Start a Ableworld franchise

🦽 Help People Live Freely & Build a £1M+ Business with Ableworld

Industry: Mobility Retail & Home Services

If you’re considering a franchise in the care, retail, or home services sectors — but want fewer staffing headaches and stronger returns — then the Ableworld Franchise could be the perfect fit. As the UK’s leading mobility retailer, the Ableworld Franchise offers a unique management model that combines a high-growth industry with a deeply rewarding purpose: helping people maintain their independence and dignity at home.

With a proven business model and over two decades of success, the Ableworld Franchise enables you to run your own superstore, service centre, and home fitting business — all under one trusted, ethical brand.

Why Choose an Ableworld Franchise?

The Ableworld Franchise operates in a booming market. As the UK population continues to age, demand for mobility aids and home adaptations is soaring. From small regular purchases to high-ticket items like stairlifts and scooters, the need for reliable mobility solutions is only increasing — and Ableworld is the clear leader in the space.

Here’s what makes this franchise stand out:

• £1M+ sales potential per territory
• Healthy margins and recurring income from servicing
• No experience required — just a strong work ethic and a desire to help others
• Smaller teams (3–10 staff) mean lower overheads and less hassle
• Highly supportive franchisor with hands-on experience and a real-world approach
• Exclusive territories and the option to expand into multi-site ownership

You’ll not only build a business you can be proud of, but also a valuable long-term asset that can be passed on or sold in the future.

As the UK population continues to age, demand for mobility aids and home adaptations is soaring. In fact, by 2043, one in four people in the UK will be aged 65 or older, creating unprecedented demand for mobility solutions (source).

A Business That Changes Lives

What makes the Ableworld Franchise especially rewarding is the impact it has on customers. Many people who come through your doors are worried about losing their independence or freedom. Your team will provide practical solutions that empower them to stay mobile, stay safe, and stay at home.

That’s why so many Ableworld customers become lifelong clients — not just because of the products you sell, but because of the empathy and understanding you offer during a vulnerable time in their lives.

What the Franchise Involves

An Ableworld Franchise typically includes three main business streams:

Superstore

Run a fully branded showroom offering everything from daily living aids to scooters and stairlifts. These assessment-based sales create repeat customers and strong brand loyalty.

Home Fitting Service

Provide expert home installations, including handrails, stairlifts, and mobility furniture. A fully branded van ensures your business is visible and trusted in the community.

Servicing & Repairs

Mobility equipment requires regular servicing. This means an ongoing income stream and further opportunities to build lasting relationships with your customers.

Build a Family Business with Flexibility

With the Ableworld Franchise, you can shape your role based on your strengths and lifestyle preferences:

• Prefer managing people and operations? Hire a store manager.
• Love meeting customers and building relationships? Employ an operations manager and take the lead on sales and service.
• Want to involve your family? Many franchisees build businesses with partners, siblings, or children.

With fewer employees required (typically starting with just three people), this franchise offers the flexibility and control that many other service-based opportunities simply can’t match.

Outstanding Support from Real Retail Experts

Unlike many franchisors who deliver theoretical advice, the Ableworld Franchise is backed by a head office team that actively runs its own successful superstores and mobile service units. That means all advice, training, and tools are tried, tested, and refined before being rolled out to you.

Key support includes:

• Site selection & business planning
• Help with raising finance
• Launch support for your store and service van
• Interim manager cover so you can take proper holidays (a rare benefit in franchising!)
• Ongoing marketing, operational, and sales guidance

Ableworld is known for its ethical approach and long-term commitment to each franchisee’s success. From day one, you’ll have experienced people guiding you at every step.

Your Journey with Ableworld

Here’s how your Ableworld Franchise might grow over time:

• Set up: With support from HQ, find premises, launch your store, and hit the ground running with a small team of three.
• Scale: Grow your customer base and team to 8–10 people while targeting £1M+ in annual sales.
• Expand: Add additional superstores in neighbouring territories to maximise your earnings.
• Exit or Pass On: Eventually sell your franchise or pass it on as a family business.

What You Need to Get Started

The Ableworld Franchise is looking for motivated individuals who:

• Want to help people in their local community
• Are disciplined, hardworking, and coachable
• Have a team mindset and can lead by example
• Are ready to follow a proven model and scale a retail service business
• Have at least £30,000 to invest (total investment approx. £140,000, with funding support available)

You don’t need to have worked in retail, care, or mobility before — just bring passion, people skills, and the willingness to grow a business that truly matters.

Interested in exploring more opportunities in this sector? Take a look at other home care franchise opportunities available on Franchise Hunt.

Next Steps

To find out more about the franchise opportunity, simply fill out the form below to speak with a representative from the brand: