Could 2024 be your year for franchising?
The start of a new year is a good time to reflect, and we’re delighted to report that 2023 was another great year for Driver Hire. We thought it worth sharing a few of the highlights with you.
Not only is Driver Hire celebrating it’s 40th year in fine form (network turnover for calendar year 2023 was £114.5m), the future of the business looks brighter than ever. Significant recent investment in new technology – a digital registration system, which encompasses facial recognition software – proves we’re a business that never stands still.
The core business remains just the same – to supply high quality temporary staff to logistics operators across the UK – and our new technology will further improve our service and reach. And the true heart of our business remains unchanged – the positive culture and our brilliant people.
As a franchisor we have delivered first class support and communication across the network. And our offices have done the same with customers and candidates – evidenced by the best ever response to annual Proud surveys (December 2022), and by achieving the highest ever ‘customer service’ score.
Earlier in the year, we were able to get together once again to enjoy Driver Hire’s annual conference where we celebrated an all-time record year.
The event kicked off FY 2023/24 and the network has again performed very well (despite the tougher economic conditions), with:
• £24,138 average franchisee weekly turnover (equivalent to £1.26m per annum)
• 34 franchise record weeks achieved so far
• On average, over 300 new candidates (typically drivers) working each week
• Driver Hire being ranked #3 overall in the Elite Franchise Top 100 for 2024
• Driver Hire being crowned Franchisor of the Year Silver Winner for 2023
We regularly welcome new franchisees to the network – as every franchisee will sell their business at some point. At any given time, we have successful Driver Hire businesses for sale, as well as having several new-start opportunities.
Could 2024 be your year?
If you would like to learn more about Driver Hire franchise opportunities, contact us on 01274 361035 or submit an enquiry form.
