Britain’s biggest and busiest international franchise show returns to the ExCeL in London!
Running for over thirteen years, the event has become a staple for anyone involved in or interested in franchising. Every year we have successfully aided aspiring entrepreneurs, self-starters, and a variety of investors to find the perfect opportunity for them amongst our incredible lineup of franchise brands from across the world.
We have some of the most successful industry giants in attendance both in the UK and internationally which you will be able to find in our marked-out US pavilion. We also have the return of our supplier zone which is dedicated to providing franchise service and support. Moreover, we are hosting riveting live panel discussions this year, as well as a Finance Clinic powered by d&t offering help and advice on funding.
With over 250 franchises ranging across 25 industry sectors, you are sure to find a wealth of information on what it takes to start or run your very own franchise.
Don’t miss out on our incredible seminars from industry experts covering every topic in the world of franchising. You will be able to learn all you need to know about starting a franchise, the legalities of running one, where to access funding, and many more areas. These people have started from the bottom and carved out their path to success, overcoming pitfalls and obstacles along the way; find out how you can do the same.
‘I’ve been thinking about starting my own business for a while now but I wasn’t sure how to handle the finances with such a risky venture. That was when my friend suggested I visit the show and look into investing in a franchise. There were so many wonderful brands and exhibitors to chat with that I now feel that franchising is my path forward. I’m excited about investing soon and starting with an already successful business model. I would recommend the show to anyone who is unsure of their next steps or interested in franchising’
Mollie (Visitor), London
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
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FULL SHOW AGENDA
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EXHIBITOR LISTINGS
‘I had the best time at The International Franchise Show! I spoke to so many exhibitors that I was already familiar with and wanted to meet. Everyone was very friendly and open to having conversations about franchising, offering all of their expertise and tips for becoming successful. I learned things here that I think would have taken a lot of time and effort to find out elsewhere, I’ll definitely be back again!’
Robert (Visitor) Oxford
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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Our seminar agenda brings you a line-up of industry expert speakers covering all topics of franchising. They are imparting their wisdom and providing you with everything you need to know in one place. With fascinating sessions from McDonald’s, Tutor Doctor and Chopstix, you will learn everything there is to know about starting, growing, or investing in a successful franchise.
AARON MOORE-SAXTON CHOPSTIX
Franchise Director
Accelerated Growth In The QSR Sector
Join Chopstix Franchise Director, Aaron Moore-Saxton as he lays out the foundations required to successfully grow through franchising in the quick service restaurant sector.
JOHN PRESTON MATHNASIUM Director,
UK
Escape Those Golden Handcuffs: Lessons Learned By Investment Banker Turned Franchisee
In this seminar, John Preston details his journey from a successful career in investment banking, to becoming a franchisee and then UK master franchisee for Mathnasium, sharing lessons learned and insight for those looking to make the leap into franchising.
HARRY ROSE TASTER
Country Manager, UK
The Future Of Franchising: Building A Profitable Food Delivery Portfolio
The delivery industry is booming - worth a staggering £11.4bn in the UK (double its 2015 value). In the middle of this booming market stands delivery-first food brands, a tantalising concept for restaurant owners and entrepreneurs. Harry Rose, Country Manager (UK) of Taster, will speak about how, for franchisees, launching a Taster brand is better than creating one from scratch. It’s faster, easier to set up and more profitable.
NIGEL MAYNE TUTOR DOCTOR
Director, International Franchise Development Education May Be Broken – But, We Are Here To Help!
Tutor Doctor is a well-established business model that has been helping students since the year 2000. We started franchising in 2008. Since then, we have expanded to over 760+ franchised territories in 16 countries. Simply put, we make private tutoring professional. Tutor Doctor specialises in helping students achieve their academic and personal goals through individualised, in-home and, online tutoring!
DOUG DOWNER FRANCHISE READY
The Franchise Guy ™
The Secret To International Success. What Can You Learn From Australia?
Australia and New Zealand are sophisticated franchise markets with the top 2 number of franchises per capita in the world. Franchising works in these two countries but it’s no guarantee of success, many international brands have come to these markets and failed, why and how can you apply these lessons no matter what country you decide to expand into?
DAN ARCHER VISITING ANGELS
The Care Industry Crisis And The Only Real Solution
The Adult Social Care Sector has rarely been out of the media in the past 3 years. From clapping for carers during the pandemic to the often discussed shortages in care staff. The demand for care however is greater now than it has ever been. When demand outstrips supply, something has to give.
ANDREW SVEHAUG CODE TO THE FUTURE
Founder and CEO
Making A Living While Making A Difference In Education
The current interest in educational franchises is very strong, providing difference makers with an opportunity to make a living while inspiring the next generation. This seminar will discuss opportunities in the US, the worldwide appetite for educational franchises, and opportunities specifically in the UK and Europe.
PLAN YOUR DAY!
Before you start your day at The International Franchise Show it might be worth considering what you are looking to gain from attending the show.
Here
are some key tips to make the most of your visit:
Research brands in attendance
Take a look at our website and see what brands will be exhibiting at the show. If any of them capture your interest or you want to learn more you can take note of their stand number and visit them on the day.
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Whether you're looking at investing in your first franchise, growing your franchise portfolio or hearing from industry experts on how to expand and run a successful franchise, there's something for everyone!
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Work on your elevator pitch
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Talk to anyone and everyone!
At The Franchise Show the more you put in the more you get out. By being open to conversations with everyone you meet, or even stepping out of your comfort zone and starting conversations, you’ll likely come away with more connections, information, and future opportunities.
Take notes for later reflection 5.
There can be a lot to absorb when you’re at The Franchise Show from seminar sessions you attend, people you meet, and tips and tricks you receive. It is advised to take notes where you can so that after each of the busy days you can look back over what you’ve found and allow time for reflection.
Make your own agenda
We suggest you pull together a to-do list complete with the talks you want to attend and exhibitors you want to meet as well as the times to catch them. This means that you can personally choose which aspects of the show will be most useful to you and make sure that you don’t miss out on them.
When meeting people and making new business connections you will have to have information or a pitch readily available. You’ll want to be able to market yourself efficiently to individuals you meet, you never know when an exciting opportunity could be just around the corner.
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Arrive ahead of time
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Doors to the show open at 10am, make sure you get there early to avoid queues. It is also advised that throughout the day you arrive 10 minutes early to each keynote, seminar, or panel discussion to avoid disappointment, find your seat, and get settled before the session begins.
alone. These statistics point to the previous and continual growth of restaurant, takeaway and food companies.
We might ask then where are there opportunities for growth within the industry? Nowadays there is a larger focus on healthy food options and a greater awareness of lifestyle factors. New legislation was introduced in April 2022 that stipulates that larger restaurants, takeaway chains, and coffee shops must display calorie information on their menus. This includes online and physical menus, food labels, and food delivery platforms. It must also include the daily recommended calorie allowance. This was introduced as a strategy to allow people to make more informed and healthier food choices. This can be taken advantage of by food companies providing healthier options.
Now more than ever is the perfect time to get involved with the food and drink industry. Coffee franchises are also increasing in numbers and popularity. According to a coffee industry analysis by Scooter's Coffee, the global market is expected to be worth $144.68 billion by 2025. Another report from Statista reveals that in 2021 consumers spent £2.9 billion on coffee and tea. The statistics speak for themselves, why not consider starting or investing in a coffee franchise this year?
In conclusion, the food, drink, and takeaway industry has grown at an exponential rate and continues to show promise for the years to come. The International Franchise Show offers incredible opportunities to those looking to invest in this industry, talk to some of the exhibitors at the show this year to find out how you can get involved in the UK or across
Over the years, US brands have been dominating the UK market, from food and drink franchises to fitness, cleaning and hospitality sectors. Industry giants like McDonald’s have taken the food industry by storm all across the world, especially in the UK.
American franchises are finding it appealing to open branches in the UK especially considering that there are cultural similarities between the two countries and no language barriers to contend with. In fact, according to Forbes, in Europe’s biggest restaurant list, half of them are operating as a QSR, a sector which is heavily dominated by US brands. American franchises’ ever-increasing expansion into the UK is a testament to their far-reaching success and popularity across the globe.
Many American brands have made big plans for growth in the UK over the next couple of years, this is especially significant for them to maintain their competitive advantage. Branches opening across the UK ensure that the brands develop a loyal customer base and global exposure.
With the ever-growing success of American franchises, it would be worth considering an investment into one of the branches. By starting with a pre-established business model that has proven to be successful, you can eliminate the risk associated with going it alone.
At the International Franchise Show we have a US pavilion to host some of the incredible brands in attendance. Many of them are looking to increase their presence in the UK, so why not have a conversation with them if you think it could be something you’d want to invest in.
Find some of the excellent US brands that we have at the show below:
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VISIT OUR SPONSOR
BARTERCARD AT STAND 832!
Franchise Show offers incredible networking opportunities to build long-lasting business connections. Our coffee & networking zone gives you the chance to meet, chat, and connect with other like-minded individuals over a drink.
ABOUT THE SPONSOR
Bartercard is a business network made up of thousands of members around the world. It is designed to assist businesses to improve cash flow and reduce cash expenses through the use of modern bartering. The purpose of an Area Franchise is to present to targeted business owners the Bartercard business solution. Once the sales team enrols the business owner into Bartercard the new member is passed onto an account manager who will be responsible for servicing the member ongoing.
This zone is the place to be for investors wanting more information, franchisors looking for potential franchisees, or even those just looking to grow their contact list. Make sure to grab yourself a coffee and take advantage of the networking opportunities offered.
When you invest in a Bartercard Franchise the training and establishment fee can cost as little as £15,000+VAT. Included in the setup fee you will be provided with full extensive training, office and administration supplies and sales and marketing material. Income can vary therefore Bartercard cannot predict the future revenue of a particular Bartercard Franchisee but the more business you generate the more you earn. Bartercard's mission is to enhance the lives of people by creating value and opportunity from the unrealised potential in the business of each member around the world.
PARTNERS& SPONSORS
ZONE SUPPLIER
Are you a franchisor wanting to establish your franchise and resources?
Are you franchising your existing business?
The Supplier Zone showcases all the products and services you might need to aid the efficiency and success of your franchise. Including banking, marketing, and legal services, you are guaranteed to be connected with the right supplier for you.
This is the perfect place for you to get expert advice, guidance, and support from companies that know the franchise model inside and out.
Below are some of the brands you can explore at the show:
SEMINAR AGENDA
takes to make your business thrive. If you’re making that big step in becoming your own boss, this is the place to be for unfiltered help and advice.
Over the next few pages, you can see our agenda. Make sure to arrive at the session with plenty of time to spare to grab your seat and avoid disappointment.
SPONSORED BY
Paul Courtman-Stock (QFP) & Rajeena Gurung, McDonald’s Restaurants Ltd Learn About Franchising With McDonald’s
Adly Gamgoum, Skinphony The UK Beauty Sector Is A Significant Contributor To The Country's Economy
10:30 - 11:30
Nigel Dawson, easyStorage What Makes A Successful Franchise
11:45 - 12:15
12:30 - 13:00
Joe Ellis and Chris Moran, FindMy.Car Drive Away Today With Your Own Car Sourcing Business
13:15 - 13:45
Farrah Rose, The Franchising Centre How To Grow Your Brand In International Markets
14:00 - 14:30
Leo Bradshaw and Sam Martin, Peckwater Brands Investment 6 Reasons Why You Need A Virtual Brand
14:45 - 15:15
Paul Courtman-Stock (QFP) & Rajeena Gurung, McDonald’s Restaurants Ltd Learn About Franchising With McDonald’s
SEMINAR THEATRE 1
15:30 - 16:30
SPONSORED BY
Paul Courtman-Stock (QFP) & Rajeena Gurung, McDonald’s Restaurants Ltd Learn About Franchising With McDonald’s
Chris Roberts QFP, NGI Franchise Funding Ltd Business Plans And Funding Made Easy
10:30 - 11:30
12:30 - 13:00
Elliott Shuttleworth, We Do Play Ltd Competitive Socialising, Experiential Leisure & The High Street
13:15 - 13:45
Paul Courtman-Stock (QFP) & Rajeena Gurung, McDonald’s Restaurants Ltd Learn About Franchising With McDonald’s
14:00 - 15:00
Chris Roberts QFP, NGI Franchise Funding Ltd
Business Plans And Funding Made Easy
David Paulson, NIC Services Group Ltd
What The Franchisor Is Looking For From You
Phillip Archer, d&t
11:45 - 12:15
The Importance Of Independent Business Planning And Funding 13:15 -
Greenberg Traurig
Saleem Anwar, Businessesforsale.com How To Successfully Pitch For More Franchisees Online! 14:00 -
Ahmed Elsaadany, F&B Pillars
Expand Your Brands In The GCC Region
14:45 - 15:15
Ossama Fahmy, GIT-ZONE International
Africa & MENA Region Joint Venture & Franchise Map
Phillip Archer, d&t
The Importance Of Independent Business Planning And Funding
Kishan Bhatt, Law For Me
Key Legal And HR Issues For Franchises
Peter Vindevogel, The Park Playground
The Entertainment Factor: Integrating VR Into Your Business Proposition
Grant Stain, Blam Websites Ltd
10 Success Secrets To Survive & Thrive In Business
Alan Wilkinson & Steve Felmingham, The Franchising Centre
How To Franchise Your Business And Recruit The Best Franchisees
Ed Brewer, Lime Licensing Group The Biggest Mistakes New Franchisors Make
Nigel Ward, Using Less Stuff Limited t/a The Cost Reduction Company Playing Your Part In The Race Towards Carbon Net Zero
Ed Reid, The Alternative Board Secrets To Finding The Best Franchise For You
Chris Roberts QFP, Franchise Business Training and Consultancy 7 Common Mistakes To Avoid When Starting A Franchise Business
John Hastings, Strong Pilates UK What Is Strong Pilates And The Benefits Of The Strong Method
Alan Wilkinson & Steve Felmingham, The Franchising Centre How To Franchise Your Business And Recruit The Best Franchisees
Don Bircham, Hays Travel Franchise High Street Travel Agency Franchise Opportunities With Hays Travel
SEMINAR THEATRE 3
James McGing, The Auction Company If YOU Risk Nothing… You Risk Everything
David Paulson, NIC Services Group Ltd What The Franchisor Is Looking For From You
Paul Lewis, Pitman Training Transforming Careers, Changing Lives With Pitman Training
Doug Downer, Franchise Ready The Secret To International Success. What Can You Learn From Australia?
Alex Marsango, Prokil Ltd
The 7 ½ Biggest Mistakes To Avoid When Choosing A Franchise
Chris Wyle and Jon Hayes, School is Easy
Be The Hero Of Your Own Story
EXHIBITOR LISTING
.K.I.S.S. Software
423
What is an IT Franchise? It is a ready-made solution for running an IT company for those without experience in the IT industry and who want to avoid the common mistakes. With our IT franchise, you get a ready-to-operate IT company from the first day of purchasing a service package. kiss.software
2WheelzElectric
122 2wheelzelectric.co.uk
Adyen
892
Meet the financial technology platform helping the world’s leading businesses achieve their ambitions faster. adyen.com
AN Global Consulting
706
AN Global Consulting is an investment holding company with leading group businesses with divisions in franchise, business brokerage, consulting, education, technology, and business immigration. What unites our company is a commitment to excellence across all of our businesses. anglobalconsulting.com
Anytime Fitness
803
Your investment is safe and rewarding; “Make Healthy Profit”. Access leading property acquisition experts and preferential funding options from leading banking partners. Franchisees at Anytime Fitness benefit from lean staffing models, low fixed monthly fees and scaling potentials, over 60% of clubs are owned by multi-site franchisees. No fitness experience required. anytimefitness.co.uk
Apollo Blinds
460 Apollo Blinds is a franchise network where franchisees sell and install quality made-tomeasure window blinds, curtains, shutters and awnings. It is part of the Hunter Douglas Group (the world’s largest window blinds company), so its franchisees are the first to get innovative new products - such as motorised, energy-saving and eco-friendly blinds (made from 100% recycled polyester fabrics). apolloblindsfranchise.co.uk
Apollo Care
424
Apollo Care is a boutique homecare service designed to give vulnerable adults high-quality care in their homes, where they feel most comfortable. We focus on genuinely caring for our clients and take our time to make sure they are truly comfortable and well-looked after. Our highquality, personal approach provides the enriching, empowering, engaging care that everyone independently deserves. apollocarefranchising.co.uk
ARC Media Associates
60
ARC Media Associates Limited is a franchisee recruitment specialist advertising agency, with over 40 years combined experience in the field. We offer effective advertising solutions designed to boost your franchisee recruitment efforts. We create tailor made solutions which specifically address your needs and goals to ensure you achieve your targets. arcma.co.uk
art-K
330
art-K has over 40 branches running the bespoke educational art programme to classes for children and adults. From Truro to Horsforth, our franchisees are enjoying a great work/life balance while doing something they enjoy with plenty of freedom to add their personality and creativity. Young students stay for 4 years on average, creating resilient and predictable revenues. art-k.co.uk/franchise
Atmosphere.TV
541
Atmosphere is a FREE streaming service for businesses offering 60+ channels of audio-optional, engaging entertainment. atmosphere.tv
Bakehouse Coffee Co.
321
Founded in 2012, BakeHouse Coffee Co. has become well known & loved for our handcrafted bakes. Great tasting coffee is at the heart of what we do. In fact we love coffee so much that we’ve created our very own Artisan ‘Bakehouse Barista’ Blend... BakeHouse Coffee Co. is committed to providing outstanding customer service & exceptional quality produce.
#LoveBakeHouse bakehousecoffeeshop.co.uk
Bartercard
832
Be your own boss, low setupcost £15k, multiple revenue streams, trusted brand name, marketing support, potential ROI six months, £200k+ income year three 0800 840 6333 bartercardfranchising.co.uk
Bath Fitter
712
Bath Fitter is an innovative high-quality bath remodel system. Boasting nearly 40 years of success in North America, we’re bringing our unique Bath over Bath technology to the UK market. We have perfected the one-day bath remodel and custom manufacture new baths to fit perfectly over the old ones allowing installation without the disruption and expense of a traditional remodel. bathfitter.co.uk
BBX UK
50
Build you own branch of BBX with us and gain from a recession proof franchise with a global leader that has a 30 year track record. As a BBX franchise you gain from having a unique service, no stock holding, very low entry investment and 3 solid income streams taking profit to over £200k per annum. bbxuk.com
BeerSaver™
552
Established over the last 20 years this is an experienced business providing beer hygiene support and professional line cleaning services. Cambridge Scientific Solutions, owners of Beer Saver, offers world leading technology designed to ensure the ‘perfect pint’ whilst generating big savings. Expected year 1 earning of £25,000 with only 5 new clients/sales on a monthly basis. beer-saver.co.uk
BELFOR Franchise Group UK Ltd
402
HOODZ is the trusted name for kitchen cleaning, code compliance, and fire prevention solutions for restaurants, institutions, and other food service industries throughout North America. BELFOR and the BELFOR FRANCHISE GROUP is one of the most trusted names in service, cleaning, maintenance, and restoration franchises. We have a strong market presence and brand recognition, an attribute that takes time to cultivate. hoodzfranchise.co.uk
Black Sheep Coffee
660
Head over to the Black Sheep Coffee Team for a free coffee and to learn more about the Opportunity. leavetheherdbehind.com
Blam
513
Partners
Become A Tech Entrepreneur 0121 295 1969 grant@blamwebsites. com. blampartners.com
BNI UK & Ireland
872
At BNI our sole aim is to help businesses and individuals grow. Our members share over £520m of business a year in the UK & Ireland alone - we’d love to show you how. bni.co.uk/en-GB/index
Body Fit Training
220
BFT is Australia’s fastest growing and most advanced fitness franchise. Incorporating scientifically proven training techniques aimed at reducing fat and creating lean muscle into a variety of 50 minute training sessions. High levels of visual content showcasing our programs are shown on multiple digital displays throughout the studio and allow our coaches to spend more time concentrating on our members! bodyfittraining.com
Brokerplan Academy
850 Brokerplan Academy is an award winning, LIBF accredited opportunity for ambitious professionals looking to generate significant income from the financial services industry. Come and chat to members of our team who will be delighted to discuss how we may be able to help you succeed. Realistic projected earnings of £100k+ p.a. brokerplan.co.uk
Business Buzz Networking
490
Business Buzz is a business networking organisation, connecting communities. Currently in over 40 towns in 10 regions. We run friendly nonmembership, drop-in events in town centres and virtually. Contact us at admin@businessbuzz.org. business-buzz.org
Business Monkey
150
We are a team of local business experts who provide a personal and professional service for clients looking to buy or sell their business. With a combined experience of business, retail development and sales expertise, our team are well equipped to handle your sale from start to finish - without any Monkey Business. businessmonkey.co.uk
BusinessesForSale.com
211
Find the right franchise for you. Kickstart your journey into the franchise world with BusinessesForSale.com and search our 1,500 global franchise listings. Whether you’re looking to start your franchise journey, searching for quality franchisees, or you want to hand in the keys and pursue new dreams, we provide the platform to make it happen. businessesforsale.com
Caprinos Pizza
732
A British brand with franchising opportunities. caprinospizza.co.uk
Car Gods Mobile Valeting & Detailing
600
Car Gods has introduced an exciting franchise for anyone wishing to establish a mobile detailing business, backed by Europe’s largest car care products manufacturer. As a Car Gods franchisee, you get: a branded & stocked van (all Car Gods products manufactured in the UK), exclusive territor, marketing support, business support, hands-on product training. For details, call 07704 340584 or visit cargods.com/ franchise. cargods.com
Cello
160
Cello offers quality home fragrance products that enhance the look and smell of the home. Launched in 2015, our range includes ultrasonic diffusers, scented candles, reed diffusers and more. Find us in John Lewis, Amazon, Wayfair, and Fragrance Direct. We are seeking partners to expand our reach and bring our bespoke scents to more homes nationwide. cello.co.uk
Virtual Reality is the future of gaming, leisure, business training and education. Join the brand with a model for it all! Become the destination for VR expertise, experience and world-leading customer service. Cover costs within a year and thrill customers with The Lockey Escape Rooms. Great themes. Excellent designs. Email: business@centrevr.co.uk Call: 01202 878300 centrevr.co.uk
Chaiiwala of London
412
Quite simply, there has never been a better time to join and grow with the Chaiiwala network. We offer a great opportunity to join a company that is literally on the lips of all in the industry. Our phenomenal growth has been driven by a strong commitment to support all our franchise partners every step of the way. chaiiwala.co.uk
Chock Shop UK Ltd
472
We make fresh, hand-crafted artisan chocolate brownies, for the festival & events industry. We make over 25 different varieties & flavour combinations for our franchisees so they can focus on great sales. chockshop.co.uk
Ci Gusta!
471
CiGusta! is a quick service Italian restaurant founded in 2011. Originating from Reggio Emilia, the heart of the Italian foodvalley, our menu range consists of soups, pasta, pizza, pastry, artisanal gelato and beverages. All of our products are made according to the highest qualities achievable and are all easy and quick to make for ease of preparation and time saving. cigusta.com
ÇiğKöftem
372
ÇiğKöftem is a unique whole grain bulgur based product made from natural ingredients according to the ÇiğKöftem secret recipe. Neither bouillons nor preservatives, thickeners or other additives are processed in our tasty vegan products. The vegan dish consists of the whole grain bulgur, mainly of parsley, garlic, tomato paste and 18 different very precisely chosen spices. cigkoftem.com
Clip ‘n Climb currently offers facility owners and investors more than 40 colourful and unique challenges designed to appeal to everyone from four years old upwards. The challenges are categorized depending on the various materials, requisite tools, and different climbing techniques used. The company also guarantees a 100% safe experience with its Belay Mate and TRUBLUE auto belay systems. clipnclimb.co.uk
Coconut Marketing
193
Since 2003, Coconut Marketing has worked with over 200 franchise brands, to support their growth. Based on our expertise, our clients include some of the UK’s fastest growing brands. From the largest multi-nationals to ambitious growing brands, we’ve worked with every type of franchise, in every business sector. Looking to supercharge your franchise marketing? We’d love to chat!
coconut.marketing
Coffee Planet
232
Our mission is to provide our customers with the finest global Arabica coffee, roasted and delivered perfectly every time. We are on a journey to bring our coffee to the world and we are looking for partners to help deliver our mission and share in our combined success. coffeeplanet.com
ComputerXplorers
553
ComputerXplorers runs computer classes for kids. We prepare children for a technology driven future through extra-curricular education at after school sessions, weekend academies, holiday camps and in school lessons. Join an awardwinning international franchise, teaching technology education and make a difference to children’s futures. No previous IT or education experience is required! computerxplorers.co.uk
Crayola Imagine Arts Academy
812
Crayola® Imagine Arts Academy is a new children’s art enrichment concept that was created in partnership with Crayola® in 2016 and began franchising in 2019. With over 20 franchise locations across North America, Crayola® Imagine Arts Academy is rapidly expanding, on a mission to inspire children through art by developing their creativity and critical thinking. ImagineArtsAcademy.com
Crunch Franchise
430
Crunch is a gym that believes in making serious exercise fun by fusing fitness and entertainment and pioneering a philosophy of ‘No Judgments.’ Crunch serves a fitness community for all kinds of people, with all types of goals, exercising all different ways, working it out at the same place together. crunch.com
CVM Group 792
CVM Group are a hugely knowledgeable, friendly team specialising in motor finance and sales. We consistently work with individuals and businesses in the provision of cars, vans and minibuses, offering finance packages, outright purchase, fleet management, maintenance packages, plus equipmentfitting. With over 25 years in the industry, CVM are proud to be an established name in the vehicle finance industry. cvmgroup.co.uk
Cymphony 870
Cymphony is an outsourced inbound communications specialist, supporting thousands of SME clients to connect with their customers when using their ‘channel of choice.’ We specialise in phone answering, live chat and personal assistant services, ensuring our clients are always on and always available - 24/7/365 - even when they are closed, asleep, or on holiday. cymphony.co.uk
Danbro Business Solutions 134
Fast-track your franchise with increased productivity, stronger performance & improved profit margins. Add value to your network with professional coaching. Identify KPIs & get high-quality performance reports. Work smarter with sophisticated data & benchmarking analysis. Harness the power & precision of Danbro Analytics. Get a business accounting specialist - dedicated to you. Benefit from personal tax support & financial advice.
danbrobusiness.co.uk/whatwe-do/franchise-accountants
Dojo - be your own boss
331
Zero investment required. You’ll have the chance to build your own business from the ground up. It’ll be challenging, but Bezos, Branson and Gates didn’t create their empires overnight. We’re looking for sales professionals to get under the skin of one of the UK’s most comprehensive payment solution offers - then show business owners what they might be missing without it. dojo.tech
Dooh Ponto
700
Burgers | Milkshakes | Ice cream | Ribs | Chicken wings | French Fries. facebook.com/DOOHPONTO
Dublcheck
451
Dublcheck is the leading commercial cleaning Franchise with a proven way to build a successful business in a multi - billion-pound industry. The benefits are guaranteed turnover, low cost entry, invoicing and cash collection, low overheads - you can operate from home with training and on - going support. A recession proof industry. dublcheck.co.uk
easyStorage
270
easyStorage launched in 2017, bringing a new tech-driven approach to storage. It’s part of the ‘easy’ brand made famous by easyJet. Their awardwinning easyPod franchise offers unbeatable prices for storage and the convenience of collection. The newly launched easyContainer franchise provides gated container storage with 24hr, drive-up access.
easystorage.com/franchise
Enigma Rooms
840
Creative, fun and different. Escape rooms are the thing to do, with families, friends or colleagues. An industry on the rise that is unique. 0333 366 1002 enigmarooms.co.uk
Enviro Clean
200
Enviro Clean is one of the newest and most exciting franchise opportunities in the UK and Ireland, doubling our franchise operation year on year since 2020. We are currently looking for ambitious and driven people to join us and share our growth and success for many years to come. Our top franchisees are turning over £90,000+ in their first year. enviro-clean.co.uk
Ethical Property Partners
444
We support our franchisees to create freedom of time and location through investing in property using cutting edge sophisticated investment strategies. Ethical Property Partners is proud to be accredited as an associate member by the British Franchise Association (BFA). ethicalpropertypartners.com
EXPLORER FRANCHISE TOGETHER WITH HAYS
320
Hays Travel is the UK’s largest independent travel agency and over the last 20 years, we’ve grown and diversified with the extension of our business into homeworking travel consultants with a network of more than 400 homeworker partners. Recently we have added homeworking franchise with our Explorer Travel brand as well as Retail Franchise. explorertravel.co.uk
Fantastic Services
322
Fantastic Services is a leading home services franchise with a global network of 530+ franchise partners, providing over 100 types of services across Europe, Australia & the US. With 12 years of experience & innovative management solutions, Fantastic Services is getting stronger by the day. fantasticfranchise.com
fidomoney
410 Fintech business solutions. fidomoney offer bespoke business current accounts with a dedicated Account Manager for unrivalled customer support, and Merchant Services enabling your business to take payments. fidomoney.com
FindMy.Car
511
FindMy.Car are car sourcing experts, offering a nationwide service. We find the right car for you, searching the markets so our customers don’t have to. Offering delivery anywhere in the UK, market-leading finance rates, part-exchange options and a 10-working day turnaround - we take the pain out of finding a new car! findmy.car
FIREAWAY PIZZA
770
Fireaway pizza is the future of fast custom pizza using homemade dough from an old Italian recipe. fireaway.co.uk/contact.html
Flip Out
380
Flip Out is the leading and fastest growing indoor adventure operator in the UK. We have over 60 venues globally with 26 (and counting) in the UK, ranging in size from 15,000 to 100,000 sqft. Each year we provide over 2,750,000 hourly ‘active fun’ sessions in the UK. flipout.co.uk
Franchise Direct
16
Franchise Direct UK lists over 300 franchise businesses available to budding entrepreneurs across the UK. Log on to explore franchises available to you, along with information articles, video interviews with franchise reps and the latest news. Email: brian@franchisedirect.co.uk Tel: UK 0800-500-3086 / Intl. +353-18656373 franchisedirect.co.uk
Franchise Ready
202
Franchise Ready is Australia’s fastest growing, results focused franchise development system having launched and supported over 100 brands into franchising with a 100% success rate. We’re looking for business partners in our brand and looking to bring Australian brands to the world and bring global brands to Australia. franchiseready.com.au
Franchise Supermarket Ltd
960
Franchise Supermarket is the UK’s low cost, one-stop-shop for franchise and business opportunities. Franchise Supermarket prides itself on interaction and covering all available supporting marketing avenues to ensure the best possible results. Franchise Supermarket is proud to offer solutions for mature, rapidly growing and new franchises alike. We can tailor packages to ensure you only receive enquiries from desired postcodes. franchisesupermarket.co.uk
Franchise UK
31
Established in 2004, Franchise UK is the UK’s largest franchise directory, with over 1,000 opportunities listed. Find your ideal franchise with Franchise UK. Tel: 01323 332 838 franchise-uk.co.uk
61
Welcome Onboard! The Freedom Boat Club Franchise is a shared boat access program that offers 80,000+ members worldwide a hassle-free boating experience at over 370 locations. Visit us on Stand 61 and discover Boating Made Simple. freedomboatclubfranchise. com
Fully Promoted
421
Fully Promoted offers a wide variety of promotional products, branded apparel, and marketing services to help businesses grow. fullypromotedfranchise.com
Get A Drip Franchise Ltd
452
Get A Drip are the UK’s number one vitamin drip provider and after a year of exponential growth we’re looking for more franchisees to join our rapidly expanding network. Whether you’re looking for a mobile franchise, a concession within your existing business or a full Get A Drip clinic, we have investment levels to suit all budgets. getadrip.com
Global Franchise
310
Published 8 times a year, not to mention an array of special edition regional and sector reports and a podcast, Global Franchise brings together experts in the field to offer essential advice on how to prepare for master franchising, explaining what franchisors look for in a master franchisee. globalfranchisemagazine.com
Global Travel Group
442
Global Travel Group is proud to say, since 1992, that we’ve paved the way for hundreds of entrepreneurs to start their very own travel business. Our ethos is simple: We let you get on with running your business your way, give you assistance and advice when you want it, and you’ll get 100% support when you need it. globaltravelgroup.com
Guardian Angel Carers Ltd
852
As well as seeing profits, franchisees with Guardian Angel Carers make a real difference in the lives of the people they serve. If you are process-driven, compassionate and possess strong leadership skills you have the potential to lead a thriving home care franchise with us. The awardwinning training and support includes marketing, business performance, leadership and people management. gacarers.co.uk/franchise
Gym Upholstery UK
532
Gym Upholstery UK supplies fitness equipment upholstery replacement, offering a unique ‘on-site’ service to leisure centres & gymnasiums across the UK. Tel: 01282 831238 gymupholstery.com
Irwin
926
Mitchell Solicitors
Irwin Mitchell is one of the UK’s largest full-service legal and business advisory firms focused on supporting individuals, families and businesses. A dedicated multi-disciplinary franchise team provide expert advice to businesses of all sizes across the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors. With a strong international focus, Irwin Mitchell is particularly well placed to support businesses looking to enter the UK. irwinmitchell.com/business
Jackson Fire & Security UK Ltd
500
We are the first fire and security business to provide access to this lucrative market as a management franchise offering. A Jackson franchise offers an excellent return on investment, a strong brand and sterling reputation from our large and growing client base. jacksonfire.co.uk/franchise
Jani-King International
581
Jani-King is the world’s largest commercial cleaning franchise company with more than 120 support offices in 10 countries. Through a global network of more than 7,500 franchisees, Jani-King delivers a superior cleaning program to a wide range of customer locations including office buildings, hospitals, medical centers, hotels, sporting venues, universities, restaurants, manufacturing facilities and more. janiking.com
Just Cuts 252
Just Cuts is an Australian hairdressing franchise that bridges the gap between a barber and a high end hair salon. With salons in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Taichung, Taiwan, it is the largest hairdressing company in the Southern Hemisphere. franchising.justcuts.co.uk
Just Shutters
844
Just Shutters are the UK’s largest independent retail shutter specialists, and we’re growing. With 18 successful Just Shutters businesses covering over 175 towns and cities across the country. Get all the benefits of working for yourself while being fully trained and supported by a caring company who will be with you every step of the way. justshuttersbusiness.co.uk
Karren Brady’s Women in Business & Tech Expo
290
Karren Brady’s Women in Business & Tech Expo, 18-19 October 2023, London ExCeL is a two-day event for individuals who want to thrive in their career or business. This femaleled event provides inspiration, guidance, recruitment opportunities, and business services to supercharge your professional journey. It’s our 5th edition and it’s destined to be bigger, better and brighter! wibexpo.co.uk
Kings Camps
370
We’re one of the UK’s leading sports and activity camp operators for children. For the first time in 30 years, we’re offering like-minded individuals the opportunity to build a fulfilling and profitable business within their community. We will help you build your business and manage others to deliver firstclass, school holiday sports and activity camps for 5-17s. Join us! kingscamps.org/franchise
Korea Agro-Trade Center
910, 912, 914, 916, 918
aT(Korea Agro-Fisheries&Food Trade Corp.) is a wholly government-invested enterprise responsible for agricultural marketing services and international trade since its incorporation in 1967. at.or.kr/home/apen000000/ index.action
UAE-KSA-EGYPT PAVILLION
830
Company: F&B Pillars. Our Headquarters are in: KSAUAE. Our Services: franchise consultation, brand expansion, market penetration. Partnership with: Quality Franchise Association UK. fnbpillars.com
Law For Me
882
Law For Me is a legal and HR services company and offers a unique tech platform for businesses and franchises to obtain legal advice, create legal documents, and resolve disputes. lawforme.co.uk
LearningZen
890
LearningZen is the franchising industry’s top choice for online training. We’ve built the easiestto-use and best-value LMS in the industry. Training has never been more important than it is today. Stop by and learn more about how LearningZen can help your brand retain consistency and improve performance and employee retention at every location. learningzen.com
Lime Licensing Group
341
Lime Licensing Group is one of the UK’s most consistently successful franchise consultancy firms. Specialising in designing and launching new franchise brands, the company has taken many of its clients to market leading positions and multi million pound valuations. limelicensinggroup.co.uk
LITTLE CAESARS ENTERPRISES
710
Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, Little Caesars was founded in 1959 as a single, family-owned restaurant. Today, Little Caesars is the third largest pizza chain in the world, with stores in each of the 50 states in the United States and 24 countries and territories around the world. Michael Therrian. mtherrian@LCEcorp.com international.littlecaesars.com
Little Dreams Consulting
574
Baby and child sleep consultants working with tired families to help everyone get a better night’s sleep. littledreamsconsulting.com
564
Living Portraits are a specialist dog and equine photography company, creating stunning wall art for clients of their animals, using a proven technique and unique style. This is a highly profitable business, operating with great cash flow whilst also providing an enjoyable and varied work life. Designed to operate from home, does not require investment in separate premises or studio. livingportraits.co.uk
Logiscool
453
Logiscool is an international franchise network of computer coding schools for kids&teens quickly expanding globally. Children in 35 countries on 170+ locations have experienced our award-winning, innovative, funbased methodology. We offer computer coding and digital literacy related after-school courses, workshops and holiday camps for kids & teens in our schools and online. logiscool.com/en/business_ solution_franchise
Luxury Travel Franchise
102
Luxury Travel Franchise, part of the Aquilium Travel Group, specialists in the art of Luxury Travel, through our unique brands The Travel Directors and The Travel Managers. Few know and understand the needs of the discerning clientele better than us. Being ABTA and ATOL protected we are also a member of Co-operative Travel Consortium with access to over 500 suppliers. luxurytravelfranchise.co.uk
Mad Science
812
Mad Science is the world leader in science enrichment programming with a 35 year history. We captivate children with hands-on science experiences at-home, in schools and within the community. We operate over 150 franchise locations across 20 different countries and reach more than 1 million children per year. MadScience.org
Mathnasium
632
Exceptional ROI with the global leader in maths tuition that’s disrupting the education market. We’re looking for people who can build a business and make a difference - no teaching experience needed. Open a single centre or build a multi-site empire. mathnasium.co.uk/franchiseuk
Mattress By Appointment
570
No franchise fees, no royalties, no training costs, flexible hours, good income potential. Join our growing network of wildly successful owner-operators. Be your own boss, set your own hours and sell mattresses by appointment! Join our growing network of wildly successful owner-operators. Be your own boss, set your own hours and sell mattresses by appointment! mattressbyappointme ntcareers.co.uk
McDonald’s Restaurants Ltd
71
Becoming a McDonald’s Franchisee gives you the opportunity to start your own business. Having the support of an iconic brand can help you to navigate the challenges that come with starting up by yourself. McDonald’s Franchisees are inspirational leaders who share a passion for the brand, its people and delivering a fantastic customer experience. mcdonalds.com/gb/en-gb/ franchising.html
Mikos Gyros Franchising Ltd
450
Award-winning Greek Island Gyros. mikosgyros.com
Milksha
251
Milksha UK hails from the well-established multiple award-winning bubble tea brand, Milkshop, in Taiwan. The company’s emphasis on healthy and unique flavours coupled with delivering customerorientated service has carved out a niche for itself in the handmade beverage market. Milkshop has over 300 stores around the world, and now the long-awaited brand has arrived in the UK in Chinatown London. milksha.co.uk
Mini Club Scooby srl
70
Teaching the young is the responsibility of the adult. To teach, you need to excite. miniclubscooby.it
MOOMGAPAO
860
MOOMGAPAO, Thai Best Streetfood GAPAO, is Thailand’s leading fast casual restaurant chain that represents a new standard of authentic Thai Streetfood, as quicker, easier and healthier. Our key success is our easy operation system, where no skilled chef is required. moomgapao.com
More Than Loft Ladders
481
More Than Loft Ladders, the original UK loft storage specialist. We make homes bigger for less than a grand, join our proven recession proof business. morethanloftladders.co.uk
Morley’s Chicken
620
Morley’s has established itself as London’s most iconic fried chicken brand since 1985. Famous for our street style flavoured chicken menu that is supported by a unique marketing programme which has built a cult-like status amongst Londoners. With a visionary growth plan, we are looking for enthusiastic franchisees to partner with Morley’s and accelerate our progression across the UK. morleyschicken.com
MSH Healthcare Ltd
550
MSH Healthcare offers an affordable franchise with low capital investment and a proven strategy resulting in a low risk, fully supported highly rewarding investment, and is fully scalable to suite your personal requirements from a 2-person team to a corporate entity. MSH will be with you through your entire journey! For further information, contact Katie on 07511182209. mshhealthcare.co.uk
MSi UK - Test The Market
880
We produce your quantitative data to test trends, regions, brand valuations, and formats - due diligence from as little as £449. www.msi-aci.com 07703
392 107 site.msi-aci.com
NatWest
634
Give your Franchise a Firm Foundation! We believe in building long-term relationships that make a real difference. That’s why many of our franchise customers have their own dedicated franchise manager. Our franchise managers have an excellent understanding of the franchise industry and the economic trends that affect it. They have in-depth understanding and experience of your local trading environment. natwest.com
NGI Franchise Funding
544
The team at NGI Finance are the leading independent experts in arranging business finance and producing ‘lender friendly’ business plans for franchisees and franchisors across the UK. From simple business loans to devising complex packages from a mix of lenders, NGI Finance are here to help. ngifranchisefunding.co.uk
NIC Services Group Ltd
670
WHY CHOOSE NIC? NIC will help you succeed. NIC is one of the UK’s leading providers of commercial cleaning and support services through a dedicated management franchise network in the UK. Get the best of both worlds. Be your own boss whilst benefiting from NIC’s ongoing support, mentoring, training and advice. nicfranchise.co.uk
Nimble Elearning
802
Create and deliver high-quality training to your franchise with Nimble. Ensure everyone in your business has the skills and knowledge they need to make it a success! Build beautiful courses with easekeep track of staff progress at the click of a button. We also offer customisable readymade online courses covering everything from health and safety to data protection. nimble-elearning.com
OAKA Vending
542
OAKA Vending is the vending company you want when you’re up for something extra-ordinary. Focusing on private accommodations, an exponentially-growing market, OAKA Vending allows you to start your business with the security and support of our brand. You’ll have access to: a successfully-proven business model, established customer network, personal mentoring, vending machines, ordered and installed. We start. You build. oakasupercity.com/vending
OASIS ACCOUNTANTS
702
Franchisor & Franchisee
Accountants. Our team has expertise in accountancy & advice for existing and new franchisor & franchise businesses. Our dedicated account managers offer proactive services keeping us involved in client business for the next level of growth. Our accountancy firm offers all start to end required accountancy services.
oasisaccountants.co.uk
Online Partners
841
Our aim is to enable entrepreneurs, our partners, to set up and run their own web development business. We provide them with all the support, training, branding and website, marketing and technology required to run a successful business and provide a substantial income. We help our partners every step of the way. We are passionate about their success.
onlinepartners.online
Oodles
323
OODLES - ‘LOVE FUSION, LOVE OODLES’. Introducing Oodles, the UK’s leading fusion franchise with an exciting twist. Creating fusion cuisine and Eastern-inspired delicacies, tempting you with flavours, spices and aromas. Oodles is a brand notable in providing lasting experiences with memorable tastes and bold theatrics. Established in 2010 with immense potential, Oodles provides tremendous opportunities for growth and expansion. oodleschinese.com
Original Marines
414
Creativity, quality and Italian spirit are only few of the assets of Original Marines’ dynamic reality founded in 1983 that produces and distributes casual and sporty apparel collections targeted for 0-14 years. originalmarines.com
PAAM Systems
250
Creating fast and secure availability to physical keys. paam.systems
Pan-n-Ice
624
Europe’s number 1 ice cream roll brand with over 1.5 million followers on social media and locations such as Westfields, Selfridges, Bicester Village, Harvey Nichols, Bullring, Bluewater and Manchester Arndale. pan-n-ice.co.uk
PARIS BAGUETTE
520
Paris Baguette is on a mission to restore the neighbourhood bakery café to the heart of the community across the UK. Although we only arrived in London at the end of 2022, we have been in business since 1988 and operate 4000 units in 11 countries across the globe, including 5 in Paris, and 125 in the States. parisbaguette.uk
Pass the Keys
580
Pass the Keys® is a property management franchise with a reputation for delivering exceptional service to homeowners who short-let their property. Franchisees offer a completely hassle-free service, dealing with everything from guest communication to cleaning and invoicing. Since the launch of our franchise in 2019, over 70 entrepreneurs have chosen to become their own boss by partnering with us. franchise.passthekeys.com
Peckwater Brands
411
We are on a mission at Peckwater Brands to revolutionise food delivery through the creation and management of virtual food brands (brands designed only for delivery) operated by anyone that runs a commercial kitchen. We offer kitchen operators everything they need to sell our exciting food brands through UberEats, Deliveroo and JustEat whilst continuing to service their core customers. peckwaterbrands.com
Pillow Partners
940
Pillow Partners are the UK’s leading social impact shortterm rental management company. pillowpartners.co.uk
Pitman Training
764
Celebrating their 185th anniversary, Pitman Training is a quality brand with real heritage. With thousands of success stories worldwide, ‘The Pitman Advantage’ helps people progress their careers through job-focused training. Pitman’s been revolutionising office skills since 1837. Specialists in cuttingedge courses and exciting diplomas for range of career paths. Students study in one of their state-of-the-art training centres or from anywhere remotely.
pitman-franchising.com
PKWG LTD
242
PKWG LTD offers tech-enabled and data-driven solutions within F&B and FMCG sectors across the globe by providing a management service platform to its users and bridges the gap for consumers to access authentic international cuisines. pkwg.co.uk
Plumb Learning aims to improve the social mobility and general wellbeing of children and young people 6 to 16 through inclusive, plumbing and tiling workshops and courses. 76% of parents surveyed saw positive behavioural changes at home as a direct effect of attending our plumbing course. 100% said they would recommend us. Plumb Learning has 7 unique routes to market. plumblearning.org
Point Franchise
691
Point Franchise is one of the newest franchise media and recruitment platforms in the UK, with over 200 franchise opportunities advertised, more than 30,000 recruitment leads generated per year and more than 100,000 visits per month. pointfranchise.co.uk
Prokil Ltd
420
Prokil are a damp treatment, timber preservation and waterproofing company with over 50 years’ experience in working on residential and commercial properties. Prokil offers potential franchise partners a unique and rare opportunity to own and be part of a nationally recognised brand which comes with access to guaranteed customer demand. prokilfranchise.co.uk
Putt Putt Noodle
380
Putt Putt Noodle is the latest concept from the successful team behind Flip Out & Boom: Battle Bar. It is a unique combination of lavish theming, minigolf and other progressive gaming concepts, together with delicious food and drink, all with a pan Asian twist. puttputtnoodle.co.uk
Quality Franchise Association
30
Established in 2018, the Quality Franchise Association is the UK’s fastest growing franchise association. Over the past 4 years we have helped thousands of people get into franchising. Our partner members and board team are committed to bringing out the best in franchising, and since launching, we have welcomed over 1,000 members. franchise-association.org.uk
Really Awesome Coffee
212
Launched in Coventry in 2010, Really Awesome Coffee has become a market leader with a network of 70+ franchise partners and over 100 mobile cafés, with the ability to get new franchisees started for as little as £7,000. We are excited and proud to be the fastest-growing mobile coffee franchise in the UK”. Contact: 0800 043 0271 reallyawesomecoffee.co.uk
Renaissance Personnel Ltd
531
Renaissance Personnel Ltd was established 20 years ago and is a national workforce supply contracts holder. The company has featured on BBC One - Inside Out and also won a place on Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For. Renaissance’s 4-in-1 franchise system comprise of homecare, staffing supply, supported living & international recruitment. There is no other. renaissancepersonnel.co.uk
Renue Systems, Inc.
820
Renue Systems is the leading provider of specialized cleaning services for the hospitality industry. We help high-end hotels meet their challenging needs to improve their appearance and safety. Operating across the US and in four countries since 1991, we have developed strong relationships and a solid reputation as a trusted partner of many large international hotel brands. renuesystems.com
Reputation
120
Reputation (formerly Reputation. com), creator of the Reputation Experience Management category, is changing the way companies gather and act on customer feedback to drive decision making and enhance Customer Experience (CX) programmes. Reputation’s interaction-to-action platform translates vast amounts of solicited and unsolicited feedback data into prescriptive insights that companies use to learn from and grow. reputation.com
RESTORFX 140
THE OPPORTUNITY IS YOURS. When did you last see something amazing that hasn’t been done before? And a completely open market ready to be taken advantage of? RestorFX is not an auto body shop or a detailing shop; but a radical, new kind of restoration, with an unsaturated market. It’s an automotive experience that completely shatters traditional timeconsuming methods. restorfx.uk
Root EV
542
Your electric fat bikes specialist supplies you with electric fat bikes from the UK, Portugal, and China. Making commuting enjoyable through quality electric bikes. rootev.com
Rubba-Bubba
466
Rubba-Bubba offers awardwinning classes for 0-5 year olds. With baby/child development and emotional well-being at the centre of our classes, Rubba-Bubba aims to enhance movement, social interactions, confidence, emotional regulation, speech and language and much more. Massage, yoga, songs, stories, messy and sensory play complement our classes to make the sessions magical, inclusive and easy to follow. rubba-bubba.co.uk/franchiseopportunities
Runo Franchising
20
Runo provides clients with bespoke services in franchise consulting, recruitment and training. The company is based in the UK and was started in 2019 by skilled and experienced franchise professionals who aim to spread their vast vault of knowledge to their clients. They are affiliated with the Quality Franchise Association in the UK and are part of The World Franchise Associates. runo.group
Saffron Street
440
Winner at The British Restaurant Awards, 2022. We take you on a culinary journey exploring authentic flavours from the streets of India which is recreated in our kitchen. Saffron street is a family business in many ways, to our team and our customers we are a home from home. Our ethos is shared food for a great experience. lovesaffronstreet.com
Satellite Finance Ltd
762
Franchise experts specialising in raising funds for Franchisees and Franchisors alike. We can assist with Bank Funding and Asset Finance as core financial products, and can also assist mature businesses with loans and cashflow requirements. We work with a large spread of franchisees in all key franchise sectors including gyms, QSR, healthcare providers etc. Contact: 01633 262722 satellitefinancelimited.co
Sausage2Go
312
Let us present Sausage2Go, the perfect hot-hold solution for caterers across all sectors wishing to offer hot dogs as a quick serve or grab and go option. Available with little or no upfront investment, requiring minimal skill and space to operate, this is the premium food solution you’ve been looking for! wholesale.sausageman.co.uk
School is Easy
523
School is Easy franchisees are part of something bigger. At the heart of everything we do, is the core belief “every child deserves to be the hero of their own story”. Much more than just a tutor-matching service, our franchisees change the trajectory of students’ lives, giving children the confidence to realise their academic dreams, regardless of their background or ability. schooliseasy.com/england
Scriptsign
780
SCRIPTSIGN is an all-in-one digital signage solution, designed to help businesses from a range of industries to inform, engage and earn more from your customers. Digital signage is one of the most attractive and efficient methods of advertising your products and services. scriptsign.co.uk
SEEDL
464
Want to run your own training company or add value to your existing franchise? With the backing of a global organisation, thousands of users across 59 countries and growing, you could potentially generate over £100,000 of revenue in your first year (with just 17 customers) offering recession proof solutions with credible client ROI. If so, come meet the SEEDL team. seedlgroup.com/franchising
Shell 260
With more than 43,000 outlets serving some 25 million customers globally, Shell are offering a multiple investment opportunity that’s nothing short of world class. Consistent, top quality customer service is at the heart of what we do. That’s why we’re looking for ambitious, business-minded people to help take our business to new levels of success. shell.co.uk/careers/selfemployed-retailers.html
ShoutOut
843
Empower your franchisees to create their own videos, while keeping control of your branding. No more editing, no more fuss. Record a video clip on a smartphone or computer, in seconds, ShoutOut creates a video automatically with music, name caption and your logo and branding. Add subtitles, build compilations, share on socials. Testimonials/video reviews/event videos/social videos/sales listing videos. shoutout.social
Signal
522
Founded in 2003, Signal is a global brand with a mission to become the largest security provider in the world. We provide peace of mind to our residential, commercial, retail, and industrial customers so they can pursue their passions in life. teamsignal.com
Signs Express
512
Established for more than 30 years, and with over 60 centres, Signs Express continues to be the largest signs and graphics business in the UK and Ireland. Offering established resale and prime start-up franchise opportunities, Signs Express allows you to work with an award-winning network in an innovative industry where no two days are the same. franchise.signsexpress.co.uk
Snowflake Gelato
611
With a passion for perfection, we create our range of awardwinning gelato by hand. Using artisan techniques, we’re dedicated to sourcing the finest ingredients and have won over 30 Great Taste awards. We now operate nine locations across the UK and two in the Middle East. Our innovative menus also include warm desserts, hot drinks and much more. snowflakegelato.co.uk
Specsavers
571
Specsavers is changing lives through better sight and hearing. Come and find out more about our joint venture partnership model and how you can join us, and the 4,700 other partners making a difference to over 41 million customers worldwide. We offer training, support and development and guide you every step of the way to becoming a partner with us. join.specsavers.com/uk/ explore-careers/partnershipat-specsavers
STRONG Pilates
760
PILATES INSPIRED. CARDIO INFUSED. As Australasia’s fastest growing pilates franchise, STRONG Pilates is taking the world by storm. Thanks to our exclusive rowformer tech (reformer meets rower), a STRONG workout is part resistance, part rowing. A full body workout, for those down for more. MORE SWEAT, MORE SELF CARE, MORE RESULTS. Launching in the UK imminently, franchises are available now. strongpilates.co.uk
Studio Pilates International
560
Studio Pilates International is an Australian franchise system that has operated for over 20 years and franchised since 2012. There are now over 80 studios operating in 6 countries with a global support office based in Brisbane and soon the UK. 6 studios are due to open in Spring 2023 including London, Dublin, the Midlands (2), Exeter and North East. studiopilatesfranchise.com
Summa
Summa Franchise Consulting is a leading franchise consulting firm assisting franchisors of all sizes and types, in every segment of franchising.
Summa Franchising are Members of the International Franchise Association and Canadian Franchise Association. Our two Senior Management team sit on the IFA international Committee.
For more information, please email Richard.davies@ summafranchise.com summafranchise.com
Sweet Spot Retail Ltd
510
We’re fanatical about ensuring we deliver the highest quality desserts for our customers, whilst our business model is driven by the philosophy that the dessert shouldn’t cost more than the meal! This, coupled with our family friendly, casual branch decor, ensures that Sweet Spot is accessible to a wide target audience through an affordable menu and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. sweetspotdesserts.uk
Taglianetti Consulting
392
Taglianetti Consulting is a consulting company specializing in the internationalization of foreign retail brands that intend to invest and develop their business in Italy and abroad with the franchising model. taglianetti.it
TASTER
524
Taster creates iconic food that is designed to be delivered, developing innovative menus with world-class food creators like Jamie Oliver and franchising to a network of partners across Europe. Want to join the delivery food revolution? Speak to the experts... Tel: 07714583357 taster.com
Terry Yap Business Consulting
292
A Business Consulting firm based in the Philippines assisting start-up, expansion and diversification of business. With over thirty-five years of experience, specializing in the restaurant and hospitality industry. terryyap.com
Tezlom Healthcare Recruitment
766
Who are we? Tezlom are a national healthcare recruitment agency who specialise in the recruitment for healthcare assistants, support workers and registered nurses. Tezlom provide staffing solutions to many national, private, and public healthcare establishments including specialist and non-specialist nursing homes, supported living services, critical care services, mental health hospitals and much more. 01704 333 841 franchise@tezlom.com tezlomfranchising.com
The Alternative Board
445
If you have over 10 years management experience and want to change your life, and the lives of business owners, then it’s worth coming to talk to us. TAB franchisees use a unique combination of peer boards, one-to-one coaching and bespoke business improvement tools to make a life-changing difference. Visit our stand to get a free ‘fit for franchise’ report. tabfranchise.co.uk
The Auction Company
622
Why not become one of our Auction Experts? Auctions are now the accepted way of buying, selling and trading. We offer an exciting opportunity with full support/training, an immediate start, choice of territory, low capital required and no premises needed. Now is the time to secure your future. Become part of our national network and benefit from the lucrative rewards. theauctioncompany.co.uk
The Christmas Decorators
572
The Christmas Decorators design, manufacture and install spectacular festive decorations and lights to homes and businesses both indoors and outdoors across the UK. christmasfranchise.co.uk
The Cost Reduction Company
301
CRC provides the opportunity to join a sustainable franchise business that leads organisations on a pathway towards carbon net zero. Its environmental programme helps organisations reduce their day to day running costs, and long-term consumption, through identifying how businesses can become more sustainable by minimising its usage. It is a perfect franchise for the recessionary times we are heading into! thecostreductioncompany. co.uk
The Fat Pizza
630
The Fat Pizza is the UK’s fastest growing pizza franchise. From 4 stores in 2020 and on target for 150 stores in 2022. Our leading edge technology, combined with the best delivered pizza in the UK ensures that we continue to grow and help our franchisees into profitability from opening. For more information call us on 02080501036 fatpizzafranchise.com
The Finance Clinic powered by d&t
443
We provide services to over 100 franchise networks, including online accounting. Franchisees get the benefits of a negotiated rate and an accountant who knows the business model thoroughly. Franchisors get consistency in the reporting from franchisees. Our client brands include many wellknown household names. T: 01793 741600 team-dt.com
The Fine Cleaning Company
233
It’s the perfect time to invest in cleaning - a recession-proof, high-growth industry which attracts long-term clients, so you can enjoy reliable, predictable business income.
As a Fine Cleaning Company franchisee, you’ll enjoy independence and work-life balance. We’re a premium business, and pride ourselves on delivering the highest standards. No experience necessary, full training and coaching provided!
0845 475 4131
thefinecleaningcompa ny.co.uk/franchise
The Franchise Consultant
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Inspiring Business Growth
Through Franchising. The Franchise Consultant’s purpose is to grow and sustain a thriving economy through the development of franchising. Our goal is to make turning your franchise ideas into a reality. We make this process as stress-free as possible whilst significantly increasing the likelihood of your franchise being a success. thefranchiseconsultan t.co.uk
The Franchising Centre
300 01603 343454
thefranchisingcentre.com
The Massage Company
540
We’ve created an emerging and lucrative market sector by bringing affordable, high-quality massages to the High Street. Our pioneering approach brings what’s been traditionally an outof-town service directly to town centres, in convenient, warm and welcoming professional massage centres. An emerging market with no direct competitors. Insatiable demand - every centre is fully subscribed. Membership subscription model with recurring monthly income. massagecompanyfranchise. co.uk
The Park Playground VR
280,
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The Park Playground is a VR specialist that offers engaging and unique location-based immersive experiences for groups of all sizes and ages. They have a rapidly growing library of exclusive VR content and have expanded to 13 owned and franchised venues globally. Visit their website to learn more about franchising opportunities within your exclusive territory. theparkplayground.com/engb
The Travel Franchise
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Start your dream travel business from home, no experience needed. Join 750+ people who’ve made a new life for themselves as a Personal Travel Consultant, with a Not Just Travel franchise. the-travel-franchise.com
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Register a limited company and open a business bank account, all in one go, for FREE. Tide is a business financial platform, used by over 350 000 businesses. We are on a mission to help save business owners time (and money) on their banking and admin. tide.co
TotalFranchise
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TotalFranchise provides you with a wide range of UK based franchise opportunities. We can provide you with details of franchises that are available in various sectors such as management, consultancy, sports, children, whiteCollar, vanbased, carbon reduction and so much more. Come and visit our stand and let us help you find the right opportunity for you. totalfranchise.co.uk
Tutor Doctor
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Tutor Doctor allows you to join a fast-growth, recessionresistant industry while making a difference in your community. Our franchisees, who manage a team of professional tutors, benefit from our successful one-to-one tutoring model that provides at-home service to students of all ages. tutordoctorfranchise.com
Twin Peak Restaurants
711
Twin Peaks offers a unique, event-driven business with pillars that align with our target audience - sports fans who enjoy great food and cold beer with the focus on quality, execution and an all-female wait staff. Our business is built on highly profitable food and alcohol sales, an unrivalled menu, and extremely efficient facilities in a comfortable mountain lodge setting. twinpeaksfranchiseinternation al.com
UBX
730
BOXING + STRENGTH
THE WORLD’S FASTEST GROWING BOXING FRANCHISE HAS LANDED IN THE UK. Co-founded by fourtime world champion Australian boxer, Danny Green and fitness and tech entrepreneur, Tim West, UBX is a proven franchise model with over 90 locations across Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. ownaubx.com
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Valenta is a business consulting, digital transformation (AI / RPA enabled) and staff outsourcing franchise providing specialist services to clients across all industries and sectors via the following 4 verticals. Franchisees work on their business rather than in it, with a potential to achieve a 7 figure income. valentafranchise.com
VF Franchise Consulting
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VF Franchise Consulting is currently the representative of more than 20 leading international franchise brands from the US, Europe, Canada, and of course Asia. With more than 15 years of direct franchise consulting experience in Asia, the company has helped many leading franchise brands in securing great franchise partners throughout Asia and businesses that want to become franchisable. vffranchiseconsulting.com
VOM FASS
vomFASS is a unique retail experience - where you become a taste explorer, following your spirit of discovery to unique and memorable places. Step into our crafted European style tasting room and sample away - with our artisanal oils, fruit vinegars, liqueurs and spirits. You will learn the stories behind the tastes that intrigue - because every product has a story. vomfass-franchise.com/en
Waves Car Wash
530
We offer our Franchise Partners a turn-key business with a fully-equipped car valeting centre with full training and ongoing support in all areas of the business while trading from some of the best retail locations available. Landlords include: Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s wavescarwash.co.uk
What Franchise & Business
Woman Magazine
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Published seven times a year, What Franchise has over a decade’s worth of experience in helping people find their ideal franchise opportunity. Every issue not only has hundreds of franchisors looking for franchisees, it is also packed with case studies of people who have bought theirs. what-franchise.com
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WHITE KNIGHT are trusted decontamination specialists to domestic and commercial clients across the UK, providing services including; moisture, damp and indoor environmental surveys, mould removal, structural drying, biohazard decontamination and fire & flood clean-up. Due to everincreasing demand for our services, we are currently recruiting franchisees to start their own WHITE KNIGHT businesses in exclusive territories across the UK. wksg.co.uk
Wienerschnitzel
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Founded in 1961 by John Galardi with a single location in Southern California, Wienerschnitzel has grown to be the world’s largest hot dog chain serving more than 120 million hot dogs a year. wienerschnitzel.com
WORLD FRANCHISE ASSOCIATES
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World Franchise Associates (WFA) is a leading international franchise sales, marketing, development, and advisory company. Headquartered in London with international offices in strategic markets, WFA is owned and managed by a team of global franchise experts with many years of combined franchise development and franchise marketing experience. worldfranchisecentre.com
Zerodrytime Franchising
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Zerodrytime are the UK’s number one professional dry carpet, upholstery and hard floor cleaners. With 70+ vans across the UK, we are committed to being the front runners in domestic and commercial cleaning, and experts in offering tailored services that meet our customers’ needs. Our unique opportunity offers 4 cleaning solutions, plus full training and support from its UK training centre. zerodrytimefranchising.com
Zócalo Restaurant
866
Zócalo is a chain of high-quality Fresh Mex restaurants with 25 restaurants in Northern Europe. Our food is inspired by the taquerias in San Francisco’s Mission District. We call our food Fresh Happy Mex - it is our version of Mexican food made from scratch with high quality ingredients. zocalo.restaurant
EXHIBITOR A-Z
FLOORPLAN
Celebrating 25 years in business
THE UK'S PREMIER FRANCHISE DIRECTORY
Franchise Direct has helped thousands of entrepreneurs connect with franchisors for the last 25 years.
OUR FRANCHISE TEAM
RECESSION PROOF FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY.
EARNINGS BY YEAR 3 OF UP TO £100K!
CRC provides the opportunity to join a sustainable franchise business that leads organisations on a pathway towards carbon net zero. Its environmental programme helps organisations reduce their day to day running costs, and long-term consumption, through identifying how businesses can become more sustainable by minimising its usage. A recession-proof white collar business with start-up costs funded 100% by the government’s start up loan scheme.
From a detailed operations manual, marketing launch, training, ongoing support and mentoring we provide you with all you need to become a successful business owner.
Our proven business model provides you with everything you need to start and run a successful and profitable operation, come to stand 301 today to find out more.
COME SEE US ON STAND 301 & WIN A BOTTLE OF WINE!
T:01491 637377
E:save@thecostreductioncompany.co.uk
GET IN ON THE GYM FLOOR
Bring one of the hottest and fastest growing fitness franchises to your shopping center today!
• Most competitive and progressive model in the $32 billion fitness industry
• Ranked #39 in the 2023 Entrepreneur 500
• Highly recognizable fitness brand with a 30-year history
• Over 1,400 franchise rights sold and over 400 locations open worldwide
• With over 2 million members, one of the largest member bases in the fitness industry
Come find us at Stand 430 or visit Crunch.com/Franchise
LOCATIONS
ONE OF THE FASTEST GROWING LEISURE COMPANYS IN THE UK
STAND: 840
HIGH PROFIT MARGINS
LOW OVERHEADS HELP AND SUPPORT FROM THE OUTSET YOUR OWN TERRITORY INCLUDES unique DESIGNS
EMAIL: hello@ENIGMAROOMS.CO.UK FOR AN INFORMATION PACK
WELCOME ONBOARD! BOATING MADE SIMPLE
If you’re passionate about boating, looking for an enjoyable lifestyle and are interested in owning a business with real growth potential, Freedom Boat Club is the perfect fit.
The Freedom Boat Club Franchise is a shared boat access program that offers its members a hassle-free boating experience, training and reciprocal access across the world.
No other boat club franchise offers its members such a great lifestyle on the water with a wide-range access to boats and training on a global level. We have grown to be the largest network of boat clubs worldwide with over 370+ global locations and over 80,000 members with ambitious plans to expand across Europe.
VISIT US ON STAND 61
www.freedomboatclubfranchise.com
Get A Drip is the UK’s number one Vitamin Drip provider. To date we have administered over 40,000 IV Vitamin Drips and Booster Shots from our premium central London, Ireland & Netherlands locations and now have demand from all over the UK and internationally.
We are offering you the opportunity to benefit from the Get A Drip brand and become a Get A Drip Franchisee with our franchise opportunities.
An award winning company with press coverage in Vogue, The Guardian, For
Whether you’re looking for a mobile franchise or a full Get A Drip clinic, we’re here to support you every step of the way. IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLESITES SECURED IN MANCHESTER, LEEDS, LIVERPOOL & BIRMINGHAM
Helping Clients Expand Worldwide.
Greenberg Traurig attorneys represent clients in establishing franchise and distribution operations in all 50 states and more than 70 countries internationally. With franchise and distribution-focused transactional, litigation and intellectual property law experience, our franchise and distribution team has a thorough understanding of both the legal and business aspects of franchising and distribution.
These areas include:
• Franchise structuring, registration and compliance
• International franchising and licensing
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Trademark registration and brand enforcement
• Franchisee relationship counseling
• Litigation and dispute resolution
LOVE DOGS & HORSES AND BEING OUTDOORS?
A LIVING PORTRAITS FRANCHISE COULD BE THE PERFECT FIT FOR YOU.
BUILD A BUSINESS WHICH WILL DELIVER THE LIFESTYLE YOU’VE ALWAYS WANTED.
We are a well-established brand with an outstanding reputation for creating beautiful and distinctive photographic portraits of dogs and horses - and this is your opportunity to share in our success
• You don’t have to be a photographer, as we provide full training
• Large geographical areas to work within
• A high spending customer base, creating an attractive cash flow
• Award winning products for clients to order
• No investment in premises required
• Work alone or with a partner
‘From the start of the our franchisee partnership it has been an open door to practical advice, support and honest feedback. We completed the initial training with an inner confidence, this was achieved by Chris and Julia’s patience, adaptability to our individual needs and encouragement. Taking us through each stage of the process step by step they shared their wisdom and knowledge. Their coaching on all the technical aspects and best practice approach was complimented by a practical handbook and useful paperwork to keep everything organised and professional. The training was made fun and enjoyable by a relaxed approach with great hospitality. Ongoing we have continued receive advice and support that will help ourselves and the business prosper.’
Ruth and AlexOur story began in 2012 when we opened our first boutique in Bayswater. Since then, we have opened in premium locations across London including Soho, South Kensington, Marble Arch, The O2 and Westfield shopping centres. More recently, we have opened in the Trafford Centre, Manchester, and our ambitious global expansion plans have seen us launch two international franchise locations across the Middle East.
Talented Italian chefs with a passion for perfection handmake all our gelato and sorbetto flavours, using artisan techniques and the finest ingredients – starting with organic Jersey milk and cream. So far we’ve won over 30 Great Taste awards and counting.
Our innovative menus have evolved and expanded to create a four seasons experience that keeps our happy customers coming back for more all year round.
We’re now looking for experienced and dedicated franchise partners with a passion for great products and outstanding customer service to join us on our journey.
Be part of the UK’s leading independent, award-winning artisan gelato & dessert brand.
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We are now accepting STRONG Partner applications. Australia's fastest growing pilates movement is coming to the UK. Thanks to our patent-pending, exclusively-licensed Rowformer and Bikeformer machines, our low-impact, high-intensity workouts are taking the world by storm.
Locations are opening at rapid pace across Australia and New Zealand with the UK, Singapore, Canada and the US to follow this year.
So, are you down for more? Secure your preferred territory now.
SCAN FOR MORE.
PILATES INSPIRED. CARDIO INFUSED.Hand Car Wash
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Operating from supermarket car parks with an average weekly footfall of 30,000
£22 are valets car washes across the UK
The opportunity to invest into the future of car wash, trading from high traffic supermarket locations with an industry leading bespoke technology and operating systems
Our award-winning easy Pod® franchise launched in 2018 and has grown successfully to cover 80% of the UK. Like our cousin easy Jet® , we’re extending into Europe with master franchise opportunities available. There’s more good news! We’ve launched easyContainer®, a new franchise providing gated container storage with 24hr, drive-up access. It’s light-touch, highly-profitable and builds attractive recurring revenue. Opportunities are available throughout the UK. Investment from £40k. Discover more, visit stand 270 or easyStorage.com/franchise. easyStorage.com/franchise
Building on our easyPod franchise, we’ve expanded with our first easyContainer site which is going great guns”
www.rootev.com
Are you looking for a business opportunity that combines passion, profit, and purpose? Look no further than Root EV at the Excel London Franchise Show! The electric bike market is rapidly growing and represents a unique opportunity for individuals that would like to be part of the sustainable transport movement.
At Root EV, we provide our franchisees with our experience and extraordinary products. By jo ining our franchise family, you'll be one of the branches in the movement towards a cleaner, healthier future while building a successful business. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity – come see us at the Excel London Franchise Show and learn more about what Root EV has to offer! @rootev_
www.oakavending.com
If you're looking for a proven business model with significant potential for growth and expansion, look no further than OAKA Vending. As a leading vending company with a strong focus on unique products, our brand awareness and reputation have been steadily growing since our establishment in 2019. We offer tailored vending services to student accommodations, providing convenience to international students.
OAKA Vending is now looking to expand away from that into offices, airports and more! We invite you to visit our stand at the Excel London Franchise Show to learn more about our exciting franchise opportunities and the endless possibilities for growth and success.
@oakasupercity
Are you thinking of starting your own franchise business? We’ll be attending The International Franchise Show on the 14th & 15th April 2023 at ExCeL London. A startup cost of £12,495 plus VAT which includes equipment, branding, training and complete set up, giving franchises the chance to turnover up to £2k plus from week one. Why not come along and see what we do and the benefits an established business can give you, whether it’s a full management franchise or an owner operative business, we have something for everyone.
Franchise Ready is Australia’s fastest growing, results focused franchise development system.
We have worked with some of the most famous franchise brands on the planet and we have successfully launched and supported over 100 brands into franchising.
LAUNCH YOUR BUSINESS INTO FRANCHISING LOCALLY OR INTERNATIONALLY
Whether you’re curious to explore the possibilities or you’re ready to go now – talk to the experts in franchising to get the right advice. We know what it takes to succeed and can assist in navigating the challenges. We can help you understand what’s possible, provide direction and expert recommendations, and establish a robust game plan for expansion.
Feasibility Assessment
Financial Modelling Strategy & Planning
Training & Operational Documentation
Franchisee Recruitment
Territory Mapping & Site Identification
Assistance with Legal Documentation & Much More!
WE ARE LOOKING TO BRING AUSTRALIAN BRANDS TO THE WORLD AND BRING INTERNATIONAL BRANDS TO AUSTRALIA
Franchise Ready represents a number of already successful brands across a variety of sectors including food and beverage, beauty, services and much more! Each one is a PROVEN BUSINESS MODEL that has established products and systems. Make one of our successful Australian brands your own and get ready to shake up your chosen industry!
Master Franchise, Multi or Single Unit Opportunities Available
YOUR OWN FRANCHISE CONSULTANCY BUSINESS – MAKE THE DREAM A REALITY
Franchise executives, consultants and coaches - looking for a fresh new career opportunity that promises to inspire and reward?
We have franchised our franchise consulting business and are taking this opportunity to the world.
Maximise your extensive business & franchise experience
Multiple income streams available
Robust systems & procedures to lead you to success
Initial training and ongoing support from an experienced team
Exclusive territories are already operating and many more are being reserved. Speak to our team to learn more about this exceptional opportunity.