What Franchise Issue 21.1

Mail Boxes Etc. OPPORTUNITIES NATIONWIDE With over 140 UK centres and more than 3,150 worldwide, MBE is a powerhouse in logistics, print, and business services. Buying an MBE resale puts you straight into profit potential from day one, with an established customer base and the backing of a global brand. Contact: uk.businessesforsale. com and limelicensinggroup. co.uk (Huddersfield) PACK & SEND EDINBURGH EAST AND SALFORD QUAYS Buying a PACK & SEND resale means stepping straight into a thriving operation with a loyal customer base in one of the UK’s most resilient sectors. Franchisees gain global expertise, top-tier carrier partnerships and strong brand recognition. Contact: uk.businessesforsale. com Creams OPPORTUNITIES NATIONWIDE A Creams resale opportunity offers more than just a restaurant business: it’s your chance to become part of a fast-growing movement redefining indulgence. With a menu bursting with handcrafted gelato, waffles, crepes and more, Creams has captured the hearts of millions across the UK and beyond. Contact: creamsfranchising.com Card Connection STIRLING This opportunity provides the owner-operator buyer the chance to take advantage of a hugely profitable and established model, in an area with plenty of opportunity. A secure business model and structure, with long- term contracts to 150+ retail outlets, will set the buyer up for instant success. Contact: daniel@chantry.email EXIT SUPPORT While a lot of training focuses on setting up your business, it’s also important to consider whether your chosen brand offers support when the time comes to leave your business. This step is always a big change and one you will need reassurance with, RENEWALS Some brands opt to provide additional training upon renewal. This enables franchisees to refresh their brand expertise as well as gain advanced skills to grow their businesses. hen most people talk about franchising, the spotlight falls on the launch:Which brand? Which territory?When will I turn a profit? But there’s a quieter, smarter conversation that too often gets overlooked: Howwill I exit this business one day – and could I buy one that’s already thriving? In today’s UK franchise market, resales (buying an existing unit from an outgoing owner) are no longer a niche option. According to the latest BFA/NIC survey, 66% of franchisors in 2024 expected to offer at least one resale unit, up from 51% in 2018.With more networks maturing and franchisees building valuable businesses, resales have become a core part of how the sector grows and evolves. For buyers, the appeal is clear.You walk into an operation with established clients, trained staff, and a local reputation, skipping the often-lean first year. For the seller, it’s the moment when years of effort convert into capital. Banks often view resales more favourably than start-ups – verified accounts and predictable revenues reduce their risk. As PipWilkins, CEO of the BFA, puts it: “You get income from the day you own it, which is in huge contrast to the usual start-up franchisee 12 to 18 months to get into profit.” W 36 WHAT FRANCHISE Issue 21.1