Frequently Asked Questions

The Franchise Company has over 35 years of successful experience in the franchise sector, supported by more than 110 years of combined in-house franchising expertise across the UK and internationally. Our consultants are seasoned franchise professionals, and as a company, we have worked successfully with hundreds of clients across a wide range of industries and business models.

We are experienced franchise specialists helping entrepreneurs expand their business models via franchising. Our individual bespoke consultancy packages cover every aspect and stage of the process, including franchise modelling, documentation, and franchisee recruitment.

Absolutely. We work with all types of businesses to guide them through the entire franchising process. Our team develops the franchise model, prepares essential documents including the operations manual, franchise agreement, and helps you to launch your franchise opportunity to begin recruiting and onboarding new franchisees.

Of course. We have worked with established franchisors to help them improve their operating systems, franchise documents, recruitment strategies, and generally improve franchise network performance.

Yes, we do. We have supported numerous not-for-profit organisations to expand their operations through franchising. It’s a sector that has grown significantly over the past 20 years, and we’re proud to have contributed to its development.

Of course. We can help you develop an international franchise strategy, including a master franchise or area development model. We also have active Franchise Company offices in Istanbul and Dubai that can provide local support and advice for UK franchisors exporting their franchise model throughout the UAE and Turkey. We can also help franchisors who are interested in expanding into Canada and Australia.

The cost of franchising your business model will vary, depending on its format and complexity. For example, a retail franchise model requiring premises will take longer to prepare than a franchise model operated from a home base. As a guide, most franchise projects require an investment from you of around £8,000 to £12,000 + VAT. We are fully transparent about our fees and provide every client with a detailed franchise development proposal, including our consultancy fees and other professional fees that are likely to be needed to ensure your franchise model represents a robust and attractive opportunity for prospective franchisees.

That’s one of the main advantages of franchising—it’s typically cost-neutral. Most franchisors recover their initial investment after 12 to 15 months through the recruitment of their first few franchisees.

Project timelines depend on the complexity of the business, as more detailed models, such as retail, take longer to develop. However, most franchise development projects are completed within 8 to 10 weeks from start to finish.

A typical franchise development project covers all the key performance areas needed to operate your business model successfully, including franchise modelling, financial modelling, the franchise prospectus promoting the opportunity, recruitment and onboarding systems, the operations manual, and the briefing document we prepare for your franchise agreement.

Yes. The franchise agreement is drafted by a specialist franchise lawyer, whom we can recommend. We prepare the detailed briefing document containing all the necessary information for the lawyer, then work with both you and them to finalise the agreement.

We can. With our comprehensive franchise recruitment package, including planning, marketing and promotional activities, managing franchise enquiries, and guiding prospective franchisees through every stage of the recruitment process with you.

Yes. We work with Outward Digital, which has developed the market-leading FranchiseBase (www.franchisebase.co.uk). We can help you with its setup and usage to make your franchise recruitment process seamless. Additional support can come in the form of social media and website support.

We offer a range of franchisee support services, including mentoring, training and business planning.

Certainly! We pride ourselves on providing lots of free advice and guidance to prospective franchisors. In the early stages, we want to make sure you have lots of information to enable you to make a realistic decision about franchising your business and the benefits that it can deliver for your future plans.

Simply talk to us. We can provide an initial assessment of your business’s suitability for franchising and, if required, conduct a full feasibility study to give you peace of mind before starting the franchising process.

If you feel that franchising is something you want to explore, then get in touch with the experts who will help you explore your options and opportunities.

If the time is right for you and your business franchising is one of the most exciting options available. You can either drop us an email on info@franchisecompany.co.uk or you can book an initial consultation. If you simply want to have an informal chat, call us on 0333 305 9974.