whichfranchise logo

Supported by

Ask the UK franchise experts – free franchise advice

Post your question to our franchise expert Bill Hendrie - The Franchise Development Centre

Bill has been active in franchising since 1994 working with both franchisors and franchisees. His business background covers a diverse range of sectors from retail to recruitment with his roles encompassing customer service, training, sales and marketing.

As Franchise Director of a national recruitment company he has been instrumental in the launch of numerous successful franchisee start- ups.

As a consultant working with The Franchise Development Centre, Bill’s methodology to successfully grow a franchise is a mixture of ‘inspiration and perspiration’.

Bill is an active member of the British Franchise Association, having held both regional and main board positions. He is also a former chairperson of the Franchise Group for Scotland.


Please detail your question in the form below; a reply from the chosen expert(s) will be emailed to you in due course.

When submitting questions on legal disputes to legal experts, please state the name of the franchise the expert will only be able to answer your question if they are not representing the franchise company in question. Any information provided will be in the strictest of confidence.

Post your question to Bill

Your question will be sent to Bill Hendrie - The Franchise Development Centre. If you would also like your question to be sent to another expert, please indicate below the experts you would like to receive it:

Financial Experts

Marc Talbot - HSBC

Suki Dehal QFP - Lloyds Bank

Legal Experts

Russell Ford - IBB Owen White

Andrew Fraser - Albany Fraser

Jane Masih - IBB Owen White

David Kaye - Spencer West

General Experts

Johnny Sellyn - whichfranchise

Chris Roberts - Chantry Group

Adrian Knight - Knight Franchises

Penny Hopkinson - Manual Writers International

Consultant Experts

Phil Mowat - Ashtons Franchise

Brian Duckett - The Franchising Centre

Suzie McCafferty - Platinum Wave

Alan Wilkinson - The Franchising Centre

GDPR. How We Use Your Data
Click here to see how we use the data submitted by you when you ask an expert




Our Newsletter

Receive FREE updates on the latest franchise opportunities, news and advice