about us

meet the origial franchising gurus

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Our mission is to help aspiring entrepreneurs navigate the complex world of franchising, providing expert guidance and personalised solutions to help them succeed in the competitive franchise market.

How Franchising Guru Was Born

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Recognising the need

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Our franchisor consultancy was created by a group of innovative entrepreneurs who recognised the challenges faced by the franchisors and franchisees in the modern business landscape

Designing solutions

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In the digital age, things became more complex, yet filled with new opportunities. That’s when we realised the importance of a consultancy that delivers results in today’s fast-paced environment. Hence, we stepped in to offer fresh, practical solutions to make the journeys of both franchisors and franchisees smoother.

Driven by passion

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Our team of experts is driven by a shared commitment to help our clients achieve their goals and build thriving, sustainable businesses. We offer a comprehensive suite of services, including cutting-edge marketing, legal advice, financial planning, and operational support, all tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.

Redefining franchising

Through our innovative, result-driven approach, we’ve helped countless franchisors and franchisees achieve unprecedented success. We believe that with the right guidance, support, and modern strategies, any franchise can thrive in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape.

About James

20 YEARS+ IN FRANCHISING & LEISURE INDUSTRIES

GURU OF FRANCHISE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & GROWTH STRATEGIES, MARKETING & BRANDING.

James is a dynamic and results-driven professional with over 20 years of experience in franchising and leisure industries. He has a strong back-ground in business development, strategic planning, and operations management, with a focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences. James has a deep understanding of the franchising industry, including franchise operations, marketing, and brand development.

He has also gained extensive experience in the leisure industry, including event management, sales, and customer service. Throughout his career, James has worked with a variety of franchise brands, helping them to grow and succeed through effective business strategies and operational excellence. He is a passionate leader with a focus on delivering results and driving growth.

About Maria

15 YEARS+ IN LEGAL & FRANCHISING INDUSTRIES

GURU OF FRANCHISE LAW, CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS, FRANCHISE RELATIONS & EXPANSION.

Maria is a skilled professional with 15 years of experience in both legal and franchising industries. She is a strategic thinker with exceptional problem-solving skills and a proven track record of delivering results. Throughout her career, Maria has gained a deep understanding of franchising, including the complexities of franchise law, contract negotiations, and franchisee relations.

She has also sharpened her legal skills, including contract drafting and negotiations, litigation, and intellectual property law. Maria is passionate about helping businesses grow through franchising and has played a key role in the successful expansion of many franchise brands. She is a detail-oriented professional with a strong work ethic and is committed to delivering exceptional results for her clients.

What our clients say

Our guru experience

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years of experience building successful franchises

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franchises sold
domestically & internatioanally

£ 1 M

revenue generated

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businesses franchised around the globe

Meet the team

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Russell Valler

Sales Director and Sales Guru

15 years of franchise experience in leisure, hospitality and shared working space sectors.

Russell is a fresh thinking, innovative leader with an impressive background in moulding, leading and driving teams to achieve both their operational and sales targets. He has also successfully owned and achieved profitable exits from his own franchise businesses and truly possesses an unmatched skillset as both franchisee and franchisor. Russell’s passion in working with early stage brands to achieve their franchise goals whilst also excelling in expanding existing franchised businesses.

Ewelina Luterek

Guru of Business Development

Ewelina Luterek is a dedicated and accomplished professional with a decade of experience in adult education and business development and is now the Business Development Manager for Franchising Guru. With a passion for both teaching and fostering growth in business environments, Ewelina brings a unique blend of pedagogical expertise and strategic acumen to her endeavours. Her commitment to lifelong learning and excellence has consistently driven her success in empowering individuals and organisations to reach their full potential.

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Anna Khemmelis

 Videography Guru

Ewelina Luterek is a dedicated and accomplished professional with a decade of experience in adult education and business development and is now the Business Development Manager for Franchising Guru. With a passion for both teaching and fostering growth in business environments, Ewelina brings a unique blend of pedagogical expertise and strategic acumen to her endeavours. Her commitment to lifelong learning and excellence has consistently driven her success in empowering individuals and organisations to reach their full potential.

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We aim to ensure that we focus purely on the success of our clients and provide quality consultancy and training that is beneficial and practical for you.

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