February 1, 2006 - Ovenu, the national oven valeting business, is offering a rare business opportunity to a Gloucestershire entrepreneur, following the retirement of its local professional valeter.

Having established the franchise, which covers Gloucester and surrounding areas, Cinderford-based Colin Wheeler is leaving the business in a particularly healthy position.

After a three-year period Colin has valeted over 1,000 ovens and it is expected that 60 per cent of the valets booked for the area in the coming months will come from regular customers. Despite Colin’s retirement, demand for oven valeting in Gloucestershire remains high with Ovenu’s national call centre logging regular customer enquiries.

The success of Ovenu nationally, which has 100 franchisees and 100,000 customers, has also allowed the business to create a brand new franchise opportunity in Cheltenham.

The popularity of oven valeting is continuing to grow right across the UK, which is supported by Yellow Pages’ recent announcement that the directory is creating a new ‘oven cleaning’ category from March 2006.

After an initial investment of £8,750, motivated and committed franchisees can, during a five-year contract, build a business worth in the region of £30,000-£50,000.

The franchise package offers everything needed to set up and run an Ovenu business. In addition to full training prior to the business launch and ongoing back-up and support throughout the life of the franchise, franchisees have access and rights to Ovenu’s respected trade name, trade marks and intellectual property including marketing strategies.

Comprehensive advertising and direct marketing campaigns are supported by innovative strategies including an e-marketing programme, which is generating an additional 300 enquiries every week.

One of Ovenu’s key successes, which has proven so popular with householders, is its specialist valeting process.

On average, the valeting process takes around three hours and involves dismantling key components of an oven, including the door, interior panels, fan and shelves. The parts are then placed into design-registered equipment, which uses non-caustic cleaning products leaving the oven in pristine condition.

Rik Hellewell, Managing Director of Ovenu, said: “It is a rare occurrence that such a strong performing franchise becomes available. In essence this is a ready-made business waiting for a motivated and committed individual to take on and run with.

“Ovenu represents the opportunity for people to become their own boss and have the flexibility of working hours that suit them – supported by an established and successful business model.”

Interested entrepreneurs in Gloucester, Cheltenham and the surrounding areas can find out more about becoming an Ovenu franchisee by visiting www.ovenu.co.uk

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