By joining this franchise, one of the main benefits is that your store can now compete on an equal price footing with other national retail brands and still enable you to receive a good margin. This thanks to Lifestyle’s head office based buying team securing the best possible prices in order for you to always be “fair priced.”

Other benefits are detailed below:

• Extremely competitive sign on and monthly operational fees
• Identity – you will receive a national identity which is gaining strong brand awareness daily, however, you still maintain your own store name/local identity. Included when you sign up is all your store’s signage, both inside and outside.
• Efficiency in supply through the Distribution Centre. Our supply chain consists of a group of Independent Wholesalers and National Suppliers facilitating direct drops, ensuring that you receive the best deals and stock replenishment of the highest level.
• Collective marketing. Exciting monthly promotions, advertising and store re-launches are the responsibility of our highly motivated marketing team. Special theme events are part of the promotional calendar.

A business partner/ mentor with:

• A comprehensive development department assisting with project management, equipment suppliers, store design/layout/ranging/merchandising and development
• A retail operations department with expertise in the FMCG market, giving advice, guidance, financial assessments whilst maintaining the high standards and specification
• Assistance in service department development which includes a delicatessen, butchery, bakery, fruit and veg and fast foods.
• Banking – we negotiate account terms with highly acceptable payment periods.
• Equipment / computer systems – a Point of Sale system designed specifically to help drive your business
• Staff training
• An operations / backup team at your disposal