Franchise overview
Our franchise scheme gives all our instructors the support they need to run their business in the most efficient way possiblle and earn more. When being part of one of the country's largest and most experienced driving school you get:
- A new tuition car every 32 weeks
- The support of a call centre to manage pupil bookings all year round
- The support of a local Manager to help build your business
- The support and stability of a nationally recognised brand
- 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:
- BSM Prestige Franchise – work full time and have learners supplied to you at no charge
- BSM Standard Franchise – work full time and take the lead in finding learners, learners supplied at a charge
- BSM PDI Franchise - work while you learn, specially designed to help you become and ADI
Core elements of the package
The core elements of our package are 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. We will replace it on a “new for old basis” every 32 weeks.
- 24hrs emergency replacement service (including out of hours)
- Diesel, Automatic and Bluetooth options available (at a cost)
- Standard exchanges will be delivered to your home “key for key”
- Free AA breakdown, glass damage and tyre replacement cover
- Accident repair and claims notification by AA Accident Management
Finding you learners - With our recognised brand, nationwide advertising and extensive marketing. BSM is first choice for tens of thousands of new drivers every year.
Handling payments - Taking payment from your learners couldn't be easier. They can use a credit or debit card online. Simply ring our contact centre or they can pay you directly in the car.
Diary management – We can handle enquiries, book lessons and take payments for you from 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.
A local BSM Manager – Your nominated General Manager will give you all the assistance and advice you could need. They'll help grow your business and maximise your profit.
Sickness & accident cover - Free sickness and accident insurance after 12 months (opt in) to secure your business.
Staying in touch with other instructors - Our online instructor forum will keep you up to speed with the industry. It is place to express your views, ask questions & gain advice from other instructors across the UK.
Keeping up – We also operate a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme. This programme of courses and workshops aims to help driving instructors improve their skills and increase their potential income. The courses are an effective way to diversify your skill set.
*Terms and conditions apply.
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.
Manage your business - Through your online portal you will be able to keep track of lesson fees you've earned, franchise fees you've paid and the current state of your account.
Earn more with skills – Depending on your experience, and your eagerness to learn there are lots of opportunities for instructors to earn additional income beyond teaching learners to drive. From mentors to coaches to instructor trainers to fleet work… there is plenty of choice.
Save more - Organising finances is a vital part of being a franchisee as you'll be responsible for your own tax and National Insurance. We offer workshops and advice on this topic all year round.
How much could you earn? - BSM gives you some of the best earning possibilities in the industry. How much you eanr will depend on how many hours you work and what you charge. So to find out more on how much you might earn, call the BSM team on 0844 247 4218.
Insuring a named driver – Private use for your partner is available (small admin fee applies).
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 ensure you can run your franchise smoothly.
Sickness and accident cover – Free sickness and accident insurance after 12 months (opt-in).
Terms and conditions apply
BSM Prestige Franchise
The BSM Prestige Partner 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 Prestige Partner Franchise, your focus will be completely on teaching people to drive, because we'll help find you pupils at no charge, Our cab rank priority system ensures we have a fair way of distributing learners each week to all our instructors.
Sickness cover - Free cover on sickness & accident insurance to secure your BSM franchise.
Holiday & loyalty benefits – The longer you stay on a BSM franchise, the lower the fee becomes. It's our way of rewarding you. With the prestige partner franchise you get 2 franchise free weeks, no matter when you join us. After 2 years service you will get
Save with fee-free weeks– With the Prestige Partner Franchise, you get two franchise free weeks, no matter when you join us. Then after 2 years service you will get another one fee-free week that you can use any time through the year. And after four years, you'll get one more fee-free week. So after 4 years service you get 4 weeks fee-free.
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 9571* They'll be happy to help.
*Calls may be recorded and/or monitored.
BSM Standard Franchise:
A Standard Franchise gives you a different option to the prestige franchise, where the fee is at a lower cost but for each pupil allocated you will be charged. The charge for pupils is between £20 & £40 depending on the amount of hours the pupil has purchased. You will still be in the cab rank system and benefit from free standard cover on sickness and accident along with Loyalty discount.
The same support – Prestige and Standard franchisee instructors enjoy including the private use of a BSM tuition car seven days a week, help with finding learners (Standard at a charge), and business management support. The BSM Standard Franchise gives you the option to change to the BSM Prestige Franchise at any point.
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 9571*. They'll be happy to help.
*Calls may be recorded and/or monitored.
BSM PDI Franchise
At BSM we recognise many instructors like or need to get some experience under their belt prior to taking their part 3 exam. To support this we have introduced a PDI only franchise model that gives PDI’s the opportunity to run a business while still learning.
How does it work?
You will get a similar package to our standard franchise but you will benefit from a reduced franchise fee to help you start your business. However as pupils and parents are made aware of your PDI status and you are not a qualified driving instructor yet, you will have to charge lower rated for tuition than fully qualified instrucors.
You will benefit from the BSM training support. Your focus should be on gaining more experience and passing your part 3
What happens when you qualify?
When qualified you will be required to switch to an ADI Franchise
*Calls may be recorded and/or monitored.

