Greeting Card Distribution Franchise UK
Card Group Greetings ltd

I was in Logistics when I decided to take advantage of a redundancy package. I went to a franchise exhibition as I wanted to work for myself. Key for me was: Could I make it successful and was the product sufficiently unique? CardGroup Greetings ticked both those boxes.

I also thought the product was great! The designs are bright and eye-catching, and everyone loves the velvety-finish cards. Retailers simply wouldn’t stock the products if they didn’t sell.

In the first year, it was all about growing my own business, developing my customer base and getting the contracts. The more customers you get, the less time you obviously need to spend selling. These days, my working time is mostly about replenishing and merchandising.

I started with two CardGroup Greetings franchises and now own three, with around 348 outlets. These range from independent retailers, such as flower shops, gift shops and newsagents, to small privately-owned supermarket chains.

The beauty of owning a CardGroup Greetings franchise is that the company has a huge international backing yet is flexible and small enough in the UK to care. If I have a query I just pick up the phone to Paul Thomas ,whereas in larger operations it would be impossible to speak to the master franchisor. CardGroup Greetings is like a tight-knit family unit, which is very appealing.

For anyone thinking of owning a CardGroup Greetings franchise, I would say this: if you want to be your own boss, this is an opportunity that’s very rewarding but you have to put in the hours and effort. Yes, I work longer hours than when I was in an office but I know I have my own business in which I’ve built up enormous value should I ever decide to sell on.
Ian Walford, East Midlands since 2008, covering 3 franchise areas  

7 Reasons to buy a CardGroup Franchise today

• 1 Low Risk, Low Costs… working from your home base
  As soon you install each of your shops you get paid 30 days later and every month after that
  
  
• 2 You can't be fired ...because you’re in charge of your own destiny
  As a local franchisee shop owners will identify with you & be supportive
  
  
• 3 Easy to Operate…a simple business that simply works
  Sale or return system allows you to build your area fast within 12 months
  
  
• 4 More profit from 3 outstanding profit centres not just one
  Three full best selling product ranges can produce profits up to £100 per month per shop in many cases. It’s like having three franchises for the price of one!
  
  
• 5 Flexible Working Hours… you choose who you call on and when
  Shops are open from early morning until late at night... You choose your  calling schedule
  
  
• 6 The WOW Factor... our cards and now our stickers sell themselves
  44 countries loved our cards & now they adore our children’s PUFFY stickers as well!
  
  
• 7 Fulfilling... simple,no previous experience necessary.