Hamilton Pratt

New Franchisors - General

  • We will appraise your business to see whether it is franchiseable or whether there are other, better alternatives for you.
  • We will introduce you to franchise consultants who know what they are doing and are able to add real value to your proposed business activity. Even though some thirty franchise consultants claim to have experience we know from our own dealings that there are only four or five, that have sufficient experience to add real value.  Usually on an introduction from us they are prepared to meet you, at no cost, to establish whether it is sensible to work together on your project.
  • Banking - all the banks franchise units are well known to us.  Indeed we have given seminars to or been asked to participate at franchise events organised by most of the franchise units.  We are happy to effect introductions for you and, of course, the "Hamilton Pratt" name as your legal adviser will inevitably be viewed very positively by the banks.
  • Trade Marks, copyright and design rights - having a brand and protecting the confidentiality of your system are essential features of any successful franchise.  Picking the right trade mark so as to ensure that it can be registered, obtaining registration and advising on other areas of protection are important elements of the preliminary advice we give.
  • Membership of the British Franchise Association – we will advise on and assist with any application  for  membership.  We will also assist in enabling you to be authorised by the BFA to exhibit at one of the UK's franchise exhibitions if you do not wish to apply for membership.
  • Group structure - many franchisors incorporate a separate franchise company which will act as the franchisor.  We can explain why and then deal with the incorporation if you decide that it makes sense for you to  adopt this approach.