Business Options

Reading, Berkshire ~ Business Services
Practical, realistic business advice and support in Franchising and Business Development.

About us:

Business Options, specialists in franchise and business consultancy, combine hands-on experience with established business practices, to provide practical, realistic business advice and support in the fields of Franchising and Business Development.

The team at Business Options has over ten years experience within the Franchising sector, both domestically and internationally.

Working with different sized businesses across a variety of industries has equipped us with expert, hands-on knowledge and understanding of the key elements a company needs to undertake in order to achieve successful franchising.

What is Franchising?

Franchising is a method that allows companies to expand geographically without large capital outlays, and by using independent third parties to do it for you. The franchisor (you) grants a licence to a franchisee giving them the right to operate a business under your name, using your operating systems, methodologies and know how, for a set period of time. In return the franchisor normally receives an initial licence fee that covers your costs associated with franchising the business, and an ongoing royalty / management services fee by way of a percentage of the franchisees turnover.

Why Franchise?

Franchising provides businesses with the opportunity to expand regionally and nationally for cheaper and quicker than traditional forms of company financed expansion. In a recent Franchise Preference Survey undertaken by the British Franchise Association (Nov 2006), only 23% of those questioned said they would prefer to deal with a non-franchised business compared to a franchised business.

Tailored Franchising?

As a specialist franchise consultancy accredited by the British Franchise Association, we have the skills and experience to develop successful franchise businesses. At Business Options we understand that each and every business is unique and therefore we do not shoe horn your business into a predetermined franchise model. All our services are uniquely tailored to meet and fit the individuality of each business we work with.

“Franchising can offer businesses the opportunity to expand far quicker and cheaper, creating greater levels of market penetration than traditional self financed expansion plans”.

Business Options offers business advice and guidance to companies in all industry sectors – from small SMEs to large multinationals.

All our consultants have been business owners, so they are able to offer practical and first-hand experience to identify and address issues, maximize profits and help your business grow.

To grow businesses need solid foundations and clear strategic direction, which is why Business Options offers a range of tailored strategic and operational services to help businesses maximize their potential.

Let Business Options help you develop and grow your business giving you the advantage you have been looking for over your competitors.

Business Options offers a full range of services both operationally and strategically to help business address issues, maximize profit and facilitate growth.

The services we offer include:

* Business Planning
* Strategic Marketing
* Brand Positioning
* Market Research
* Competitor Analysis
* Business Expansion
* Executive Mentoring
* Financial Planning
* Human Resource and Employment Law
* Process Development
* Workflow Analysis
* Business Start-Up Support

Contact Details:

Business Options
9 Finbeck Way
Lower Earley
Reading
Berkshire
RG6 4AH

Telephone: 0118 309 4100