Franchise
BACKGROUND
The founding Director of GPS-Direct commenced UK business transfer operations over 25 years ago. A wealth of experience has been acquired over this time, which now forms the basis of an exciting franchise opportunity.
GPS-Direct now supports a growing number of associates, each one owning their own business in a substantial, exclusive territory.
The success of the company may be attributed to the professional service offered to each client, the quality of the franchise model and the continued support of the group.
WHAT IS BUSINESS TRANSFER?
Business Transfer describes the winning of clients’ instructions to market for sale a variety of businesses and the work involved in pursuing a successful negotiation, sale and completion.
The range of businesses may include both leasehold and freehold concerns, such as hotels, restaurants, retail businesses, light industrial units and professional practises. Particular emphasis is placed on the care sector, with valued links between GPS-Direct and leading care providers enabling a unique selling point to be exploited with prospective vendors.
A successful Franchisee must possess a flair for sales and marketing, a determined and proactive approach and a good understanding of business administration techniques and processes.
THE FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY
GPS-Direct is offering an exciting opportunity for a further limited number of Franchisees to join the group and run their own successful consultancy.
Each Franchisee is allocated a substantial, exclusive territory containing a pre-determined number of businesses. The split of business types will naturally be influenced by the geographical location, but may be further driven by the skills, experience and interests of the Franchisee.
The Franchisee’s business is then marketed nationally within the group’s existing media and locally by the establishment of a ‘core of activity’, in which the brand aims to become the ‘number one player’. A range of marketing strategies is successfully adopted, both traditional and web-based. The company’s own web siteplays an essential role.
REWARDS
As in all businesses the potential rewards are limited only by the abilities and endeavours of the individual. However, the field of business transfer attracts potentially high commissions and a substantial turnover.
Additional Income Streams may be derived from referrals made to
- Overseas domestic property
- Overseas business sales
- Pro-Eco* product sales and services
- Commercial finance
The ultimate rewards are therefore generous, with not only an income in excess of £100,000 attainable in the second year of trading, but moreover the development of a valuable business, which may itself be sold in later years.
* Pro-Eco product will be explained more fully during exploratory discussions.
FRANCHISE PACKAGE
Exclusive Territory - A formal licence for the incoming GPS-Direct Franchisee will be issued defining territory and granting permission for business operations to be conducted under the GPS-Direct brand. The package also includes an initial territory launch.
Company Formation - A limited company will be formed for the Franchisee’s operation and full accounting procedures put in place.
Business and Marketing Plans - Business and marketing plans will be drawn up jointly, taking into account the geographical location of the territory and the criteria of the Franchisee.
Training - Appropriate training on all aspects of the skills required in operating a successful business transfer consultancy practice. The franchise fee includes enrolment to the ICBA Technical Award in Commercial Property Agency.
GPS-Direct Website - The Franchisee will benefit from inclusion in the GPS-Direct website.
Stationery Templates - The Franchise package includes the templates necessary for cost effective stationery production.
Ongoing Support - The consultant will benefit from ongoing training, company support and business development consultancy.
THE COST
The Franchise fee of £12,750 includes:
- Exclusive territory licence and launch.
- Company formation.
- Business and marketing plans.
- Full and comprehensive training includes 3 day initial residential course.
- Bespoke Manual and Procedures.
- Management Accounting Package.
- Stationery templates.
In addition to the Franchise fee, a 6% service charge is made based on a Franchisee’s gross turnover (subject to a minimum monthly fee of £250). This charge is levied on a quarterly basis and covers the cost of group administration and support.
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