Franchising details
Brand and Market Position
The Co-op is a prominent convenience retailer in the UK, boasting a network of 2,500 company-owned stores and expanding through a franchise model. Its trusted brand is instantly recognisable, backed by a reputation for quality and community focus. Both franchise and company stores leverage the same sophisticated technology, replenishment systems, and marketing strategies to deliver a consistent customer experience across all locations.
Franchise Business Model
Franchisees operate stores that mirror company-owned outlets, benefiting from proven operational processes, planograms, logistics, and promotions. The franchise model is premises-based, aimed at individuals committed to managing both business and customer-facing responsibilities. Franchisees are responsible for maximizing sales and profitability through hands-on leadership and business management.
Support and Operational Excellence
The Co-op provides franchisees with extensive support, including access to robust online learning resources, operational guidance, and marketing initiatives. Franchisees receive continuous assistance through an operations team dedicated to recruitment, training, store launch readiness, and ongoing coaching to ensure operational success and growth.
Franchise costs and details
Training and support
Franchisees and their teams receive comprehensive training including full operational training before opening and ongoing support. A dedicated Co-op buddy store manager provides in-store guidance during launch, while the operations team offers continuous coaching on staffing, recruitment, and store management to ensure franchisees are fully equipped to run their business effectively.
