by andyp | Oct 14, 2026 | Monthly Newsletter
There are several differences between joining a franchise and starting out on your own, or even compared to taking a new salaried job with an employer. The biggest one, though, is that this is a partnership. There’s no buyer-seller relationship here, and...
by andyp | Sep 14, 2026 | Monthly Newsletter
I’m very pleased to introduce the newest Countrywide Signs franchisees, Jon and Kate, a husband-and-wife team who have just come through their training and setup and are launching in North Kent this October. I’ve enjoyed getting to know them, and their...
by andyp | Aug 27, 2026 | Monthly Newsletter
When I speak to people about the Countrywide Signs franchise, there are always a few things they want to work through before they commit. One of the most common is the cost of the van. We all know how expensive vehicles are becoming these days, so I completely...
by andyp | Aug 12, 2026 | Monthly Newsletter
When you’re weighing up a franchise, there’s a great deal to think through. Most people reading this are considering leaving a steady job to bet on themselves, investing their hard-earned savings and quite possibly taking on a loan to get going. It’s...
by andyp | Jul 25, 2026 | Monthly Newsletter
The best franchises never stand still. They keep improving, adapting and finding better ways to support the people who have invested in them. Which is why this is especially big news: Countrywide Signs has just won the Continuous Improvement Award at the Best...