Franchise experts
Franchise newspapers
The Daily Express is the official national newspaper to the British Franchise 
Association as well as an affiliate member. We are the Media sponsors for the National Franchise Exhibition, Birmingham. and are also sponsors of The Franchisor and Franchisee awards along with HSBC. We take seriously our responsibility to continue to bring ethical franchising to the forefront of our readers. In turn, we are proud to be the market leaders for franchise advertising in national press.
Every Monday we are committed to delivering news, advice and advertising opportunities on all aspects of Franchising, working in partnership with the BFA. In addition to this, we offer unique editorial features that promote franchising to our readers. So the Daily Express is an absolute must in any advertising campaign.
Legal specialists
WG Commercial's franchise team, headed up by commercial director Kate Bradbury have more than 15 years experience advising both franchisors and franchisees on all aspects of franchising and the firm has been accredited with BFA Affiliate status. We have built up a wealth of experience and expertise working with franchisors in a variety of business types. We are able to provide preliminary advice and guidance on whether or not the franchising format is appropriate for your business concept and structure.
Franchise Consultants
Business Options is one of the country’s leading franchise and business expansion consultancies with offices throughout the UK. We will create you a uniquely tailored expansion model that is right for your business. Whether it is franchising or another form of business expansion you are looking for, speak to Business Options for honest, independent advice. |
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| The Franchise Development Centre Thinking of franchising your business? Let us take the strain. We'll make the process of franchising your business quick, painless and cost effective. We are the industry leaders with helpful, friendly consultants across the UK and a combined experience in franchising of over 200 years! Whatever you want to achieve with franchising, we'll listen and show you how. Not sure if your business is ready for franchising? Take our simple franchise my business test. |  |
| We provide a complete consultancy service for start-up and established franchisors. With offices in Dublin and London and many years' experience in the industry, Emerson French can take a client through the entire process of franchising |
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International Franchise Consultants
The International Franchising Centre
Daunted by the prospect of international franchising? Don't be! With us by your side you can achieve your goals for international expansion with a planned, structured approach, cost effectively and without any surprises along the way. We are the industry leaders with many years experience of helping businesses expand out of the UK through franchising and between countries outside of the UK. Not sure if your business is ready for international franchising? Take our simple international franchising test.
Franchise Jobs & Executive Search
We are THE place for jobs in franchising, whether you wish to recruit a member of staff or are looking for your next career move. You can also get our FREE Guide to Franchise Salaries here. Our executive search team specialise in placing executive level people in senior roles, both in the UK and internationally. Whatever your recruitment needs, we are the first port of call.
Franchise Training
Our aim is to help franchise businesses increase their profits through better staff performance. We are the UK's leading provider of specialist franchise training which we deliver both on public courses and in-house to clients. We are also the chosen partner of the British Franchise Association to deliver their QFP qualification training.
Franchise territory mapping services
When franchising your business - or buying into a franchise - you need to ensure territories are "protected". Tech4T can help - giving you the benefit of 20+ years in franchise territory mapping. We offer a complete demographically 'balanced' territory design and realignment package for master franchise, franchisor and franchisee - whether new or already trading. Click logo for more details.
Accountants & tax specialists
TaxAssist Accountants
TaxAssist Accountants are the largest network of accountants in the UK who specialise in providing bookkeeping, payroll, tax and accountancy services to small businesses.If you have the ambition to build a substantial practice then we need to hear from you.…
Insurance advisors
The Insurance for your Franchise is JUST A CLICK AWAY…….. FRANCOVER will not add to the mountain of paperwork you have to contend with as a self-employed individual. FRANCOVER will give you insurance protection with a MAJOR UK INSURER. FRANCOVER has been designed specifically for Franchises by BFA Affiliate members Moreland Insurance. We have over 40 years successful trading behind us and have brought this experience to bear on our new FRANCOVER brand.
Banks
NatWest
NatWest has the longest established specialist Franchise Department and supports more franchises than any other bank. This knowledge and experience means that we understand the benefits of franchising and how individual franchises operate enabling us to deliver a great service.
Marketing & PR for franchisors
ARC provide franchisors with a full range of media research, planning, buying and now even PR services (via Coconut Creatives). ARC specialises in franchisee recruitment, franchisee campaigns, overseas property, money, loans, travel and much much more... Nationally, Locally and GLOBALLY!
Coconut Creatives is a dedicated marketing & public relations house which specialises in servicing franchisors. Founded by Sarah Dyer, the service includes marketing and PR to meet franchise recruitment objectives and expose brands to the right audience.
Website specialists
Any new business starting up now requires a professional website that can be found. The low overheads that go with having this business tool is essential in your marketing strategy. Britnett operate throughout the UK, Ireland, Spain, Malta and Thailand. For a free website health check or to find out more on the benefits of having a strong web presence, please click on the above link and fill out the contact form.
Business Services
Looking for extra profit for your organisation? How about an average 15% reduction in your strategic and non strategic expenses? For 10 useful tips on cutting costs from Expense Reduction Analysts, please click here
International Partners
FranchiseKey is the largest international directory available for franchising and master franchising and brings franchisors and potential franchisees into contact with each other. Franchisekey.com was set up as a joint venture between 3 leading European franchise recruitment websites:
* the German www.franchiseportal.de
* the Spanish www.quefranquicia.com
* the French www.ac-franchise.com
Together they have drawn up a directory full of international and multi-cultural content and know-how that is published in several languages.
Barbadillo Asociados is the most experienced company in Spain within the area of franchise consultancy with over 350 franchise projects developed and expanded at national and international level.
Quefranquicia.com, is the web site through which Barbadillo Asociados offers its clients and potential franchisees a complete and useful range of products and services in connection with franchise market, including everyday's news from its franchise magazine En Franquicia.
FranchisePORTAL is the leading advertising and information platform for franchising in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. By visiting the integrated Virtual Fair users can obtain detailed information on about hundreds of franchise businesses within the fields of trade, crafts, business-to-business, services and travel/leisure. This website provides daily news as well as a lot of practical tips on franchising. A list of experts helps those interested to find qualified consultants and lawyers.
Active in the franchising sector since 1975 (more than 30 years of experience!), Jean Samper has set up:
- A consultancy business (1989) to offer concrete help with the establishment of french or international franchises and other networks;
- The best French recruitment website, www.ac-franchise.com (since march 2002);
- A group of internationally well-known franchise consultants: IFCN;
- And has launched AC Franchise TV, The quickest and more interesting way to get informations and advices about franchising and franchisors.
Brand new recruitment website that opens the doors of Morocco. www.ac-franchise.com/maroc was created by AC Franchise, the French franchising reference with more than 30 years of experience! Active in the franchising sector since 1975, Jean Samper has set up:
- A consultancy business (1989) to offer concrete help with the establishment of international franchises and other networks;
- The best French recruitment website, www.ac-franchise.com (since march 2002);
- A group of internationally well-known franchise consultants: IFCN;
- And has launched AC Franchise TV, The quickest and more interesting way to get informations and advices about franchising and franchisors.
