Located just 10 minutes from Heathrow Airport is a traditional Fish and Chip shop, run by Bally. Originally, Bally worked as an IT project manager but helped out at his friend’s fish and chip shop alongside this. He enjoyed the work so much, that he wanted to pursue a career in the catering industry and … Read more
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Gym owners, now is the perfect time to invest in your business. Why? We’re here to provide an insight into the latest fitness consumer trends to prove it. The latest consumer trends and statistics may show you why now is the perfect time to invest in your business. 59% of people in the UK are … Read more
Sarah Vanstone had dreams of opening a unique health food business in Colindale. However, she needed extra funding, and we were happy to help… At home with her newborn, Sarah Vanstone came up with the idea of a visionary, clean-lifestyle smoothie café in a great location with no competitors. Her business would be the first … Read more
Dr. Frances H Mikuriya wanted to combine her experience as a leading trainer with her training as an architect to bring her vision of the future of fitness to life. To do so, she had to bulk up her finances. That wasn’t a problem for us… In a short space of time, Body Machine Performance … Read more
When Martin’s business began to outgrow its old premises in Congleton, we were able to deliver freedom for future investment. But Rumba, a high-end café and bar brand, had so much more to offer as we uncovered its full potential… Rum specialists are hard to come by. Martin Holmes and his team, however, had been … Read more
Few technologies are more in demand than laser hair treatment. SS Skincare’s clinics were doing well, yet needed a larger arsenal to keep up with the increase in demand in the North West. Enter Johnson Reed, as a smarter form of finance… SS Skincare, a skin treatment centre, has been running in Manchester since 2016. … Read more
From humble beginnings to one of West Yorkshire’s best coffee and champagne spots, di Bosco is more than 150 years in the making. Peter Hunter had big ideas for his Horbury bar. We were glad to help him on a journey to a refined artisanal business… The di Bosco brand has its origins in a … Read more
Chris and his brother Steven had dreams of their own standard-bearing fitness centre for many years. Fulfilling them, though, took commitment and courage – something that Johnson Reed also gave to their funding model. The brothers always had a keen interest in physical activity. They played rugby league from the age of eight, until bodybuilding … Read more
Even with two profitable outlets, lenders were steering clear of financing fish and chip shop Sam’s Fish Bar. But having grown wise to alternative solutions, co-owner Navjit Chatha knew where to go instead, helping his family enterprise move on to their next stage of growth. The Chatha family has been operating fish and chip takeaways … Read more
Startup fitness centres face considerable competition in their market. Johnson Reed, however, managed to give John Grindrod a strong start, securing finance for his multi-layered health concept… John has worked in the fitness industry for most of his life. Starting as a lifeguard when he graduated school, he got a taste for personal training, working … Read more