Leicestershire HR firm Breedon Consulting is expanding though a franchise model.
The firm has one franchise in Northamptonshire with management saying interest in the new model – aimed at HR professionals and individuals looking to set up on their own – is gathering pace.
Based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Breedon managing director Nicki Robson the plan is to launch one franchise every quarter over the next three years.
She said the franchise packages have five year rolling terms, an operational manual and intranet and geographical territories of more than 11,000 SME limited company businesses alongside smaller sole trader businesses and academic institutions.
There will also be set-up support, integrated client tech, finance and business planning systems, IT support, holiday cover, coaching and drop-in sessions to support franchisees over time.
Ms Robson said becoming a franchisee gives individuals the benefit of being their own boss without the risk of starting their own independent business from scratch.
She said: "We are thrilled to announce the launch of our franchise packages and look forward to seeing the fantastic reputation we have built locally mirrored nationwide.
“Expanding the franchise network gives Breedon Consulting the ability to grow geographically, allowing a nationwide team of HR specialists to confidently build their own business with a fantastic brand, providing exceptional professional support to SMEs.”
Wendy Slater, the Northamptonshire branch franchisee, said: “I was originally a client of Breedon Consulting and they provided much needed support for our business, which was tailored to our specific needs.
“It was such a refreshingly commercial form of HR support that when they said they wanted to open more branches nationwide I jumped at the chance to join them.
“As well as providing excellent training, you get access to all their systems which are intuitive and integrate with each other.
“There is a full bank of templates and collateral which means there is little you have to create yourself, just tailor for your client.
“The most important element is the breadth of offer from Breedon which covers all of the HR support a client could need.
“We also have access to the head office team, if you need any help or support.”
