Franchising

Each year we help franchisees and franchisors start up business, working with some of the UK’s largest and most successful businesses.

Key benefits

• We understand your needs - it's no wonder franchisors recommend us to their prospective franchisees
• Extensive expertise - draw on our knowledge of corporate, commercial and business franchising
• Get connected - we can put you in touch with professionals – including solicitors and consultants – who bring specialist franchise expertise
• National network - get face-to-face support, from specialist franchise managers with the local knowledge you're looking for

Start-ups
New to franchising? We provide the expert early support you need, with the aim of moving you into profit as soon as possible.

Franchising your business
Talk to us - we can help you decide whether franchising is the right option for the development of your business. We can also offer your franchisees a range of financial packages and services, and help with their day-to-day banking needs.

Tailor-made to your business
No two businesses are the same. We bring real flexibility to your business by offering precisely what you need – not a collection of other services that you don't.

Budgens
"We have found the service provided by the RBS Franchise team to be professional, effective, responsive, courteous and timely."

• Download the Budgens case study (PDF, 73kb)

Driver Hire Group Services Ltd
"Driver Hire has always been extremely satisfied with the service provided by RBS to ourselves as franchisors and also to our many franchisees and we are confident that they will be dealt with promptly, professionally and courteously, offered competitive deals and excellent service back-up."

McDonalds Restaurants Ltd
"The team are experts in their subject and are very proactive, professional and efficient. They deliver in a timely manner, have the ability to make decisions quickly and recommend appropriate solutions at the right time."

Toni & Guy / Essensuals
"We were initially dubious about moving banks so can afford to be wholly objective about the service we received. All our reservations were addressed by the team who have been, without exception, totally professional at all times. This professionalism, allied to friendliness and 'approachability', has ensured we have received first class attention."

Carewatch Care Services
"We have built a good relationship with the RBS franchise team and our Relationship Manager, who have coordinated and led a proactive support to our franchisees. The team is prompt, honest and easy to work with and I trust we will continue to grow together."

Domino's Pizza Group Ltd UK & IRL plc
"We have a professional and rewarding relationship with the RBS franchise team. The regular feedback on franchisee loan applications is hugely useful, which is also reflected in the comments our franchisees make on the loan process, support and advice given."