Franchisee Services

Getting your franchise business off the ground will be demanding, and our financial support can make a crucial difference. Subject to status, we can fund up to 70 per cent of your total set-up costs, including working capital. We can also have your franchise legal agreement reviewed by a British Franchise Association (bfa)-affiliated solicitor at a reduced fee.

We offer financial solutions to meet your needs, including loans, overdrafts, asset finance, commercial mortgages, corporate cards and factoring and invoice discounting. Here’s what our financial support can help you achieve:

• Buy the franchise
• Purchase fixtures and fittings
• Move into suitable business premises
• Purchase stock
• Provide working capital
• Improve cashflow
• Acquire essential equipment, machinery and vehicles
• Debtor management
• Staff training
• Expand your business
• Protection for you and your business

The investment needed from you will vary depending on the franchise opportunity. You’ll need a comprehensive understanding of the costs to make sure you’re not overstretched. Think about how much you will need for your personal commitments, as it may be difficult to draw a wage at first. It’s good to have a reserve of funds that you can draw upon in case the business takes longer than expected to get established.

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Franchisor Services

We’re here to help your business thrive. And franchising could be a great way to grow your business, but it’s a significant decision.

So, if you’re thinking about franchising, make sure to get expert advice. We’re here to give you unbiased advice to help you decide if franchising is right for you and explore other options.

Building a franchise model takes time, prep and some upfront cash before you can start bringing in franchisees.

Our team will help you with your plans and create a package to support potential franchisees to join your network. We’ve teamed up with the British Franchise Association (BFA) to create an online program for business owners interested in franchising.

To thrive, it’s crucial to understand franchising’s benefits and pitfalls. So, this program helps you decide if franchising is right for your business, and covers:

• Legalities – confidentiality deposits and the franchise agreement
• Business planning, financials and banking relations
• Franchise case studies

Developing a franchise model is bespoke to each business. As a result costs vary depending on the complexity and the professional support needed.

To reach a stage where the franchise is ready to launch may cost up to £50,000. You’ll also need a marketing budget of at least £1,000 per month to recruit potential franchisees.

It will take time to recruit franchisees and for them to generate enough income to cover your franchise operating costs.

Your business must be profitable to cover a franchise launch and running costs for several months or even years. Lenders won’t finance new franchisees’ set up and working capital unless they see the opportunity as practical and properly established.

Get expert advice from reputable professionals before starting your franchise journey. Our franchise team can give you contact details of BFA-affiliated consultants, accountants and solicitors who specialise in the franchise sector.

Please fill in the form if you would like to discuss our services in more detail and to request a copy of our brochure…