An award winning franchisee in her first year, Stacey Brindlay invested in a Coffee & Go mobile franchise from Xpresso Delight already armed with some experience of running a company.

“I knew what it took and how much effort to put into it to make it successful,” she says.

So when it came to managing her costs, Stacey was organised.

“I’ve worked out what I need on a monthly basis, what to order and pay. I pay at the start of each month. I include my monthly franchise fee and my loan.”

The mobile operation is a weekday business but Stacey adds in occasional weekend work. “I work out my costs on a Monday to Friday so weekends are a bonus.

“The costs are really reasonable and how it is explained upfront is pretty bang on. I’ve added ingredients for more variety, I sell hot drinks but I don’t do food, it can be a financial trap.”

Franchisees are supplied coffee in easy-to-use pods so they can serve fast and efficiently, increasing sales, says Stacey.

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