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Backed by 30+ years of franchise expertise

Franchising built around your life, not the other way round.

Lifestyle Franchise gives smaller and part-time business owners a structured, expert-guided path to franchising, whether you're ready to develop your franchise model or recruit your first franchisees.

No long contracts
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Free initial assessment
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From £2,999
🌱 Franchise Development
🎯 Franchise Recruitment
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Ready to franchise your business?

We build your franchise model from the ground up. Operations manual, financial framework, agreement guidance, and your first Franchise Planet listing.

  • Franchise feasibility assessment
  • Operations Manual framework
  • Franchise fee structure guidance
  • Legal agreement checklist
  • Franchise Planet directory listing
From £2,999 · one-time
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Already franchised? Let's find your people.

You've built the model. Now we help you attract, qualify, and convert the right franchisee candidates, without the enterprise price tag.

  • Ideal franchisee candidate profile
  • Advertising across most major franchise portals
  • Lead qualification and candidate screening
  • Information Memorandum review and guidance
  • Structured introduction to shortlisted candidates
From £100 · /month add-on · standalone from £250/month
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Two Clear Paths

Where are you on your franchise journey?

Lifestyle Franchise serves two distinct needs. Choose the path that fits where you are right now, and upgrade as you grow.

Path 1

Franchise Development

Your business is working. You want to give others the chance to run it. We build the structure, documentation, and foundations you need to franchise properly, at a price that works for a smaller operation.

  • Franchise feasibility assessment and report
  • Operations Manual framework, structured and written
  • Franchise agreement guidance and legal checklist
  • Financial model and franchise fee structure
  • Franchise Planet directory listing included
  • Expert consultation calls throughout
Packages from
£2,999 – £8,999
See Packages
Path 2

Franchise Recruitment

Your franchise model is in place. The next step is finding the right franchisees. We handle candidate attraction, qualification, and the introduction process so you can focus on running your business.

  • Ideal franchisee candidate profile created
  • Advertising across most major franchise portals
  • Lead qualification and initial candidate screening
  • Information Memorandum review and guidance
  • Structured introduction to shortlisted candidates
  • Franchise Planet listing to support lead generation
Retainer from
£100/month
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How Lifestyle Franchise compares

Lifestyle
Franchise
Full-service
Consultancy
Entry investment
From £2,999
£45,000+
Suitable for part-time
Expert franchise guidance
Operations Manual
Framework
Fully bespoke
Franchise Planet listing
Upgrade path available
N/A
BFA-backed expertise
30+ Years of franchise development expertise behind every package
Why Choose Us

Professional franchise guidance, built for the way you actually work.

Lifestyle Franchise was created because great franchise concepts come in all sizes. Part-time businesses, weekend operators, and micro-brands deserve access to the same quality of guidance as larger enterprises.

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Built around your lifestyle

We understand that your business fits around your life, not the other way round. Our process is designed for founders who don't have time to lose.

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Structured from the start

Every package delivers a proper franchise framework, not just templates. The foundations we build are the same foundations serious franchise networks rely on.

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A clear path to growth

Start where you are now and upgrade as your ambitions grow. Every Lifestyle Franchise package includes a structured pathway to full consultancy support when you're ready.

Franchise Development Packages

Everything you need to franchise your business.

Three structured packages, each building on the last. All focused on getting your franchise properly documented and ready to grow. Franchise recruitment is available as a separate add-on once your development is in place.

Starter The foundation of your franchise model
£ 2,999
one-time · + VAT
  • Franchise feasibility assessment and written readiness report
  • Franchise fee and territory structure guidance
  • Financial model template
  • 4-page franchise prospectus
  • Base non-customised franchise agreement
  • 1 × expert consultation call
  • 3-month standard Franchise Planet listing worth £147
  • Recruitment add-on available from £100/month
Get Started

Free initial assessment included

Thrive Full development with dedicated support
£ 8,999
one-time · + VAT · payment plans available
  • Everything in Grow
  • 12-page prospectus with financial projections
  • Full franchise agreement by a franchise lawyer
  • Candidate profile and screening template
  • Dedicated account manager throughout
  • 12-month premium Franchise Planet listing worth £1,188
  • Recruitment add-on available from £200/month
  • Credit toward full TFC consultancy upgrade
Get Started

Payment plans available

Optional Next Step

Ready to find your first franchisees?

Once your franchise development is complete, our recruitment service handles candidate attraction, qualification, and introduction — so you focus on running your business.

Advertising spend is your own spend, managed by us but paid directly to the advertiser in the majority of cases. Recommended budgets are a guide based on what generates results at each level.

Add recruitment to your development package
Starter
£100/mo + £150/mo recommended ad spend
Grow
£150/mo + £250/mo recommended ad spend
Thrive
£200/mo + £500/mo recommended ad spend
Recruitment only — franchise already in place
£250/mo + £500/mo recommended ad spend

Already have your franchise documented and ready? We can work with you on recruitment standalone, no development package required.

Enquire About Recruitment

What recruitment includes

Advertising across most major franchise portals
Lead qualification against your candidate profile
Initial candidate screening and assessment
Formal introduction to shortlisted candidates
Franchise Planet listing to support lead generation
Ongoing pipeline management and reporting
The Process

From idea to franchise-ready in four steps.

A clear, structured process designed to remove the guesswork and give you a proper foundation to grow from.

1

Free Assessment

We start with a no-obligation review of your business to confirm franchising is the right move and where you sit on the readiness scale.

2

Choose Your Package

Select the level of support that matches where you are now. You can start with Starter and move up, or go straight to Thrive for a full programme.

3

Build Your Franchise

We work through the framework together, producing your documentation, financial structure, and recruitment materials at a pace that suits you.

4

Launch & Recruit

Your franchise goes live on Franchise Planet and, where included, we begin attracting and qualifying your first franchisee candidates.

Two Pathways

Franchise development or franchise recruitment,
or both.

Whether you're starting from scratch or already have a model in place, we have a structured pathway to take you forward.

Pathway 1

Franchise Development

For business owners who want to franchise their concept. We take you from feasibility through to a fully documented, recruitable franchise model.

  • 1
    Feasibility & Readiness

    We assess your concept, market, and model to confirm franchising is the right route and what needs to be in place first.

  • 2
    Franchise Model Design

    Fee structures, territory definitions, franchisee financial projections, and the commercial framework your network will be built on.

  • 3
    Documentation

    Operations Manual framework, franchise agreement guidance, and the core marketing materials needed to attract franchisee interest.

  • 4
    Directory & Visibility

    Your franchise goes live on Franchise Planet, giving you a professional, searchable presence from day one.

⬆️ Ready for more? Upgrade to full TFC consultancy at any time, with your Lifestyle Franchise investment credited.
Pathway 2

Franchise Recruitment

For franchisors who already have a model in place and need help attracting the right franchisee candidates to grow their network.

  • 1
    Candidate Profile

    We define the ideal franchisee for your business, their background, values, investment level, and what success looks like in your network.

  • 2
    Portal Advertising

    Your opportunity is advertised across most major franchise portals. Leads come to us from people actively looking for a franchise, not cold outreach.

  • 3
    Lead Qualification

    We screen enquiries against your candidate profile, filtering out unsuitable leads so your time is spent only on the right people.

  • 4
    Introduction & Handover

    Qualified candidates are formally introduced to you with a full summary. From there, you take the conversation forward your way.

📋 Don't have your franchise documentation in place yet? We can help with development first, then move to recruitment.
"
I always assumed franchising was for big brands with big budgets. Lifestyle Franchise showed me that my business was already franchise-ready, I just needed someone to help me structure it properly.
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Sarah M. Mobile services business owner · Cheshire · Lifestyle Franchise client
About Lifestyle Franchise

Backed by three decades of real franchise expertise.

Lifestyle Franchise is powered by The Franchise Consultant, a BFA Approved Advisor with over 30 years of franchise development and recruitment experience.

We created Lifestyle Franchise specifically because smaller businesses and part-time operators deserve professional guidance, not a scaled-back version of it.

TFC
The Franchise Consultant BFA Approved Advisor · York · Est. 1992
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    BFA Approved Advisor status, the industry standard for franchise consultancy in the UK
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    Over 30 years of franchise development experience across multiple sectors and business sizes
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    Access to Franchise Planet, our dedicated UK franchise directory, included in every package
  • ⬆️
    A structured upgrade path to full TFC consultancy, with your Lifestyle Franchise investment credited
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    Honest guidance, including telling you when franchising may not be the right move for your business right now
Get In Touch

Let's talk about your franchise journey.

Whether you're at the early stages of thinking about franchising your business, already have a model and want to recruit, or just have a question, we'd love to hear from you.

Fill in the form and one of our advisors will be in touch within one working day for a free, no-obligation conversation.

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