengthens franchise management team
12-Oct-2011 - ChipsAway and Ovenclean, both part of Franchise Brands Worldwide, have invested in further support for franchisees with the appointment of Mark Holland (pictured top right) as the new franchise operations director and Steve Tarbard (pictured bottom right) as franchise support manager.Starting a new business can be a daunting prospect for anyone, th...Read more...

Rising demand drives ChipsAway recruitment campaign
27-Sep-2011 - The UK’s leading automotive paintwork repair specialist ChipsAway is a victim of its own success, says Chief Executive Lloyd Evans. Following an extensive national marketing campaign, including high profile TV advertising, ChipsAway has seen demand for its repairs rocket up by 30% again this year, despite the prevailing economic climate.&ldqu...Read more...

ChipsAway charity date with celebrity
16-May-2011 - Lunch with the lovely Vicki Butler-Henderson, glamorous presenter of car enthusiasts’ programme Fifth Gear, is merely the stuff of fantasy for her many admirers, but for ChipsAway franchise Steve Hancock, a ‘date’ with Vicki became a dream come true after he raised more than £1,000 for Help for Heroes.Vicki – who has b...Read more...

Top performers recognised at ChipsAway Annual Conference
5-Apr-2011 - Top performers from the ChipsAway franchise network have been recognised and rewarded at the first Annual Conference & Awards Dinner, held at the International Conference Centre (ICC) in Birmingham.Named as ChipsAway ‘Franchisee of the Year 2011’ by the UK’s leading on-the-spot automotive paintwork repair brand, Paul Fabian ha...Read more...

Top performers recognised at ChipsAway Annual Conference
21-Mar-2011 - Top performers from the ChipsAway franchise network have been recognised and rewarded at the first Annual Conference & Awards Dinner, held at the International Conference Centre (ICC) in Birmingham.Named as ChipsAway ‘Franchisee of the Year 2011’ by the UK’s leading on-the-spot automotive paintwork repair brand, Paul Fabian ha...Read more...

Research confirms increased brand awareness for ChipsAway
28-Feb-2011 - A national consumer survey commissioned by leading automotive paintwork repair specialist ChipsAway, has confirmed a significant increase in awareness of the benefits of ‘on-the-spot’ car paintwork repairs generally and of brand leader ChipsAway in particular. The research follows a high profile national marketing campaign, including TV...Read more...

Videos about ChipsAway International Ltd

ChipsAway Franchisee Testimonial

Steve Ide, a ChipsAway franchisee, talks about his experience in running his ChipsAway business. Established 18 years ChipsAway are the original, market leading automotive paintwork repair brand in the UK. The ChipsAway franchise opportunity offers you the opportunity to develop your own rewarding business within a virtually untapped marketplace es

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ChipsAway International Ltd Video

As brand leader of the minor automotive repair market worth £2bn, ChipsAway is one of the most successful automotive franchises in the UK. Due to unprecedented demand, ChipsAway is actively recruiting hard-working, enthusiastic and motivated franchise partners to help grow the brand even further. Unlimited support and unrivalled training

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Franchise Events and Discovery Days information on ChipsAway International Ltd

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Franchise Discovery Days UK ChipsAway International Ltd
Get into Gear with ChipsAway – potential to earn over £80,000 pa! Vicki Butler-Henderson is ‘the face of ChipsAway’! Established over 15 years, ChipsAway is the original and best performing automotive services franchise of its kind in the UK. ChipsAway specialists provide top quality SMART (Small to...Read more...

Open Day ChipsAway International Ltd
ChipsAway Open Day    Book now for our next Open Day – your chance to find out more about joining the world’s leading automotive paint repair franchise and even try your hand at a repair! Our Open Days are held at our Head Office in the Midlands and will be taking place on the following dates:15 O...Read more...


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