About us
Founded by Chris Cook in 2007, we’re one of the top agencies in the UK franchise industry, a reputation that’s been hard-earned over the last 15 years. You don’t get to last that long in such a close-knit community without doing something right!
Clients often view us as part of their core team. We’re down-to-earth people with a desire to help others succeed, and proud to make all of our decisions as if your budget were our own money. We don’t accept kickbacks, instead passing on all discounts direct to our clients.
Our team have been hand-picked for their personality, skills and experience. This means Chantrians are spread across the country and beyond, periodically gathering at our base in London’s sharpest building.
Meet the Chantrians
Managing Director
Chris is the founder and driving force behind Chantry, which may explain why he’s such a petrolhead (please don’t talk to him about cars, he needs no encouragement). Family and food go with franchising as his top f-words.
Head of Marketing
Joining Chantry in 2016 after five years as the British Franchise Association’s PR manager, Paul’s worked with the great and good of franchising. He types and talks on the phone more loudly than is considered normal.
Head of Commercial Services & Group Financial Controller
The nicest man in franchising? At least until you don’t pay your invoices, we think he might be! An ex-stalwart of Franchise Finance before & after its takeover by Hitachi, Chris loves Excel, golf and bringing order to chaos.
Senior Business Broker
Already a legend of franchisee recruitment in her 20s, Nikki cut her franchising teeth at Driver Hire, then Pitman, and now focuses on TaxAssist. You won’t find a bigger lover of animals, with a menagerie to prove it.
Head of Recruitment and Resales
Organised, calm and absolutely lovely, Esther’s had some career: franchised her own business, 12 years in banking, and now an extraordinary recruiter for our clients. She’s one of those people who just gets things done without issues (or she hides it well) or complaint, and has an instant impact with every franchise.
Operations Manager
The sun around which Chantry’s delivery revolves, which is ironic as he burns so easily. With us since 2017, Richard’s experience includes copywriting, franchise recruitment marketing and local marketing campaigns. Obsessive gig-goer, tech fanatic and regularly receiver of celebrity replies on his socials.
PPC Manager
What Ivana doesn’t know about Google Ads is… not much. Having worked on multimillion-pound inbound investment campaigns with huge international brands, franchise investment holds no fears for her. She’s got a work ethic like nobody else you’ll meet, and an infectious LOVE for what she does and how she does it.
Head of Client Delivery
Formerly the youngest ever QFP, we like to think Rob’s getting even wiser with age. He helped grow Franchise Finance into the dominant player in its field, now he’s helping our clients dominate theirs. He’s also a Special Constable in his local community (we always knew he was a bit special, now we have proof). Don’t mess.
Account Manager
The Italian Stallion himself. Pasquale is a long-time anglophile who moved from the sunny coast in Italy to the rainy streets of Manchester. No, we don’t know why either. Having provided dazzling service through careers in hospitality and finance, his talents (and heart) warmed immediately to franchising. He’s also a goalkeeper of some repute.
Franchise Recruitment Administrator
It’s a tough contest, but Kelly probably just takes the ‘Biggest Dachshund Enthusiast’ title at Chantry, with the name of Rocket giving her the edge. An organiser and administrator like no other, Kelly rivals Chris for the award of nicest person in franchising. She also runs her own dance school, and came within inches of starting a franchise herself a few years back!
Franchise Recruitment Manager
Andy’s fitted more into his career than most: 15 years in recruitment, 10+ years in franchising at board level, and even founded and sold his own business. Highly experienced on franchisee recruitment, mentoring and business development, he focuses on the cultural fit between franchisee and franchisor. He’s somehow also found time to work on his own Grand Design too.
Franchise Recruitment Administrator
Dan’s three big passions are football, music and people. His taste in the first two may be questioned by some, but there’s no doubting his ability to build rapport with anyone and everyone, which makes him a perfect first point of contact for franchise leads. He used to conduct tours of London Stadium, but he’s no West Ham fan so don’t hold that against him.