Lloyds TSB

Lloyds TSB

Lloyds TSB is one of the major providers of finance to the franchising sector in the United Kingdom. Our dedicated franchise team is willing to discuss any aspect of franchising with you. We have knowledge and experience to help you and to support our network of Business Managers nationally. Our Business Managers have access to a comprehensive database of franchise systems operating in the UK and internationally. They combine this franchising experience with their knowledge of the local marketplace to give you dedicated support and guidance. Whether you are thinking of becoming a franchisee, or wish to franchise your own business we can help you.

We can provide prospective franchisees with a free information pack containing a current industry magazine, free tickets to any forthcoming franchise exhibition and a copy of our brochure 'I made franchising work for me' that will help you plan your research into the various franchise systems.

Call us free on 0800 056 0181 to request your information pack. If you are seeking banking or financial assistance please contact our franchising team on 0117 943 3089 or email franchising@lloydstsb.co.uk to arrange a meeting with a locally based Lloyds TSB Business Development Manager.

Lloyds TSB provides a market leading 18 months free day to day banking for new start up franchisee businesses with an annual turnover of up to £2million. We'll help you plan your business and give you software to simplify your bookkeeping and a free guide to running your business.

Moving your existing business to Lloyds TSB is easy and you'll get 6 months free day to day business banking transactions. Customer communication with the bank is important to us and we provide Telephone and Internet Banking services at no additional cost. You will also have a Business Manager who is locally based and will provide a proactive face to face relationship whenever you need their support.

For people looking to franchise their business we provide a free publication 'I franchised my business, so can you' which has been produced by professionals and academics in the franchising sector. We introduce franchisors to experienced professional advisors, who will help you construct your franchise package. With the development of your franchise system we can offer financial support to both you and your franchisees. It is important that we have information about your business opportunity to add the details of your franchise to our comprehensive database, which will enable our Business Managers to respond promptly and professionally to any enquiry that we have from prospective franchisees. Please contact our franchising team on 0117 943 3089 for support.

Lloyds TSB aims to maximise your business potential and as a business owner you are constantly faced with decisions that will affect the future of your business. To help you find solutions to your problems we provide a comprehensive range of business guides to our customers. Lloyds TSB are affiliate members of the British Franchising Association and our Franchise Unit works closely with the BFA to promote ethical franchising with the UK.

Richard Holden, Head of Franchising for Lloyds TSB, regularly speaks at BFA seminars and the Franchise Exhibitions promoting benefits and pitfalls of franchising to both prospective franchisees and people looking to franchise their business concept. Richard has also written several articles for trade publications and is often quoted on franchising issues in the national press.

To discuss any aspect of franchising, call the Lloyds TSB franchise team on 0117 943 3089 alternatively email franchising@lloydstsb.co.uk or write to Lloyds TSB Franchise Unit, PO Box 112, Canons House, Canons Way, Bristol, BS99 7LB.

Email: franchising@lloydstsb.co.uk