The best van based franchise opportunities in the UK. Find a business that fits the way you want to work.
Van Based franchises are designed for people who want van based working arrangements. These businesses offer the structure of a proven franchise with the flexibility to work on your terms.
Tip: Think about your ideal working week before choosing. The best franchise for you is one that fits your lifestyle, budget, and long-term goals - not just the one with the lowest fee.
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Franchises
£4,295
Lowest Investment
£55,000
Highest Investment
From £4,295
Tubz Brands is a leading tower vending machine franchise operating across the country and internationally. Established in 2005 and based at a purpose-built factory in Sittingbourne, Kent, Tubz manufactures its own award-winning vending towers and supplies confectionery brands including Nestle, Haribo and Pringles. With over 300 franchisees and 30,000+ towers in operation, it's one of the most accessible low-cost franchises around, with no royalty fees or hidden charges.
From £5,000
Apollo Blinds is the country's largest window blinds franchise and a founding member of the British Franchise Association, selling and installing premium, made-to-measure window coverings since 1972. Part of the Hunter Douglas Group, the world's largest blinds manufacturer with annual turnover exceeding £2 billion, Apollo has more than 50 franchisees, some of whom have been with the network for over 30 years. With four consecutive years of record growth, an entry fee of just £5,000 + VAT, and a gross profit of 49% from year one, it is one of the most accessible and rewarding franchise opportunities in the home improvement sector.
From £9,700
Husse is a Swedish family business founded in 1987, specialising in super premium pet food, supplements and accessories delivered directly to customers' doors. With over 35 years of heritage, Husse operates in more than 50 countries and serves over 400,000 customers worldwide through a network of more than 1,500 franchisees and distributors. The brand is built on traditional Scandinavian recipes, natural human grade ingredients and personalised nutritional advice. With a 350 plus product range covering dogs, cats and horses, plus award winning quality and a 95% customer retention rate, Husse offers a flexible, scalable opportunity in a thriving sector.
From £9,995
Greensleeves is the largest lawn care franchise in the country, founded in 1998 and franchising since 2000. With over 100 territories across the UK and more than 100,000 customers, the brand delivers year-round seasonal lawn treatment programmes through a network of van-based franchisees. Part of the Neighbourly global franchise group, Greensleeves has twice earned the 5-Star Franchisee Satisfaction Award and offers recurring income potential of over £500,000 in sales within five years for dedicated operators.
From £9,995
Alice in Windowland is a female-founded, eco-friendly window cleaning franchise built on pure water technology and a residential-first model. Started by Ella as a one-woman operation, the brand has grown through reputation, recommendations and glowing reviews. The Alice in Windowland Franchise offers a low-cost, van-based opportunity with quick start-up, flexible working hours and a flat monthly fee, giving franchisees a sparkling chance to enter a steadily growing home services sector.
From £10,950
Andy's Oven Cleaning is an established home services franchise specialising in professional oven, hob and extractor cleaning for domestic customers across England and Wales. Offering exclusive territories, branded van livery, full training and a launch marketing package, the brand provides a low-overhead, low-risk route into one of the most resilient niches of the domestic services sector, with strong year-round demand and minimal local competition.
From £12,500
Petpals is the UK's longest-established multi-service pet care franchise, operating for over 20 years and consistently recognised as the market leader. With more than 50 franchisees and a range of services including dog walking, pet sitting, home boarding, puppy care and pet transport, Petpals delivers trusted, professional care to the nation's most loved animals. With a BFA membership and consistently high franchisee satisfaction, it is one of the most respected names in pet care franchising.
From £14,985
TruGreen is the world's largest professional lawn care brand, with roots in Michigan dating back to 1973 and a UK franchise network operating since 2004. A full BFA member and part of the ServiceMaster group, TruGreen offers an outdoor management franchise providing tailored, year-round lawn care treatment programmes to residential and commercial customers across exclusive territories.
From £15,000
Pacifica Local is the franchise arm of Pacifica Group, the UK's largest privately owned appliance repair specialist. Founded in 2003, Pacifica repairs more than 390,000 appliances annually for major brands including LG, Hisense and AEG. The Pacifica Local Franchise gives entrepreneurs a van-based route into the fast-growing, environmentally driven repair market, backed by City and Guilds training, guaranteed work from day one and a supportive national network.
From £15,995
SportsCool is a market-leading provider of sports education for primary school children, established in 2008 by three former sports coaches. Operating across 30-plus territories, franchisees deliver PE lessons, after-school clubs, holiday camps and more to thousands of children each week. With a guaranteed income scheme, multiple revenue streams, and a consistent presence in the Elite Franchise Top 100, SportsCool offers a compelling route into the booming children's activity sector.
From £17,000
Metro Plumb is a national plumbing franchise launched in 2016 as a sister brand to Metro Rod, the long-established drainage specialists founded in 1983. Part of Franchise Brands plc, Metro Plumb provides domestic and commercial plumbing services 24/7, supported by a strong central team and national accounts. With more than 45 franchisees across the country, it is one of the fastest-growing plumbing franchises today.
From £19,000
Fantastic Services is one of the largest home services franchise networks in the world, founded in London in 2009 by Rune Sovndahl and Anton Skarlatov. From a single cleaning operation, the brand has grown to over 530 franchise partners across the UK, Ireland, Hungary and Australia, delivering more than 100 property maintenance services to 50,000 clients a month. With a three-tier franchise model, award-winning technology and a massive support team, it is a standout opportunity in the home services sector.
From £19,846
Lawnscience is an independent, founder-led lawn care franchise headquartered in Milton Keynes. Established in 2007 by Terence Nicholson, the brand has spent more than 17 years refining its treatment programmes, training and franchisee support. With one of the lowest entry costs in the lawn care sector and ongoing fees that reduce as franchisees grow, Lawnscience offers an outdoor, van-based opportunity for people looking to escape the office and run their own business.
From £19,950
Optic-Kleer is the leading windscreen repair franchise in the country, established for over 30 years and now operating across the UK, US and Europe. Trading from supermarket and DIY car parks under exclusive national agreements with chains like Sainsbury's, the brand offers a low-investment, low-overhead model with no cold calling required. The Optic-Kleer Franchise sees customers come to franchisees while they shop, generating fast, repeatable business with high margins.
From £20,950
Cafe2U is the world's largest mobile coffee van franchise, serving fresh espresso, speciality drinks and snacks to workplaces, business parks and events. Launched here in 2004 after pioneering the mobile café concept in Australia, the brand has over 85 franchise partners and an award-winning van-based model that lets owners skip high-street rent, landlords and staff headaches while tapping into a booming coffee market.
From £23,000
Habcheck is the only national brand for mobile motorhome and caravan habitation checks, providing Approved Workshop Scheme (AWS) certified inspections directly at owners' homes or storage facilities. Part of the Major Oak Ventures group (which also operates Motorhome Depot), Habcheck fills a critical gap in the leisure vehicle market where demand for professional inspection services has long outstripped supply. With approximately one million motorhomes and caravans on the road, the franchise offers a unique opportunity in a growing, untapped market with virtually no direct competition.
From £23,395
The Leak Detective is a specialist water leak detection franchise with 17 locations across the country. Originally established as Water Loss Solutions in 2017 in Scotland, the brand rebranded in 2023 and launched its franchise network to meet the surging demand for professional leak detection services. Using state-of-the-art, non-destructive technology, The Leak Detective franchise offers a high-profit, low-risk business model in a niche sector where demand is growing far faster than the industry can supply, with daily rates from £750 plus VAT being achieved.
From £24,995
My Property Pros (MPP) is the only national exterior property cleaning franchise of its kind, founded in 1996 and now firmly established as an award-winning, multi-van opportunity. Combining a low entry cost with tech-led systems, recurring revenue and full training, MPP offers franchisees the chance to build a scalable cleaning business in a market worth more than £278 million, with quick expansion points and clear paths to multi-van ownership.
From £25,000
Clearway Pools and Spas is the country's first and only swimming pool and hot tub installation, servicing, and repairs franchise. With over 20 years of industry experience, multiple stores across the south of England, and a nationwide online parts supply business, Clearway offers franchisees a van-based entry into the lucrative wet leisure industry. The brand provides a fully equipped van, 21-day training programme, at least 100 prospective customers in your territory from day one, and ongoing technical support from a team of qualified engineers. Featured on Channel 4's Love It or List It, Clearway is a proven operator now sharing its model through franchising.
From £25,000
The Window Doctor is a pioneering UPVC window and door repair franchise that has been operating since 1991. Starting as a man-in-van operation in Leicestershire, the brand has built over 30 years of expertise in sustainable repair solutions for windows, doors, and glazing. With a fully outfitted service van, in-house supply chain, dedicated customer care team, and a proven model in the thriving £4.6 billion fenestration industry, The Window Doctor franchise offers a hands-on, van-based business with strong earning potential from day one.
From £25,000
Revive! is the leading independent provider of mobile SMART repairs in the automotive industry, with over 50 franchisees and nearly 200 vans on the road. Established in 1994 and a BFA Gold Franchisor of the Year winner, the brand specialises in repairing bumper scuffs, paintwork scratches, minor dents, and alloy wheel damage for private motorists, dealerships, and national fleet accounts. With a 4.9-star Trustpilot rating from over 40,000 reviews, Investors in People Platinum status, and record-breaking turnover in 2025, Revive! offers a proven management franchise in a market where demand far outstrips supply.
From £27,500
Agency Express is the largest provider of professional estate agency board services nationwide, founded in 1998 by Stephen Watson. With a network of over 100 franchisees servicing more than 60% of all estate agency boards, the brand has built a reputation as a multi-award-winning, BFA Franchisor of the Year winner. The Agency Express Franchise offers a proven van-based, home-run business model with low overheads, recurring daily work and exclusive territories.
From £27,995
More Than Loft Ladders (MTLL) is the country's longest-established loft access and storage franchise, helping homeowners unlock unused space in their homes since 2007. With over 20,000 homes transformed, 11 franchise partners, BFA membership, and consecutive rankings in the Elite Franchise Top 100 for 2025 and 2026, MTLL offers a hands-on, van-based franchise with low start-up costs, exclusive territories, and the potential to scale into a multi-van management operation. The brand is led by Liam Hobbs, a former franchisee who bought the network in 2022.
From £29,950
Access4Lofts is a thriving van-based home improvement franchise that helps homeowners unlock unused loft space through hatches, ladders, boarding, lighting and insulation. Founded by Tim and Lindsay Brown in Devon in 2005 and franchised since 2018, the brand now operates more than 100 territories with Which? Trusted Trader status. The Access4Lofts Franchise offers strong margins, lifetime-guaranteed installations and a model with no franchisee failures to date.
From £29,995
ChipsAway is the largest SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair Technology) car body repair network in the country, with over 200 specialists operating nationwide. Launched in 1994 and backed by Franchise Brands plc, ChipsAway offers franchisees a proven, flexible model with extensive training, national advertising, and an average of over 1,000 customer leads per year per territory. With a 5-star Trustpilot rating and full BFA membership, it remains one of the most recognised and trusted names in automotive repair.
From £29,995
Kall Kwik is one of the longest-established print, design, and marketing franchise networks in the country, with over 45 years of trading history and 32 centres nationwide. Now part of the XplorerGroup family, the brand offers franchisees a proven B2B model delivering everything from business stationery and large format printing to graphic design, websites, SEO, and social media management. With a strong reputation, comprehensive training, and hands-on head office support, Kall Kwik is a compelling opportunity for entrepreneurial professionals looking to serve local businesses.
From £29,995
Autosmart is a multi-award-winning van-based franchise and the largest manufacturer of professional vehicle cleaning products for trade customers in the country. Established in 1979 and franchising since 1999, the network runs over 100 mobile showrooms locally, supplying 300+ specialist products to garages, dealerships, hauliers and more. No royalties, established customer bases and an exclusive territory make this one of the most proven van franchises around.
From £39,500
Jackson Fire and Security is a BFA-member fire and security franchise founded in Mold, North Wales in 1991. As a management franchise, franchisees build and oversee a local business providing legally required fire safety and security services to businesses, landlords, care homes and public sector facilities. With over 12 established franchisees, NSI and NACOSS Gold accreditations, and a sector growing at up to 11.6% annually, it is a compelling B2B opportunity in a compliance-driven market.
From £55,000
Rainbow Restoration is the UK's largest provider of premium property damage restoration and specialist cleaning services, operating for over 35 years as part of the global Neighbourly group. With hundreds of franchisees across the UK responding to fire, flood, accidental damage and specialist cleaning requests for homeowners, businesses and insurers, it offers a highly scalable management franchise in a recession-resilient, insurance-backed sector.
From £55,000
ServiceMaster Clean is one of the UK's most established and trusted cleaning franchises, operating for over 65 years with more than 300 franchise territories nationwide. Part of the wider ServiceMaster group, it offers three distinct franchise models: residential carpet and upholstery cleaning, commercial specialist cleaning and contract services. Consistently recognised in the Elite Franchise Top 25, it provides a comprehensive, scalable business opportunity backed by six decades of brand authority.
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