LEARN ABOUT GOLDIE'S GROUP
Have you ever dreamed of owning your own boutique?
Have you ever dreamed of owning your own boutique, international buying trips and running your own business?
Have you looked into the possibility and found yourself with endless daunting challenges, designers that present closed off walls?
Join Goldie's Group and become one of our Official Franchise Retailers. By joining us we will help you set up your own boutique with our distinctive style, decor and proven bestsellers. You will have access immediately to our designers, our contacts in the industry and the directors’ in-depth knowledge in setting up a successful long standing bridal boutique. Additionally, and crucially, you will be benefitting from our ever growing social media presence.You are hitting the ground running!
Bridal boutiques are by appointment only, allowing the opening times to be flexible and giving you the freedom that a 9 to 5 job never will. What’s more, you will be able to give hundreds of clients their dream moment in one of life’s most important choices; helping brides choose their wedding dress.
Goldie’s has become synonymous with top class customer service. We will provide essential coaching to ensure you are confident in styling and looking after each bride with the utmost care and attention.
The UK bridal sector is now worth over
BILLION
The UK bridal store market side is valued at
MILLION
The average spend on a wedding is now at
PER WEDDING
The average spend on a wedding dress is now
PER DRESS
01
Proven Brand & Business Model
Franchising gives you access to a recognisable brand and a business model that’s already been refined, helping you avoid common startup missteps giving you a leg up in trust and reputation.
02
Comprehensive Training & Ongoing Support
We offer real life training, advice on operational tools & legal compliance & continuous guidance. This is especially helpful if you're new to retail or the bridal industry.
03
Marketing Muscle & Scale
Benefit from established promotional materials and digital marketing infrastructure. In bridal retail, an elevated brand presence can make all the difference.
04
Stronger Access to Funding
Lenders tend to favour franchise ventures over standalone startups with some even offering dedicated franchise financing.
05
Collective Buying Power & Suppliers
You’ll tap into our scale, receiving preferable terms for supplies and stock and events.
06
Reduced Risk Profile
Franchises historically enjoy higher success rates than independent startups, with many UK franchisees turning a profit sooner.
What You Get From Us
Once the franchise is set up we are with you every step of the way.
01
SETUP & LAunch
Initial set up assistance and business launch; location, interior design and leasing/rental agreements
02
TRAINING
Comprehensive training in our flagship store and check-ins at your boutique.
03
Branding
Signage, branding and logos through our existing industry partners.
04
Website
Website essentials; you will be added as a store on our website and have your own website created included in the start up fee.
05
Suppliers
Introductions with our suppliers and inside information on top selling stock. You will have free range of your buying, we will only guide you into what styles are repeating.
06
Team Meet Ups
Team meetings at bridal industry events and at international fashion shows. This is the fun part!
The Franchise Approval Process
Preliminary Phone Call
Due Diligigence & Franchise Review
Submit Franchise Application
Attend In-Store Discovery Day
Receive Approval
Sign & Celebrate Your Franchise Agreement
What We Are Looking For
At Goldie’s, we are extremely proud of the business model we have built with industry leading service and a reputation that has helped us stand the test of time. We are therefore careful about who we welcome into our brand.
Though no bridal experience is needed (training is provided), a background in the service or retail industry is recommended. We are looking for somebody who is:
- Driven and committed to building an exceptional business as an entrepreneur
- Somebody that values exceptional customer service above all else
- Confident and excited to give each bride that once in a magical and memorable experience
- Able to commit to a minimum opening time of 25hrs per week
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