SME News Q2 2025 / 18 360o Franchising Solutions From its London headquarters, Presman & Colard International Advisory oversees an operation dedicated to providing straightforward franchising solutions to businesses in today’s dynamic industry landscape. It is the mission of this group to become the most respected business of its kind across the UK, as well as the North America and MENA regions, where its presence is equally strong. Recognised here as the Best SMEs & Franchising Consultancy 2025, we spoke with Charlie Mander, Presman & Colard’s co-founder and COO, on the back of its win. Representing everything from plucky SMEs to some of the world’s foremost brands as they walk the path of international expansion, Presman & Colard operates atop the tried-and-tested belief that the foundation for successful franchising is the combination of trust, communication, and a shared vision for growth. From this jumping-off point, the team here work tirelessly to be the go-to advisors for both franchisees and franchisors, bringing expert guidance and holistic support to every stage of the process. Since its inception in 2018, Presman & Colard has gone from strength to strength, this on the back of the personalised attention and strategic advice it delivers to partner businesses. Today, this franchise expert has grown to encompass a global network of offices spanning seven countries (the UK, US, UAE, Egypt, Canada, Morocco, and Kuwait), picking up a host of awards for its trailblazing efforts. Meticulously blending local knowledge and support with a deep understanding of how to promote international expansion, the company has completed lucrative franchise deals in 50 countries worldwide to date, opening more than 200 global sites. Thus, Presman & Colard more than has what it takes to drive success across the likes of the hospitality, leisure, and food retail sectors, with businesses in these industries enjoying the provision of a full A-Z franchising and scaling programme. Just one example of a brand benefiting from this encompassing approach is a famous café chain that has been operating stores across London since 2019. Seeking out the services of Presman & Colard to build and execute a robust global growth strategy, as well as to develop a franchise system and operating suite, the group has secured franchise deals for the client in 28 countries to date. This is not all, as five further territories are also under offer. Successes such as this one are being spurred on by the fact that franchising is currently in growing demand across the world, this due to its proven model for unlocking rapid and scalable expansion with limited risk. Explaining this in more detail, Charlie told us: “Entrepreneurs are increasingly drawn to franchises due to the support, brand recognition, and reduced uncertainty that they provide.” In a similar vein, brand owners too benefit from franchising opportunities, which enable them to quickly expand their presence in the market without taking on the full financial and operational burdens that come with opening up a new location. Charlie summed it up best when he said: “With consumer trust leaning towards established brands and localised services, franchising is a powerful strategy for sustainable growth and building long-term brand equity.” Recent developments in the sector have made hitting these quality markers even easier for Presman & Colard, which has been leveraging the latest in automation technologies and digital management tools to improve the overall efficiency of its operation and demonstrably enhance the customer experience it provides. Outside of this, hybrid and microfranchising models allow for greater flexibility, and have proved greatly effective when it comes to meeting local market needs. With the best piece of advice Charlie ever received still fresh in his mind – “franchising is about people, not just systems” – he and the rest of the team at Presman & Colard are set to spend the next few years developing their offerings in ways that will directly benefit their clients. Yes, a big part of this involves leveraging technology to create smarter systems, but the focus remains on people, especially making franchising more accessible to those at the helm of SMEs around the world. “We aim to create a global network of consultants, providing localised expertise backed by central strategic support. Ultimately, our mission is to modernise franchise consulting and help more brands achieve sustainable, international, and successful growth.” A beacon of industry knowledge and tailored support in this everevolving industry, Presman & Colard International Advisory is much more than just a franchise consultancy – it is a trusted partner to client businesses of all shapes and sizes. Contact: Charlie Mander Company: Presman & Colard International Advisory Web Address: https://presmancolard.com/ Feb25197
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