One in five consumers more likely to buy from a franchise

More than one in five (21.4%) British consumers have admitted that they are more likely to buy a product or service if it belongs to a franchise, according to research by Read Commercial.

The study of 1,000 shoppers revealed that over half (53.1%) of respondents visit franchises between one and five times in an average month, which means that more than a quarter (27.7%) are likely to visit franchises for their Christmas shopping.

Over half  of consumers (57.3%) claimed that quality of service is the most important factor they look for when choosing a franchise, followed by quality of service (53%), value (52.7%), and customer service (52.4%).

When asked what would encourage them to use a franchise again, 51.7% said getting a good deal, 43% cited customer service, and 40.7% were encouraged by loyalty cards.

The most popular franchises mentioned by respondents included Next, The Body Shop, Debenhams, House of Fraser and Boots.

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Ben Sole, general manager at Reed Commercial, commented: “It doesn’t surprise me that British consumers prefer franchise businesses. The franchise model provides a high standard of service and is built around the customer.

“Franchise owners receive significant training and support to ensure that their customers receive a consistent product and great experience.”