Kendlebell, one of Ireland’s leading providers of personalised outsource solutions for the SME sector, is seeking quality franchise owners to continue its national expansion.

What we do

Kendlebell franchise owners provide virtual office services to small and medium-sized businesses throughout their exclusive territories.

The services are aimed at business owners ranging from professional photographers and driving instructors through to property consultants and entrepreneurs, who are too busy to constantly deal with customers but want to retain their professional image.

Services provided include personalised telephone answering, e fax services, online diary management, call transfer, non-geographic numbers, boardroom hire, business mailing addresses, order taking, customer service, back office administration and holiday and sickness cover.

Why we are unique

Unlike most other answering specialist Kendlebell takes exceptional steps to ensure the same people consistently take client calls allowing them to develop a close relationship and rapport with the clients and understand their individual business needs. Smaller clients benefit from the more personal levels of service and larger clients benefit from the resilience Kendlebell offer by not having all our resources in one place.

About Kendlebell

Kendlebell was originally founded in the UK in 1997 and brought to Ireland in 2006 by business partners David Kelly and Tom Shanahan. Both having worked in large multi-nationals, the duo identified a niche for a quality outsourcing solution provider for SME businesses in Ireland. Their first office is located in Fairview, Dublin but since then a further three franchises have been setup in Kimmage, County Dublin and Naas.

Since David and Tom launched the pilot franchise location in Dublin in 2006, the business concept has proved a hit and Kendlebell even won the Irish Franchise Association’s award for Best Emerging Franchise Opportunity in 2007.

Award-winning franchise Kendlebell, is actively looking for franchise owners who are keen to capitalise on the company’s experience, support and success to build their own thriving Kendlebell businesses.

Training and support

As well as providing support and guidance to its franchise owners, Kendlebell also provides a thorough training programme before the launch of their business to ensure each franchise owner has all the knowledge needed to run a successful Kendlebell franchise.

How much does a Kendlebell franchise cost?

The initial investment for a Kendlebell franchise is from €35,000.

What we look for in a Kendlebell franchise owner

Kendlebell is looking for franchise owners who have a strong sales drive, good at people management, are computer literate, professional, and can provide excellent customer service.

Kendlebell franchises have been launched across Ireland, and the company is now seeking the right franchise owners to continue its nationwide expansion.

“When I was looking for a new business opportunity in 2007, I was introduced to Kendlebell. Having met with the Kendlebell team and learned about the range of services Kendlebell offices provide, I immediately knew it was for me. From a standing start in October 2007, more than two years on, Kendlebell Naas employs five people who look after the needs of more than 180 clients and we continue to go from strength to strength. The support and guidance of the Kendlebell team has helped me grow my business and will continue to do so in the future.”
Tony Clarke – Kendlebell Naas, Shortlisted for Franchisee of the Year service at the 2010 Ulster Bank Irish Franchise Awards