From Advertising to Smart Repair – Why Revive! Ticked Every Box

Run your own Mobile Body Shop Business
Low investment from £25K | £1m+ sales per 8-10 vans territory | Run multiple territories.

If you have an ambition to run your own business, work from your home office, take control of your time and build a valuable asset, explore the multi-award winning Revive! management franchise.

Revive Image — (Photoshoot 1118-003) Business owner Russell Hudson of Revive.

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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.

SIMON D JONES

Revive! News

From Advertising to Smart Repair – Why Revive! Ticked Every Box

April 14, 2026

After more than two decades in advertising, Paul Lyonette and his wife Katie decided it was time for a career change. They were looking for more autonomy and a new challenge. Four years later the couple have just launched Revive! Canterbury and Dover they’re full of enthusiasm for the brand and the extensive support structure provided.

Revive Success Story Image — SIMON D JONES

Explained Paul: “We both worked in advertising – Katie on the creative side and me on the commercial and business operation side. My ‘aha’ moment came when I was about to start a new advertising job – it just felt like those jobs were becoming very samey and I realised that I was craving the autonomy of being my own boss.”

Having never run their own company before, a management franchise seemed the perfect option. So Paul began researching franchise opportunities and Revive! immediately stood out from the crowd.

“It seemed like there was a lot of consultancy stuff where you are hands on, doing the day-to-day work. There was a lot of cleaning businesses, there was care homes, but none of it felt right.

“Revive! was the only one that just jumped out right from the very beginning to tick all the boxes. No other franchise came close to offering the opportunity that I felt was right for what I was looking for and would also enable us to harness our previous experience.”

He continued: “There’s an element of a safety net when you're coming into such a tried and tested successful franchise brand like Revive! with a clear market and financial model. You can look at how the business has developed over 30 years, going from one van on the road itself to becoming the national number one brand for smart repair. ”

With the choice of franchise decided, the couple began the journey to become Revive! franchisees. Said Paul: “I’m over the moon with the support from Revive! head office, I couldn't really ask for any more in terms of support. From my first conversation with franchise director Cathryn Hayes through to signing the contract, everything from marketing, finance, technician recruitment, uniforms, the vans and getting them all kitted out was taken care of.

“It feels like your hand is being held all the way through, even though it’s your own business and you're driving it. The support and then the expectation of what the franchisee has to put in to make it successful, was just perfect for the skill sets both I and Katie bring to the table.”

With no experience in the motor industry the couple found the initial training period at Revive!s Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) approved training centre invaluable and look forward to harnessing all of the ongoing training they will receive at every stage of their new Revive! business. They particularly like the flexible learning option open to them both through the online training portal and face-to face.

So why has it taken them so long to take the leap into being their own bosses? Explained Paul: I'm a big believer that things happen at the right time, at the right moment, and when it feels right. It may have taken four years for me to decide, ‘right I’m doing this,’ but it never felt scary at any point, and it's the best thing I think I've ever done.”

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