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World of Recognition Express

Why Choose Recognition Express?

With year on year growth and a multi million pound revenue network plus achieving the accolade of "Franchisor of the Year". Recognition Express has established itself as market leader in corporate branded products. Their franchise owners have prospered in business over many years and still enjoy the day-to-day challenge their work provides.

Recognition Express are full members of the British Franchise Association. Nigel Toplis, the Company's Managing Director, is immediate past Chairman of the BFA. Their highly professional Franchise Support Team has over 70 years of combined franchising experience.

Key Benefits

• Secure Investment - Join an organisation with over 27 years experience
• Affordable Entry Cost - Total investment £30,000 + VAT. Your investment from only £10,000. Bank finance available.
• Massive Growing Markets - Accessible market in excess of £1.5 billion p.a.
• Repeat Orders - Repeat orders from loyal customers keep building your business
• Large Territories - With 9,000 to 10,000 businesses
• Low Ongoing Costs - Start at home with minimal overheads if you wish
• Strong Support from HQ Team - 3 week induction training; centralised marketing; business planning and reviews; on-going training; regional workshops; UK and International product sourcing; exceptional business support services; exceptional extranet tool; professional advice; hints & tips; great team spirit.

The Market

The market for corporate recognition products is worth in excess of £1.5 billion and the opportunities for Recognition Express Franchisees are endless. From names badges to signs; corporate clothing to promotional products; business gifts and staff awards to large full colour digital posters. What's more, their products are multi-industry and cross client from small local charities to large international corporations.

Walk around your local area and look at the opportunities that are everywhere. How many company signs are in need of repair or replacement? How many retail and service staff do not have name badges or uniforms? How many charities could offer lapel pins or button badges? Who has posters and large prints on display? Then there is our largest market for promotional products, for which every business has a potential need.

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Support

With Recognition Express the support is ongoing. They have 3 Regional Meetings per year, an annual New Owner's Meeting, weekly newsletters, monthly marketing bulletins, monthly communication on products, regular visits for business planning and a bi-annual Company Conference. Plus, their centrally located headquarters are easily accessible from all parts of the country, with excellent motorway connections.

Not only do Recognition Express keep in touch with you, but they also keep in touch with the evolving needs of each Franchise Owner. We operate, and have always operated, a franchise of our own to keep us informed of developments in the field. This too is an essential tool for research into new technology, techniques and products.

Recognition Express is a marketing led company with many years of experience in franchising. They employ a marketing agency to help stand apart in all their communication activities, as well as their own marketing manager. In addition, the Franchise Advisory Council (FAC), consisting of four elected Franchise Owners, meets four times per year to advise on corporate strategy, business development and to help review progress.

The Recognition Express Support Team has over 40 years combined franchising experience and is always on hand to provide help and advice. They provide input and guidance on issues from sourcing, production, sales, marketing and training. You can also find extra help at regular meetings and conferences, where you can share news and ideas with other Franchise Owners.

"It's your business but you will never feel like you are on your own"

The Package

Immediately after you join, an extensive programme of hands-on training is put into motion, taking place both at headquarters and at your own home. Everything you need to know is covered to get you up and running and profitable as quickly as possible. Initial training is thoroughly comprehensive so you feel totally confident right from the outset.

Everything you require to run a successful business is installed directly into your home - Sage accounting software and your contact management software (Team Visual) will all be set up on your computer. Plus, in order to help you meet customer orders from day one, you will receive a database of prospective customers and a comprehensive stock package.

Recognition Express believes it absolutely essential to offer your customers maximum choice. Therefore you are provided with a huge range of samples, enabling you to present the full selection straight away .A professional, specially designed display case is part of the package as well.

The package also includes sales brochures, catalogues, letterheads, business cards, price guidelines and operations manuals.

They want the best

Recognition Express provides you with everything you need to ensure a successful start to your business.

The Recognition Express philosophy is quite simple; they want the best people to join them, so they supply a high value, all-inclusive package at a realistic price.