Launching and growing a franchise in the UK can be challenging and while finance often comes from banks or investors, there are government-linked support options worth exploring. These can help with funding, training, advisory services and business growth, especially in the early stages of your franchise journey. However, navigating these options isn’t always straightforward, which…
read moreSeptember success story This month, NGI Franchise Funding is delighted to spotlight the successful launch of a brand-new artisan ice cream parlour in the heart of London. A dream turned into reality for our entrepreneurial client. The need: £110,000 to launch a new ice cream parlour Our client, a passionate entrepreneur with a vision to…
read moreFranchising is a powerful business model that allows entrepreneurs to expand their brand and reach new markets. However, scaling a franchise requires careful planning, financial management, and strategic execution. There are several key strategies for successfully growing a franchise. Here are some of the most important: Strengthening the franchise model Before expanding, a franchise model…
read moreFranchising offers an appealing pathway to business ownership, leveraging the success of established brands and their already proven business models. However, understanding the financial landscape is crucial to embarking on this journey. Here's our guide to franchising finance 101. Franchising is a business model where a franchisor grants the franchisee the right to operate a…
read moreWhen somebody starts out their journey in the world of franchising it is often because they want to become part of a successful brand but also to fulfil their dreams of becoming a business owner. Something that probably is not on their radar is the benefit of owning multiple franchises. However, this mindset quickly changes…
read moreThe team at NGI Franchise Funding are driven to make a difference across the franchising sector. We support both franchisees and franchisors to accelerate growth. We do this through 3 specific areas of qualification, business planning and funding. Let’s explore these in more detail: Qualification The qualification process for a Franchise is a very important…
read moreBusiness continuity and growth is a must to develop a successful franchise company. One of the most important elements is maintaining excellent working capital. The key difference between a successful and a struggling franchise is the management of its cash, having a positive level of cashflow is a must. Working capital is the spare money…
read moreIt was an incredibly beneficial 2 days for the NGI Franchise Funding Team who were in attendance for the first time at the National Franchise Exhibition at the NEC on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th October. Networking with similar like-minded business professionals we had many positive conversations. As well as receiving lots of interest in…
read moreWith a little over 2 weeks to go until the National Franchise Exhibition our team are all set and looking forward to meeting all the delegates and fellow exhibitors. It will be a busy 2 days of workshops, presentations and seminars. We will also be hosting the Finance Clinic where delegates can come and seek…
read moreRunning a successful business is incredibly rewarding and brings broad benefits. However, there will be a point in time when the business owners fulfil their existing growth plans and then need to evaluate what is best for the next period of growth. How can they capitalise on the success built, how can they reach a…
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