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Franchise opportunities · Glasgow, Lanarkshire & Renfrewshire

Build your own driving instructor business with Allison behind you

Join a growing, family-run driving school with learner enquiries, marketing support, instructor technology and practical business guidance, without being tied into a long-term corporate contract.

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Why join Allison Driver Academy?

A franchise that feels like support, not pressure

Allison Driver Academy helps learner drivers, instructor trainees, fleet drivers and B+E trailer candidates across Glasgow, Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire. As demand grows, we're looking for the right instructors and career-changers to grow with us.

Every franchisee teaches within a test centre area, and we aim to send you learners from that centre's catchment.

Choose your route

Franchise options for qualified ADIs and future instructors

Whether you already teach or you're starting from scratch, there's a route into the Allison Driver Academy network.

Roof Box Mini Franchise

For qualified ADIs who want a simple way to join the brand, receive student referrals and access the Allison systems.

  • Branded roof box and listing
  • Instructor app access
  • Student referrals where available
  • Marketing and community support
  • No long-term contract

POA · contact us for current pricing

Most popular

Business in a Box

A fuller franchise set-up for instructors who want to trade under a stronger brand with marketing, systems and business support.

  • Everything in Mini Franchise
  • Vehicle branding and uniform package
  • Dedicated website presence
  • Priority student allocation
  • Monthly business check-ins

POA · flexible terms available

Train to Franchise

For people who want to become a driving instructor and move into a franchise once qualified.

  • ADI Parts 1, 2 and 3 support
  • Mentoring and mock-test preparation
  • Training schedule around your life
  • Franchise pathway on qualification
  • Ongoing CPD and development

POA · training and franchise discussed together

How it works

From first conversation to taking pupils

1

Talk to us

A no-pressure chat about your goals, your area and the package that suits you.

2

Choose a route

Pick the mini franchise, the full franchise, or train-to-franchise support.

3

Get set up

We help with branding, systems, your online presence and onboarding.

4

Start teaching

You teach. We support you with enquiries, admin tools and ongoing guidance.

“We grow when you grow.”

Allison Driver Academy was built on the belief that instructors deserve a brand that supports them like family, not a franchisor that disappears after you've signed.

Dave Allison · Founder, Allison Driver Academy

Common questions

Franchise FAQs

Do I need to be a qualified ADI?

No. Qualified ADIs can join through the franchise routes, while new career-changers can talk to us about ADI training and a future franchise pathway.

Are there long-term contracts?

The Allison Driver Academy offer is built around flexibility, with no long-term lock-in. Exact terms are discussed during your enquiry.

What areas are available?

We currently cover Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire and West Dunbartonshire, and we're expanding. Availability depends on your chosen test centre area.

Will I get students?

The franchise includes brand presence, marketing support and student referrals where available. Lead levels depend on location, demand and package.

What tools are included?

Franchisees use the Green Light instructor app for bookings, learner progress, messaging, payments and admin.

Ready to take the wheel?

Let's have a no-pressure chat

Whether you're an experienced instructor looking for a better home or considering a complete career change, we'd love to hear from you.

Call 07402 378644Email us

franchise@allisondriveracademy.com

Serving Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire and West Dunbartonshire, with new areas on the way.

See the test centres we cover

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