Richard Pascoe is riding high after being shortlisted for a national award.
The CHIPS Hereford video games store manager is one of five across the country to have reached the finals of the prestigious MCV Store Manager Award.
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HEREFORD MANAGER IN RUNNING FOR TOP UK AWARD
Peter & Trish Hardy – CHIPS Skipton
We went against our accountant’s advice when we opened the first store and we enjoyed it so much and did so well we decided to open a second.
Ibby Hussain – CHIPS Stockton
I actually worked for the CHIPS for about 17 yrs as sales assistant then climbed to manager then operations manager. I opened a number of franchises for CHIPS and soon realised that I could open my own.
David Jarvis – CHIPS Orpington
I chose franchising because I wanted to work for myself, but also have the added security of a proven company behind me.
Faisal Ali – CHIPS Chorlton
I chose franchising as it involves a proven business model. In the case of CHIPS, the backup of experienced industry insiders is a valuable asset to running the business.
James Tildesley – CHIPS Chester Le Street
For a while I had been thinking about the possibility of starting up my own business, but was a bit wary of the risks involved. It became obvious that franchising dramatically reduced the risks involved in starting up a new business.
Paul and Alan Whitfield – Guisborough
We wanted a well-established organisation which can help and support new franchisees with business and training and increase the potential for success.
Susan Lake – Stafford
I was looking to set up on my own, but could not decide which route to take. I sent away for the British Franchise Association’s franchise pack and after reading through it, I decide that franchising offered great support and expertise. Though a little more expensive at first, I thought I would be more likely to succeed as a franchisee.
Steve Morton – Hartlepool
I had worked for CHIPS for 14 years, starting as a Saturday lad when I was at college. Over the years I worked my way up to store manager and then Group area Manager, running the day-to-day operations of the six company stores. Owning my own franchise was the next logical step.
Jon Doyle – Lytham St. Annes
I chose CHIPS because I have always has an interest in gaming, this route allowed me to link an interest/hobby with work. I was also very impressed with the open and honest approach that everyone connected with CHIPS has provided.

