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Banks
HSBC
HSBC’s dedicated franchise unit has been committed to supporting franchises for over 25 years,
Lynda Griffiths
offering expertise and guidance to both franchisors and franchisees. We sponsor the prestigious
t: +44 (0)121 455 3438
bfa Franchisor and Franchisee of the Year Awards, recognising and rewarding successful franchised
e: franchiseunit@hsbc.com
businesses. We know that the best business banking isn’t about money – it’s about creating
strong, supportive relationships. Not to mention a reliable, flexible and consistently high quality
www.hsbc.co.uk/franchise
service.
Locations covered: UK plus access to our
global network
Our locally based Commercial Managers will help you develop your business to its full potential
and continue to build on that success, by providing a bespoke finance package designed to meet
your individual requirements.
NatWest In 1981, NatWest was the first UK bank to recognise the potential of franchising and today
The Franchise Team remains the clear market leader in the provision of banking services to both franchisors and
t: +44 (0)800 092 9117
franchisees. Each year NatWest Franchise Section facilitates the lending of many millions of
e: franchise.retailbanking@natwest.com
pounds to help people start their own franchised businesses through its network of specialist
www.natwest.com/business.ashx
franchise managers based at local branches and business centres. We have published the NatWest
Locations covered: UK
Guide to Franchising.
If you would like to discuss how NatWest can be of assistance to you, your business or would like
one of our Franchise brochures, please contact the Franchise Team on +44 (0)800 092 9117.
Business Development
BNI
Kathleen Waller
BNI will help your franchisees by generating a prolific source of qualified new sales opportuni-
t: +44 (0)1923 891 999 ties. Being an active BNI member will give your franchisees a sales team of up to 45 people who
e: bniuk@eurobni.com will understand what sort of referrals your franchisees are seeking, and who will be carrying their
www.bni.eu business cards and promoting their businesses 52 weeks per year – with no salary or commission paid
Locations covered: UK & Ireland in return. Franchisors will then have more successful and content franchisees who will pay you higher
royalty contributions.

BNI’s core competence is as a training organisation. BNI will, for its franchisor alliance partners, provide
specific networking and referral training to enhance the performance of their franchisees at no cost.
98% of businesses rely on referrals to gain new business and only 3% of businesses have a strategy for
finding these referrals. Make BNI part of your strategy.
Consultants
Business Options
Business Options is an accredited franchise consultancy of both the British and Irish Franchise Associations,
Clive Sawyer
specialising in developing domestic and international franchise offerings for a wide range of companies.
t: +44 (0)1420 550 890
m: +44 (0)7773 347 635
Business Options provides a full range of franchise services, including the initial franchise feasibility study;
development of internal support systems necessary to support franchise networks; creation of franchise
e: clive.sawyer@businessoptions.biz
operation manuals; franchise territory mapping; development of franchisee recruitment strategies and franchise
www.businessoptions.biz
brochure production. We also assist existing franchises, which are not currently fulfilling their full potential.
Locations covered: England, Wales, Scotland,
Ireland and Northern Ireland As an accredited member of the Institute of Business Advisers and the Institute of Management
Consultancy, Business Options has the required skills to identify and develop the most appropriate business
strategy for companies. Business Options is also a DTI registered consultancy, and prides itself on the
creation of unique and tailored franchises, which are individually developed to meet the needs of each
company. Business Options has offices in England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland and Northern Ireland.
The Franchising Centre The Franchising Centre provides an extensive range of services to the franchising community
Brian Duckett through five dedicated centres, staffed by advisors with more than 150 years combined experience of
t: 0870 458 6682 / +44 (0)1904 561598
creating and managing franchised networks. The Franchise Development Centre provides a complete
e: info@thefranchisingcentre.com
range of consultancy services for potential and practising franchisors; The Franchise Training Centre
www.franchise-consultants.com
offers a series of inter-active workshops for franchise executives leading to the Diploma in Franchise
Locations covered: UK & worldwide
Management, as well as providing specialist training for franchisees; The Franchise Sales Centre
offers expert advice on all matters relating to franchise marketing and recruitment for unit franchises,
franchise resales and mergers/acquisitions/exits; The Franchise Careers Centre provides a unique
recruitment service for Franchisors seeking to strengthen their management teams with experienced,
ambitious executives ; and The International Franchising Centre offers a bespoke matching service for
international franchisors and potential master franchisees in more than 30 countries.
For a no-obligation discussion, with an experienced franchise practitioner, telephone or e-mail us today.
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