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Dream Doors Franchise Case Study
Dream Doors Franchise Case Study
Dream Doors franchisee Lynn Fletcher found the working flexibility she needed by joining the UK’s #1 kitchen makeover company.
Dream Doors Franchise Case Study
Franchise Information
  • BFA Membership StatusFull
  • UK Years Established20 years
  • Current UK Coverage63%
  • Franchisee Support Staff18
  • Personal Investment Req.£35,000 approx
  • Total Startup Cost£85,000
  • Shop-based business locationYes
  • Territory-based business locationYes
  • Business to consumer servicesYes
  • Franchisee employs staffYes
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Lynn Fletcher Finds Working Flexibility With Dream Doors

Having previously worked in advertising and sales, Lynn Fletcher was looking for a new business opportunity that could fit around the needs of her young son.  She also wanted to take on a business that offered the right return on her initial start-up costs and found the Dream Doors model fitted the bill.

Dream Doors | Lynn FletcherLynn said:

"I initially saw Dream Doors on the internet and that then prompted me to go to a trade show.  After talking to the team there, I decided to go ahead with it.

The reason that I went for Dream Doors was that the investment required was not as significant as some others that offered high earnings.  It seemed more plausible and more of an acceptable figure.  Basically, I wanted to be my own boss.  My son was younger then and I wanted the flexibility to make my own choices.

I come from a sales background and, at first, I was quite concerned that I didn’t know anything about kitchens, so I questioned my suitability quite a lot.  But everyone at Dream Doors pointed out to me that the job of selling is something I’ve done all my life, I just need to change what I’m selling.

Dream Doors is in a strong position now.  I would say that the marketing is a lot more targeted than some other businesses out there and the support is very strong.  Having the visibility that comes with being part of such an established business, plus the support network, means that the head office is there to make sure you can’t fail.

“There’s a lot of protection there.  Lots of franchise businesses out there get no real help and they start up and then go under.  Dream Doors tries to catch that and identify it early to make sure it doesn’t happen.  It’s a demanding job – you can’t say that it’s not – but it’s a rewarding one as well."

Dream Doors is looking for more talented franchisees like Lynn who are ready to generate huge profits by representing an industry-leading brand.

There are just 19 new franchise territories available nationwide, particularly in the North East, North West, Yorkshire and Scotland.

With several existing franchisees approaching retirement age, interested parties from anywhere in the UK are encouraged to click below to find out more about Dream Doors

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Franchisee Neil Fisher followed in the footsteps of a childhood friend to launch his own Dream Doors trading territory.

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Simon Herbert took the leap into running his own business two years ago and opened Dream Doors Gloucester.

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Ramin Razaq relocated from Belarus to open a profitable kitchen makeover showroom in the UK with his wife Wida.

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After more than a decade of trading, Dream Doors franchisees Mike and Elaine Hurley are still enjoying their work and making great money.

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Chris Nowell joined Dream Doors in early 2019 and is now running a kitchen showroom in Telford.

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Almost five years after joining Dream Doors, Mark Holmes continues to see his take home profits rise.

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Vishal Amin has found a way to balance spending time with his growing family and earning a great take home salary with Dream Doors.

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It took Wilson Craig just 31 days to formally open his kitchen showroom in his hometown of Prestwick.

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Changing his career direction has given Wilson Craig the chance to work alongside his family.

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Selling up the family business allowed the Bachelor family to start a lucrative Dream Doors kitchen makeover franchise.

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David Parr was looking for a career change that offered greater earning potential.

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David Ward OBE has swapped conflict zones in Europe and the Middle East for a Dream Doors kitchen showroom in the West Country.

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Gary and Hayley Ashe relocated to Britain to tap into its ‘mature’ franchising market.

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Sean and Katie Hebdon have built a successful, family-run business that delivers the lifestyle they had always craved.

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Focusing on top notch customer service has allowed husband and wife, Martin and Alex Smith, to build a highly profitable business.

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Taking on a Dream Doors franchise allowed ex-teacher Matt Jones to move back to his favourite part of the country.

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The James family has worked together to generate over £1million in annual sales from their Dream Doors showroom in Stoke-on-Trent.

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Ex-banker Jerry Innesbeer took back control of his working life by taking on a Dream Doors franchise after being made redundant.

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Samiul Islam and Abdul Muktadir have surpassed their income targets in their first 18 months of running a Dream Doors franchise.

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Mark and Janet Warr approached Dream Doors to seek the opportunity and method they needed to grow their business.

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Dream Doors franchisees Richard Marshall and Jamie-Louise Brewer generated over £94,000 in their first month of trade.

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Joining Dream Doors has been a 'whirlwind' for David and Kate Howle of Worcester.

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Craig Allen was a disgruntled employee that chose franchising to find freedom, profit and security with Dream Doors.

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Mark and Rachael say that they have never felt more at home whilst working as Dream Doors Franchisees.

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Matt Jones, the new owner of Dream Doors Truro, worked as a design technology teacher for 12 years before taking on a franchise.

What Our Franchisees Say

The training and support has been fantastic and has really reinforced the fact that we made the right decision. The initial training was really helpful and there have been plenty of visits from the Franchise Support Manager to keep us on the right path.Helen Mahon


Everything about the franchise works as it is written in the manual and, in your early days, this is important while you learn the business.Paul Reeder


If you want to work for yourself and have more flexibility, I would recommend a Dream Doors franchise. Also it’s good to know that you can run your own business, but still have the back up of a national company.Matt Jones


Why Choose Us

13-week induction programme – covering all aspects of running a successful business

Dream Doors is part of Neighbourly, the world’s largest parent company of home services and property-related franchises

Help to find the perfect kitchen installation team

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