Tutor Doctor Franchise

Daphne Engelken - Tutor Doctor Franchisee

31st October 2011

“When you see the results and pride in a student’s eyes after they had almost given up on themselves brings tears to your eyes,” says Daphne Engelken, Tutor Doctor franchisee.

Tutor Doctor offers one-to-one, individually tailored, tutoring in the home, offering services to students of all ages seeking support in any subject.

“It’s the most fulfilling thing I’ve ever done, other than having my exquisite daughter,” says Daphne and that’s saying a lot for someone who has already done so much with her busy young life. Daphne studied entrepreneurship, sales and marketing in college. She then worked in retail business development for several companies and receiving a number of awards in business management along the way.

Why open a Tutor Doctor franchise?

“I’ve always developed strong successful businesses for others and knew it was now my turn,” says Daphne. Mother of a 13 year old, Daphne enjoys Tutor Doctor’s business model as it allows her to spend quality time with her family, while making a contribution to the education of other local youngsters.

The word “powerful” is a perfect way to describe Daphne’s business growth. “I have gone from being a ‘One Woman Band’,’ fourteen months ago, to having two people in administration and 30 tutors in my network. We are always recruiting and interviewing new tutors to keep our supply fresh and talented.”

Working from home, however, is not without its challenges. “The most difficult part is that my family doesn’t always respect that I’m working when I’m working.” Still, she says, “Building a reputation and brand in a small community has been exciting and rewarding.” Daphne’s advice to other mothers, thinking of starting a new career working from home is simple. “Do it! Embrace it! Have Fun!” she says enthusiastically.

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Tutor Doctor Franchise Case Studies

Alan and Rachel Bentley – Tutor Doctor Keighley and Yorkshire
2nd January 2013
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Dominic Stone – Tutor Doctor, Chorley, Lancashire
3rd December 2012
Dominic Stone, a PGCE qualified primary school teacher, wanted greater freedom for his future.

Joyce E Batten - Tutor Doctor Bromley & S E London
20th November 2012
Joyce wanted to have more flexibility and be able to work from home.

Mihir & Heena Patel – Tutor Doctor, Loughton, Essex
15th August 2012
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Amit & Bindi Gadhia Tutor Doctor - Northampton & Oxford
8th May 2012
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Owning and running her Tutor Doctor business has been the biggest change for Alex
2nd May 2012
Alex had been training and performance-coaching adults at IBM for ten years when she thought "If only I could do this for children how...

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1st May 2012
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Mihir & Heena Patel Tutor Doctor – Loughton
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Mihir and Heena had just got married and wanted to own their own business and a Tutor Doctors franchise was the answer

Further Information

Franchise Information

BFA Membership Status

UK Years Established
9 years

Current UK Coverage
5%

Franchisee Support Staff
5

Personal Investment Req.
£5,000

Total Startup Cost
£29,700

Home-based business location

Business to consumer services

Franchisee operates individually

Why Choose Us?

Latest Case Study

2nd January 2013
Alan and Rachel Bentley – Tutor Doctor Keighley and Yorkshire