Local businessman Stephen Loasby is now the proud owner of two businesses-Kall Kwik and Recognition Express in Cowgate, Peterborough.

Stephen became the owner of Kall Kwik Peterborough in 1998. Since then the graphic design and print business has gone from strength to strength. He decided it was time to expand his business interests, so he acquired the Recognition Express promotional items and clothing franchise for Peterborough.

“The idea just made complete sense,” said Stephen. “The Recognition Express product range fits perfectly alongside the graphic design and print services we provide to our customers at Kall Kwik. It now means we can offer a complete package to companies and organisations looking to promote their brand and is a natural addition to our business.”

“Acquiring another Bardon Group owned franchise appealed to me because I have first-hand experience of the top quality support provided by managing director Nigel Toplis and his team. I knew exactly what I would be getting.”

Buying a franchise reduces the risk of starting up a new venture from scratch, offering all of the advantages of running your own business but with support, training and back up provided by the franchisor ‘s head office team. Recognition Express has been established for almost 40 years and its tried and tested business model is at the heart of a thriving network of Recognition Express branches throughout the UK.

Nigel Toplis, Managing Director of the Bardon Group which specialises in franchising and houses both the Kall Kwik and Recognition Express brands, said: “We are delighted that Stephen and his wife Lynette have joined the Recognition Express family. Kall Kwik Peterborough is one of our top performing Kall Kwik centres and I am sure that the addition of Recognition Express to their business offer will take them to new heights.”

Recognition Express specialises in badge manufacture, signs, corporate gifts, promotional products, plus school uniforms and branded clothing.

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