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FRANCHISE CONSULTANT HAMPSHIRE

FRANCHISE GROWTH SPECIALISTS SUPPORTING HAMPSHIRE FRANCHISORS

We help franchisors across the UK scale their networks and recruit quality franchisees. Based in the South, we’re accessible for face-to-face strategy sessions while running national recruitment campaigns that fill your pipeline.

Whether you’re an established Hampshire franchisor whose recruitment has plateaued or a successful business ready to launch your first franchise, we specialise in attracting the quality franchisees you need to grow.

WORKING WITH FRANCHISORS ACROSS HAMPSHIRE

We support franchisors throughout Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester, Basingstoke, Fareham, Andover, Alton, New Forest and surrounding areas. Our proximity to Hampshire means we can meet at your premises for strategy sessions while our recruitment campaigns work nationally – quality franchisees come from across the UK, not just the local area.

Hampshire’s diverse franchise sectors – from Southampton and Portsmouth’s maritime and port businesses to Winchester’s professional services, from Basingstoke’s corporate sector to New Forest’s hospitality and tourism concepts – all benefit from our experience scaling The Busylizzy Club from 1 to 50+ franchised sites across the UK.

We work across all franchise sectors including fitness and wellness, food and hospitality, education and training, health and beauty, home services, and professional services.

FRANCHISE SERVICES INCLUDE:

FRANCHISEE RECRUITMENT

We manage recruitment campaigns and support the full sales journey – from enquiry to agreement.

Franchisee Recruitment
FRANCHISE MARKETING

We provide brand-wide and local marketing support to keep your network visible and aligned.

Franchise Marketing
OPERATIONS SUPPORT

We create toolkits, systems and onboarding frameworks to help franchisees deliver consistently.

Franchise Operations & Support
START A FRANCHISE

Everything you need to franchise your business – from initial strategy to recruiting your first franchisees.

Franchise Growth Strategy

FAQ

Do Hampshire franchisors need to recruit locally or can campaigns work nationally?

Quality franchisee prospects come from across the UK – our recruitment campaigns use digital marketing, franchise portals, and targeted advertising to reach candidates nationwide. While some Hampshire franchisors recruit locally initially, sustainable network growth requires national reach. Your best franchisees might be in Birmingham, Edinburgh, or Leeds. We help you attract quality prospects regardless of their location while maintaining the local accessibility you value for strategy and support.

My Hampshire business is successful – does that mean it's ready to franchise?

Not necessarily. Many successful Hampshire businesses aren’t ready to franchise when you examine the financials properly. Franchising requires proven profitability that works for franchisees across different locations, systematic operations that can be replicated, and sufficient margin to support both franchisor and franchisee. Hampshire’s competitive operating costs can be an advantage, but you still need to demonstrate that your model generates adequate returns for franchisees operating in Manchester, Cardiff, or Glasgow – not just Hampshire.

Can you meet at my premises in Hampshire for strategy sessions?

Yes – being based in the South means we can meet face-to-face at your premises when needed. Whether you’re in Southampton, Portsmouth, or Winchester, we’re accessible for in-person strategy sessions, planning meetings, or franchise readiness reviews. However, our recruitment campaigns and ongoing support work digitally and nationally, so you’re not limited by geography when building your franchise network.

I'm a Hampshire franchisor with 10-15 locations – can you help us grow faster?

Absolutely. Many established franchisors experience recruitment plateaus after initial growth, regardless of location. We specialise in accelerating growth for established networks – whether you’re recruiting your 15th franchisee or your 50th. Our recruitment campaigns fill pipelines with quality prospects, and our sales support helps convert enquiries to agreements. Hampshire franchisors often benefit from the county’s strong business reputation and transport connectivity, which translates well to national expansion with the right recruitment strategy.

How does Hampshire's location help with franchise growth and support?

Hampshire’s central southern location, excellent transport links, and proximity to major ports provide logistical advantages for training, meetings, and network support when franchisees need in-person sessions. The M3 corridor and rail connections make recruitment events and assessment days accessible for nationwide candidates. However, the fundamentals of franchise growth remain the same – you need proven systems, strong support, and effective recruitment regardless of franchisor location. We help you leverage Hampshire’s connectivity advantages while ensuring your recruitment isn’t limited to the South.

Do you work with specific franchise sectors in Hampshire?

We work across all franchise sectors – fitness and wellness, food and hospitality, education and training, health and beauty, home services, and professional services. Hampshire has particularly strong representation in maritime services, technology, and professional services franchises, but our experience scaling The Busylizzy Club (which won the BFA Emerging Franchisor Award) translates across all sectors. Visit our sector-specific pages to learn how we support growth in your industry.

How is franchise growth different from franchise consultancy?

Franchise growth specialists focus specifically on scaling networks and recruiting franchisees – the ongoing work of building franchise networks. Many consultants help businesses become franchisors but don’t specialise in the recruitment and growth phase that follows. We do both: helping businesses new to franchising get ready, and helping established franchisors accelerate recruitment. Our expertise comes from growing The Busylizzy Club from 1 to 50+ sites, so we understand what it takes to recruit franchisees and scale networks in practice.

What if my Hampshire business only works because of port access or regional connections?

Then franchising probably isn’t right for your business. Successful franchises need business models that work across different locations, demographics, and markets – not just because of unique regional advantages. If your success depends entirely on Southampton/Portsmouth port access, specific maritime connections, or Hampshire-specific factors that can’t be replicated elsewhere, your business might not be franchisable. We assess this honestly during franchise readiness reviews – if your success is location-dependent rather than system-dependent, we’ll tell you franchising isn’t the right growth strategy.

I've seen other Hampshire businesses franchise – does that mean mine should too?

Not necessarily. Every business is different, and not every successful business should become a franchise. Just because another Hampshire maritime or professional services business franchised doesn’t mean yours should. The decision depends on your specific financials, whether your model is replicable, if there’s demand beyond your local area, and whether franchising aligns with your growth goals. Some businesses are better served by direct expansion, licensing, or staying independent. We provide honest assessment of whether franchising makes commercial sense for your situation.

Can Hampshire franchisors recruit outside the South effectively?

Yes – and they should. Limiting recruitment to the South restricts your growth potential and means missing quality prospects in other regions. National recruitment campaigns work for Hampshire-based franchisors just as effectively as London or Manchester-based networks. Your franchisor location matters for support and training logistics, but shouldn’t limit where you recruit. We help Hampshire franchisors position themselves for national growth while maintaining the local business relationships and support networks that matter.

Do you have relationships with franchise lawyers and accountants in Hampshire?

Yes – we work with franchise specialists who understand both the legal requirements and the regional business landscape. However, we typically recommend UK-wide franchise specialists who focus exclusively on franchising rather than general business lawyers, as franchise law is highly specialised. Local Hampshire accountants who understand your business can work alongside franchise-specialist lawyers to ensure you get both local knowledge and franchising expertise where it matters most.