Card Group franchise

Have you ever seen a party or celebration without greeting cards, candles, balloons, invitations etc?
We have it all, plus so much more! Join the party and sell products that bring happiness and joy to everybody.

Become one of our new regional MASTER FRANCHISEES in the UK

Card Group keeps expanding in the UK and is looking for individuals or companies, who want to be part of its "We are Different" success story.

The UK greeting card market is worth 2.1 billion pounds.

The following regions are available: West Midlands/Wales, South West, South East, North West, Greater London.

Card Group is Sweden’s largest franchise export company with Master Franchisees in 45 countries worldwide. An award-winning company with 21 years of success in setting people up in business.

We have Next Generation designs, fun, trendy & stylish greeting cards, gifts, decorations and partyware for all occasions. In addition, we also have a new range of top selling stickers. Our products are sold in retail stores worldwide such as supermarkets, bookstores, convenience stores, toy stores, home deco stores etc. Stores only pay for what they sell, so they take no risk. No hard selling involved, as stores do not need to invest in stock.

The company language is English. Interviews are being held in the UK ongoing.

Your role:

• You will be the stores leading full assortment supplier of greeting cards, gifts & party products.
• You will establish and progressively build up a team of  6 - 8 sales merchandisers and/or franchisees in your region.
• Your team provides a sales & merchandising service to stores.

We provide:

• A proven award-winning franchise system to help you run a successful business.
• A “We are Different” concept for products and services to stores.
• Products that outsell other cards & gifts in the market.
• Initial training in Sweden & thereafter on-going support in your country.
• The best financial back up in the franchise industry.
• Supply agreement in place with a large convenience retail buying group in the UK.
• Excellent profit potential.
• The required investment is minimal and we finance your growth.

Local Franchisee UK

• Opportunities also available throughout the UK
• Smaller territories than a Master Franchise
• Lower investment than a Master Franchise
• Franchisee fee starting from £1995 ex. VAT 

Initial training in Sweden. Annual conferences in Sweden. Dedicated International Sales Manager, responsible for UK with ongoing support from the Head Office. Intensive support in the field during the start up period and ongoing support thereafter. 

 Card Group is looking for Master Franchisees with the following profile:

• Entrepreneurial with sales & general business experience.
• Enjoys working in the field as well as from the office.
• Good communication skills.
• Wants to succeed in business. Positive/ winning attitude.
• Someone who can finance working capital of between GBP 40 - 60 000.

• Founded 1997 in Sweden
• Master Franchises in over 45 countries
• Winner of the " Franchise System of the year " 2005 Sweden
• Winner of the " Super Company of the year " 2009 and 2010 Sweden
• Winner of the Best Franchise Achievement 2015 Sweden
• Winner of the entrepreneur of the year 2017 Province of Gävle -Sweden
• Member of the Board of the Swedish Franchise Association