Rock The Frock Franchising

13/03/2020

Here at RTF, we are proud to be an entirely female owned and run business!

Did you know, in the UK only 19% of SMEs are started by women? However, franchising is experiencing a massive growth amongst women according to this article from Franchise World. In it, they confirm "...a 20% hike since 2015, according to the 2018 BFA/NatWest Franchise Survey"

Have a read of why franchising offers a more sustainable and risk-reduced route into starting your own business...

With the industry seeing an increase in female franchisees, Pip Wilkins explores why franchising is suitable for women who want to run their own business.

12/03/2020

Rock The Frock is the leading bridal boutique for wedding dresses with a difference. Fashion-forward, modern designs for brides who want real choice and a dress that reflects their individualism.

Be part of the brand by opening your own Rock The Frock boutique via our franchise scheme! We provide a high level of support, from marketing to sales training & more!

Have a read of our initial information via the website & get in touch for a franchise brochure!

https://rockthefrockbridal.co.uk/pages/franchise-with-us

10/03/2020

Do you have what it takes to run your own bridal boutique?

We're looking for a dedicated, hardworking entrepreneur to open a Rock The Frock Pre-Loved boutique in the North of England!

If you'd like to be your own boss and help brides find their dream wedding dress, have a read of the information on our website!

https://rockthefrockbridal.co.uk/pages/franchise-with-us

03/03/2020

How much investment is needed to start a bridal boutique?

It's a well-known fact that starting a business can be extremely costly. Not only do you have the physical costs of refitting a shop space and purchasing stock before even opening the doors, but there's the marketing cost to consider too. Too many people start a business (whether a bricks and mortar or online store) and just expect the customers to come running. IF ONLY!

And then there's the marketing needed to get customers ready to purchase before you even open your doors can seriously mount up and, if not carefully placed, can put you in a negative position before you see any return.

Fortunately, when investing in a franchise, a significant amount of the initial startup costs and processes have already been covered which means you can hit the ground running.

For a Rock The Frock franchise, you will expect to invest the following:

⚡️Licence fee
⚡️Stock purchase
⚡️Legal fees

What do you get for that investment?

💥An established brand with excellent reputation behind you
💥Start-up stock purchase with variety of exclusive designs
💥Initial and on-going training and support
💥Full operations manual on how to run your store
💥Marketing & advertising support from the main brand
💥Dedicated webpage for your store
💥Dedicated social media accounts for your store
💥Access to relevant exclusive established designers and supplier relationships

We have two options for Rock The Frock Franchises: the regular boutique model and the Pre-Loved model. The start up cost for the Pre-Loved model incorporates the cost of the initial stock required meaning a boutique can be trading within just six weeks!

If you would like more information about our franchise options, have a read of the information on our website & feel free to request a brochure via email at [email protected]

https://rockthefrockbridal.co.uk/pages/franchise-with-us

03/03/2020

Why choose a RTF Franchise?

A creative franchise can be difficult to find - most are in much more corporate industries and don't offer the creative element of running a business like Rock The Frock.

We don't like to make running a bridal boutique sound like some kind of Disney fairytale - ANY business requires passion, determination, hard-work and consistency to be successful and a boutique is no different.

However, it's impossible not to be inspired when surrounded by designer wedding dresses and working with so many talented individuals in making brides dreams come true. The sourcing of gowns is exciting and getting to see them being created and then enjoyed by customers is THE BEST!

There are so many elements to running a business that make it attractive but we feel that our values, style and ethos really makes running a Rock The Frock the BEST franchise around!

Want to know more? Head on over to the website for some initial information and email us for a full brochure!

https://rockthefrockbridal.co.uk/pages/franchise-with-us

[email protected]

28/02/2020

If anyone is interested in meeting for a coffee and chat about Rock The Frock franchises, we'll be popping up to the National Franchise Exhibition at the NEC on Friday 13th March!

Let us know if you're going to be there!

https://www.thenec.co.uk/whats-on/national-franchise-exhibition/

27/02/2020

⚡️EARN A £500 FINDER'S FEE!⚡️

We pay a £500 finder's fee to anyone who refers a successful franchisee! If you know somebody interested in starting their own business in the wedding industry/retail and feel they have the relevant skills required, tell them to get in touch!

https://rockthefrockbridal.co.uk/pages/franchise-with-us

27/02/2020

⚡️INCLUSIVE BOUTIQUES / EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS⚡️

We talk a lot about inclusivity and exclusivity at Rock The frock but what does it mean?

Well, we believe that ALL brides should be able to visit our stores without fear of judgement or limited options. Where possible, we stock gowns in an inclusive range of sizes to ensure brides don't feel sidelined by their body size or shape. Our marketing regular reflects brides of all ethnicities, sexual orientation, sizes and ages to ensure we are spreading the message that everyone is a Rock The Frock bride!

Alongside our inclusive values, we operate an exclusive designs model at Rock The Frock to ensure that the same dresses can't be found down the road in another bridal boutique. This underpins our franchise model and means those investing in a Rock The Frock franchise have an immediate USP in order to stand apart from the competition! We have formed great relationships with designers to carry dresses exclusively in the UK, as well as our own styles which are unique to our stores.

Serving our customers while doing no harm. Always.

https://rockthefrockbridal.co.uk/pages/franchise-with-us

26/02/2020

Why choose Rock The Frock as your franchise opportunity?

We recognise that there are many franchise options out there and many that offer the golden egg of immediate return on investment. I'm always wary of business start-ups that sound too good to be true and our transparent marketing represents that.

Franchising isn't a way to earn a quick buck. It's not a "hands-off" investment opportunity. But it is a recognised and established way to start a business with a much higher success rate and be involved in a network of professionals who are all working hard towards the same goals.

We believe Rock The Frock franchises offer something truly unique, as a creative opportunity in an otherwise very corporate arena. We are proud to offer values such as:

⚡️Inclusive boutiques - ALL are welcome
⚡️Exclusive designs - designs you cannot find elsewhere
⚡️Sustainability - sustainable fabrics & tree-planting initiatives
⚡️Superior service - making our brides feel like family
⚡️Ethical production - no mass-produced products from sweatshops in the far East

We believe in balancing the experience of the bride against the experience of the people producing our dresses. We believe in serving our brides while doing no harm.

If you'd like more details on how to get involved, please head over to our website for our franchise information.

https://rockthefrockbridal.co.uk/pages/franchise-with-us

25/02/2020

Why do franchises survive while individually owned business fail?

There are many reasons why investing in a franchise is a safer bet for your money than starting out on your own. These include:

⚡️Brand equity - a franchise brand has already been successful built, a customer base secured and a good reputation upheld. This is an invaluable step on the ladder for a new business as it brings integrity, credibility and, of course, custom from day one.

⚡️Tried & tested business model - the business model has been created, tested and shown to be successful by its track record as an independently-run business. A franchisee is accessing BEST PRACTICE through well-established systems and operations, ensuring pitfalls are avoided and issues pre-empted.

⚡️Support - whether it's business advice, marketing support or access to collaborative relationships, the support a franchisor offers to its franchises is priceless to increase efficiency and profitability.

Franchising is all about a two-way relationship of mutual trust and responsibility. Both franchisor and franchisee must continue to work towards the same outcome with aligned goals and values in order to make the business a success.

If you'd like to discuss becoming a RTF Franchisee, get in touch! The process is straight-forward and an initial chat is free!

[email protected]

24/02/2020

Have you considered investing in a franchise and starting your own bridal business?

We have some key areas we are looking to fill for Rock The Frock boutiques, including:

⚡️London
⚡️Belfast
⚡️North East England
⚡️Glasgow

An initial start-up investment of around £45,000 is required for licence fee, stock purchase, legals and shop-fit.

We have a projected turnover of £300,000 in the first year of owning a London boutique with a NET profit of £78,000!

Interested? Get in touch for a full brochure at [email protected]