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Leightons is a network of opticians, specialised in glasses, sunglasses and contact lenses. They also offer hearing aids. The franchisee who should be an optician by trade, will buy in an existing optician practice or convert their own.
| Year established | 1928 |
| Year franchise established in the UK | 1997 |
| Number of units in the UK | 36 |
Financials
| Franchise fee | None |
| Royalty fee | 7.5% |
| Advertising fee | 2.5% |
| Financial and IT fee | 2.5% |
| Contract period | 5 or 10 years |
| Financing | Yes, through bank agreements |
Training and support
Leightons will assist with repositioning the existing business, converting it to an identifiable Leightons Opticians and establishing it as the best local destination for eye care, eyewear and hearing care. Initial training is provided as well as assistance with launch.Ongoing support includes:
- Leightons Learning Academy to help the franchisee and their team to be on top of their game in all the vital areas of management and leadership,
- Regular access to CET and centrally-organised training events,
- Experienced management and a central support team in all the key function areas – finance, sales and marketing, customer experience, HR, IT, property.