Buying a Franchise

Making the sales process simple

Whether you’re buying or selling an existing franchise, at H.I. Resales we’re the specialists who can help you navigate the process smoothly and easily. We’ll take you through every step, making sure every detail is taken care of in good time to ensure the transaction goes through without a hitch wherever possible, and all legal procedures are properly carried out.

We believe the process of buying a business should be as stress-free and professional as possible, carried out ethically with transparency and respect. Both buyers and sellers can be assured of our full attention and expertise during their transaction, right from the first meeting to final completion.

The resale process

The typical stages involved, from listing to sale.

Expression of interest
Expression of interest

Your first contact with us will be to enquire about available franchises – usually your initial point of contact will be Paul Evans.

Franchise Application completed & NDA signed
Franchise Application completed & NDA signed

As a prospective purchaser you’ll need to satisfy the selection criteria for new franchisees as determined by the franchisor. Once your application and NDA has been reviewed and approved, further details can be provided about the franchise resale/s.

Review sales prospectus
Review sales prospectus

We’ll send you a sales prospectus for the franchise(s) you’re interested in, complete with the territory and financial details you need to make a decision on going to the next stage.

Informal offer made and accepted
Informal offer made and accepted
Heads of terms drawn up
Heads of terms drawn up

Once an offer has been accepted, Heads of Terms – setting out the main terms of the sale – are agreed and drawn up.

Due Diligence completed
Due Diligence completed

Following due diligence procedures, each party will instruct their lawyers and a Sale & Purchase Agreement will be entered into.

Lawyers instructed (Sale & Purchase Agreement)
Lawyers instructed (Sale & Purchase Agreement)
Exchange
Exchange

Upon exchange a non-refundable deposit will be paid and a completion date agreed by all parties.

Sale completion
Sale completion

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If you're interested in franchise resale opportunities, or would like to know more about the process, please get in touch.

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