Unlock critical skills with the Business Training Academy
We provide courses, workshops and 1:1 support for all aspects of running a successful franchise business.
Why invest in business training for franchisees?
- Help to identify and realise opportunities
- Provide the skills to make informed business decisions
- Clear, realistic and accountable growth plans
- Standardise network financial reporting & business planning
- Attract and retain the right franchisee
- Share network best practices & strengthen brand loyalty
Our training courses & workshops are carefully designed to help


Financial Training
This training provides business owners with a stronger understanding of the basics, enabling them to record, monitor and analyse their own financial performance with confidence to make informed business decisions.
Courses cover: Understanding business finance & accounts, An Introduction to Accounts & Business Finance, Multi-unit Manager 'Know your Restaurant' Course


Strategy Training
Gives business owners the tools to develop strategic planning and seize unlocked opportunities, leading to empowered and accountable network members.
Courses cover: Be SMART - The Next 30, 60, 90 days, Building the value of your Business, Business Planning Workshop, Business Diagnostic Workshop.


Soft Skills Training
Our non-financial training and coaching is designed to help business owners consider where you are now and where you want to go in the future.
Courses cover: Personal Branding Workshop, Effective Business Networking, How to Motivate Staff.


Franchisor-specific training
This training delivers maximum benefit by applying the content to the franchisees business concept.
Courses cover: Business diagnostics - Unlocking Franchisee Opportunity, How to Monitor Franchisee Performance, How to Motivate Franchisees, Assisting Franchisees with their Financial Performance


Business Diagnostics Training
Understanding the 'health' of a business is a vital component before a business owner decides to grow or sell their business.
Bespoke course to meet franchisor needs - enhancing network support, strengthening brand integrity, minimising risk and more.
Courses cover: Business Diagnostic Workshop, Business Health Check, Preparing for resale, Bite-sized Webinars, Business needs analysis.
Why choose the Business Training Academy?
40 years experience
Bespoke, brand-specific training with over 40 years experience working with franchises
Delivered by experts
Delivered by tutors with real business experience and 100% approval rating by delegates
Fully accredited by the BFA
Our courses have been fully accredited by the British Franchise Association