UK Boardroom
Your Franchise Network Deserves a Stronger Strategic Perspective.
For established UK franchisors who want an experienced external perspective on commercial performance, network development and legal considerations without adding full-time senior management.
The decisions behind growth
Growth Is About More Than Selling More Franchises
Established franchisors face decisions that become more complex as their networks expand.
Recruitment performance matters, but so do franchisee profitability, royalty income, operational consistency, commercial relationships, management capacity and the long-term value of the network.
The Franchise Boardroom provides a private environment in which franchisors can examine these challenges with two experienced advisers bringing complementary commercial and legal perspectives.
- 01
Sustainable Network Expansion
- 02
Franchisee Profitability & Performance
- 03
Recruitment Strategy & Candidate Quality
- 04
Royalty Structures & Franchisor Economics
- 05
Franchise Relationships & Commercial Risk
- 06
Business Value, Succession & Future Opportunities
The membership
Two senior advisers in your boardroom, every month.
Membership gives your leadership team a standing, private advisory board: Joel's commercial franchising experience and Ian's legal perspective, applied to the decisions in front of you.
What membership includes
- One private, structured monthly boardroom meeting.
- Both Joel and Ian attend every meeting.
- 2 hours as standard; up to 3 hours by prior agreement (not automatically guaranteed).
- Client-submitted agenda and relevant materials ahead of the meeting.
- Review of franchise recruitment strategy, network performance, royalties, franchisee profitability, operational challenges, contractual considerations and strategic opportunities.
- Concise written action summary after each meeting.
- Quarterly strategic progress review.
UK Membership
£1,495
+ VAT per month
- Monthly private boardroom with Joel and Ian
- Written action summary after every meeting
- Quarterly strategic progress review
- 6-month minimum initial engagement
Not included
What sits outside the Boardroom
- Unlimited telephone, WhatsApp or email support
- Day-to-day management or implementation
- Recruitment execution
- Marketing campaign management
- Document drafting
- Formal legal opinions, litigation or dispute representation
Separate projects and legal work require separate instructions and fees. See Additional Services.
Selected UK experience
Practical foundations for franchise growth.
Selected Experience of Our Advisers and Associated Businesses
UK Franchise Growth
Continue Arcades
Leisure & Entertainment
From an Emerging Leisure Concept to an Expanding Franchise Network
Joel and the wider franchise development team supported commercial planning, franchise recruitment and network growth strategy.
Read selected experienceUK Franchise Growth
Batfast
Sports & Entertainment
Developing the Foundations for Franchise Expansion
The team worked with Batfast to understand its business model and support the development of its franchise proposition.
Read selected experienceUK Franchise Growth
Chop Wok Express
Food & Beverage
Supporting Franchise Network Expansion
Through Infinity Business Growth Network, the team supported franchise marketing, recruitment and network development activity.
Read selected experienceUK Franchise Growth
Acacia Homecare
Healthcare & Homecare
Building a Qualified Franchisee Pipeline with Modern Recruitment
The team deployed an AI-powered franchisee recruitment system, streamlining onboarding and building a healthy lead pipeline.
Read selected experienceUK Franchise Growth
Snag Doctor
Property Services
Expanding a Property Services Network into New Territories
The team designed and executed a comprehensive recruitment campaign using franchise portals and AI-powered lead generation.
Read selected experienceUK Franchise Growth
Amazon Delivery Service Partner Programme
Logistics & Delivery
High-Volume Franchise Applicant Recruitment at National Scale
The team launched a targeted campaign generating immediate applicant responses, with comprehensive reporting tools for full pipeline visibility.
Read selected experienceThe network
A global franchising network, brought to your boardroom.
Between them, Joel and Ian hold tens of thousands of connections across international franchising, built over decades of building, advising and leading franchise businesses.
- Master franchisees
- Multi-unit franchisees
- Multi-brand operators
- Franchise investors
Introductions are made where appropriate and relevant. No partnership, investment or outcome is guaranteed.
Strengthen the decisions behind your network.
Engagements are selective and begin with a private suitability discussion. Onboarding is subject to suitability and availability.
Strictly confidential · No obligation