Franchise Consultants UK Smith and Henderson

Welcome to Smith & Henderson

Smith & Henderson is the UK’s pre-eminent franchise consultancy, specialising in franchise recruitment.  We combine specialist expertise with proven strategies and a flexible approach to help leading franchisors connect with exceptional talent.

As British Franchise Association members, our consultants are trusted advisors to reputable franchisors with brands to leverage and also protect.  We provide the highest quality advice based on ethical standards.

FRANCHISE RECRUITMENT

Can an association with Smith & Henderson help grow your business?

Most franchisors cite a lack of suitable franchisees as a significant barrier to their growth.  Utilising a mix of targeted advertising, executive search techniques and a national referral network we cultivate relationships with prospective franchisees.  We evaluate their goals, transferable skills and preferences, before introducing qualified prospects to franchisors that are an excellent fit.

What we offer franchisors

All potential franchisees are educated about franchising and understand how the franchisor’s opportunity represents a close fit with what they seek in business ownership.  Moreover, they will have the financial resources to afford that franchise.

What we seek in franchisor partners

We pride ourselves in connecting outstanding candidates with outstanding franchise opportunities.  We are interested in forming long term relationships with a limited number of reputable franchisors.  Here is what we look for from a prospective franchisor partner:

• Proven business model and successful trading history
• Satisfied existing franchisees
• Industries and investment levels that are attractive to our candidates

If you fit our criteria and if you would value a relationship with Smith & Henderson call or contact us for a confidential discussion.

PREDICTING PERFORMANCE

Selecting the right franchisees is the cornerstone of any successful franchise network. Recruiting the ‘wrong’ franchisee, without the characteristics to succeed, will require additional support, bring down system averages and is more likely to raise costly disputes; worse still, these can fundamentally undermine the integrity of the entire system.

Our scientific approach has been refined by advising some of the world’s most successful franchise brands in coffee, food, retail and b2b distribution. Applying leading-edge behavioural profiling technology, we pinpoint those traits, attitudes and behaviours that drive performance as a franchisee in your network. This allows you, our client, to objectively evaluate potential franchisees to ensure they are preloaded with the characteristics for success. If you’re an established franchisor, this also enables you to compare potential franchisees with your current crop of top performers.

Contact us now for a confirdential discussion....