Scheme details
Area: Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, County Durham, Gateshead, South Tyneside, North Tyneside, Northumberland
Categories: Finance & funding, Grant
Business stage: Trading business
Telephone: 01323 332834
Contact email: joel@infinitybusinessgrowthnetwork.co.uk
Page last updated: 27 February 2025
Poundland founder & entrepreneur Steven Smith is supporting a major investment initiative to support the growth of franchising in the UK. Franchise Angels is the brainchild of Joel Bissitt, a leading franchising entrepreneur and founder of Infinity Business Growth Network, Franchise UK & the Quality Franchise Association. Ian Townsend, an entrepreneur, COO of the Quality Franchise Association and franchising legal expert makes up this impressive trinity of entrepreneurs.
Franchise Angels will invest in ambitious businesses with a proven business model and strong branding. Working alongside business owners they will provide comprehensive support to assist with franchising the businesses, ongoing operational support & exit strategy. Businesses will be selected to pitch to the Franchise Angels at a “Dragons Den” style event following a successful application.
The process
Step 1: Submit your details and start the application process
Step 2: Complete and return your application form and supporting information
Step 3: Pitch your business to our angels
Please apply via the website to receive full details on this opportunity, the application process, next events and steps.