No. 98 of the UK's Top 100 in 2022
TREND Transformations offers kitchen and bathroom makeovers by refacing instead of changing the worktops and cabinet altogether. The ‘top that fits on top’ is made to fit exactly over existing kitchen worktops, so there is no need to remove them. Cabinet doors can also be replaced to match the new worktop. The fitting typically takes a day with no disruption to the client’s home and newly fitted surfaces are maintenance-free. The franchisee will have an exclusive territory in which to conduct their business.
| Year established | 1996 |
| Year franchise established in the UK | 2004 |
| Number of units in the UK | 25 |
| Number of units worldwide (excluding UK) | 80 |
| Number of countries where company operates | 5 |
Financials
| Franchise fee | £28,700 |
| Minimum investment | £30,000 |
| Total investment | £67,500 |
| Royalty fee / Management fee | n/a |
| Financing | Yes, through bank agreements |
Training and support
The franchisee will attend a one-week induction course to learn about the office-based aspects of running the business. While the new showroom is fitted out, a hands-on training will take place including sessions with the support and development team at the new facility, and the technical team will spend two weeks with the franchisee. The franchisor will also help out in various domains, such as operations, financial performance, marketing as well as staff management.Ongoing support includes:
- National and international conventions
- Regional training
- Regular and useful educational webinars
- Packs for employee training and updates
- Intranet with information resources and marketing libraries
- Technical web and online marketing support
- and more