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Franchising business development service for franchisors and franchisees - how to franchise your business safely and in confidence

Finance & Escrow Services for the Franchise Industry

Protecting small traders and franchise networks against the risks of fraud when buying or selling a business or franchise.  For Sole Traders, Small to Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs), Franchisees, Franchisors, etc.

In the small to medium enterprise (SME) market one of the popular routes to launch a business is to obtain a franchise from a nationwide or worldwide chain. As with any trade there are risks and rewards for both the franchise chain and the franchisee, and Sterling-Bond can help you make the best choice at the least risk.

Sterling-Bond Escrow

The Sterling-Bond Escrow Service allows franchise deposits or payments to be made safely, subject to an approved and accepted period of inspection.  This is agreed between the Franchisor (the seller) and Franchisee (the buyer) and is never less that the standard inspection period, often much longer.   It allows franchisors to raise deposits weeks or even months in advance of a major franchise launch, it allows new franchisees to make thorough inspections of a business before completing the deal and gives the franchisor the reassurance that the money is ready and available for transfer immediately on the day the contract and sign-off agreement is completed.

If you are buying or selling a franchise opportunity you want to do so in confidence and trust. UK-based Sterling-Bond escrow is dedicated to ensuring both parties receive what they need safely from the transaction.

How To Franchise

Franchisors (Seller)

You want to be sure that the buyer really is intent on buying the business/franchise. 

You may want to accumulate a number of deposits before making the final commitment to launch.  These deposits can also provide a basis for the level of interest to show to financiers needed for any further expansion funding.

If you have a business that is already operating a franchise network, or you have a business that is perfectly suited to the franchise business model then the Sterling-Bond escrow service can help you.

The service will help you achieve more sales, increase your cashflow, allow you to identify and manage your licensees, and improve the speed and extent of your business growth.

The service is especially suited to launching new franchise businesses and developing your franchise network as quickly as you can deliver the franchise packages.

The service is most useful for technology-based and industrial franchise businesses, but can also help service sector enterprises.

At the core of the service remains the EscrowSecure merchant's facility to hold payment from your licensees. This is backed by the opportunity to increase your operating capital by improving your company's financial strength - through Sterling-Bond associations with UK trade finance and banking organisations you can be helped to increase your working capital.

Franchisees (Buyer)

As the buyer you need to look thoroughly at the proposition before making a final commitment; but also wants to ensure that if the purchase goes ahead you will get the business/franchise - it will not go to another party in that territory. 

Although willing to pay a deposit or the whole sale price the you need time to see that the seller is delivering all that is being promised.

If you are looking for a franchise opportunity then Sterling-Bond will protect your investment - your money is NOT at risk. It will only be paid over when you have received and signed for the full licence package.

As Sterling-Bond provides a financial support service to franchisors enabling confident, secure and rapid business growth you too will be able to grow with them. This increases your opportunities for income in a rapidly growing business.

 

Franchising Service - Use & Benefits

Franchisors

With Sterling-Bond escrow you can deal with all new franchise licensees quickly and safely. Instead of asking them to pay you directly you can introduce them to the escrow service.  This means you can offer their money a neutral, safe harbour while you deliver your franchise package.

In difficult economic times or when expanding around the world into new and untried territories you will need to be certain that a franchisee is able to pay their licence.  Sterling-Bond escrow service guarantees you are paid on completion of delivery.

If you need to raise additional money to complete the delivery of a business package then Sterling-Bond may be able to introduce you to a leading UK bank or other sources of trade finance.

With licensee deposits on hand you have the confidence to approach leading financial sources for extended lines of credit.  This will help with your service delivery, with new product development, with business growth into new markets, and avoid the need to raise finance with stock floatations.

Franchisees

As a prospective licensee you will be keen to obtain a territory ahead of your competitors. With the Sterling-Bond escrow service you guarantee your licence while your money remains safe until you've received satisfactory delivery of the franchise package.

Only when you have confirmed delivery will your money go to the franchisor.  This gives you the opportunity to fully inspect the package before your payment is handed over.

If a franchisor does not offer Sterling-Bond escrow to protect the confidence, trust and integrity of the transaction, then you have to start asking yourself whether they are worth your money.   This alone offers you the protection of distinguishing potentially risky investments.

 

 

"If You Trade You Will Be Paid"