Chris Coltham is a Franchise Partner at The Franchise Consultant, based in Scotland. With a strong foundation in financial services and hands-on franchising experience spanning banking, consultancy, and personal franchise ownership, Chris brings a rare combination of commercial insight and practical knowledge to his work with TFC clients.
Background
Chris began his career in franchising within the franchising division of a major high street bank, where he advised both aspiring franchisees and established business owners on funding strategies, business planning, and franchise growth. Working at the intersection of finance and franchising gave him a deep understanding of how lenders assess franchise models, what makes a business plan convincing to a bank, and how to structure a franchise financially for long-term sustainability. He developed a reputation for clear guidance and trusted partnership that has defined his approach ever since.
In 2018, Chris took the step of leaving the corporate world to launch his own franchise consultancy, gaining first-hand experience of building and growing franchise networks from the ground up. He has since deepened that practical understanding further through his personal involvement as a franchisee across three different businesses, giving him a perspective on the franchise relationship that few consultants can match.
Experience in franchising
As a Franchise Partner at TFC, Chris works with business owners across Scotland and beyond, supporting clients at every stage of the franchise journey. Whether helping a business begin the franchising process for the first time, shape and extend an existing franchise development strategy, or recruit high-quality franchise partners, he focuses on building strong, long-term relationships rooted in trust, transparency, and results.
His unique combination of banking knowledge, consulting practice, and real-world franchise ownership means he can support clients with both the commercial rigour and the practical empathy that franchising demands. He understands the process from the franchisor’s perspective, from the franchisee’s perspective, and from the lender’s perspective, making him particularly well placed to guide clients through decisions that have real financial and operational consequences.
Credentials
- Franchise Partner, The Franchise Consultant (TFC)
- Former franchising division advisor, major high street bank
- Founded own franchise consultancy in 2018
- Franchisee across three separate businesses
- Based in Scotland, working nationally
Get in touch
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