Barclays supports the franchising industry by helping franchisees access finance to start, buy, or grow a franchise business, while working with established franchise brands to understand their model and lending needs.
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Barclays Bank will be exhibiting at:
The National Franchise Exhibition
Barclays is one of the UK’s leading financial institutions and has a long-standing track record of supporting businesses across multiple sectors, including franchising. Through its dedicated Business Banking franchise proposition, Barclays provides specialist financial support to both franchisors and franchisees, helping businesses launch, acquire, expand and refinance franchised operations across the UK.
The bank’s franchise support is built around sector expertise, relationship management and tailored lending. Barclays has dedicated franchise specialists across the UK, combining local relationship support with national sector knowledge. Its proposition is also supported by its accreditation and relationship with the British Franchise Association, reflecting its established role within the wider UK franchise ecosystem.
Financial support can include term lending for franchise fees, acquisitions, resales, equipment, fit-out costs, working capital and other start-up or growth requirements. Barclays can also consider bespoke borrowing structures for selected franchise brands, subject to application, financial circumstances and credit assessment. This enables franchisees to access funding that reflects the requirements of their chosen brand, business plan and stage of development.
Beyond lending, Barclays supports franchise businesses through relationship-led guidance, digital banking, sector insight and access to wider professional networks. This can include introductions to franchise consultants, accountants, solicitors and other advisers who understand the franchise model.
Barclays stands apart through its dedicated franchise expertise, established lender relationships with major franchise brands, and tailored funding support for franchisees at every stage of their journey.
Barclays has dedicated franchise specialists covering all UK regions, providing local support with national franchise lending expertise.
We’re looking for Franchisees with a strong business plan, transferable skills, clear funding needs and ambition to start, buy or grow a franchise.
Barclays supports franchisees from launch to expansion with tailored funding, sector insight, and dedicated specialists, while helping franchisors connect with finance-ready operators.
Prospective franchisees should consider franchise fees, fit-out, property costs, working capital and ongoing fees. Barclays may lend up to 60% of start-up costs, or up to 70% for selected franchise brands, subject to assessment. Get in touch with Barclays today for experienced franchise funding support, national coverage, and tailored finance to help you start, buy, or grow with confidence
