Driving Instructor Franchise

If you’re an independent driving instructor, the job of setting up a driving school is entirely up to you. Joining a franchise means that a lot of the admin work is taken out of your hands, plus you’re supplied with a car. And most franchisees have the backing of an established brand.

Which route you take is down to you. Many like the challenge of building a brand, and controlling all aspects of the business. But others prefer to pay a weekly fee in return for having a reliable vehicle maintained on their behalf, while not having to worry about the admin.

With our Solo package, it’s possible to have the best of both worlds. The vehicle is supplied and looked after, yet unbranded. This means you can build your driving school’s brand, while knowing that your vehicle will be kept on the road. This means you don’t have to spend time and money on maintenance and repairs. Instead, you pay one fixed weekly fee, with fuel as your main day-to-day running cost.

If you've just qualified as an ADI, finding your first pupils can be one of your biggest challenges. As an All-inclusive franchisee, you'll have access to pupil enquiries from The AA, with no cap on the number we can send you.

Demand for driving lessons continues across the UK, and learner drivers are still experiencing long waits for practical driving tests in many areas.

We supply franchisees with a brand-new car on renewal, typically every one to two years. So you'll be teaching in a modern tuition vehicle.

As a franchise instructor, you have a whopping 48,750 miles that you can clock up. You do have to get your car serviced after you’ve reached a certain mileage though, which will depend on your car make and model. The good news is that we’ll sort out the service for you too.

Even as part of the All-Inclusive franchise, it’s important to note that you’re your own boss. This means you’re completely in charge of managing your time and diary. So, if you need to take time off, it’s on you. It’s always a good idea to manage your pupils’ expectations though, so be sure to give them as much notice as you’re able.

Yes. You'll receive a brand-new car when you start your franchise. You can choose from a range of manual, automatic and electric tuition vehicles across a selection of manufacturers and models, subject to availability. See our driving instructor vehicle choice.