What Does a Franchise with Stocktake UK Include?
As a leading stocktaking company in the UK, Stocktake UK operates as a franchise and prides itself on providing first-class backup and support to its network of professional stock auditor consultants. With years of experience and expertise in the industry, Stocktake UK offers comprehensive training, cutting-edge technology, and ongoing guidance to ensure its franchisees are equipped with the tools and knowledge needed to deliver exceptional stocktaking services to clients across the country.
RESIDENTIAL TRAINING COURSE
As part of the initial training, you will attend a two-week residential course held at the company’s head office in Skipton. The course will be delivered by specialist trainers and existing stock auditors and will incorporate both classroom theory and live stocktaking at clients’ premises.
The training will cover:
Stocktaking theory: Understanding the details behind the stocktaking process is essential, and this training will help you impart your knowledge to clients effectively.
Software training: Our custom systems, developed in-house after years of experience, are at the cutting edge of technology and provide franchisees with the tools to cope with today’s demanding business environment. Regular software updates are released to ensure that our services remain the best available to franchisees.
Live stocktaking: During your residential weeks, your training will focus on on-site stocktaking at selected clients’ premises, providing you with the opportunity to put your new skills into practice with the backup and support of our trainers.
Franchise operation: If you are new to operating your own business, the advice and support you receive during your training will be invaluable. This will include guidance on everything from VAT returns to writing letters and talking to clients.
As a franchisee of Stocktake UK, our experience counts for everything!
As part of our franchise package, a comprehensive marketing plan forms the foundation of our successful and well-tested operation. Throughout the initial stages of your training, our marketing team will work tirelessly to generate new business through telesales and individual marketing plans. This support continues throughout the entire franchise term.
Using the latest data, we help you build your customer base effectively from day one and ensure that it continues to grow throughout the franchise term. Our client databases and lead generation techniques are up-to-date, ensuring that you have access to the most current and accurate information. With our support, you can focus on delivering top-quality stocktaking services to your clients while we take care of the marketing and customer acquisition efforts.
Teamwork is crucial to success! While your training is an important part of the story, Stocktake UK’s ongoing marketing support and technical development within the stocktaking sector will provide every opportunity to build on the solid foundation you establish when you join the team.
Software Development & Technical Support
Our franchise package includes an array of support services such as continual software development, and technical support. The tools you’ll use every day as part of your stocktaking system undergo continual improvements, with additional features being added that will help you provide even better services to your clients. From computer and technical support to specific stocktaking queries, our support team is always on hand to assist you.
Telesales Services & Networking Opportunities
Our marketing team will conduct telesales calls to potential clients in your franchise area, leaving you free to focus on the important task of running your own business. We also hold national meetings with our stocktaking network from time to time, providing a great opportunity for you to interact with other franchisees and exchange ideas with like-minded professionals.
At Stocktake UK, we are committed to providing our franchisees with all the support they need to succeed.
SOUNDS GREAT, WHAT NEXT?
The Stocktake Franchise Offer:
Are you ready to take the first step towards your new career and download our franchise application form, simply click the links below. With Stocktake UK, the sky’s the limit, so why wait? Download the application form or contact us now and start building your future today!
Franchising FAQ’s
Franchising is a business model where a franchisor grants the rights to an individual or group (the franchisee) to operate a business under the franchisor’s brand, following a proven system, in exchange for fees or royalties.
Stocktake UK has been successfully operating franchisees for over 30 years. You can therefore rely on us to provide
- a proven business model with established products or services
- Brand recognition and marketing support
- Comprehensive training and ongoing operational assistance
- Better work/life balance compared to general hospitality work
- Whilst we make no guarantees regarding income or return on investment, our experience and marketing expertise, reduces your start-up risk, compared to starting on your own
Typically a new franchisee will come to us with very good experience of managing bars, hotels or restaurants (normally at least 5 years). They will have a good understanding of issues effecting the profitability of these business types and will ideally have experience of carrying out their own stocktakes.
We are happy to discuss these with you, however to purchase a franchise costs from £11995 + VAT, which includes all training and startup equipment. After the first 3 months, there are then affordable ongoing fees, which vary depending on the type of franchise purchased and the work you do.
The initial purchase cost and ongoing fees include:-
- License to market yourself as a Stocktake UK franchised stocktaker in your agreed area. This area being exclusively yours.
- Initial 2 week residential training course
- Startup equipment – including laptop, all stocktaking equipment, and branded clothing
- License to use our inhouse “Logonn” stocktaking software. Which is not available to independent stocktakers
- Ongoing marketing support – through dedicated website profile, google SEO, sponsored google advertising, expert assistance with setting up, maintaining and growing your Linkedin network. Plus help creating and following up marketing lists and e-shots.
- Access to National Account work managed by our HQ team
We can’t guarantee franchisee turnover levels, however typically a franchisee can expect to be looking at £50,000 turnover.
The franchise is a 5 year “evergreen” agreement. This means that the franchise is granted for a period of 5 years, after which if both parties are happy, and in compliance with the agreement, a further 5 year period will be granted at no additional charge. This can carry on for as long both parties want, and some of our franchisees have been with us for 20+ years.
- Contact us on 0800 0274128 to discuss opportunities with our HQ team. Alternatively e-mail us (info@stocktakeuk.co.uk) to setup a teams video call.
- Fill in an application form
- Attend HQ to discuss the opportunities in more detail, this will include a short test of your stocktaking knowledge, which will be used to help design your training course (it’s not pass/fail).
- Sign the franchise agreement + pay for the franchise!
If you are
- Passionate about owning your own business, but feel you need expert support
- Want to improve your work/life balance
- Care deeply about the hospitality trade
- And want a career that sees you benefit from ALL the hard work you put into your business, then franchising is for you.
Explore The Possibilities
Are you looking for Stocktaking Services or are you considering joining our team of Stocktakers? Contact our team on 0800 027 4128, email info@stocktakeuk.co.uk or fill in the form below to take the next step.
