Our ADI's comments
Steve Davies - Welwyn
Joined February 2012.
"This is the first franchise I have had in 28 years as an ADI that actually delivers what it says. My only regret is I wasted so many years at other driving schools" More
Peter West - Reading
Joined February 2014.
"I was unsure I was doing the right thing having been an independent for 31 years. However I have not looked back since I did this, and I would recommend No Gears to anyone". More
Carol MacDonald - Manchester Joined December 2013.
"It is without question the best and fairest franchise I have ever had and I know am guaranteed work when I need it." More
Rob Brown - Leicester
Joined March 2013.
"My work levels have never been so high. I often have to turn work away or put them on a waiting list, and they dont make promises they cant keep" More
John Barker - Sheffield
Joined December 2012
No Gears do what they say they will do, it's a franchise run by instructors for instructors and its that inside knowledge and empathy which makes it work. Very well" More
Jeff Morgan - Manchester East
Joined January 2015
"They kept all their promises and do care about their instructors, unlike other franchises who promised me plenty of work but let me down...." More
Joining fees and projected income
No joining fees or start-up adminsitration costs
There are no start-up costs or administration fees when joining NOGEARS. We generate our income through ongoing long-term ADI partnerships. Indeed, as part of our start up support we offer free pupil introductions, before your weekly franchise fee starts. Please note, there is a £500 security deposit for new starters, to safeguard our pupils, however this is refunded after six-months with the franchise, or following departure from the franchise, whichever is sooner.
A franchise that responds to your needs
Clearly, the amount you will earn is dependent on the number of hours you wish to work. Some of our ADI's choose to only offer weekday lessons, while some offer the flexibility of additional weekend or evening lessons. The hours you work are entirely up to you, we just ask that you keep us updated.
Income projection
Our current ADI's operate between an hourly rate of £35 to £45, with an average rate of £38. This means an ADI completing 30 teaching hours a week typically earns a gross income of £1,140 a week.
Fully researched areas to ensure ongoing success
Prior to awarding a franchise, we will always ensure the postal districts allocated match or exceed our operating requirements. This is achieved by utilising advanced drive-time and demographic software to establish an areas suitability for a NoGears franchise.
Responsible franchise management
Our industry has a reputation for abusing the franchise model by taking on too many ADI's without any regard as to whether they generate enough pupils to keep them busy. We have a business process which not only monitors how many pupils we pass to each franchise but also, just as importantly, how many pupils we have to add to our waiting lists or simply turn away, where we do not have the capacity to satisfy demand. This means we can establish very accurately when it is appropriate to open a new franchise without damaging the income of an existing franchise.
No long term contracts
We don't believe in long term contracts. Our franchise agreement is a 8-week rolling agreement that only requires a 8-week notice of cancellation for either party. We believe that if we keep our franchises busy they will not want to go anywhere else. It's a pragmatic but simple approach to maintaining a good business relationship with our franchises.
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Franchise highlights
The leading independent automatic driving school
Customer call centre - Open 6 days a week
Screened pupils supplied on demand
Guaranteed first lesson pre-payment
Lesson rates, typically 17% higher than the national average
Extensive pupil waiting lists
Freedom from calls and on-line enquiries
Freedom from marketing campaigns, saving you time and money
Freedom from webiste management and IT support fees
Localised digital campaigns
Competitor and local price analysis
No joining fees
No franchise charges on initial pupil build-up
Option of dual control automatic car for first 3 months of franchise
Exclusive manufacturer negotiated discount on a range of cars
Free vehicle livery (Vinyl or Magnetic)
4 weeks annual franchise holiday
Fully researched areas to ensure ongoing success
Flexible franchise options
Joining fees and projected income
No joining fees or start-up administration costs
There are no start-up costs or administration fees when joining NOGEARS. We generate our income through ongoing long-term ADI partnerships. Indeed, as part of our start up support we offer free pupil introductions, before your weekly franchise fee starts. Please note, there is a £500 security deposit for new starters, to safeguard our pupils, however this is refunded after six-months with the franchise, or following departure from the franchise, whichever is sooner.
A franchise that responds to your needs
Clearly, the amount you will earn is dependent on the number of hours you wish to work. Some of our ADI's choose to only offer weekday lessons, while some offer the flexibility of additional weekend or evening lessons. The hours you work are entirely up to you, we just ask that you keep us updated.
Income projection
Our current ADI's operate between an hourly rate of £35 to £45, with an average lesson rate of £38. This means an ADI completing 30 teaching hours a week typically earns a gross income of £1,140 a week.
Fully researched areas to ensure ongoing success
Prior to awarding a franchise, we will always ensure the postal districts allocated match or exceed our operating requirements. This is achieved by utilising advanced drive-time and demographic software to establish an areas suitability for a NoGears franchise.
Responsible franchise management
Our industry has a reputation for abusing the franchise model by taking on too many ADI's without any regard as to whether they generate enough pupils to keep them busy. We have a business process which not only monitors how many pupils we pass to each franchise but also, just as importantly, how many pupils we have to add to our waiting lists or simply turn away, where we do not have the capacity to satisfy demand. This means we can establish very accurately when it is appropriate to open a new franchise without damaging the income of an exisiting franchise.
No long term contracts
We don't believe in long term contracts. Our franchise agreement is a 12 week rolling agreement that only requires a 12 week notice of cancellation for either party. We believe that if we keep our franchises busy they will not want to go anywhere else. It's a pragmatic but simple approach to maintaining a good business relationship with our franchises.
Our ADI's comments
Steve Davies - Welwyn - Joined February 2012.
"This is the first franchise I have had in 28 years as an ADI that actually delivers what it says. My only regret is I wasted so many years at other driving schools" More
Peter West - Reading - Joined February 2014.
"I was unsure I was doing the right thing having been an independent for 31 years. However I have not looked back since I did this, and I would recommend No Gears to anyone". More
Carol MacDonald - Manchester - Joined December 2013.
"It is without question the best and fairest franchise I have ever had and I know am guaranteed work when I need it." More
Rob Brown - Leicester - Joined March 2013.
"My work levels have never been so high. I often have to turn work away or put them on a waiting list, and they dont make promises they cant keep" More
John Barker - Sheffield - Joined December 2012
No Gears do what they say they will do, it's a franchise run by instructors for instructors and its that inside knowledge and empathy which makes it work. Very well" More
Jeff Morgan - Manchester East - Joined January 2015
"They kept all their promises and do care about their instructors, unlike other franchises who promised me plenty of work but let me down...." More
Franchise highlights
The UK's leading independent automatic driving school
Customer call centre - Open 6 days a week
Screened pupils supplied on demand
Guaranteed first lesson pre-payment
Lesson rates, typically 17% higher than the national avarage
Extensive pupil waiting lists
Freedom from calls and on-line enquiries
Freedom from marketing campaigns, saving you time and money
Freedom from website management and IT support fees
Localised digital campaigns
Local competitor and price analysis
No joining fees
No franchise charges on initial pupil build-up
Option of dual control automatic car for the first 3 months of franchise
Exclusive manufacturer negotiated discount on a range of cars
Free vehicle livery (vinyl or magnetic)
4 weeks annual franchise holiday
Fully researched areas to ensure ongoing success
Flexible franchise options
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