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Driver Hire Franchise Business covering Basingstoke & Newbury For Sale

Basingstoke, Hampshire, UK
Asking Price:
£80,000 Inventory / Stock included
Turnover:
£200K - £500K
Net Profit:
Undisclosed

Driver Hire is very well established in the Basingstoke & Newbury area; with coverage from 2007 and a dedicated office supplying customers from Febuary 2023 to present.

The territory is large, covering approximately half of the RG postcodes: RG14 and RG17-29, and operated from an office in Slington House in Basingstoke.

The business supplies temporary and permanent drivers and logistics personnel to a diverse range of clients and benefits from excellent transport links via the M3, A34 and M4 corridors.

The franchisee comments that the “business has built long-standing client relationships, a strong local reputation, and an extensive candidate database. There remains significant opportunity for growth through increased sales activity.”

The business is operated by the franchisee (sole director), with the support of 3 members of staff, who can provide continuity for the new owner. The sale also includes office equipment and furniture. Therefore, this business is ready-made for somebody to take over and further develop. The seller is looking for offers in the region of £80,000.

Driver Hire is the UK’s largest specialist logistics recruiter, with over 100 offices nationwide. Established for 40 years, Driver Hire has found success as a recruitment business due to its proven formula, which combines a market-leading brand name, robust business systems, and comprehensive training and support.

Driver Hire is also one of the UK’s most successful and highly respected franchise brands:

  • bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Silver Winner in 2022 & 2023 and Gold Winner in 2019
  • Elite Franchise Franchisor of the Year 2023 and currently ranked 7th in the Elite Franchise Top 100 list
  • Regular Finalist (16 out of the last 21 years) and an eight-times award winner in the bfa HSBC Franchise awards

As a Driver Hire franchise business owner, you’ll specialise in providing staff and services to the transport & logistics sector, serving professional clients in both private and public organisations.

Customer sectors are very wide-ranging and include haulage, parcel delivery, retail, construction, oil and gas, recycling, and local councils, to name just a few.

The number of potential customers for our franchisees is huge. Essentially, any company operating a fleet of vehicles could benefit from the transport services and drivers supplied by Driver Hire.

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Property Information

Property:

Leasehold

Location:

The business operates from modern serviced office accommodation at Rankine Road, Basingstoke (RG24 7PH)

Premises Details:
  • Office size: approximately 24m².
  • Low rental costs providing excellent value.
  • Free on-site parking for staff and visitors.
  • Convenient access to the M3 motorway and local business parks.
  • Professional office environment suitable for interviews, client meetings and day-to-day operations.

Business Operation

Expansion Potential:

Demand for temporary drivers is huge, with this market alone estimated to be worth £3b-£4b per annum, in the UK. Even though Driver Hire is the UK’s largest specialist provider, it still holds a relatively low market share.

Therefore, the Nottingham, Newark & Grantham business still provides plenty of scope for significant growth.

In addition to supplying temporary staff (drivers and non-driving staff), Driver Hire franchisees can generate revenue from providing permanent staff, and promoting other Driver Hire products.

Competition / Market:

The recruitment sector (including logistics recruitment) is a thriving and competitive market. Our franchisees benefit from an extremely strong brand, proven business processes and extensive support. Combined with the hard work, motivation and commitment of the franchise owner, Driver Hire has a competitive edge which helps ensure its franchisees consistently succeed.

The average full year turnover of a Driver Hire business (single office) for 2025/26 was £1.4m and top offices over £4m.

Reasons for selling:

The franchisee is selling for personal reasons.

Trading hours:

Typically, 08.30 –16.30 office hours, with 24/7 on-call provided by your business.

Employees:
3
Years established:
Since 2023

Franchise Information

Franchise opportunity:

Franchise Resale

Franchise terms:

New 5-year agreement with the Franchisor, with a right to renew for a further 5 years.

Other Information

Support & training:

As you would expect from a leading franchise, Driver Hire (the franchisor) provides you with a comprehensive support package, helping you to plan, launch and develop your business to its maximum potential.

The initial training includes a 2-week Foundation Course, and typically, time in a Driver Hire office - helping to get you off to a good start. Once you take over the business, and over the coming months, you will then be guided and supported by your Driver Hire Area Development Manager).

Support from the various Driver Hire head office teams (c 70 staff) is available during offices hours: marketing, national accounts, IT, finance, compliance, and HR.
In addition, you will have plenty of opportunities to learn from fellow franchisees, through regional meetings, Driver Hire’s online forum, and simply from talking over the phone (especially with your neighbouring franchisees).

Driver Hire’s support is one major reason for its external recognition. Driver Hire is an eight-times bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year award winner, including the Franchisor of the Year Gold award in 2019, and Silver in 2022 and 2023.

Driver Hire is ranked the top recruitment franchise in the Elite Franchise Top 100 list for every year from 2018 to 2025 (and currently placed 7th across all franchise brands).

Driver Hire is a full British Franchise Association member and Driver Hire’s Franchise Sales Director, holds the bfa’s ‘Qualified Franchise Professional’ certification.

Financing available:

Funding for Driver Hire franchises (up to 75%) is available through major banks and other lenders. We will gladly provide further information and recommendations.

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Relocatable:
This business can be relocated