According to the FT last month, turnover from franchising operations rose by 5% over the last 12 months to a record high of £12.4 billion. The fastest growing sectors are fast food & catering. Catering equipment leasing & shop-fitting leasing are one of Oak's main areas of arranging finance and equipment leasing.


 Oak Leasing has the expertise of the appropriate skills to give you the consistency of lending decisions no matter what franchise sector you are hoping to enter. To put it simply, Oak  Leasing is really a one stop shop to help you secure the correct balance of funding, not  just for the short term, but for your long term growth .

"We have recently turned to Oak Leasing for franchise equipment finance, and have found them to be a refreshing change." 

Bill Owen.  Managing Director: Snack In The Box.

If you're seeking capital to finance a new franchise or expand one that already exists, you're seeking flexibility. You're chosen your franchisor , and now you are seeking innovative ways to finance your franchise equipment.

At Oak Leasing, we have over 18 years experience of franchise equipment financing, from well known  household name franchisors like Snack in the Box,  to newer franchisors like Meditech, and Oporto. We understand how to arrange the total franchise equipment finance package; by working closely only with franchise  equipment specialists within the major clearing banks, and with leasing companies who understand the franchise equipment financing marketplace.

We are often the preferred finance company to many of the main franchisors, who look to us to solve their franchisees start up worries.

Why is franchise equipment financing so popular?
The main reason is that you don't have to find the money for your franchise equipment upfront, enabling you to conserve valuable working capital. This is particularly important for start ups and growing businesses, where finances can be stretched.
 
Unlike an overdraft there is no possibility of being forced to repay early and, the agreements are set up with a fixed rate of interest so you won't get any nasty shocks if interest rates rise.