Franchising overview
Fantastic value for money. The support you need to help you earn more. And the backup of being part of one of the country's largest driving school brands. You get all this from BSM and more including:
- A new car
- The support of a local Business Manager to help build your business
- Help with your admin from the team at your nominated BSM Centre
- Free and continuous professional development to keep you up to speed with skills and legislation.
What's more, we know you'll want to work in a way that's best for you. So we offer a range of packages:
- Fixed Fee Franchise – work full time and have learners supplied to you
- Variable Fee Franchise – have flexibility in the hours you work with the reassurance of a supply of learners
- Associate Franchise – take the lead in finding learners while benefiting from the BSM brand
Core elements of the package
The core elements of our package are arguably some of the best in the industry. Just look what you get:
A new car – Equipped with dual controls, your car will be fully insured, serviced and maintained. And we replace it on average every 16,500 miles.
You can choose to upgrade to diesel or automatic – and this is free once you've held a franchise with us for five years. We even give you a replacement car if yours is off the road – usually the very same day.
Diary management – We can handle enquiries, book lessons and take payments for you, all from your local BSM Centre, or our state of the art contact centre open 7 days a week. Plus you can view your diary at any time on our online portal. Which all means you're free to make more money.
BSM Centres – With a network of 94 high street centres, we're always front of mind for would-be drivers. But they also make it handy for you to drop by, have a coffee, chat to other instructors and update your diary.
A local BSM Manager – Your nominated Area Customer Service Manager will give you all the assistance and advice you could need. They'll help grow your business and maximise your profit – and they're only ever a phone call away.
Finding you learners – With our recognised brand, nationwide advertising and extensive marketing, BSM is first choice for tens of thousands of new drivers each year. And what better advertisement than our fleet of 2,500 plus cars – all clearly BSM-branded?
Handling payments – Taking payment from your learners couldn't be easier. They can use a credit or debit card in one of our centres or simply ring up our contact centre; Or they can pay you with cheque or cash
Keeping up – We even operate a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme free of charge. Soon this will be compulsory for all driving instructors but we believe it's essential right now for anyone working under the BSM brand.
Maximise your earnings & save money
At BSM, we're really on the side of our instructors – so we do whatever we can to help them both maximise their income and save as much money as possible.
Earn more
Bonus payments – With our unrivalled bonus programme you'll be rewarded with an extra £20 every time one of your students passes first time. And up to £1,200 a year, depending on how your average student pass rate compares to local DSA average.
Earn more with more skills – depending on your experience, you could become either a Mock Test Instructor or a Senior Instructor, which means you'll coach instructors. Both roles come with a higher salary.
Save more
Organising finances is a vital part of being a franchisee as you'll be responsible for your own tax and National Insurance. So we've negotiated a special rate with a firm of accountants to take the strain off you.
Statements – At a glance weekly statements will help you keep track of lesson fees you've earned, franchise fees you've paid and the current state of your account.
Staying in touch – Our newsletter will keep you up to speed with the industry and our online forum is the place to express your views. Second car – You have the option to take a second car at subsidised rates*.
Insuring a named driver – Again, we offer heavily subsidised rates for this*.
Dress to impress – Every year, you'll get points that can be used for new BSM-branded clothing including everything from fleeces to polo shirts.
Giving you peace of mind
Going self-employed can feel like a big step – especially when you consider all the things you need to think about. Fortunately, with BSM you get all the extra care and support you need to make your life easy.
Sickness and accident cover – you're covered from day one for work-related accidents and, after six months, you're covered for non-related accidents and illness too. The cover takes care of your franchise fee and provides income while you recover*.
Professional indemnity – BSM can arrange insurance at no cost to you that covers you for £2 million* for a range of events. These include being accused of negligent teaching, inadvertently driving a student's car that's not insured or if the student has inadequate insurance and they claim against you.
BSM Fixed Fee Franchise
A Fixed Fee Franchise takes the worry and hassle out of being an instructor with a full package of franchise benefits.
We'll find you learners – With our Fixed Fee Franchise, you can focus completely on teaching people to drive, because we'll find you a continual stream of students. This means you'll be free to work the hours you want.
Lower fees for long service – The longer you stay on a BSM franchise, the lower the fee becomes. It's our way of rewarding your loyalty.
Save with fee-free weeks – With a Fixed Fee Franchise, you get one week fee-free at Christmas, no matter when you join us. Then after 12 months you will get another two fee-free weeks that you can use any time through the year. And after two years, you'll get two more fee-free days at Easter.
How much could you earn? – BSM gives you some of the best earning possibilities in the industry. But how much you earn will depend on how many hours you work and what you charge. So to find out more about how much you might earn, call the BSM team on 0845 851 9688*. They'll be happy to help.
*Calls may be recorded and/or monitored.
BSM Variable Fee Franchise:
A Variable Fee Franchise gives you added flexibility in the hours you work. It's a great option for a career that genuinely fits around your life.
Full or part time – You can choose to work full time if you can commit to teach at least 25 hours per week – or part time if you'd prefer a minimum of 15 hours. The franchise fee is directly linked to the number of hours you work.
The same support – Variable Fee instructors enjoy the same BSM support package including the private use of a BSM tuition car seven days a week and help with finding learners.
How much could you earn? – BSM gives you some of the best earning possibilities in the industry. But how much you earn will depend on how many hours you work and what you charge. So to find out more about how much you might earn, call the BSM team on 0845 851 9688*. They'll be happy to help.
*Calls may be recorded and/or monitored.
BSM Associate Franchise
With the Associate Franchise (AFI) and the BSM brand behind you, finding learners is made easy.
You're in the driving seat
For £166 per week you can become an Associate Franchise Instructor and get a streamlined BSM support package (including the car). If you'd like to take on extra pupils, you can, for an additional, percentage-based fee.
As an AFI you can look forward to free BSM CPD training and a fee-free week at Christmas. Plus after 12 months as a BSM franchisee – there's another two fee-free weeks to take at any time.
How much could you earn?
BSM offers some of the best earning opportunities and incentives in the industry. Unlike some driving schools, we don't go in for unrealistic and vague earning figures. For a personalised earnings illustration call one of the BSM team on 0845 851 9688*.
* Calls may be recorded and/or monitored.
BSM MOD
MOD instructors, set hours and all your pupils in one location
We're looking for ADIs to help teach MOD employees in the South, South West and North East. You'll be providing intensive courses for Army recruits, usually from one location. But that's not the end of the benefits, you'll also enjoy:
- A Fiat Punto, which is yours to use
- Set hours, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
- Full BSM support packages
- The freedom to teach your own pupils outside of the set hours
- A franchise free week at Christmas after 12 months & two fee-free weeks
