About Us

In order to help franchisors and franchisees realise their goals, NatWest has established a team of franchise development managers throughout the UK who are supported by franchise-accredited relationship managers. With a variety of solutions, we assist franchisees in every step of their journey, from launching a new franchise to developing into multi-unit operators.

We can help with basic banking requirements, lending options, risk management guidance, FreeAgent accounting solutions, a wealth of information on the Natwest Business Hub, and access to our Boost and Woman in Business Programmes.

Clearly, as a bank, the provision of financial services is our primary role in the industry. Loans, overdrafts, asset finance, invoice finance, card services, international payments, and HR/health & safety advice are typically included in this list.

We have about 200 accredited franchise managers and support staff spread out across the UK who have finished a training programme endorsed by the Chartered Banker Institute and the BFA, the trade association for our industry.

At the conclusion of the programme, this course has an assessment that must be passed. On our website’s franchise pages, you can find more specific information about this.