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Title: Who's tried the "Ian Lancaster way"
Post by: MNWC on November 07, 2013, 12:02:51 pm
I know a few on here have tried the Ian Lancaster way. Is it really a turnkey franchise and did you get all the info that you needed to start your franchisee ?

Any thing you would change about the Contract ?

Regards
Title: Re: Who's tried the "Ian Lancaster way"
Post by: wightsurf on November 07, 2013, 04:02:21 pm
I was looking into it but l emailed him and didn't get a response. Left it three for the minute .
Title: Re: Who's tried the "Ian Lancaster way"
Post by: Ian Lancaster on November 07, 2013, 04:33:49 pm
I was looking into it but l emailed him and didn't get a response. Left it three for the minute .

Sorry about that, Wightsurf.  I've checked back a few weeks and can't find your email.  Any idea when you sent it and what address you sent it to?

If you'd still like details, let me know and I'll send them on.

ianlancaster@blueyonder.co.uk
Title: Re: Who's tried the "Ian Lancaster way"
Post by: MNWC on November 07, 2013, 05:40:22 pm
Am seriously looking in to this for March/ April next year.

I got all the bumpf from Ian a while ago and i have to say its very informative, but i have one question that needs answering...

What happens  if the franchisee has commercial work and they dont get payed for 30/60 days. Does the franchiser still take the 20% fee ??
Title: Re: Who's tried the "Ian Lancaster way"
Post by: Geoff on November 07, 2013, 05:43:49 pm
Am seriously looking in to this for March/ April next year.

I got all the bumpf from Ian a while ago and i have to say its very informative, but i have one question that needs answering...

What happens  if the franchisee has commercial work and they dont get payed for 30/60 days. Does the franchiser still take the 20% fee ??

Why?   You've been registered here for 8 years.  Haven't you managed to build your own round/work in that time?  Why would you need a franchise now?  Indeed, what muppet would buy a franchise now, or at any time?

Get knocking doors, that's all you need to do.

£5 please.
Title: Re: Who's tried the "Ian Lancaster way"
Post by: MNWC on November 07, 2013, 06:23:03 pm
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Why?   You've been registered here for 8 years.  Haven't you managed to build your own round/work in that time?  Why would you need a franchise now?  Indeed, what muppet would buy a franchise now, or at any time?

Get knocking doors, that's all you need to do.

£5 please.
   

Go away Gay Lord
Title: Re: Who's tried the "Ian Lancaster way"
Post by: lukeg on November 07, 2013, 07:11:21 pm
I purchased Ians package at the beginning of September and have signed my first franchisee up on Monday just gone, they will be on the road in 2 weeks.

You will have to change the operations manual a little to how you work but most of it will be fine.

 I've not had to change anything on the actual agreement and my franchisee had a solicitor look over it and was all ok.

You definitely get everything you need and more also you can ring Ian anytime and he will answer any questions.

Title: Re: Who's tried the "Ian Lancaster way"
Post by: MNWC on November 07, 2013, 07:39:09 pm
Nice one lukeg  ;D

how much work did you give your franchisee to start with ?

how much did he pay you for the franchise ?

did you supply the van ?

pm me the details if you prefer sales@mnsolar-panel-cleaning.co.uk
Title: Re: Who's tried the "Ian Lancaster way"
Post by: Geoff on November 07, 2013, 08:21:45 pm
Ok, clever clogs.

Go for it.  We suggest you 'invest' every penny of your money, and preferably the money that belongs to the people that are closest to you, in this franchise.

It'll be really good, go for it, we wish you luck, you can't go wrong, really, it's the most perfect nothing to riches plane you can follow.

:)

ps, I'm not gay, ok?  Don't say that again.
Title: Re: Who's tried the "Ian Lancaster way"
Post by: MNWC on November 07, 2013, 10:19:17 pm
 :-*

Ok you might not be gay

But your a numpty END

Go away.
Title: Re: Who's tried the "Ian Lancaster way"
Post by: roundbuilder on November 07, 2013, 10:26:11 pm
Lol gay lord... Well funny
Title: Re: Who's tried the "Ian Lancaster way"
Post by: PoleKing on November 07, 2013, 10:31:46 pm
Ok, clever clogs.

Go for it.  We suggest you 'invest' every penny of your money, and preferably the money that belongs to the people that are closest to you, in this franchise.

It'll be really good, go for it, we wish you luck, you can't go wrong, really, it's the most perfect nothing to riches plane you can follow.

:)

ps, I'm not gay, ok?  Don't say that again.

Geoff-you can't (shouldn't) get snippy when the tables are turned.
Title: Re: Who's tried the "Ian Lancaster way"
Post by: Dave Mills on November 07, 2013, 10:52:32 pm
Am seriously looking in to this for March/ April next year.

I got all the bumpf from Ian a while ago and i have to say its very informative, but i have one question that needs answering...

What happens  if the franchisee has commercial work and they dont get payed for 30/60 days. Does the franchiser still take the 20% fee ??

Why?   You've been registered here for 8 years.  Haven't you managed to build your own round/work in that time?  Why would you need a franchise now?  Indeed, what muppet would buy a franchise now, or at any time?

Get knocking doors, that's all you need to do.

£5 please.

Perhaps hes on here thinking about being a franchisor.
Title: Re: Who's tried the "Ian Lancaster way"
Post by: wightsurf on November 07, 2013, 10:53:32 pm
Ian , i filled in a online form , i think ,from your website.
Reasons for looking into this is employing is not working for me .
Title: Re: Who's tried the "Ian Lancaster way"
Post by: Ian Lancaster on November 07, 2013, 11:59:36 pm
Ian , i filled in a online form , i think ,from your website.
Reasons for looking into this is employing is not working for me .


I missed it, don't know how.  If you let me have your email address I'll send details.
Title: Re: Who's tried the "Ian Lancaster way"
Post by: Ian Lancaster on November 08, 2013, 12:02:13 am
Am seriously looking in to this for March/ April next year.

I got all the bumpf from Ian a while ago and i have to say its very informative, but i have one question that needs answering...

What happens  if the franchisee has commercial work and they dont get payed for 30/60 days. Does the franchiser still take the 20% fee ??

Yes.

But if the Franchisee eventually has to write off the payment from the commercial job then the Franchisor could re-imburse the 20%.  It would be at the Franchisor's discretion, it's not mandatory
Title: Re: Who's tried the "Ian Lancaster way"
Post by: Ian Lancaster on November 08, 2013, 12:05:27 am


Why?   You've been registered here for 8 years.  Haven't you managed to build your own round/work in that time?  Why would you need a franchise now?  Indeed, what muppet would buy a franchise now, or at any time?

Get knocking doors, that's all you need to do.

£5 please.

Geoff, I think you've got hold of the wrong end of the stick.  I'm not selling franchises, I sell a business package that people can use to set up a franchised organisation similar to mine, with themselves as the franchisor.
Title: Re: Who's tried the "Ian Lancaster way"
Post by: Geoff on November 08, 2013, 09:29:39 am
Didn't realise that, my bad.  :(
Title: Re: Who's tried the "Ian Lancaster way"
Post by: Ian Lancaster on November 09, 2013, 11:48:28 am
I purchased Ians package at the beginning of September and have signed my first franchisee up on Monday just gone, they will be on the road in 2 weeks.

You will have to change the operations manual a little to how you work but most of it will be fine.

 I've not had to change anything on the actual agreement and my franchisee had a solicitor look over it and was all ok.

You definitely get everything you need and more also you can ring Ian anytime and he will answer any questions.



Thanks for the endorsement, Luke ;)

Did the van graphics help?

Cheers,

Ian

Title: Re: Who's tried the "Ian Lancaster way"
Post by: p1w1 on November 09, 2013, 12:28:39 pm
Hi Ian

I too e-mailed for the info a while back but never received anything, when you get a chance could you send it to paul@impactcleaning.net.

sorry to hijack

thanks

paul
Title: Re: Who's tried the "Ian Lancaster way"
Post by: Ian Lancaster on November 09, 2013, 12:48:54 pm
Hi Ian

I too e-mailed for the info a while back but never received anything, when you get a chance could you send it to paul@impactcleaning.net.

sorry to hijack

thanks

paul

Will do Paul

If anyone else has had problems with our email, please use ianlancaster@blueyonder.co.uk   I don't know why the link on our Jolisian site is playing up, I'll get our website guy to change the email address.

Thanks,

Ian
Title: Re: Who's tried the "Ian Lancaster way"
Post by: lukeg on November 10, 2013, 09:21:45 am
I purchased Ians package at the beginning of September and have signed my first franchisee up on Monday just gone, they will be on the road in 2 weeks.

You will have to change the operations manual a little to how you work but most of it will be fine.

 I've not had to change anything on the actual agreement and my franchisee had a solicitor look over it and was all ok.

You definitely get everything you need and more also you can ring Ian anytime and he will answer any questions.



Thanks for the endorsement, Luke ;)

Did the van graphics help?

Cheers,

Ian



Yes they did thanks Ian.