GF Issue 54

The Valenta team “OUR SUCCESSFUL FRANCH I SE PARTNERS CROSS THE S I X- F I GURE MARK I N ABOUT 12 MONTHS AND WE ’ RE SEE I NG SOME H I T THE QUARTER MI LL I ON-MARK WI TH I N 24 TO 36 MONTHS” VALENTA BEST WH I TE COLLAR The B2B tech franchise aims to help SMB’s increase profitability by optimizing processes, digitizing using AI and automation and providing a digital workforce be it on-shore, near shore, or off-shore. The business has deep expertise in various industries with a strong and growing team of 650+. The Valenta franchise model has been curated to enable franchise partners to spend 100% of their efforts on sales – an area of business that most franchise partners have a background in but are also supported with ongoingly. Franchise partners focus on client acquisition, which feeds back into their business as net revenue. So far, this approach has proven lucrative, and the brand is seeing direct correlation between concentrated sales efforts and positive results. £17.2 billion is contributed to the UK economy by franchising BFA 25% of market share is European FranchiseHelp “Digital platforms and e-commerce are transforming the franchising landscape in Latin America” Journal of Latin American Business Studies Snackbox BEST PR FIRM Operating as a creative PR laboratory, the agency prioritizes design thinking and storytelling to achieve big results for its franchise clients. Founded in 2006, the business’ ethos believes in curating quality relationships with the media, in order to form a targeted PR approach. Sola Salons BEST LIFESTYLE Independent beauty professionals can rent suites within the salon’s premises. The franchise appeals massively to sole traders looking for somewhere to operate their business. So far, demand has propelled the business to more than 800 locations across the UK. Stratus Building Solutions BEST PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Leaning into the green cleaning demand, the commercial cleaning and janitorial service provider uses environmentally friendly methods and chemicals certified by Green Seal. Its services, which range from floor care, restroom sanitation, and waste disposal, have received positive reviews. Seriously Addictive Mathematics BEST CHILDREN’S AND EDUCATION The Singaporean maths enrichment programme aims to tutor children aged between 4-12 years, while encouraging a positive attitude and critical thinking. The franchise’s approach has led to more than 200 centres across 20 countries, with franchisees delivering more than 30,000 pages of worksheets. GLOBAL FRANCHI SE AWARDS : THE F INAL I STS 62 GLOBAL FRANCHISE | ISSUE 8.2