LEEDS, UK. December 2nd, 2024 - Lime Licensing Group, a leading franchise consultancy with over two decades of experience in helping brands achieve nationwide expansion, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with FSB. This collaboration is designed to empower small businesses across the UK by providing essential support for entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses through franchising.
Under this partnership, Lime Licensing Group and FSB will work together to provide tailored franchise consultancy, practical assistance, education, and legal resources for FSB members interested in exploring franchising as a pathway to growth. Together, the organisations aim to break down traditional barriers to franchising and offer support at every stage of the process, from initial concept and development through to marketing, recruitment, and ongoing support.
With both organisations’ expertise, the collaboration will open new doors for small business owners, making franchising a more accessible, viable and profitable route to scale their businesses.
Key initiatives of the partnership include:
- Exclusive FSB member discounts: FSB members will receive access to exclusive discounts on Lime Licensing Group’s franchise consultancy services, making professional support more affordable for small businesses.
- Educational resources and workshops: Lime Licensing Group will collaborate with the FSB to deliver franchise-focused workshops, webinars, and content tailored for small businesses now and throughout 2025. These resources will provide insights into the benefits and intricacies of the franchising model, equipping entrepreneurs with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions.
- Hands-on support for franchising: For small businesses ready to take the leap into franchising, Lime Licensing Group will provide hands-on practical services, from creating bespoke franchise models to recruiting the right franchisees, enabling business owners to expand with confidence not just in the UK but overseas too.
Lime Licensing Group’s CEO Andy Cheetham, commented, “Franchising is one of the most effective growth strategies for small businesses, and this partnership with FSB aligns perfectly with our mission to support small business owners across the UK. We’re thrilled to provide FSB members with resources and expertise tailored specifically to the unique challenges and opportunities they will encounter in franchising.”
FSB’s Chief Commercial Officer Caroline Lavelle, added, “We are committed to helping small businesses thrive, and this partnership with Lime Licensing Group is another step toward empowering our members with innovative growth solutions. Franchising offers a fantastic opportunity for business expansion, and together with Lime Licensing Group, we look forward to helping more UK small businesses reach their full potential.”
The partnership between Lime Licensing Group and FSB launches today with initial exclusive resources available to FSB members. Small businesses looking to explore franchising as a growth opportunity are encouraged to connect with Lime Licensing Group or FSB to learn more about the resources and support available.
About Lime Licensing Group:
Lime Licensing Group is the UK’s largest franchise consultancy with branches around the UK and extensive experience helping businesses expand through the franchise model. For more information, visit www.limelicensinggroup.co.uk.
About FSB:
As the UK’s largest business support group, FSB is the voice of the UK’s small businesses and the self-employed. Established 50 years ago to help its members succeed in business, FSB is a non-profit making and non-party political organisation that’s led by its members, for its members. As the UK’s leading business campaigner, FSB is focused on delivering change which supports smaller businesses to grow and succeed.
FSB offers members a wide range of vital business services, including access to finance, business banking, legal advice and support along with a powerful voice in Government. More information is available at www.fsb.org.uk