Steve Lampshire

To those in the know, Steve is very much the go-to guy for matching HNW multi-site multi-brand operators, Master Franchisees and Area & Country Developers, with ambitious franchise brands looking to expand across the UK and beyond. He’s also one of the most personable people you’ll ever meet, which goes some way to explaining why many of the highest profile franchisees in the country will always take his call. With Steve, integrity, doing things the right way and treating people with respect and decency are non-negotiable values. You really couldn’t hope to find anyone better suited to represent your brand and reputation. Sightings of Steve not talking on the phone are extremely rare. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of every franchise brand we represent and nothing makes him happier than engaging serious prospects in conversation about them. Actually, closing the deal between the right franchisor and franchisee is what makes him happiest of all. With a 15-year corporate career in banking, and an impressive business portfolio of his own, Steve has a credibility clients love and trust. Closing QSR development deals worth tens of millions one day, then selling a lifestyle franchise for £15k the next is all in a weeks work for Steve – every client gets his A-Game. Steve is also Director of Franchise Moves. This is Platinum Wave’s in-house concierge style franchise recruitment agency that specialises in finding franchisors the perfect candidates for senior roles with their management and support teams. Steve’s crack team of head-hunters place talented individuals from Operations Managers to Franchise Directors to CFO’s every month. Discretion is a given, so perhaps you’d like to chat to them about your own career aspirations in confidence? In summary, if you want the very best in franchise recruitment support, speak to Steve.