You'll be surprised how many new franchisees you could recruit using Knightsbridge.

The Royal Bank of Scotland has been at the forefront of franchising in the UK since 1984 when we created our dedicated Franchise and Licensing Department. Franchising as a means of operating a business has established itself as a proven method for people to start up their own business. The British Franchise Association survey suggets that the risk of a business failure is significantly reduced for those who buy into a proven franchise system.

The Royal Bank of Scotland consider franchising to be one of the key business sectors and in recognition of this we have our own nation-wide network of franchise managers, offering a specialist financial and dedicated service to franchise businesses throughout the UK.

Following a recent industry survey, which hi-lighted the difficulty franchisors are experiencing with recruitment, The Royal Bank of Scotland's Franchise Department approached Knightsbridge Business Sales Plc, who are a Business Transfer Agency specialising in the selling of Businesses throughout the UK, to enquire if they were interested in developing a Franchise specific service. Knightsbridge Business Sales Plc has established itself as one of the major players in the Business Transfer sector and following our approach they have recognised the benefit of providing a bespoke service to the Franchise community.

Nigel Thurlow
National Franchise Manager - The Royal Bank of Scotland Plc

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Royal Bank of Scotland Franchise Team

Some key points about franchising*


  • There are over 600 franchisors in the country
  • Total franchise industry turnover exceeds £9.2bn
  • 95% of franchisees claim to be profitable
  • 43% of franchisors say lack of suitable franchisees is biggest barrier to growth
  • There are franchises to suit virtually every skill and every pocket


  • * Source: Annual British Franchise Association Survey

    North West: 01204 465 888, North East: 0191 230 5333, Yorkshire: 0113 250 5050, Midlands: 0121 422 0222, South West: 0117 922 0777, London & South East: 0207 584 5841, Scotland: 0131 228 8777, Wales: 01978 266 655, East Anglia: 01603 424 252