About Us The Franchise Team was founded with one simple aim - to promote: The Partnership Approach to Building Successful and Ethical Franchises into World Class Brands We aim to become the outsourced franchise department for your business leaving you to concentrate on running the core business but still remain the driving force behind the franchise system we create together. The Franchise Team works with only a limited number of clients in any given year. We only want to work with clients who have something different to offer the world and who share our vision of expanding their business by helping others to share in success. We are dedicated to long-term relationships with increasingly successful clients. What we do We provide bespoke strategies which · Are designed to maximize the unique strengths of your business · Are geared towards making the franchisee successful · To transform your company into a successful, highly profitable brand · Build the business from sure foundations towards long term sustainable success · Achieve your specific objectives · Give you absolute control over the future expansion of your company What we do not do We do NOT provide strategies, which are · A tick box approach · For cheque and pulse franchisors · Providing consultancy for our benefit and not yours Values Our core values are: Integrity We agree with you the actions we are going to take and implement them to an approved timetable. We will be transparent in all our dealings and act honestly and with discretion. We do what it says on the tin! Innovation Life is always about change. The issue is to discern change that is beneficial to you, your employees and customers. We always want to work with businesses that have a broad vision and sense of purpose where we can bring you fresh ideas and work with you to build an innovative approach to franchising. Experience Our team comes from a variety of backgrounds having worked with large international corporations, family businesses and small start up companies in the UK, Europe and North America. We understand the disciplines of running large enterprises and have empathy with the smaller business owner who has to be all things to all men. Client Testimonials The following are comments from our clients. "They are totally professional, discreet and with a wealth of knowledge and expertise. They have supported us by being flexible and have brought new insight into the way we work. They also have a wide network of contacts that they are willing to share - we have also benefited from this. They are friendly, with a good sense of humour and with the ability to push/cajole/persuade you into doing things you know you should but haven't got round to yet." B2B Owner South West England The Franchise Team have been excellent in setting up and launching our franchise. We had very little knowledge of franchising and as a small family business we had no time to complete the huge amount of work needed. Their 'outsource' service and the fact they carry out a majority of the work is brilliant. As well as that, their ideas and systemisation of the business has helped our business develop as well. We would recommend them to anyone looking to successfully launch their business as a franchise". Fast Food Operator - North of England "Franchise Team people have a number of unusual skills - the combination of which are unique in my experience of business coaches. They have a firm grasp on commercial reality together with a deep understanding of how people function and what makes them tick. This translates into a powerful source of reference for someone in our position running a small business employing about 20 people. The practical help is just that. Based on experience, but applied to our reality makes them one of the most effective business coaches I've ever come across and I have worked with several good ones over the last 10 years. So to summarize, bright intelligent characters and good listeners who turn that listening process into either good questions or direct and practical advice. I highly recommend them to anyone wanting to improve their business." Home Ware Retailer - Home Counties "We have worked with The Franchise Team for several years, during which time we have referred a number of our clients to them. They have a rigorous process for identifying what is in the best interests of the client - even if that means recommending something other than franchising. They are totally professional, discreet and act with the utmost integrity. The clients they have worked with have not only seen their company expand but have also benefited enormously from having experts systemise and improve the original business. We would have no hesitation in recommending clients and other professionals to use the Franchise Team." Regional Accountancy Practise View Site Map