What's the Application Process?
Every Stocktake franchisee who joins us, comes with their own unique experiences and background. However the main thing, they all share is a passion for the Hospitality Industry, and a desire to stay in the industry, whilst improving their work/life balance.
Required Skills & Experience.
Experience as a stocktaker, is not required, as full training is given. However individuals will need a very good understanding of the industry, as they will be using this experience to advise other business. Successful franchises usually have the following:
- Several years' experience working in the Hospitality Industry. This will include time spent working in a managerial position (e.g. Bars Manager/General Manager).
- Experience of stock control, ordering and calculating GPs and selling prices.
- Good numeric and linguistic skills (at least GCSE Grade C/4 in both Maths & English Language).
- Proficiency with MS Office – Excel, Outlook, Word.
- Communication Skills – Franchisees will need to be able to communicate well with a wide variety of customers. They will work we a wide range of people with varying backgrounds.
Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Stocktake Franchisee
This whole process is dictated by the speed at which the potential franchisee would like to move, and any notice periods etc they have to complete. From our perspective the whole process can take as little as 2 weeks from initial contact to franchise launch.
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Informal Video Call with our HQ Team.
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In Person follow-up Interview + Training assessment
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Submit Completed Application Form
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Franchise Offer + Agreement Preparation
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Sign Agreement + Pay Deposit
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Pay Purchase Fee in Full
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Initial Training
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Launch Marketing & Let's Get Busy!
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Follow-up Training (as required)
Backgrounds of our Existing Stocktake Franchisees
All of our existing Stocktake Franchisees have Bio pages on our website, these detail their backgrounds before joining us. However some examples include
I have been a Stocktake UK franchisee for 16 years now having left Hotel Operations. Jonathon Burkin – Stocktake UK Franchisee – Nottingham
I've been managing pubs and restaurants since the age of 18, working in both branded and privately owned establishments. My work includes running management induction courses and training assistant managers for branded pubs, as well as collaborating with kitchen teams to help them achieve their profitability margins Joanne Jones – Stockcheck Franchisee – Cardiff
I was previously working within the hospitality industry as an opening manager and hotel general manager. With extensive knowledge of both systems, and software, as well as an internal stocktaking procedure, it made a natural move for me to become self-employed. Matthew Sillett – Stocktake UK Franchisee – Sheffield
I decided to become a Stockcheck Franchisee because, after several years in hospitality management, I realized that I was more interested in the accounting side of the business than front-of-house operations. Producing P&Ls excited me more than dealing with daily front-of-house issues. Additionally, I craved more flexibility with my working hours and relished the idea of facing different challenges each day in diverse environments. Tracy Egan – Stockcheck Franchisee – Birmingham
My previous job as a manager within a hotel entailed doing stocktakes, with a monthly visit by Stocktake UK to audit my work. I always enjoyed that side of things, and back in 2013, when our auditor (now a colleague) suggested that I purchased a franchise, I didn't think twice. Matthew Phipps – Stocktake UK Franchisee – Nottingham
My career has always been in Hotel and Food & Beverage Management. My first job was as a Management Trainee at The Savoy Hotel in London followed by 6 months working in Paris. I then worked in several hotels, restaurants and Leisure Operations as Food and Beverage Manager and General Manager. Prior to joining Stocktake UK, I was General Manager of a Golf Club for 10 years. Freda Sunley – Stocktake UK Franchisee – London
Franchise Support & Head Office Team
Our Head Office is staffed by a team of knowledgeable and experienced professionals. We do not have a high turn-over of staff, and it isnormal for our franchisees to be on very friendly terms with the support team. Aside from specific accounts queries, all staff can help with any query or issue.
Normal working hours are 9am to 5pm, with senior managers providing emergency out of hours assistance.
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