MULTI-VAN MANAGEMENT FRANCHISE
DRIVING A REVOLUTION IN THE MARKETPLACE
HIGH-MARGIN | B2B/B2C | RECURING INCOME | AUTOMOTIVE | TECH & AI
Build your own large local business with DA Techs, a revolutionary management franchise created by founders Phil Barnard, Jamie Baxter and franchising expert, Jane Coleman. Jane launched and grew the UK’s Starbucks franchise model, then Pret-a-Manger and more recently Townhouse.
Together they have created the DA Tech franchise, an extremely lucrative management business model offering healthy margins with market demand growing faster than we can satisfy.
MOBILE = HIGHER MARGINS
Deliver mobile SMART alloy wheel repairs and professional diamond cutting at each client’s premises from your fleet of specialist vans. It only takes a few hours for each job, rather than the 3-5 days of a traditional full factory service.
Mobile SMART repairs are much higher margin too, but where a set of wheels are more seriously damaged you can still provide your client a convenient solution by shipping their wheels to the head office factory for a full service (strip, paint, machine and seal).
CONVENIENCE = HIGHER DEMAND
Diamond cut wheels have become standard fit across all levels of cars and many vans, with wheels from 14” – 23” and larger on some SUVs. The diverse mix of clients your business will serve all have one thing in common – they want a fast professional repair asap….
- Dealerships need their stream of stock readied to sell, week after week
- Corporates and rental networks want batch repairs, keeping vehicles on the road
- The private retail market is also massive, paying more for convenience
additional competitive advantage with ongoing training and support for you and your team.
FRANCHISING = PROVEN MODEL
DA Techs were the first in the UK to fit out a van with a specialist mobile lathe back in 2016, disrupting the alloy wheel repair market in their local area. This new mobile offering quickly became the most profitable division of the Diverse Automotive Techs repair group portfolio.
Developed by the creator of the Starbucks and Pret-a-Manger franchises in the UK, the DA Techs business model offers world-class guidance, support and resources across every aspect of your business journey – from marketing and sales, to operations, HR and finance.
REVOLUTIONISE A MARKET
Follow our proven model and you will drive a revolution in your local area, offering a new level of convenience for the repair of
alloy wheels that will set a new standard with dealerships, corporates and the retail/private markets in your territory.
BENEFIT FROM TECH & AI
Our technology utilises AI for machine operations, so you won’t need to attract and retain expensive highly-skilled technicians.
Instead, you can focus on recruiting for attitude and customer service skills from a far larger pool.
LARGE TERRITORIES
Create a business that delivers healthy ongoing earnings, while building an asset with the potential to grow to be worth £1.5m+. Each large territory starts with five exclusive areas, mapped for 2-3 vans per area. Don’t stop there, go multi-territory…
I’ve worked with Phil and Jamie for a few years in one of their other businesses and when I saw the franchise and understood the potential of the business I jumped at the chance to invest. I have managed teams before and I have seen the massive demand for the mobile service first hand. Exciting times ahead….
The typical stages in launching and growing your DA Techs business look something like this:
Launch
With your first liveried DA Techs van(s), we’ll show you how to start by building relationships with your local dealerships to create a regular workflow.
Scale
With demand growing in your first area, you’ll add technicians and vans. It’s important to follow the model, focus on standards and service to build reputation.
Expand
As you progress into your other five territories, you’ll follow the same process you learnt with the first – scaling up your business further.
Oversee
You’ll be working ‘on’ the business now, enjoying a great work/life balance. But you’ll still be keeping a close eye on your team, standards and financials.
Extend or Sell
Now is the time to consider your future - you may wish to assess and then build the business’s valuation ready to sell, or add further territory to grow an empire!
THE RIGHT STUFF
DA Techs’ culture is high-performance, ambition and professionalism. But while intense and fast-paced, a good sense of humour is mandatory and BS isn’t our style.
To succeed in this business you need:
✓ Mechanical common sense
✓ An outgoing nature and a cool head
✓ Ready to roll your sleeves up and commit to finding solutions
✓ Enthusiasm to join a network of like-minded, driven franchisees
✓ Open to guidance and committed to following our business model
✓ At least £50k to invest, total investment c.£125k
(bank funding available, subject to status)
If you’re ready to build a solid future and feel that starting your own DA Techs business could be a good fit, please share your contact details so that one of our team can reach out to you shortly.
What makes DA Techs different from every other wheel repair franchise?
The bustling UK franchise sector is full of opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs – but very few stand out for all the right reasons.
To illustrate, let’s take a look at the fast-growing alloy wheel repair industry – a market where DA Techs is setting new standards.
Most mobile wheel repair franchises offer a van, some equipment and a patch of territory. They promise steady work and “be your own boss” appeal – all very standard stuff when it comes to selling a franchise.
But they rarely deliver true scalability or financial freedom for people like you: ambitious individuals who will be taking the plunge.
This is where DA Techs is completely different from the crowd.
We are a franchise that’s born from innovation, built on technology that no one else in the UK has and designed to give driven entrepreneurs the opportunity to build a multi-van, £1.5m+ business in a sector that’s only just beginning to reach its potential.
To help you learn more, we’ve broken down the key aspects that make DA Techs different from every other wheel repair franchise out there?
1. Exclusive technology that changed the game
No other UK franchise combines innovation, efficiency and capability like DA Techs. And it all starts with our technology.
It’s no exaggeration to say DA Techs reinvented the mobile wheel repair game.
Back in 2016, we became the first company in the UK to integrate a specialist lathe into a van, creating the first truly mobile diamond-cut alloy wheel repair service.
That single innovation changed the entire industry.
Traditionally, damaged wheels had to be sent away to factories for cutting and refinishing – a process that could take up to five days and cost vehicle owners and dealerships valuable time and money.
Thanks to our exclusive Micro Lenco mobile lathe, the same factory-precision process can restore 95% of wheels to showroom quality onsite, the very same day.
Even better, the Micro Lenco system is the only mobile lathe in the UK capable of cutting wheels up to 23 inches, including those fitted to luxury SUV and EV models.
It’s faster, cheaper and more convenient for customers. And most importantly, it gives franchisees an edge that simply can’t be matched.
No other wheel repair franchise can offer it. And for B2B clients like car dealerships, fleets and auction houses, that capability is a game changer.
2. A business model built to scale fast
Some repair franchises are owner-operator focused, limiting business owners to a single van and a single income stream.
DA Techs was designed differently from day one.
Each vast franchise territory is strategically mapped into five exclusive areas, allowing you to expand quickly from one van to ten or more within your region.
Critically, our business model is designed for management, not manual work.
Franchisees build a team of skilled technicians, manage relationships with key clients and grow revenue through high-value, recurring contracts.
Each van has the potential to generate £130,000+ revenue, with 40–50% EBITDA margins. Once the business reaches maturity, a franchise territory has the potential to deliver £325,000+ annual net profit, with a business valuation of £1.5 million+.
Financial figures are based on performance from our model territory and are provided for illustrative purposes only; individual results may vary.
3. High-value recurring B2B contracts
From the moment the business launches, DA Techs franchisees have a built-in route to stability and scale: recurring B2B work.
Your core clients include:
- Car dealerships – who need fast, flawless repairs to keep forecourts looking perfect.
- Auction houses – where wheel condition directly affects sale prices.
- Corporate fleets and leasing companies – who rely on DA Techs for same-day repair to minimise vehicle downtime.
These relationships deliver consistent, repeat business; the kind of dependable contracts that fill your vans’ work calendar before you’ve even begun to tap into the retail market.
And with every dealership in the UK looking for speed, reliability and showroom-level quality, the demand is far greater than supply.
In short, DA Techs franchisees are entering a market crying out for professional partners louder than ever before.
4. A massive untapped B2C market
While the B2B sector forms the foundation of the DA Techs business, the B2C opportunity is enormous.
Research indicates a third of the 34 million vehicles on UK roads have alloy wheels in need of repair – a figure that is only going to keep on growing.
For private customers, the convenience of same-day, at-home or at-work repair – at a far lower cost than sending wheels away to a factory – makes choosing DA Techs a no-brainer.
It’s a high-margin, premium service that customers love. And it drives strong word-of-mouth referrals, too.
Franchisees who combine a strong B2B base with an active B2C strategy can see their territories grow faster and their profits multiply.
5. Backed by a world-class leadership team
Behind any great franchise is a brilliant team at the helm – and our leadership is one of the strongest in the UK:
- Jane Coleman: Our Strategic Advisor is one of the UK’s most respected franchising masterminds, who played a key role in scaling global brands like Starbucks UK, Pret a Manger and Townhouse.
- Phil Barnard and Jamie Baxter: DA Techs’ co-founders, who transformed an innovative local wheel repair concept into a scalable, multi-van business opportunity.
Together, they’ve built a franchise system based on operational excellence and proven commercial performance.
This gives joining franchisees the peace of mind they are buying into a network led by experts who know how to build multi-million pound operations and replicate success across territories.
6. Comprehensive training and ongoing support
While it’s beneficial to have technical experience, you don’t need a professional background in wheel or vehicle repair to succeed with DA Techs.
The business is a management franchise, which means your focus will be on leadership, client relationships and business growth.
Our industry-leading training and support covers:
- Technician recruitment and management
- B2B business development and account management
- Operational and systems training
- Financial management and growth planning
From launch through to expansion, franchisees receive one-to-one support, regular performance reviews and access to advanced systems that make managing multiple vans simple.
7. Huge territories with built-in multi-area growth
Unlike franchises that box you into small operational zones, DA Techs territories are large, scalable and protected.
As mentioned, each franchise territory is made up of five operational areas, designed to support a fleet of 10+ vans.
That means:
- You can expand within your own exclusive region without buying additional licenses.
- You can scale fast by adding vans and technicians as demand grows.
- You can increase turnover and profitability without ever hitting a geographic ceiling.
It’s a meticulously designed structure that ensures longevity and real asset value – something many van-based franchises can’t offer.
8. A proven, future-proof opportunity
Mobile alloy wheel refurbishment is one of the increasingly few services that can’t be automated or replaced by AI.
It requires precision, craftsmanship and outstanding customer service – all skills which remain in high demand.
We do, however, leverage the power of AI and automation to streamline your administrative processes, making your business ever more efficient to operate.
At the same time, the shift towards electric vehicles and larger wheels is expanding the addressable market even further.
With DA Techs’ technology, brand strength and franchise model, you’re investing in a business built not just for today’s market, but for the next decade and beyond.
Ready to enjoy real rewards with a DA Techs franchise?
If you’ve looked at other wheel or vehicle repair franchises, you’ll already know how similar they sound: same equipment, same limited earnings, same one-van structure.
And by now, you will understand why DA Techs is different.
When you combine exclusive technology, strong B2B contracts, scalable structure and elite leadership, the result is a franchise opportunity that stands in a league of its own.
This is a franchise for entrepreneurs who think big, move fast and want to build a business with lasting value.
To find out more about joining DA Techs and building your own high-profit, scalable management franchise, enquire with our franchise recruitment team today:
Enquire now to request your Franchise Prospectus and take the first step towards building your own high-profit DA Techs business:
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