Growth capital powered by network performance

Equatize enables franchisors and operators to access growth capital using verified performance across multiple locations - supporting expansion initiatives through structured participation, without personal guarantees, dilution, or traditional debt constraints.
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no personal guaranteesno dilutionno debt constraints
Network Performance Data
RiskOra™ Underwriting
FutureFlow™ Structuring
Growth Capital
Accessible across franchise sectors:
Food & beverage
Health & fitness
Education
Automotive
Healthcare
& more

A new capital layer supporting franchise growth

Franchise networks generate consistent operating performance across multiple locations. Equatize introduces a structured way to support capital participation aligned with network-level performance dynamics.
Features
Supports multi-location expansion
Financing aligned with network performance
Personal guarantees required
Ownership dilution
Fixed payment obligation
Enables diversified participation
Network-level performance underwriting
Structured Capital
Structured Finance
Common
Partial
Not typical
Not typical
Core feature
Core feature
Not typical
Performance-Linked Capital
Aligned with business performance rather than fixed repayment schedules
Designed for
Core feature
Not typical
Not typical
Not typical
Core feature
Core feature
Traditional Financing
Senior Debt & Private Credit
Common
Indirect
Sometimes Required
Sometimes Required
Core feature
Not typical
Not typical

Two core components. One unified infrastructure

RiskOra™ evaluates performance. FutureFlow™ structures participation aligned with franchise network dynamics.
RiskOra™
A performance and risk engine designed for franchise networks; built to standardise how networks are assessed and underwritten.
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FutureFlow™
A structuring layer that turns network performance into growth capital pathways for franchisors and operators, without selling equity.
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Built for franchisors, operators, and capital providers

Equatize is designed to work across the full franchise ecosystem, so growth capital can move where it creates the most value.
Franchisors
Unlock growth capital to expand the network without giving up equity.
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Applicable across a broad range of franchise sectors and networks with 5 or more units
Multi-Unit Operators
Access funding aligned to performance so you can grow locations, teams, and local marketing.
See how it works for operators
For franchisor-approved multi-location operators across diverse franchise sectors
Capital Providers
Get structured exposure to franchise network performance with clearer underwriting signals.
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Structured for private credit funds, family offices, asset managers and institutional investors

Four steps from network data to growth capital

A structured path from validated franchise performance to capital deployment.
Connect
Franchise performance data is securely pulled from existing reporting systems in real time.
Validate
RiskOra™ evaluates network-level performance and produces clear, comparable benchmarks.
Structure
FutureFlow™ builds investment products aligned with your network's verified performance.
Deploy
Qualified investors gain access to those products and capital flows back into the network.
Participation outcomes are linked to business performance rather than fixed repayment schedules.
As network performance grows, participation outcomes adjust accordingly.
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Franchising is a major economic category

UK franchise networks represent a large, resilient operating base with growing relevance for institutional capital.

950+

UK Brands
Represents ~48,600 operating businesses across sectors.

£17.2B

Annual Economic Output
Estimated annual turnover generated by UK franchised businesses.

~93%

Profitable Units
High reported profitability across franchise units.

~£22T

Alternatives Market AUM
Forecast global alternative assets under management by 2029.
Sources: NatWest Group | Preqin

What You Get with Equatize

Equatize combines analytics, governance, and integration tools designed to support franchise growth capital workflows.
Insights & Analytics
Network performance validation via RiskOra™
Benchmarking across locations and time periods
Risk-adjusted investment structures
Governance & Trust
Independent oversight
Compliance-ready structures
Full transparency on performance inputs and outputs
Integration & Access
Connects to existing franchise management systems
Secure reporting suite
Accessible to stakeholders globally

Apply for the Equatize Pilot Programme

We’re onboarding a small number of franchise networks to validate underwriting, structuring, and deployment flows. If you’re exploring growth capital without dilution, we’ll walk you through fit, timeline, and what pilot participation involves.
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Best suited for franchise networks with 5+ operating locations.
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