Increase in franchisee inquiries

National franchisor, ORCA Websites, has reported an upsurge in enquiries from the world of banking and financial services as professionals look outside the sector for new opportunities.

The company, which provides search engine-friendly, big-brand quality websites at affordable prices for small businesses, has seen an increase on last year in enquiries from budding franchisees who have backgrounds in financial services.

Says ORCA managing director, Dean Watmough: “We are getting enquiries from some extremely experienced individuals within the banking and financial services sectors. Many also have vital customer-facing skills and have managed the delivery of specific products and services.

“There is no doubt that the current economic climate and huge changes in the lending market are behind the upsurge, but the men and women we are speaking to are also seeing this as a huge opportunity to put their knowledge and skills into running their own business in an area where there is real and substantial growth.”