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Recognition Express has been successfully operating franchises in
corporate recognition and promotional products since 1979.
The most successful franchise network for the sector in the UK,
with over 50 UK franchisees and franchised operations in 5 other
European countries.
A full member of the British Franchise Association since
1980.
Ongoing Success
Recognition Express has experienced year on year growth and now
manages a flourishing multi-million pound network.
All businesses and every organisation, from large multi-nationals
to medium sized charities, from hotels and leisure clubs to
hospitals and car dealers even the local florists need to increase
their recognition factor. Recognition Express franchise owners
serve all these businesses in an accessible market of £1.5
billion plus.
Immediate Opportunities
Walk around your local area and see the opportunities everywhere
for signs, badges, large format colour posters, promotional
products, corporate gifts and awards. The market is massive, and
the good news is that the majority of the business is repeat
business. Franchisees pride themselves on the excellent long-term
relationships, even friendships, which they build in their everyday
working lives.
Its you who makes the key decisions in your business, you are not
on your own. We are always on hand with help and advice, business
planning, financial planning, marketing programmes, training and
much more.
Purchasing Power
As part of the largest franchise network for corporate merchandise
and recognition products you benefit from our considerable
purchasing power. We get the very best products from the very best
suppliers, keeping you one step ahead of the competition.
Clean Production
Our production is state of the art and easy to use with
computerised equipment, which is clean and safe. It is perfectly
safe to set up and run your Recognition Express business from home,
this will keep overheads low and maximise your profitability from
day one. As the business develops and grows you will want and need
to move to serviced offices or a business unit.
Training and Support
Your three week training will cover all the key business areas
marketing, sales, finance, business planning, production, products,
pricing etc.
The training is comprehensive and extensive.
The Equipment
Required equipment is installed directly into your home or business
unit.
Plus, to help you meet customer orders from day one, you will
receive a comprehensive stock package, ready for you to overprint
with full colour images.
Additionally many products are held in stock by RE distribution,
our own warehouse and distribution service to ensure immediate
dispatch and to allow you to respond to customers on-demand.
Extra Help
We have extensive marketing experience in the business to business
field, and also internally retain the services of a Marketing Agency to work with our Head of Marketing
to co-ordinate activities.
Renowned for our centrally managed and delivered marketing
programmes we also have our own internal telemarketing agency who
work closely with the Head of Marketing and with franchisees.
Constantly on the lookout for new exciting products and
innovations, we invest both the time and money in on-going new
product development programmes and in constant R&D, - across
the whole product range.
Support Team
Support includes:
- Business Planning
- Centralised Marketing Programmes (CDMP)
- On going Training
- Financial Planning
- Fastrak Market launch
- Regional Meetings
- Weekly Newsletters
- Monthly Marketing and Product Bulletins
- Dedicated Extranet for the Network
- Help and Advice Lines
- Franchisee Web sites
- Specific New Owners Meetings
- Company Conference
- And more...
Financial Information
Start Up Costs
Initial Package includes:
- 3 Weeks Training
- Fastrak market launch
- CDMP for 12 months
- Equipment
- Initial Stock and samples
- Presenters and Sales Aids
- Marketing Database (Team Visual), Software & Materials
- Sage Accounting Software
- Training
- Immediate installation at your home or office
Total package, including our franchise fee - £30,000 plus
vat (vat reclaimable in your first trading quarter)
A typical bank loan is £20,000
Your investment is only £10,000
Who's Ideal for Us
Who are we looking for?
There is no ideal Franchisee profile. Our existing Franchise Owners
come from a variety of backgrounds, all with their own
specific skills, including company directors, nurses, an airline
flight attendant, sales executives and marketing managers.
However, there are three qualities that are a must.
- You must be a people person comfortable sitting in front of,
talking to and befriending people.
- You must be willing to follow a system.
- You must be prepared to graft. Running your own business is
hard work you must be prepared to work hard.
We Want the Best
We will provide you with everything you need to ensure a successful
start to your business. Our philosophy is quite simple; we want the
best people to join us, so we supply a high value, all-inclusive
package at a realistic price.
Territories/Locations
From our nationwide network of franchise areas there are numerous
vacancies, covering most parts of the UK. In addition there are
Master Franchise opportunities available in France and the Benelux
countries. Franchise resale possibilities are also open to offers
from time to time so if you have any interest then please make
contact, outlining your particular area of interest.
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| FINANCE REQUIREMENTS | | | Total investment | £30,000 + VAT |
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| AVAILABLE AREAS UK wide and Master Franchise opportunities available in France and the Benelux countries |
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