I want to franchise my business
Find out whether your business is suitable for franchising and what you need to put in place before recruiting franchisees.
Explore franchising your business
Franchise consultancy with Clive Sinclair
Practical help to start, grow or join a franchise
Whether you want to franchise your business, strengthen an existing network or assess a franchise opportunity, I’ll help you work through the decisions and take the next steps. I bring more than 45 years of business experience, predominantly in franchising, and work with you personally.
A free initial conversation of around an hour, with no obligation.
Where are you on your franchise journey?
I want to develop my franchise network
Practical help with recruitment, marketing, franchisee support and the decisions that shape your network’s growth.
Develop your franchise networkI’m thinking of buying a franchise
Assess the opportunity, understand the commitments and ask the right questions before making a decision.
Get help buying a franchise45+
years in business
Predominantly in franchising
500+
franchisees
Recruited, helped establish and supported
20+
sectors
Experience across a range of franchise businesses
About Clive
Experienced advice and practical involvement
I’m Clive Sinclair. I have worked independently at a senior level with franchise networks for over 40 years and have also owned and operated a franchise and been a franchisor myself. I understand the demands on both the franchisor and the franchisee.
My work covers the decisions involved in establishing a franchise, recruiting the right people and supporting an existing network. I can help with strategy and planning, carry out agreed work and stay involved through regular progress reviews.
You’ll deal with me personally. We’ll look at what you want to achieve, what is getting in the way and where my involvement would be most useful.
More about CliveServices
Where I can help
You may need help with one specific issue or support across several stages. We’ll agree the work around your business and its priorities.
Franchise Your Business
Assess whether franchising is suitable, develop the model and prepare the systems, financial plans and materials needed to get started.
Franchise Development
Strengthen an existing network through growth planning, operational improvements, franchisee support and the development of new products and services.
Franchise Marketing Strategies
Clarify your offer, plan recruitment advertising and develop marketing materials and campaigns to reach suitable prospective franchisees.
Franchisee Recruitment and Support
Help with enquiries, candidate conversations and selection, followed by training, launch support and progress reviews.
Buying a Franchise
Examine the business model, costs, support and expectations so you can make a better-informed decision before committing.
Not sure where to start?
Tell me a little about your situation and we can talk through the right next step.
Request a free consultationExperience across 20+ franchise sectors
- Healthcare
- Beauty
- Clothing
- Signs & Graphics
- Security
- Education
- Food & Beverage
- Retail
- Services
- Automotive
- and more
Quick check
Could your business work as a franchise?
A successful business is a starting point. Franchising also depends on whether someone else can reproduce it, make a reasonable return and receive the support they need. Use these questions to begin thinking it through.
This is an initial guide, not a feasibility assessment. Your answers are a starting point for a more detailed conversation.
Client stories
What clients say
Clients describe their experience of working with me below.
Clive has been responsible for our franchise development and franchisee recruitment from fledgling start up to a national network. It’s a mark of his professionalism and ability that we’re still working together 24 years later!
“Clive’s insight transformed our recruitment process. We saw a 30% increase in qualified leads within months!”
“His practical approach to franchise development saved us countless hours and ensured we built a solid foundation.”
“From strategy to execution, FMC was instrumental in our expansion into new territories.”
How it works
How we can work together
- 1
Talk through your situation
We start with a free conversation of around an hour about your business or the franchise opportunity you are considering.
- 2
Agree the work
If further help would be useful, we agree the priorities, scope, fees and how we will work together.
- 3
Put the plan into practice
I carry out the agreed work with you and review progress, adapting the approach as we learn what is working.
Who do you help?
I work with owners considering franchising their business, existing franchisors developing their networks and people thinking about buying a franchise.
What happens in the first consultation?
The initial consultation is free and usually lasts around an hour. We discuss your situation, what you want to achieve and the questions or difficulties you are facing. If further work would be useful, we can discuss the scope and next steps. There is no obligation to continue.
How do you charge for your work?
Fees depend on the work involved and the level of support you need. After the initial conversation, we agree the scope, fees and payment arrangements before work begins. Any advertising spend or external specialist costs will also be identified and agreed.
Can you help an existing franchise network?
Yes. I help with growth strategy, marketing, recruitment, operations, franchisee support and the development of new products and services. Regular progress reviews can form part of an ongoing assignment.
Let’s talk
Let’s discuss your next step
Tell me whether you are looking to franchise your business, develop your network or buy a franchise. We can discuss your situation and whether I am the right person to help in a free initial consultation of around an hour.
- A free initial conversation of around an hour
- No obligation
- Speak directly with Clive
Request a free consultation
Tell me a little about your situation and when you are available. I’ll be in touch to arrange a free initial consultation of around an hour.