THE STORY OF REVIVE!
The story of Revive!
About Revive!
A proven franchise built around helping franchisees succeed.
At Revive!, we help ambitious people build successful businesses in the growing mobile SMART repair sector, with the backing of an established national brand and an experienced support team.
Our role is simple: to give franchisees the training, systems, guidance and confidence they need to launch, grow and develop their own management franchise.
The story of Revive!
Revive! was founded in 2004 by Mark Llewellyn and Terry Mullen, who drew on their automotive and financial experience to bring professionalism, consistency and quality to mobile paint repair.
From the start, the vision went beyond vehicle repair. Revive! was created to help people run their own businesses, backed by a national brand, proven systems, technical training and a head office team that understands franchising.
Built on strong foundations
Today, Revive! is a trusted name in SMART repair, supporting retail customers, dealerships, fleets and insurers across the UK through local franchisees and skilled technicians delivering high-quality cosmetic vehicle repairs.
For franchisees, that means joining a business build on clear principles:
- putting franchisee success at the heart of every decision
- providing practical training, guidance and ongoing support
- investing in systems, technology and marketing that help franchisees grow
- building long-term relationships across the network and wider industry
Together, these principles have helped Revive! become a respected, award-winning franchise network where franchisees can build sustainable, scalable businesses with confidence.
Our next chapter
In 2026, Revive! entered a new phase with investment from Mobeus Equity Partners, a UK private equity investor that supports ambitious businesses to scale.
This brings additional strategic and financial backing to help us strengthen the support, systems and opportunities available to franchisees, while preserving the values that have shaped Revive! from the start.
With Mobeus’ support, Revive! will continue investing in technology, marketing, technician recruitment, national accounts and the operational infrastructure that helps franchisees grow.
For anyone considering a Revive! franchise, it means joining a proven brand with strong foundations, clear growth plans and the backing to keep improving what matters most: the support franchisees receive day to day.
Founder legacy, future focus
The Mobeus investment also coincides with the planned retirement of co-founder Terry Mullen, whose contribution has been central to Revive!’s development as both a business and a franchise network.
Alongside Mark Llewellyn, Terry helped shape the values, systems and culture that continue to define Revive!: ethical franchising, operational excellence, sound business discipline and a genuine commitment to franchisee success.
For anyone considering a Revive! franchise, it means joining a proven brand with strong foundations, clear growth plans and the backing to keep improving what matters most: the support franchisees receive day to day.
Meet the Team
Cathryn Hayes
She brings extensive franchising experience, including 20 years with HSBC as Head of Franchising and a senior role with the British Franchise Association.
Ricky Taylor
He brings extensive motor industry experience from automotive retail and dealership leadership.
Richard Graves
His focus is on practical support, operational excellence and maintaining the standards that enable sustainable growth.
Ready to find out more?
If you are looking for a management franchise with a proven brand, practical support and strong growth potential, we would be happy to talk. Request a prospectus or contact the Revive! franchise team to explore available territories and next steps.
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