Run your own Mobile Body Shop BusinessLow investment from £25K | £1m+ sales per 8-10 vans territory | Run multiple territories.
Established in 1994, Revive! is a leading mobile body shop brand in the UK, with a network of over 50 franchisees and nearly 200 vans on the road, including company-operated technicians to enable coverage for national accounts. Prime territories remain available, many with existing work in place.
There’s more demand than supply!
With c.40 million cars in the UK and over 50% having minor body work and wheel damage, invest in the market leading brand for your new business.
Fewer staff, lower costs, less stress!
The simple-to-operate business model is based around a low number of skilled employees doing a small number of high-value jobs daily – minimising travel / fuel.
Work from your home/office
Enjoy your dream lifestyle working from home, interspersed with getting out to manage your team of technicians and build dealer and trade relationships.
Low investment, high return
Low investment, great cash flow, minimal overheads, high returns – the Revive! franchise is a proven route to build a valuable asset, a business to sell in the future.
Statements based on existing franchisee performance, but do not offer a guarantee of success
Your role:
As the business owner you won’t be painting cars, you will be managing your team of technicians, driving your marketing, and building relationships with local dealers to grow your business. Your role changes as your business grows – once established, you will be the leader, working on the business, setting your lifestyle & generating excellent income from a valuable asset.
Your customers:
Serve the domestic, dealership and trade markets in your local area – there is more work than we can supply, from end of lease and general upkeep, to prepping for sale. Your target customer split is 50% domestic / 50% commercial and Revive!’s processes are approved by all the major marques, are electric car-compliant, and are insurance & lease company-approved.
Your team:
The business model is built around employing a small number of skilled technicians and some supporting admin and sales staff, as you grow from 2 vans to 5 and then on to 10 vans in your first territory. To be successful you must be an excellent leader for your team, adept at managing people and great at communication.
Your journey:
Your support:
You are never alone with Revive!, we have one of the most experienced and supportive teams of any UK franchise, committed to guiding you and your business throughout the business journey. Benefit from the best marketing and our bespoke App to manage your business. With Revive! you receive all the systems and support you need to make your new business a success.
Your investment and rewards:
To start your business with the proven Revive! Auto Innovations franchise model you will need to invest £20K + funding. With a track record of success, we have forged excellent relationships with the major banks where you can borrow up to 70% of the total initial investment, subject to status.
Follow the model and listen to the guidance and advice and you could be profitable from month 1!
Revive! is rewarding in so many ways…
- Wow customers with exceptional results
- Pride from keeping cars looking their best
- Provide a career for local techs
- Highly profitable services
- Personal development for yourself
- Build an asset to sell in the future
Who’s done it:
Next steps:
Get in touch to learn more and discuss your aspirations with one of our team. Start your business in a network of like-minded people and get the financial security, stability and control you crave.
Bravo! Ex-army Sergeant’s vehicle repair business nominated for coveted award as it turns over £1 million
- Revive! Auto Innovations Surrey is celebrating an annual turnover of £1 million, for the first time
- This has led former army sergeant and business owner, Jay Belam, to be ranked as one of the best franchisees in the country by a prestigious awarding body
- Jay credits his team’s success to newfound victories in the dealership market
Despite the challenging economic climate, owner of Revive! Auto Innovations Surrey, Jay Belam, has led his regiment of skilled technicians to the significant financial milestone, becoming only the second of the 54-branch strong UK-wide franchise network to do so.
This clearly caught the eye of the judging panel at the bfa HSBC British Franchise Awards, an award ceremony dubbed ‘The Oscars of the franchise industry’, which aims to celebrate the very best of franchising in the UK.
Jay will be battling it out with two other franchises on 24 November at The VOX in Birmingham for the bfa ‘Star Performer’ award, a title which recognises franchises that showcase the very best values and attitudes which help them excel in business.
According to Jay, his team’s success can be attributed to an increased level of support to car dealerships, alongside the previous business focus on traditional retail customers.
By opening two SMART (small to medium repair technique) repair centres in the Surrey area, Jay was able to offer a wider range of repair services, all while freeing up his on-the-road mobile technicians to work on the already booming retail market.
Despite riding the crest of a wave now, the team’s march to success came from relatively humble beginnings. Having previously served in the army for 12 years, (six in the Royal Electrical Mechanical Engineers, and six in the Royal Army Physical Training Corps), Jay launched his franchise in 2010, performing SMART repairs out his van, as a sole trader.
But such was Jay’s success with motorists in the Surrey area, he soon went about expanding the business. Today, Revive! Surrey is an impressive 11-technician strong operation, working out of a fleet of six vans.
Jay commented: “Our strategic decision to focus our growth plans in the dealership market has really paid dividends, and has been a huge part of our recent success. To reach the £1 million pound mark and to be nominated for this award and is a true testament to the team’s hard work.”
Mark Llewellyn, managing director at Revive! added: “In such straitened times, Revive! Surrey is a genuine and relatable business success story, which I hope will inspire other business owners to weather the storm and reach their own goals, whatever they may be.”
But Jay has no intention of resting on his laurels, he has already set his sights on growing the business further, as well as helping other Revive! franchise owners achieve their goals through his involvement in the firm’s training programme.
Jay concluded: "Amid the cost of living crisis, as a business we will face challenges, but given our recent success, I really want to see how far we can go as a team, and help as many Surrey residents’ cars back on the road as possible.
“It has also been incredibly rewarding to be given the opportunity to share my business skills, as well as the transferable skills which I picked up during my military experience with other franchisees via Revive!’s training initiatives. In fact, the sessions reminded me of my time training army recruits – even if I didn’t insist on them doing press ups!”
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