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Franchise Services
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Consultants
The Franchising Centre The Franchising Centre provides an extensive range of services to the franchising community through fi ve dedicated centres, staff ed by advisors
Brian Duckett with more than 150 years combined experience of creating and managing franchised networks. The Franchise Development Centre provides a
t: 0870 458 6682 / +44 (0)1904 561598
complete range of consultancy services for potential and practising franchisors ; The Franchise Training Centre off ers a series of inter-active workshops
e:
info@thefranchisingcentre.com
for franchise executives leading to the Diploma in Franchise Management, as well as providing specialist training for franchisees ; The Franchise
www.franchise-consultants.com
Sales Centre off ers expert advice on all matters relating to franchise marketing and recruitment for unit franchises, franchise resales and mergers/
Locations covered: UK & worldwide
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 off ers 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.
Franchise Services
McHardy & Co Limited McHardy & Co is recognised as a leading provider of quality commercial franchise advice and resource. Our direct experience allows
Max McHardy
us to tailor the right commercial solution for your business and help you develop and deliver the growth or change you are looking
t: 07798 818 286 for.
e:
max@mchardy.biz
All advisers have had senior roles in franchise businesses and many years experience of delivering franchise solutions to clients in the
www.mchardy.biz
UK and internationally.
Clients fi nd us “easy to work with” and value the “energy and experience” we bring to assignments. We are sensitive to client needs
and enjoy being involved and jointly responsible for seeing an assignment through to its conclusion.
We are Affi liate Members of the British Franchise Association [www.british-franchise.org] and the exclusive providers of franchise
services on behalf of BDO Stoy Hayward [www.bdo.co.uk] working closely with BDO International - over 600 offi ces in more than 100
countries.
Finance
NatWest In 1981, NatWest was the first UK bank to recognise the potential of franchising and today remains the clear market
Franchise Team
leader in the provision of banking services to both franchisors and franchisees. Each year NatWest Franchise Section
t: 0800 092 9117 facilitates the lending of many millions of pounds to help people start their own franchised businesses through its network
e:
franchise.retailbanking@natwest.com
of Specialist Franchise Managers based at local branches and business centres. We have published the NatWest Guide to
www.natwest.com/franchise
Locations covered: UK
Franchising, which is a comprehensive guide covering all aspects of the industry. If you would like to discuss how NatWest
can be of assistance to you, your business or would like one of the relevant brochures, please contact the Franchise Team on
020 8394 5283 0800 092 9117.
Legal Advisers
Leathes Prior Leathes Prior is a leading commercial law fi rm with a nationally acknowledged expertise in franchising and intellectual property law.
Jonathan Chadd
t: 01603 610 911 The franchise team provide a full range of services for franchisors, from brand protection to drafting franchise agreements, together
e:
jchadd@leathesprior.co.uk
with advice on property, corporate and international issues and dispute resolution. We are a full service practice off ering franchisors
www.leathesprior.co.uk
Locations covered: UK
guidance in all areas of law including employment, data protection and commercial property.
For some years now, the legal directories have rated Leathes Prior as a leading fi rm and Jonathan Chadd, head of the franchise
department and Mike Barlow have been acknowledged as leaders in this fi eld by law directory Legal 500.
T
o be included in these pages call the team on
Mundays Mundays is a leading regional law fi rm based in Surrey, with an excellent reputation in franchise law and practice.
Nicola Broadhurst
t: 01932 590 582 We are able to use the strength of our experienced franchise team, working closely with other professionals including accountants,
e:
nicola.broadhurst@mundays.co.uk
insurance brokers and banks, to off er a complete service for anyone involved or seeking to become involved in the franchise industry.
www.mundays.co.uk
Locations covered: UK
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