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ABOUT THE FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

Choosing which advisors to work with is an important decision for any business. Of course you are seeking a team with wide experience, in depth knowledge and a high degree of professionalism. But also an energetic, practical approach to projects that ensures plans turn into action, tasks get completed and you achieve your objectives on time, within budget.
 
We are part of The Franchising Centre which is the UK’s leading team of professional consultants to the franchise community. Collectively our consultants have over 200 years in franchising, have worked with companies large and small and bring unparalleled knowledge and experience to our clients’ projects. Wherever you are in your franchising journey you can rely on us for the very best support and advice in achieving your goals.
 
 OUR TEAM:

	Brian Duckett Brian is chairman of The Franchising Centre. He writes regularly for the UK franchising and business media and has presented at several seminars and workshops, including those arranged for The Institute of Directors, The Confederation of British Industry, The British Franchise Association, The International Franchise Association and British Franchise Exhibitions. Internationally, he writes regular features for franchising magazines in the USA, Europe, Australia and India, and has spoken at several franchise conferences on five continents.  His book “How to Turn Your Business Into The Next Global Brand – Creating and Managing a Franchised Network” was published in the autumn of 2007. info@thefranchisingcentre.com
	Bill Pegram Bill is a qualified marketeer who has run his own business and been U.K. Managing Director of one of the world's largest estate agency franchises. He has advised many franchised networks and has a strong background in franchise marketing and recruitment. info@thefranchisingcentre.com
	Paul Monaghan Paul is a professional retailer with over twenty-five years of franchising experience, including the set-up, training and support of the largest chain of retail shoe franchisees in the UK. As one of the Founding Directors of The Franchising Centre he has been involved in consultancy projects with a wide range of companies. He has special responsibility for the development and delivery of training through The Franchise Training Centre. He has been a Visiting Lecturer in Franchising at Bristol University and has delivered the Finance Module at Middlesex University Business School's 'Summer School in Franchising'. With Brian Duckett he is co-author of 'How to Turn your Business into the Next Global Brand'. info@thefranchisingcentre.com
	Farrah Rose Farrah Rose has been involved in international franchise management since 1984, and has developed international franchise strategies, pre-drafted franchise agreements and operations manuals, and found master franchisees for many well-known brands to transfer their know-how to Europe and the Middle-East. info@thefranchisingcentre.com
	Stafford Cant Stafford is an experienced marketing and systems consultant who has a strong background in franchise marketing & recruitment, business analysis, re-engineering and systemisation. He has run businesses in Europe and the Middle East that specialised in launching leading regional franchisors into new markets. As Director of a food multinational he has created new concepts and campaigns for food retail, restaurants and catering in Europe & America. info@thefranchisingcentre.com
	Iain Martin Iain was UK Sales Director of one of the UK's largest specialist recruitment companies, prior to entering the franchise industry in 1994. Since then he has provided consultancy, franchisee and executive recruitment services to a broad range of franchisors. He specialises in recruiting from field management to Board level positions. info@thefranchisingcentre.com
	Steve Felmingham Steve has over 14 years experience in franchising having worked both as a franchisor and a franchisee, launching and managing several UK and international Master Franchises in Europe, USA, Canada, South America and Australia. Steve has recently been developing a UK-based financial services franchise and has previously worked as Vice President of a USA Master Franchise. During his career Steve has worked with many new-start companies as well as being a main board director of a highly successful international publishing and distribution franchise with over 28,000 outlets worldwide. info@thefranchisingcentre.com
	Alan Wilkinson Alan has 15 years’ experience in franchising and has held positions in Recruitment, Franchise Management, and National Sales. He has been involved with several UK franchise start ups, including running a pilot operation himself. Alan has also been a franchisee with two franchise concepts. Alan obtained the Diploma in Franchise Management from The Franchise Training Centre in 2000.  info@thefranchisingcentre.com
	Mark Thompson Mark has 22 years experience in management both with large multinationals and his own businesses. He has a strong background in sales and marketing, start-ups and considerable experience in franchising, both as franchisor and franchisee. He has extensive experience in designing and planning a new network and implementing the practices that deliver growth. He was UK Managing Director of a division of a franchise network with several hundred franchisees across the UK, which also extended into nine countries. info@thefranchisingcentre.com
	Simon Mills Simon has worked in franchising since 1991, as a franchisee, and as a UK franchisor, which has more than 200 franchisees in 11 countries. Simon relocated to America for 3 years to launch a division of this established brand. He joined the board as a director in 2001 and was appointed as Managing Director latterly. Simon’s skills include franchise start ups, recruitment, training, management, and international expansion, having worked in 22 countries. His approach is hands on, practical and designed to give immediate impact to the new, growing and established franchisor. info@thefranchisingcentre.com
	Bill Hendrie Bill has over 25 years management experience gained within diverse business sectors ranging from retail to recruitment. He has worked within the franchise sector since 1995 in both training and operational roles and latterly as Franchise Director of one of the UK’s largest independently owned recruitment companies. Bill’s business ethos is to ‘Roll his sleeves up’ and work with franchisors to maximise on all opportunities to successfully grow their businesses. Bill is an active member of the British Franchise Association having held both regional and national roles. He is a past Chairman of The Franchise Group for Scotland. info@thefranchisingcentre.com
	Sarah Taylor Sarah Taylor has worked with a number of franchise organisations, providing marketing, IT and e-business support. She has created and implemented support programmes to help organisations improve their business performance. info@thefranchisingcentre.com
	Shirley Hughes Shirley’s career in recruitment started in 1993 and she has placed candidates within the Transport Industry, Hospitality Sector, Commercial Marketplace and Franchising Industry from junior to senior positions. Shirley’s role is to ensure that whether you are a candidate looking for a new position or a client who needs a new member of staff, you will be able to discuss your needs with her at any time. info@thefranchisingcentre.com
	Kate Smedley Kate has worked in recruitment since 1994, predominantly owning her own businesses and has specialised in the franchise sector for over ten years.  She has placed candidates at all levels within the industry both in the UK and internationally and now focuses on senior UK and international placements. info@thefranchisingcentre.com
	Peter Harwood Peter has over thirty years’ experience of multinational corporations, primarily in the foodservice and beverage sectors. Much of his career has been spent in the USA, and as president he was responsible for the international operations and development of franchised brands such as Dunkin’ Donuts, Baskin-Robbins and Au Bon Pain. Peter is a former member of the London Business School’s North American Advisory Board, and is a Professor at Boston’s Hult International Business School. info@thefranchisingcentre.com
	Jan Webb Jan manages The Franchising Centre office and is responsible for lead tracking and reporting ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. info@thefranchisingcentre.com
	Martin Mendelsohn Dr Martin Mendelsohn has been a leading figure in franchising for over 40 years. He is Chair of Field Fisher Waterhouse Franchise Group, a leading UK Law firm. Martin has worked extensively with businesses of all sizes, as well as advising governments on franchising, under the aegis of OECD, ILO, UNDP and the UK KnowHow Fund. Martin has published over fifteen books including, The Guide to Franchising (7th edition) and Franchising Law (2nd Edition) and is also Editor of the International Journal of Franchising Law. Martin has lectured extensively around the world and is able to offer practical business advice to consultancy clients, if required. info@thefranchisingcentre.com