Franchises for sale in the UK

A franchise resale is an existing franchise business sold by its current owner to a new franchisee. You take over a trading business – its customers, staff, systems and territory – and continue under the same brand with the franchisor’s support.

A resale gives you a business with a proven local market, existing customers and income from day one, so your decision is based on real trading figures rather than projections. Lenders can assess those figures too, which can make funding easier to arrange. A new franchise gives you more freedom to shape the business from scratch, but carries more start-up risk. Compare franchise resales and new franchises.

Asking prices depend on the brand, the territory and how the business is performing – from smaller home-based territories to multi-site management businesses. Use the asking price filter above to see opportunities within your budget, and allow for professional fees and working capital on top.

Yes. The franchisor must approve you as the new franchisee before the sale can complete. This usually involves meeting their team, sharing your business plan and agreeing to complete their training. Reputable franchisors provide the same onboarding and ongoing support to resale buyers as to new franchisees.

Most purchases take three to six months from first enquiry to completion. Well-prepared buyers can occasionally complete in eight to ten weeks, while larger or more complex businesses can take longer. Having your funding, solicitor and business plan ready early helps avoid delays. Read our guide to buyer timelines.

Yes. All enquiries are handled in the strictest confidence. Detailed financial information is shared once you’ve signed a non-disclosure agreement (if needed), which protects the seller, their staff and their customers.