Specsavers was founded at a time when high prices for optical care and limited choice were the norm. Company founders, Doug and Mary Perkins, revolutionised the industry with their innovative concept of affordable, fashionable eyecare for everyone.
Joint venture partnership
Doug and Mary also pioneered the joint venture partnership model, which ensures all Specsavers opticians and audiologists can concentrates on what they do best – providing expert eye and hearing care to their customers.
Each store is part-owned and managed by its partners, who are shareholders of their own businesses. They are supported by key specialists in support offices who provides a range of services such as marketing, accounting, IT and wholesaling, among others.
