Ken Bevis, Franchisee, Signs Express
Ken Bevis is one of Signs Express' first franchisees having joined the network in 1992. Starting his career in the armed forces at the age of 16, Ken continued his military duty up until the age of 27 when he became involved in the transport industry. He soon used his entrepreneurial skills to run his own independent refrigerated transport company up until his early 40s when he began his search for a new challenge.
Ken opted for the franchising route which has proved very fruitful. As one of the first Signs Express franchises to open its doors, Ken has watched the network grow and develop to 80 centres nationwide as well as seeing his own business prosper. In fact, he now has one of the largest sign manufacturing centres in the East of England and Ken's business continues to grow year on year. A valued member of the Signs Express network, Ken has celebrated numerous awards in both the franchise and sign sectors, including most recently Signs Express' Franchisee of the Year Award 2009.
