s u p p l i e r d i r e c t o ry
Banks
HSBC
HSBC’s dedicated franchise unit has been committed to supporting franchisees for over 20 years,
Andy Maher/Bal Kaur
offering expertise and guidance to both franchisors and franchisees. We sponsor the prestigious
bfa Franchisor and Franchisee of the Year awards, recognising and rewarding successful
t: 0121 455 3438
franchised businesses. We know that the best business banking isn’t about money – it’s about
e:
franchiseunit@hsbc.com
creating strong, supportive relationships. Not to mention a reliable, flexible and consistently high
www.hsbc.co.uk/business
quality service.
Locations covered: UK
HSBC believe that good business banking relationships are based on local knowledge, direct
contact, and of course fast decisions. This means having locally based managers who are in
touch with the communities they serve. Prospective franchisees are able to visit a branch and
meet with a manager who has the expertise and authority to make on-the-spot decisions. As a
result, they are able to make decisions quickly, supported by the specialist franchise team, who
maintain a comprehensive franchise database.
Lloyds TSB
Lloyds TSB supports UK franchises through our 13-strong team of Franchise Development
Richard Holden
Managers who help forge ties with franchisors and provide banking and financial support to
t: 0117 943 3089 or 07802 324018
franchisees. Lloyds TSB has the largest team of franchise specialists amongst the UK banks.
e:
franchising@lloydstsb.co.uk
Richard Holden, Head of Franchising at Lloyds TSB said: “Franchising is a real success story
www.lloydstsb.com/franchising
in the UK, but both franchisees and franchisors need support from bank managers who
Locations covered: UK
understand this sector. We’re extremely proud of the service we provide to these firms and
we’re absolutely committed to helping them develop and succeed.”
Our Franchise Development Managers have participated in a comprehensive training
programme which was supported by leading franchising experts and the British Franchise
Association. We also have business bankers in all our local business centres and most branches.
Lloyds TSB business managers help around 100,000 businesses get started every year.
Consultants
Coventry City Council
At Coventry City Council we understand that relocating your business is a major undertaking.
Alex Dickson
We provide a tailor-made, confidential service to meet your specific requirements.
t: 024 7683 1278
e:
alex.dickson@coventry.gov.uk
The investment and business team are committed to encouraging business investment into the
city, improving business competitiveness and creating employment opportunities. Coventry has
Locations covered: UK
recently secured more than £12 million of government funding for the Local Enterprise Growth
Initiative (LEGI). The money will help entrepreneurs achieve business success.
The LEGI programme provides a wide range of support services to help you start your own
business. We offer a range of free business advice and one-to-one support including tailored
site and property searches, your own business mentor, expert business skills training, access to
financial assistance and specialist sector support.
Franchise Generator
Franchise Generator is a personalised, high quality franchise consultancy providing everything you need
Élise Billy
to franchise. Following our defined process and working closely with you, we can enable you to expand
t: 0845 094 0180
your successful business through a franchise network including preparing:
e:
info@franchisegenerator.com
• The operations manual
www.franchisegenerator.com
• Business plans
Locations covered: UK
• Franchisee information pack (prospectus)
• Bespoke financial modelling software for your franchise
• Templates, precedents and systems
• Related documents, templates and policies
There are also optional extras such as franchisor experience days with our expert panel. We can provide
ongoing support, advice and mentoring on your franchise. Through a separate business, EXB Legal,
specialist franchise lawyer Élise Billy offers legal advice and preparation of the legal documents. One
team can help you with all aspects of setting up a franchise, making the process consistent and speedy.
Howarth Franchising Group The Howarth Franchising Group comprises six specialist businesses serving the franchising
Jan Webb
community; The Franchise Development Centre, The Franchise Training Centre, The Franchise
t: 0870 458 6682
Support Centre, The Franchise Sales Centre, The Franchise Careers Centre and The International
e:
info@howarthfranchising.com
Franchising Centre.The team has over 120 years of personal and practical experience of
www.howarthfranchising.com
developing and managing franchised systems all over the world. We have the breadth
and depth of experience to help you at any stage of your franchise development – locally,
Locations covered: UK & worldwide
nationally or internationally. Our consultants are able to guide you through all the stages of
your franchising journey, ensuring that you can clearly see from the outset what is needed to
set-up and operate a successful franchised network. Practising franchisors should ask about our
Network Healthcheck service, which measures franchisee satisfaction levels and benchmarks
their operation against industry standards; and the Diploma in Franchise Management
programme which provides a series of interactive workshops to improve the performance of
support staff.
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