THE NATIONAL FRANCHISE EXHIBITION
February 15-
NEC, BirminghamINTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE SHOW LONDON
ExCeL, London
April 5-Quote of the month:
The budget fitness franchise group is
positioning to deliver an aggressive roll-out
of its concept in the UK and has appointed
Clearwater International and Canaccord
Genuity as financial advisers to assist it with
a strategic review as it looks to select a new
financial partner.
Jan Spaticchia, chairman, CEO and
co-founder of énergie, says: “After refining
the brand and business model over several
years, we believe now is the right time to
aggressively accelerate our growth plan.”Founded in 2003, énergie has 106 clubs open
and in presale in the UK. It grants between 30
and 40 new franchises every year and has 26
clubs scheduled for opening in 2018.
It’s anticipated that a new financial
partner will provide liquidity for legacy
shareholders who are currently invested in
the business, while also providing growth
capital.
The énergie management team are
expected to remain shareholders in the
company.énergie fitness prepares for growth
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Latest Papa
John’s
incentive
deals
A pizza oven worth around £20,000,
a local promotional campaign
during the first year of trading and
a scaled royalty incentive, where
franchisees pay zero per cent fees
for the first three months, are being
offered to qualifying franchisees
opening new stores.
Phil Gaffer, Papa John’s
franchise sales and business
development manager, explains:
“Because we know success in the
first year’s trading is critical to
long-term business development,
we have totally tailored support for
franchisees setting up.
“We have come up with an
incentive package specifically
designed to offer as much help as
possible for franchisees’ business
growth during those critical early
stages.”
Papa John’s has opportunities
for franchisees throughout the
UK. Help is provided with location
selection and full turnkey opening
of stores. The company also
supplies all the assistance needed
to get your franchise up and
running.The collaboration will give the bank’s business
customers access to the Forum of Private
Business’ advice service, equipping them
with the resources they need to navigate
everything from legal and financial challenges
to the latest human resources guidance.
The service can be accessed through
a dedicated helpline and online via
downloadable guides and templates.
Customers will also be able to take
advantage of the FPB’s detailed compliance
and start-up guides, as well as a discount on
membership for its insured advice service.
Ian Cass, managing director of the FPB,
says: “This is a partnership that made sensefor us on so many levels. Metro Bank is trying
to do business differently, wanting customers
to be engaged fans, committed to growth and
opening new branches across the country.
“They are genuinely focused on
understanding and helping small businesses
to grow and thrive.”METRO BANK TEAMS UP
WITH FPB