Callswitch Technologies

Innovative telecoms packages for franchisors and franchise owners

Callswitch Technologies provides a selection of innovative telecoms packages to both franchisors and franchise owners. By providing a single monthly itemised bill, Callswitch Technologies can ensure that franchise owners receive easy to understand billing showing exactly what their costs are, along with online access to run management and usage reports if needed. Our wide range of telecoms services include:
• Savings on line rentals
• Reduced outbound call charges
• Business quality broadband
• 0800, 0845 & local area code marketing numbers
• Mobile phone solutions

Our franchise packages have been tailor made to fit the concepts of franchising, giving both franchisor and franchise owner more control and visibility over the cost of communications every month, and ensuring that the best possible return is seen from all marketing activity. Packages start from just £10 per month, so why not call today to see what we can do for your franchise! Email this company for more information

Franchise Resales

Take control of your Resales - let us remove the hassle

Franchise Resales has revolutionised the way in which people buy and sell existing franchised businesses. Our proven, structured system takes the hassle out of the resales process by removing the main stumbling blocks that cause so many resales to fail to complete. Franchise Resales manages the entire process from start to completion enabling franchisees to concentrate upon their existing businesses. Our system also provides clear, detailed information for purchasers and guides all parties through the complexities of a sale/purchase. Franchise Resales can be instructed by individual franchisees or by franchisors. Email this company for more information

EKW Group

Take the pain out of number crunching!

EKW provides accounting, payroll and business support solutions for individual franchise owners or throughout entire franchised operations to add value to a franchise offer, including fully outsourced accounting options. With an outstanding reputation for quality, service and innovation, backed up by 70 years experience, their comprehensive business solutions help control and dynamically improve franchised businesses. Neil Foster heads the franchise team and has 24 years experience in franchise accounting. EKW are Sage™ Accountant Partners and exclusively supply and service the innovative CounterBooks web-hosted retail accounting system with online personal demonstrations available. Email this company for more information

Tech4T

Specialists in franchise territory design

When franchising your business - or buying into a franchise - you need to ensure territories are "protected" - i.e. one franchise owner can't market into another franchise owner's territories. Tech4T can help - giving you the benefit of 20+ years in franchise territory mapping.
• New franchise? We offer a complete 'balanced' territory design package for master franchise, franchisor and franchise owner, with phased options to support your business as it develops and help cash flow.
• Existing franchise? We assess and realign territories in terms of demographics, business statistics, postal geography, potential... optionally preserving existing 'sold' territories.
• Paper-based territory designs turned into searchable web-based systems - designed to improve the sales process.
• Territory management module lets you set territory status on web maps - "available", "under offer", "sold"...
• Custom franchise owner packs to include in legal documentation. Can include a territory map, postcode-to-territory allocation data sheet, wall maps, prospect lists, marketing statistics, etc. Email this company for more information

The UK Franchise Directory 22nd Edition

The complete guide to franchising

Franchise Development Services is delighted to announce the publication of the latest edition of The UK Franchise Directory. The directory's 22nd edition contains 1,350 franchisors, ranging from Avis, Burger King and Caremark to X-press Legal Services, Yellowtom.com and Zumo Fresh Smoothie Bar, as well as comprehensive advice and guidance features from industry professionals. This combination of analysis and commentary makes The UK Franchise Directory a must read for everyone interested in franchising.

Moreland Insurance

Let us help you find solutions to all your business insurance needs

Moreland Insurance has been trading since 1964 and we are keen to bring our expertise to bear upon the franchise sector. We became bfa Affiliate members at the end of 2006 and in June 2007 we launched www.francover.com the first website dedicated to bringing specific insurance advice and help to franchisors. We are keen to work with franchisors and help you to find solutions to all your business insurance needs. To this end we have teamed up with major UK insurers such as Aviva and Hiscox. Our offer is that we can prepare a report on your insurance needs at no cost or obligation. Email this company for more information

FranchiseSuccess.TV

Televise your franchise success on FranchiseSuccess.tv

FranchiseSuccess.tv is the official broadband channel of the bfa with promotional videos from leading UK franchisors together with news, training and invaluable advice.
• The online franchise TV channel with 60 of the best UK franchisors
• Promotional videos with news, training and invaluable advice
• Advisory videos from banks, consultants, lawyers and the bfa
• More than 5 hours of franchise advice
• Access is totally FREE of charge
• Further information available with a single click of a button
• Two-minute online registration process Franchisors can advertise on this site from just £9 per day. Email this company for more information

Morris & Co

Providing business and accounting advice for the franchise sector

As specialist franchise accountants, offering a wide range of franchise services, Morris & Co are proud to be an Affiliated Professional Advisor of the bfa. We can help you to develop your business model, leading to setting up a successful franchise. We can also advise on franchise sale valuations and the treatment of goodwill. As specialist franchise accountants we can take away the responsibility for advising and training franchise owners in financial reporting, leaving the franchisor free to concentrate on developing the business, and can help franchise owners in setting up a successful franchise. Our experience as specialist franchise accountants enables us to provide franchise services with a balanced mix of technical and commercial advice, whilst at the same time makes us aware of the issues applicable to this field. Email this company for more information

FranMatch

Optimise your franchise owner recruitment process

Traditionally franchisors have had two choices for their recruitment strategy: build an in-house recruitment team, which can be costly, or share the responsibility of recruitment at Director level, which can detract from your other business duties. FDS now offers franchisors a third option that saves time and money! FranMatch generates and manages leads for you using leading publications, websites and methodology. As well as putting together your advertising campaign we design and implement a structured lead management service. Email this company for more information

FDS services

Franchisee Matchmaking

Franchise Consultancy

Advertise on The Franchisor

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