A Bristol removals business has unveiled plans to roll out as a nationwide franchise - with the ultimate aim of becoming an international company.
Move On Removals and Storage was founded by former construction worker Richard Batten and former charity worker Joanne Kallevik in 2020.
The company, which has its head office on Baldwin Street, has since grown to a team of 10, providing commercial and residential removal services across the city and surrounding area.
Move On said it was now looking to scale further, with a view to establishing its first franchise in either Newport in South Wales or Swindon early next year.
Its owners said it had always been a “dream” to establish the business in all four nations of the UK, and create “a springboard” into Europe, and ultimately, “worldwide” shipping.
Mr Batten, who followed in the footsteps of his grandfather by moving into the removals trade, explained: “We will own the first operation and it will be based relatively near to Bristol, so we can test out the systems with our own manager in place.
“Currently we move people to and from the Bristol and Bath area, across the entire UK, and we’re able to compete with the likes of Pickfords, Britannia and GB Liners by occupying a niche in the market. Being individualistic and offering a personalised service during what is one of the most stressful times in people’s lives is our driven boutique vision to make this a service and relationship that customers will reflect on and use again for many years to come.”
Move On Removals and Storage was one of four businesses nominated in the trusted trader category at the recent Which? awards, held at Euston Square in London.
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