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FRANCHISE CONSULTANT SUSSEX

FRANCHISE GROWTH SPECIALISTS SUPPORTING SUSSEX FRANCHISORS

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

Whether you’re an established Sussex 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 SUSSEX

We support franchisors throughout Brighton & Hove, Horsham, Crawley, Worthing, Eastbourne, Hastings, Chichester and surrounding areas. Our local presence 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.

Sussex’s diverse franchise sectors – from Brighton’s innovation and tech brands to coastal hospitality concepts, from Mid Sussex professional services to Crawley’s transport-connected businesses – 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 I need to find franchisees locally in Sussex or can recruitment 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 Sussex franchisors recruit locally initially, sustainable network growth requires national reach. Your best franchisees might be in Manchester, Edinburgh, or Bristol. We help you attract quality prospects regardless of their location while maintaining the local accessibility you value for strategy and support.

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

Not necessarily. Many successful Sussex 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. Brighton’s high operational costs or coastal seasonality might affect franchise viability differently than businesses in other regions. We assess whether your business model can generate adequate returns for franchisees operating in Birmingham, Glasgow, or Cardiff – not just Sussex.

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

Yes – being based in Sussex means we can meet face-to-face at your premises when needed. Whether you’re in Brighton, Horsham, or Eastbourne, 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 Sussex 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. Sussex franchisors often benefit from strong regional brand recognition that translates well to national expansion with the right recruitment strategy.

What's different about franchising from a Sussex base vs London or other regions?

The fundamentals of franchise growth are the same regardless of franchisor location – you need proven systems, strong support, and effective recruitment. However, Sussex businesses sometimes have unique considerations: Brighton’s high costs require careful unit economics planning, coastal businesses may have seasonal patterns to account for, and transport connectivity from Crawley/Gatwick can be an advantage for national support. We help you position these regional characteristics as strengths when recruiting franchisees nationally.

Do you work with specific franchise sectors in Sussex?

We work across all franchise sectors – fitness and wellness, food and hospitality, education and training, health and beauty, home services, and professional services. Sussex has particularly strong representation in hospitality, creative services, and wellness 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.

Can Sussex franchisors recruit outside the South East effectively?

Yes – and they should. Limiting recruitment to the South East restricts your growth potential and means missing quality prospects in other regions. National recruitment campaigns work for Sussex-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 Sussex franchisors position themselves for national growth while maintaining the local business relationships and support networks that matter.

What if my Sussex business only works because of local connections or coastal location?

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 local advantages. Brighton’s visitor economy, coastal appeal, or specific supplier relationships that can’t be replicated elsewhere suggest 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 Sussex 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 Sussex hospitality or fitness 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.

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

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 Sussex 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.