They say that the UK is a nation of DIY lovers. And while we love to extend, transform, and renovate, not all of us have quite the eye for detail that a great job requires.
And, over the years, we’ve seen some shocking paint-jobs: from painting around the furniture to paint-splattered sofas and gloss so thickly applied that it looks like cake icing.
So, while we love a bit of DIY in the UK (indeed, we spend £22bn a year on home improvements), there are times when it's best to leave it to the experts.
Painting franchises offer a range of professional interior and exterior painting services for homes and commercial properties. And, if you're looking to add value, it's worth investing in a decent paint job.
Professional painting services bring in around £4bn each year to the UK economy. The sector employs almost 38,000 people; providing industrial coatings, specialist surface preparations, paint and graffiti removals, staining and varnishing, industrial shot/high-pressure water blasting, and general painting services.
Painting franchises offer a gateway to the hugely profitable commercial, consumer, and retail sectors; lending a familiar name that consumers already know and trust.
Franchising
One of the main benefits of painting franchises is the specialist training provided by the parent company, bringing each franchisee up to expert status. Whether you want to specialise in home interiors, sand-blasting exteriors, or contracts for commercial customers, you need a range of skills that match the reputation of the franchise.
Parent companies, therefore, make sure that each franchisee receives excellent, world-class training; making painting franchises a perfect opportunity for anyone wishing to switch or develop their career.
When you invest in a painting franchise, you inherit the parent company's hard-earned reputation for excellent customer satisfaction. This - in turn - provides access to high-value customers who have already recognise and trust the brand identity.
Another significant benefit for most painting franchises is the level of support provided by the parent company. Most franchise businesses offer a ready-to-go business infrastructure, including a website, administrative support, and HR functionality.
Facts About Painting Franchises
The shortage of affordable housing has prompted the UK government to invest in building homes for people on low incomes. That's good news for people who need new homes, and great news for painting franchises working on commercial projects.
The high cost of moving home is encouraging many homeowners to renovate rather than relocate. Painting services are in high demand in cities where relocation is particularly costly. This means that as well as redecorating, many homeowners are extending their homes for more space - that's more walls to paint!
The rental market is incredibly healthy across the UK. Many landlords choose to redecorate their premises between tenancies so that they can demand higher rents; the services of a reliable and reputable painting franchise is frequently in demand for a speedy turnaround and a quality finish.
Paint isn’t just decorative. Paint technologies are continually evolving - some paints even provide additional insulation using nano-technologies.
Franchising Vs Independent
Moneylenders and banks tend to favour the franchise model because the business has been tried-and-tested and proven itself profitable, sustainable, and a good return on investment.
Independent businesses, however, often struggle to establish themselves while there are other companies with existing reputations. This is what makes franchising such an attractive proposition: you're at an advantage right from the start.
Unfortunately, almost half of all independent companies go bankrupt within three years without an established partner to help and advise.
Painting franchises offer the common-sense approach to going into business for yourself; especially if you've never run a business before.
Painting Franchises
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