Did you know that more than a third (36%) of UK Business Leaders, C-level Execs, and Board Directors were considering a change of role in 2024? (Source: LLH)
I wonder if the same proportion of top level execs will be on the move in 2025?
Could one of them be someone from your team?
In my last email, I talked about how losing one of your high level franchise execs can be a real shock and all too easily derail your plans. It’s no-one’s fault, and nothing may have gone wrong, but it does happen. A better pay offer elsewhere, a chance for promotion, or just a chance to try something new – it’s a kicker when it’s someone essential to your franchise, but it’s just a fact of life in business.
I am not telling you all this to worry you, but just to encourage you to limit the impact by being prepared. For example:
Did you know I have a database of high-quality candidates all looking for work?
Thanks to having worked as an executive recruiter for the franchise industry for so long, I have a lot of contacts in the industry and I am one of the first people they reach out to when they’re ready to move on – or the person they refer their talented friends and colleagues to when they’re on the move.
As a result, my “little black book” is full of some of the most talented people in the franchising world, from experienced middle managers, right up to the most senior execs. They are plenty of new names being added all the time!

So, if you’re looking to fill a key post, add to your executive team as part of a growth strategy, or maybe just find the right person to take on some of your responsibilities as your franchise expands, why don’t we have a chat? I might just have the perfect candidate already waiting for you.
Even if none of this applies to you just yet, it could be worth us having a chat so I know the kind of people to keep an eye out for in the future!
To get in touch, click the Schedule Call button below and I’ll be in touch to set a time. Or, just go right on ahead and give me a call or a text.
I look forward to hearing from you.

Shirley Hughes
Head of Franchise Executive Recruitment