Our Team
Joel Bissitt VFP
Managing Director
Joel has been an entrepreneur since the age of 19, now 33 years on he has experience of many different industries including retail, catering, health & fitness, technology and sport.
Joel Bissitt VFP
Managing Director
Ian Townsend
Franchising Solicitor
Ian has over 20 years as a solicitor and runs his own successful practise, specialising in all aspects of franchising and advising clients across the UK. He has acted for…
Ian Townsend
Franchising Solicitor
Andrew Swann
Consultant
Andrew is a highly enthusiastic and professional entrepreneur with extensive franchise experience, having operated several successful franchises over the past 15 years.
Andrew Swann
Consultant
Sarah Bissitt VFP
Finance Director
Sarah has almost 20 years franchising experience. Twice a Franchisor & also Co-Founder & Director of Infinity Business Growth Network Limited. Sarah also has extensive admin, HR & recruitment experience.
Sarah Bissitt VFP
Finance Director
Curtis Bissitt VFP
Marketing Director
Curtis is our Marketing Director. Experience includes WordPress website design, email, automation & AI he ensures our clients receive first class support. Curtis also manages our website Franchise UK, a…
Curtis Bissitt VFP
Marketing Director
Gordie Smyth
Accountant
A qualified accountant and partner for ambitious business owners, franchising provides an often overlooked growth route. In developing franchising as a growth strategy, coupled with a focus on embedding the…
Gordie Smyth
Accountant
Nasser Durgauhee
Finance Expert
I am a small business growth & funding expert. I bring fresh perspectives to organisations, hold senior management to account, and create opportunities for growth. I am particularly good at instigating change in culture and mindset. Leading to dramatic improvement in financial bottom lines, resulting in transforming businesses to great effect, now and into the future”
Nasser Durgauhee
Finance Expert
Gene Astell VFP
Consultant
A seasoned professional in the world of franchising, with a career spanning over 25 years. Having entered the field at the young age of 25,I have amassed a wealth of experience and expertise, particularly in the realm of home improvements franchising. With a passion for nurturing business growth, I am dedicated to helping businesses flourish and expand their horizons through strategic insights and unwavering dedication, I plan to continue to make a significant impact in the franchising industry, hopefully leaving a trail of successful ventures in my wake.
Gene Astell VFP
Consultant
Paul Hurley
Consultant & QSR Expert
Known as the Donut Guy, Paul’s been working with donuts since 1997. After spending time in France and Italy, he was inspired to create Donuts that werent just deep fried ‘Junk Food” Paul has grown the Dum Dums brand & has many years franchising & QSR experience
Paul Hurley
Consultant & QSR Expert
Clive Qogwana
Business Development Manager
I am a hardworking individual who strives for excellence in any task given. I have a natural tendency to be an analytical thinker and very meticulous. This has allowed me to gain experience working in a dynamic environment. I am very experienced in sales, business development and recruitment.
Clive Qogwana
Business Development Manager