Are you a confident leader with a proven track record in business? Build your own consultancy with The Alternative Board
- Chair regular peer advisory boards
- Deliver 1:1 business coaching
- Run consultancy projects
- SLT development programmes
With a TAB franchise you can use your experience to REALLY help local business owners thrive.
Why choose TAB to power your business…
| Deliver far more than just coaching | The business model is very clever, enabling you to forge deep client relationships through your lucrative regular peer advisory boards. Becoming the trusted advisor of your clients enables you to target your business coaching, consultancy and development programmes very effectively and efficiently. |
| This is a booming market, proven to be even more so through periods of uncertainty, which seems to be the world we live in today! The advisory boards and coaching deliver a solid regular recuring income, with the consultancy projects and development programmes on top. | Multiple income streams |
| Client relationships average 4 years+ | TAB is very cost-effective for clients, delivers them huge ongoing value, and is profitable for you – WIN:WIN. The result is a four-year plus average customer retention, which beats other dedicated business coaching, gym and home care franchises by a mile. |
Choose your TAB business journey
| TAB Owner / SOLO | TAB Owner / SCALE UP |
| Build your own portfolio of local business owner clients, leveraging the TAB brand, systems, support and processes so you can focus on people and not paperwork. | Move from working in your business to employing and directing your own facilitators and scale up your own business consultancy, an asset you can sell in the future. |
Whichever route you take, starting your own business with the TAB franchise provides you with a proven roadmap to follow from the sector’s leading brand and a clear exit strategy. You’ll have professional content and collateral, proven systems, and ongoing personal guidance and support to call on at all times.
And you’ll be part of a close-knit network of collaborative fellow franchisees.
Join a community of like-minded business leaders
Our most successful franchisees are confident and compelling, people who care – leaders who enjoy the reward of helping business owners flourish. They utilise the power of the brand, systems, support and content to deliver ongoing value to business owners in their local area.
Leadership from a former franchisee who’s been in your shoes
Our leader – Ed Reid – moved from being a franchisee to take over as franchisor with his business partner Mags Fuller back in 2017. Ed’s been sat right where you are now and knows the TAB journey personally – he’s committed to helping franchisees by sharing his experience. And Ed's original TAB business is still trading, the franchisee who purchased it has grown the business further too!
As UK franchisor we still run a few territories keeping our finger on the pulse and testing new initiatives, before developing further with the network.
We have been in the UK since 2009, but actually trace our roots back to the USA when in 1990 our founder first developed the business concept to share the power he had experienced of non-exec directors. There are now over 400 TAB franchisees serving over 5,000 business owners each month across 25 countries.
34 territories operating in the UK, 75+ available across the country
“If you’ve been successful in your business career and you’re ready to enjoy the emotional and financial rewards of giving back, we look forward to exploring the TAB opportunity with you.” Ed Reid – TAB UK Franchisor
With very low overheads, this high margin business model delivers a regular income with an initial investment of £66,700, including comprehensive initial training and first-year marketing costs. Each high street bank with franchise specialisms knows the model well and provides funding packages appropriate to individual circumstances.
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TAB’s 2025 Conference Celebrates 15 Years of Franchise Success
Leading business franchise, The Alternative Board (TAB), has hailed its 2025 Annual Conference an outstanding success, reinforcing its commitment to supporting business owners through shared learning, expert insights and networking opportunities.
Marking 15 successful years of TAB in the UK, the two-day conference at the Crowne Plaza in Leeds united franchisees from across the country to celebrate the franchise’s growth, foster collaboration, and drive professional development.
This year’s event opened with a deep dive into the franchise’s future ambitions featuring Jason Zickerman, President of TAB World Headquarter alongside the UK franchises co-owners Ed Reid and Mags Fuller. Answering franchisees questions, the trio shared valuable insights on leadership, business strategy and the evolving franchise landscape.
The two panel sessions were particular highlights on the agenda. The first being four franchisees sharing how they have kept resilient during particularly challenging times in their personal lives. The second, hearing how three TAB members manage employee learning and development, both vital topic for today’s business owners.
Further enhancing the conference’s reputation as a lifelong learning opportunity for TAB franchisees, attendees were privileged to hear from guest speakers, including sports psychologist Michael Caulfield and physiologist Dr. Nerina Ramlakhan. Their expertise provided crucial insights into performance, mindset and well-being, all of which can be applied to both franchisees and the members they support.
In addition, Lesley Crook an Artificial Intelligence specialist led a thought-provoking and practical session exploring how AI is transforming businesses and the opportunities it presents for SMEs looking to innovate and gain a competitive edge.
Reflecting on the event, Ed Reid, MD of TAB (UK), commented: “This year’s conference has been one of our most dynamic and engaging yet and it was great to celebrate 15 years of franchise success with our entire UK network. The diverse range of topics demonstrates our commitment to equipping our franchisees and, in turn, their members with the knowledge and tools they need to thrive. But the best part really is hearing how much our franchisees value one another support and being part of the TAB Community.”
The event also celebrated the achievements of TAB franchisees at the annual awards evening, recognising outstanding contributions and successes within the network. Attendees left the conference with renewed motivation, fresh insights and actionable strategies to apply within their businesses.
Demand for TAB’s services continues to rise as business owners and leaders seek peer-led solutions. Its franchise model allows aspiring franchisees to become a part of this powerful movement, supporting SME owners within their local communities while growing their own businesses in the process.
Territories around the UK are available to confident leaders with a strong track record in business. TAB’s peer advisory boards bring together business owners and leaders to share insights and offer guidance in a confidential, collaborative environment, steered by the franchisee. TAB’s proven model has helped businesses improve performance and overcome challenges, making it a valuable resource for entrepreneurs looking to run better businesses.
For many business owners, joining TAB provides them with access to invaluable resources: a trusted peer advisory board, tailored business coaching, and strategic support that directly impacts their bottom line. The connections made in TAB’s meetings often lead to both personal and professional transformations. More importantly, TAB is a community of franchisees and business owners committed to lifting one another up.
TAB works with hundreds of SME business owners across the UK and has a global network spanning 24 countries. TAB members meet monthly to share their business challenges and provide each other with practical, real-world advice.
