Business Franchise June

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Murcia Villas
Investment level:
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Email:
hugh@murciavillas.com
Phone:
0844 837 5175
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Franchise classification:
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Chris and Jane Whent,
Murcia Villas La Torre
franchisees
Chris previously worked for Natwest
bank for 27 years before making the
move to Murcia. Jane worked in payroll
so they were both well equipped to
recognise a profitable business model.
They were both bored with their lifestyle
in the UK. Chris was excited to embark
on a less stressful lifestyle and Jane was
ready to make a clean break.
Chris and Jane plan to run their
Record enquiries for
franchise for at least five years, building
their area into a profitable business that
they can later sell on. ‘This franchise
new lifestyle franchise,
has improved my life immeasurably,’
says Chris. ‘While we are working hard
to build the business, I also have time
Murcia Villas
for golf lessons, Spanish lessons and
relaxing at the beach.’
Part of running the franchise includes
With 46 enquiries over the ﬁ rst weekend and the ﬁ rst
sampling different restaurants in and
franchisee already operational within just a few weeks
around Murcia. ‘Clients often ask us to
recommend a good local restaurant,’
of launching, there is no question that this is a proﬁ table
says Jane. ‘We eat out at least twice a
week and go to a different restaurant
and exciting franchise that has already grabbed the
each time to improve our knowledge of
the area, plus it is great fun!’
attention of the nation
Hugh at Murcia Villas is delighted
to welcome Chris and Jane. ‘Chris and
M
URCIA VILLAS franchises to take on a total of 12 franchisees in
‘Teamwork
Jane work well as a team. Teamwork
suit UK people who want to Spain so that we can place them in the
is really
is really important in building the
live in Spain but still earn a best possible locations and give them business. Splitting tasks and activities
decent living. You don’t need to speak an excellent level of care,’ says Hugh.
important in
ensures that more progress is made, this
Spanish to consider this franchise.
building the
is the way that Fiona and I worked to
Murcia Villas is looking for enthusiastic Investment and commitment
business.
build the business.’
people who want a fantastic work/life The franchise, which costs just £16,000,
balance with the option to work in the includes all training, operations
Splitting
Discovery Weekend
morning and swim in the afternoon! manual, legalities and marketing
tasks and
Due to the overwhelming interest in the
promotion. Individuals do need this
activities
Murcia Villas franchise with almost 100
What does Murcia Villas do? capital up front to invest due to the enquiries in just weeks of launching,
Murcia Villas is the only company in franchise being based in Spain.
ensures
Hugh and Fiona have organised a
the Costa Calida which offers its clients The franchise suits individuals that more ‘Discovery Weekend’, where interested
a ‘one stop shop’ for the purchase, looking to sell their property in the UK
progress is
individuals can visit them to find out
management and letting of their and use this capital for the franchise more and view some possible franchise
property, with a dedicated lettings and and new life in Spain. Other options
made…’
zones. Dates are to be confirmed.
management team and a fully qualified include renting their UK property, Murcia Villas is looking to fill
and registered maintenance team for all offering a faster route to the sun. It suits specific resorts with extensive
their clients property needs. those that want a new career where opportunities. Contact Hugh
Owned by property experts, Hugh their hard work equals their reward and on 0844 8375 175 or email
and Fiona James, the business has gone have a high standard of living in one of hugh@murciavillas.com for details or
from strength to strength. ‘We plan Europe’s most enchanting countries. to book a Discovery Weekend. ■
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