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Join the RED Franchise

Run your own business with the full backing of the UK's leading driving school. Over 1,700 instructors have already made the choice to join RED.

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The RED Franchise

What you get as a RED franchisee

Established Brand Recognition
Pupils search for RED — our national marketing and advertising drives bookings directly to you, saving you time and money on finding new pupils.
Learn to Drive with RED App
Our award-winning app keeps you connected to your pupils, manages scheduling and tracks progress automatically — included free for all RED franchisees.
Flexible Franchise Tiers
Choose the level of support that suits your business goals — from our standard franchise to our premium package with enhanced marketing and dedicated support.
Community & Ongoing Support
Regular instructor meetings, an active online community and a dedicated support team. You're in business for yourself — but never by yourself.
Training Cost Refund
Plus full refund on training costs when you become a RED Instructor. Unique in the industry. Terms apply.
Award-Winning Training Behind You
2024 National Training Provider of the Year. Feefo 2025 Platinum Trusted Service Award. The best training in the industry supporting you from day one.

WEX Fuelcard

SAVE ON YOUR FUEL COSTS AND CUT DOWN YOUR ADMIN WORK

As a RED Driver Training instructor, you are eligible to apply for your FREE Esso Card™ (usually costing £43 per card, per year). The Esso Card™ will give you a discount off every litre you fuel up with. There are no fees and you only pay for the fuel you use, at the preferential rates agreed.

  • SAVE 3P on every litre of Esso Synergy Standard Unleaded fuel
  • SAVE 5P on every litre of Esso Synergy Standard Diesel and Esso Synergy Supreme+ Diesel fuels
  • SAVE 5P on every litre of Synergy Supreme+ Unleaded fuel
  • SAVE 1P on all fuels at Shell and BP sites
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How It Works

How to join the RED franchise

1

Complete your ADI qualification

Pass all three DVSA ADI qualifying tests with RED's dedicated training programme. RED's Grade A trainers give you the best possible chance of passing all three parts.

2

Choose your franchise package

Select the franchise tier that suits your goals and location. Our team will discuss options with you and explain exactly what's included in each package.

3

Start receiving pupils

RED's national marketing starts generating pupil enquiries for your area from day one. Many new franchisees have a full diary within their first few weeks.

4

Build your business with RED's support

Use the RED app, attend instructor meetings, access our online community and call on our dedicated support team whenever you need help growing your business.

Hear from our franchisees

What RED franchise instructors say

★★★★★

"Joining the RED franchise after qualifying was the best decision I made. The marketing support meant I had a full diary within two months of starting."

— David K.

★★★★★

"The app is a game-changer. My pupils love it and it saves me hours every week on scheduling and communications. I wouldn't go back to doing it manually."

— Sarah T.

★★★★★

"RED's national brand recognition is worth its weight in gold. Pupils come to me — I don't have to chase them. My business has grown every year since I joined."

— James M.

Find out more about the RED franchise

Speak to our franchise team for full details on costs, support packages and what life as a RED instructor really looks like day to day.

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