On 11th July, the fast-growing home improvement franchise brought together its nationwide network for its second annual conference in Cranfield, Milton Keynes. With the theme ‘Level Up’, the event shone a spotlight on the brand’s standout growth, its ambitious plans for the future and the franchisees making it all happen.
Here, Co-founder of Kitchen Makeovers, Will Frankling, reflects on this milestone moment for the network – and why recognising and rewarding franchisee success is key to building momentum, strengthening community and setting the stage for even bigger things ahead.
Since opening our doors in 2018, Kitchen Makeovers has become a standout name in home renovation. This year’s annual conference offered our franchisees the chance to connect, share success strategies and learn from top industry experts and suppliers. The day also included a bigger and better exhibition than ever before, with many suppliers exhibiting their products and services.
Hosting our second annual conference is a proud moment for everyone at Kitchen Makeovers. Bringing all our franchisees together again is such a rewarding experience. This year is extra special, as we’re celebrating our most successful year to date – and it’s all thanks to the hard work, passion and commitment of our franchisees. It’s the perfect opportunity to reflect on how far we’ve come, shine a light on the people driving our growth and get excited about the future.
The conference agenda included guest speeches from our suppliers BA Components and Mental Health First Aider Jen Chapman-Boffin, as well as the presentation of several awards – including Best Newcomer, Rising Star and the network-voted Franchisees’ Franchisee of the Year.
These awards honoured the remarkable accomplishments across our franchise network, celebrating the passion, dedication and fresh thinking of its standout members.
Taking home the coveted title of Franchisees’ Franchisee of the Year – as voted for by the network – were Colin and Michele Blackburn from Kitchen Makeovers Cambridge, celebrated for their standout growth and the incredible support they continue to show their fellow franchisees.
“We’re genuinely blown away to have been voted Franchisees’ Franchisee of the Year – it means the world to us, especially because it came from our peers. Being part of the Kitchen Makeovers family has been such a rewarding journey, and we’re so grateful for the support, camaraderie and inspiration we’ve found in this network. We’ve loved every minute of building our business and helping others grow too – and this award is the cherry on top,” said Colin.
Following the day’s celebrations and inspiring sessions, the conference was rounded off in style with a glamorous black-tie evening event. Our franchisees and guests enjoyed a dinner, live music and the chance to raise a glass to another phenomenal year. It was a fitting end to a day filled with recognition, reflection and plenty of feel-good moments – a celebration worthy of the milestones Kitchen Makeovers has achieved and the exciting road ahead.
This year’s ‘Level Up’ conference perfectly captured the spirit of Kitchen Makeovers’ biggest and best year yet. It was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the hard work and achievements of our franchisees, while gearing up for the exciting challenges ahead. Together, we’re building something truly special – and this event showed just how ready our network is to take things to the next level.
