Company Overview

Since 1981, Ashtons Franchise Consulting, a specialised franchise consultancy, has advised and assisted businesses in expanding through franchising. We are a group of qualified, highly skilled franchise advisors who have assisted numerous companies in many different industries and sectors with franchising.

We have the knowledge and experience to advise & support the creation of your franchise strategy, whether you are a new franchisor or an established franchise expanding into the UK or to foreign markets. We have aided literally hundreds of brands in achieving their franchise goals.

As longtime members of the British Franchise Association, we have a reputation for providing our clients with assistance that is distinct from that of many of our rivals.

Instead of adopting a “one size fits all” strategy, we concentrate on working within the timeline and budget of our clients to deliver what they require.

We provide a personalised, committed franchise consulting service, and we are at your side as you develop your franchise.

Key Services

• Franchise Consultancy & Support
• Helping both new and experienced franchisors develop their franchise operations in order to reach their aims
• Franchise Strategy – national and international franchise strategy, extending the reach of UK businesses into foreign markets and introducing fresh franchise brands to the UK
• Project management and network development
• Feasibility studies for franchises;
• Programme for franchises and commercialisation
• Franchise documentation preparation including the Franchise Information Memorandum, Franchise Prospectus, Franchise Manuals,
• Legal Agreements (prepared by Ashtons Legal), Operating Systems & Processes, and Marketing Strategy.
• Franchisee recruitment, re-sales, retention and training plans
• Strategies for the ongoing support that will help franchise firms grow and function at their best
• Advice and assistance with franchise launch and ongoing client support services