Gary Holmes
Regional Director
Gary has over 4 decades of Experience as a Business Professional, he has experience at Senior level within National Brands working with Wetherspoon for over 2 decades and is an accomplished Entrepreneur specialising in franchising. He has also been a Mentor at The King’s Trust mentoring young business people for over 10 years.
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Now specialising in recruiting franchisees and actively seeking businesses within the UK and Internationally, who have the potential to expand via franchising.
Join our growing team of regional franchise consultants today!
Do you love to network and build genuine connections with people? Our franchise opportunity allows you to do just this whilst working from home and achieving that perfect work/life balance. Oh, and let’s not forget that you will be making an impressive income along the way.
With over 40 years of experience across the hospitality industry, Gary has built his career around people, service, and operational excellence. From hotels and restaurants to some of the UK’s busiest food destination pubs, Gary held senior positions with leading national retailers such as Mitchells & Butlers and J D Wetherspoon — driving growth, innovation, and customer engagement. Throughout his career, he has led national projects and strategic initiatives as a Senior Marketing Manager, Senior Commercial Manager, and Regional Operations Manager, always focused on improving performance, profitability, and guest experience.
Beyond corporate leadership, Gary has successfully owned and operated franchise businesses in both the garden installation & construction sector — experiences that deepened his entrepreneurial insight and commercial versatility.
Gary is also passionate about giving back. For over a decade, he proudly served as a Business Mentor with The King’s Trust, supporting young entrepreneurs in building sustainable, successful ventures. Seeing young new business owners develop confidence and achieve their goals has been one of the most rewarding parts of this journey.
When not working, you’ll find him on the pickleball court, where he's competed — and medalled — at national tournaments, including the English Open. Gary is also an avid motorcyclist and traveller, exploring Europe and beyond whenever the opportunity arises. Gary is always open to connecting with like-minded professionals, sharing knowledge, and exploring new opportunities in business via franchising.
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