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At Smart Drive UK we are totally committed to providing you with an outstanding Driving School Franchise which delivers a continuous supply of business that suits your requirements, whether thats 10 hours per week or 60 hours per week. We want to make you more profitable than other driving schools. 100% Confidence!!

Having had an amazing 16 years in the Driving Instructor Business we want you to join our family team. You could be our first Instructor in your area. With only around 30 driving instructors in total you will never be just a number to us.

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MANAGED BOOKINGS

Smart Drive UK will manage all your driving classes and appointments when you are on the go.

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MARKETING SUPPORT

We want your franchise to succeed and support you with online and offline marketing support.

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GOOGLE ADVERISING

Smart Drive UK handles Google Advertising, Facebook and more to ensure you are always busy.

Why Choose Us?

We undestand the risk to yourself of commiting to a contract that has either no guarantee of providing a specifc number of pupils or some that promise to give you only 50 pupils per year (that’s less than one per week). That is why we have created a NO Risk Franchise that leaves you in control and no financial risk to you. We want you to join and stay with us not because the contract term says you must but because you want to, and you love what we do for you, and we will not recruit another driving Instructor in your area unless we have to turn away business because you are too busy and need support. We do not have any sales teams so don’t worry just our family members explaining what we do.

97% of Driving Instructors that started with us on our trial period decided to stay with us. The other 3% left due to personal circumstances and not because of the service we provided. Filling your diary quickly is our highest priority and we will GUARANTEE a minimum number of pupils that will be given to you.

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Smart Drive UK- South-Shields Driving Instructor Franchise Company Trusted by Thousands

Smart Drive UK is a trusted driving school offering flexibility and transparency to South-Shields ADIs seeking driving school franchise openings. The company has made a reputation for delivering the right supply of students to franchisees depending on their location and diary schedule. Smart Drive UK can enjoy up to 60 hours work a week as result of the company’s commitment to maintaining a profitable franchisee base and as a result of their stellar reputation.

Awards

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Smart Drive UK Driving School – Awarded 2018/2019/2020

Most Trusted Non-Commercial Driver Trainer School 2020

Driving School of the Year 2019

Best for Class B Driver Training Services 2018 & Best for Promoting Road Safety by Influencing Driver Behaviour

Franchise opportunities are available now in your area.

Please fill free to call us on 08450 179 778 or Text/Call on 07760 767170.

What are the Benefits of the Smart Drive UK South-Shields Driving Instructor Franchise?

Smart Drive UK does not support driving instructor franchise contracts that offer as low as one student per week and contracts without any guarantees. The company offers a franchise agreement that ensures ADIs are in full control without any financial outlays. Franchisees remain with Smart Drive UK out of their own volition.

Smart Drive UK does not hire multiple driving instructors in South-Shields unless demand for instructors requires more instructors. The company’s brand of driving instructor franchise means that they have many satisfied franchisees without any reasons to look elsewhere. The company is devoted to filling the diaries of ADIs under their franchise and offers a guarantee to provide a minimum number of pupils based on reliable estimates.

Why is a Driving Instructor Franchise in South-Shields a good idea?

One of the decisions you have to make as a newly qualified instructor is whether to set up your own business as an independent instructor or to take on a driving instructor franchise. The decision is a hard one as there are many benefits to each side of the argument. Running your own driving school comes with some unique challenges. Recommendations and referrals are your best bet to getting new clients as an ADI. This requires strong marketing and a stellar reputation, which takes time to develop.

You will have to participate in different forms of marketing, create a website and have some presence on social media to draw prospective driving school pupils. For many new ADIs, earning a full-time income is important. Hence they are unable to cope with the early pressure of sourcing pupils while spreading the word about their new driving school. The Smart Drive UK South-Shields driving instructor franchise presents an opportunity for a full diary within weeks of becoming an ADI.

Choosing the South-Shields Driving Instructor Franchise to work with

You have to ensure due diligence when picking a South-Shields Driving Instructor Franchise as you can’t afford to make any mistakes.

Making a mistake with the selection process could mean losing time and money. It is easy to get engrossed with some of the well-known names, but some of the more local names can yield better results.

The primary reason for this is that local companies have been around your target area and must have built a reputation with local people. The franchise contract is the first factor considered when settling for a driving instructor franchise agreement, but a steady supply of pupils should be a close second.

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Without pupils, you can’t earn so be certain to confirm the situation and seek guarantees where possible. Contact Smart Drive UK today to start off your South-Shields driving instructor franchise career as they have ticked all the right boxes.

Franchise opportunities are available now in your area.

Please fill free to call us on 08450 179 778 or Text/Call on 07760 767170.

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Are ADIs on Smart Drive UK driving instructor franchise already working in South-Shields?

There have been many advertised South-Shields franchise opportunities from Smart Drive UK in the past. It is, therefore, likely they have taken on at least one driver in your area. However, this doesn’t rule you out of the reckoning. The company may be in need of more instructors for your location as a result of student demand. ADIs without Smart Drive UK franchisees in their South-Shields area can expect to start getting pupils sent their way in as little as a week. How many pupils are sent with the Smart Drive Driving Instructor Franchise in South-Shields?

You can look forward to having your bookings filled in three months with the company. This typically means the provision of 5-10 pupils a month by the company depending on the weekly work goals. As your older students graduate, the company will continue to assign new pupils to fill in the gaps. Smart Drive UK’s mode of operation means that the company takes on all the marketing needs allowing ADIs to concentrate on becoming better driving instructors.

Let’s Keep This Simple..we will provide the following for ADI’s.

  • First 4 weeks Free (No commitment to stay)
  • First 8 weeks No Payment until you receive 10 pupils (No commitment to stay)
  • First 6 Months 20% discount on payments & from as little as £10 per week. (You make a decision on whether you want to stay with us)
  • GUARANTEED  minimum number of pupils that will be given to you.
  • Unlimited pupils (no minimum or maximum number we give you as many as you need)
  • No start up costs
  • No additional pupil fees/ no additional fees full stop.
  • All stationery and car signaged provided.
  • Bring your own vehicle if you require (keeping costs down)
  • Choice of removable car signage
  • You can negotiate with us to beat any genuine franchise deal.
  • Pay per pupil available in some locations
  • Agree your terms with us.

So why not talk to us today and we will be happy to discuss your needs or complete this form and we will call you back at a convenient time to you.

Is it possible to run a driving school on the side as a franchisee?

You are allowed to operate your own driving school when signed up as a Smart Drive UK franchisee. The company takes pride in allowing franchisees to retain control of their driving school and deciding work hours and earnings.

How are driving school pupils booked at Smart Drive UK?

Smart Drive UK has an easy-to-use diary system that allows ADIs to notify the company in advance about availability. Pupils details such as, Name, Location, driving experience, their availability etc are taken and passed on to the Driving Instructors. The Instructor will contact you at a convenient time to introduce themselves and book you into the course. Ensuring you are in total control of your diary and working hours.

Is business support offered by Smart Drive UK for South-Shields driving instructor franchisees?

Smart Drive UK has a selection of advisers earmarked to provide support to all franchisees. All issues hindering ADIs from achieving success or any other minor challenges can be addressed by the advisers round the clock as they are always on hand to listen. Smart Drive UK is firmly one of the best options in South-Shields for driving instructor franchisees.

Franchise opportunities are available now in your area.

Please fill free to call us on 08450 179 778 or Text/Call on 07760 767170.

FAQ’s

Can I take a break off after qualifying?

Some driving instructors build up their business slowly part-time alongside a full-time job to remove any risk financially. We will support you in your process to reach your goals.

Is full-time driving instruction of 40 hours or more per week a business with 40 pupils per week?

We encourage students to take lessons lasting and in 20 minutes (2 hours). 20 pupils are normally enough to be a full-time teacher with Smart Drive UK. In between lessons, travel time will be needed. We build multi-of learner drivers by encouraging block bookings.

Numbers of clients will Smart Drive UK give me?

Our advertising campaigns run throughout the year on a local and national basis positioning Smart Drive UK as a leader in local driving school provision. You can also promote your driving instructor business through our time-tested advice, resources, and marketing materials.

Is there a charge for supplying students?

You will not have to pay to get more students.

Will I be employed by Smart Drive UK?

No. Both independent driving schools and franchised driving instructors tend to be self-employed in the UK. Driving instructors have the benefit of being their boss.

You choose your work hours and organise your schedule to fit around your life. Driving instructors value the flexibility of the hours and the schedule; flexibility that is found in few other careers.

The nature of self-employed businesses is that the more you are willing to invest in terms of your time and energy the more you will get out in terms of financial rewards and job satisfaction.

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As the leading driving school in the United Kingdom, Smart Drive UK offers fully personalised lessons tailored to your goals, whether you want to pass your exam quickly or take your time getting used to being behind the wheel. All of our lessons follow the Drivers Standards Agency guidelines and offer the highest standards of safety, allowing you to relax knowing that our experienced instructors can handle any situation.

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Our courses are designed to build experience and confidence in all of our learner drivers at a pace that suits you. Smart Drive UK offers unique pre-lesson learning sessions ensure that once you’re in the car, you’ll spend as much time driving as possible – not talking to the instructor about driving. This approach ensures not only that you’ll progress quickly – but also that you’ll get the absolute most from your money.

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At Smart Drive UK you get to choose the time and length of your lessons so they fit perfectly into your schedule. Our instructors will take your previous knowledge and goals into account, making our programme perfect for both experienced and novice drivers alike and letting you progress at the pace that works for you. Whether you want to slowly build confidence or quickly pass your test, you can’t go wrong with Smart Drive UK!

Franchise opportunities are available now in your area.

Please fill free to call us on 08450 179 778 or Text/Call on 07760 767170.

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