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Upfront Franchising
KEYS TO GROWTH
Bringing unique solutions to a
constantly evolving market, a
transportation franchise puts
flexibility and adaptability in
high gear
THOUGH THE WORLD of transportation is continuously
changing - from the advent of Uber to car sharing to the
future of self-driving cars - one thing remains constant:
people have places to be and want services to get them there.
For Glenn Clark, who six years ago took a career U-turn out
of years of retail management to open a Driverseat franchise
(www.driverseatinc.com) with his wife Dana, that means
there's an exciting and interesting future for companies built
around providing driver and shuttle services.
" Every day is a new adventure - people wanting some sort
of new service, " Clark says. " Our services are so varied, and
every day it seems to expand a little further. "
Founded in 2012 by brothers Brian and Luke Bazely and
headquartered in Kitchener, Driverseat now operates in over
400 communities in Canada and the U.S., with franchisees
providing custom transportation services ranging from
chauffeur, shuttle and tour services to designated driving.
According to Clark, what makes the Driverseat concept
unique is its flexibility and willingness to adapt to client
needs and wants. While shuttle companies like Robert Q
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Driverseat London franchise owners Dana and Glenn Clark
have narrowed in on a specific niche - scheduled airport
shuttles, for instance - Driverseat operates on a more
specialized, bespoke approach.
An airport shuttle comes and goes on a set schedule, Clark
explains, but Driverseat will take your flight info, keep tabs
on the flight and make sure there's someone there to pick you
up whenever it lands, with no fear that a delay could strand
you (a valuable facet these days, no doubt).
Corporate services have also been a major part of the mix
for the London franchise, says Clark. Sometimes that takes
the form of a corporate shuttle, other times it's a chauffeur
option, taking the person in his or her personal vehicle to
a meeting or destination. " We have a number of corporate
clients, " he says. " The ability to work while we drive is huge. "
There's also been a growing demand for tours and designated-driver
services as the tourism sector springs back
to life. Clark says as attractions reopened and thousands of
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