Expert advice for effective results that last
Melanie Fitzpatrick, who is a Business & Franchise Consultant, founded Franchise and Grow in 2021. The business is UK based and our goal is to provide relevant and practical advice that can help you with launching, growing and maintaining a successful franchise business model. With our bespoke Franchise Operations Manual, you can rest assured that you are investing in a product that will guide you through the correct process of becoming a franchisee. So far, Franchise and Grow have:
- Created an Operations Manual to help you deliver your first franchise.
- Created comprehensive manuals that provide legal, branding and process based advise.
- Launched a one on one franchise consultancy service for businesses in need of our help.
- Helped a wide range of customers achieve their goals due to the strategic advice of Franchise Consultant Melanie.
- Assisted in a variety of franchise set-ups in sectors such as Pet Shops, Hairdressing and Clothing Alterations.
Meet Melanie Fitzpatrick
The short video to the right shows Melanie Fitzpatrick introducing Franchise and Grow and how it can help both individuals and companies to start and grow, using the franchise model successfully. Learn more about Franchising your business: whether you are in the United Kingdom or Europe, the United States or Australia, we support people in all business sectors - globally. Check out the business articles on our website to learn more about franchisng a business.
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Melanie Fitzpatrick
As Company Director at Gusto Business Consultancy as well as being a Franchise Consultant; Melanie has been providing Project Management services since 2001, across a range of business support programmes as well as a number of construction projects. She has also been providing business training and mentoring support since 2002 (for both individuals, groups, and established businesses) and has a wide range of experience in different market sectors.
Since 2002, she has supported over 2000 individuals via training and mentoring, and has written over 1500 business plans. She has developed a number of unique training programmes (all of which are currently active) that can be used to support start-up businesses – Business Basics, Let’s Start a Business, and Like a Boss.
Melanie also works with established businesses. She focuses on: development of franchise documentation; marketing strategy; business planning for growth; accessing investors; and financial planning.
In 2021, Melanie noticed a gap in the global market for strategic and practical advice around franchising. As an already successfully established Franchise Consultant, Melanie took the all important steps of setting up Franchise & Grow to help all businesses needing help and support on the outset of their franchising journey.
What we can offer you
Your all-in-one step by step Guide
Your Franchise Operations Manual gives your franchisee everything they need to get started with your franchise business.
- What steps you need to take to get started
- Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
- How to build an effective Franchise Operations Manual
- How to consistently deliver on expected standard
Build your Platform
Image is everything and every business owner knows effective marketing is key to success. We will help you stand back from your business and look at this through the eyes of your consumers.We will help you develop your Franchise Branding Spec which will guide your franchisee on:
- How to use the logo and ideal placements
- Best Fonts to use
- Brand guidelines & examples of how to use the branding
- Ways to help you identify if your marketing is recognisable to the brand & indicative of the product / services you provide
Support for navigating legal complexities
Work with one of our experienced franchise legal teams in order to better understand the legal technicalities around franchising. Your Franchise Agreement is a legal document that you should get right first time. This protects both you and your franchise licensee. You can expect:
- When to contact your solicitor to draw up legal documents
- Simple explanations for legal complexities
- Understanding franchise contract law
- How to safeguard your financial assets
Looking for additional support?
Our expert team are here to help you with any questions you may have, we can talk you through your manuals, provide one on one support and offer additional documentation regardless of sector. Head over to our contact us page to find out how you can get it touch today.
“I have worked with Melanie over the last 5 years delivering IP consultancy on a Franchise Your Business Program which Melanie managed on behalf of Ortus and the Belfast City Council & Lisburn City Council. Melanie is always on top of all aspects of the programme for both the mentors and the business participants and presents to a group in a confident manner. She is always well prepared and is always available to provide excellent support in a friendly personable way.”-