Are you our next franchise partner?
With decades of experience and a proven track record of success, we offer three franchise options designed to help you build a thriving marketing business in a way that best suits your goals and lifestyle.
A Proven Franchise
As an award-winning franchise, activ is a proven model that has serviced thousands of franchise partner clients since 2008. We are experts in the field, with a support team at your disposal, ready to assist you every step of the way.
Enjoy the freedom of owning your business, flexible hours, and work-life balance, with a dedicated team at head office when needed. It’s your business; our involvement is up to you.
Our marketing agency franchise offers an attractive opportunity for entrepreneurs to operate anywhere in the world.
Grow your full service marketing agency business within a supportive network, without the hassle of employing anyone, all on your terms.
What’s the opportunity?
- Be self-employed without feeling alone.
- Hit the ground running with our accelerator scheme.
- Join a proven model, skipping the need to reinvent the wheel.
- Follow a consistent pricing and branding framework from day one.
- Scale your marketing business without hiring.
- Have the to option to interact with clients without doing the work yourself.
What do you get?
✔ Ready-Made Business in a Box
Your entire business infrastructure—from brand and positioning to delivery and operations—is ready to go from launch.
✔ Full Back-Office Management System
Seamless client management, project workflows, and collaboration tools designed specifically for marketing professionals.
✔ Plug-In Support Team
Use our full-service delivery team to fulfil client work, so you can focus on strategy, growth, and relationships.
✔ Marketing Materials & Sales Tools
Monthly marketing plans, customisable templates, brochures, presentations, and social media content—all crafted to help you win and retain clients.
✔ Fully Supported Website
A professionally designed, hosted, and managed website that showcases your services and helps generate leads.
✔ Legal Templates
Legally vetted contracts, NDAs, and service agreements—ready to used digitally and ready to protect.
✔ Franchise Partner Support Community
An activ online community to connect with fellow franchisees, ask questions, share wins, and never feel isolated in business.
✔ Access to 200+ Services
From SEO to TikTok campaigns— profitably sell a complete service suite with control and consistency, delivered through activ’s trusted team. No outsourcing headaches. Just quality, profit, and peace of mind.
✔ Business Strategy Support
Get hands-on guidance to refine your offer, price your services, and attract your ideal clients with confidence.
✔ Delegate Your Marketing
Prefer to focus on clients? Let head office take care of your own marketing activity for a polished presence.
✔ Accelerator Programme & Ongoing Training
Our Accelerator Programme includes expert coaching, mentoring, real-time support, and continuous professional development to help you grow smarter.
Why You Should Join The Franchising Sector Now!
reported turnover
The BFA reported in a recent study that 6 in 10 franchised units reported to turn over more than £250,000 annually.
of non-franchise start up businesses fail in 5 years
In comparison ONLY 5.5% of franchsied start-ups are reported to fail in the same period!
of franchises reported profitability
and the franchise industry generates £17.2bn Turnover generated by franchises.
That’s up £2.1 bn since 2015 (+14%).
Join the UK’s longest-running marketing franchise, boasting a proven track record and an extensive network of experienced franchise partners. Embrace the opportunity to become a successful entrepreneur with the premier online marketing franchise in the UK.
FAQS
Below are some of the questions we get asked most often about joining our online marketing franchise. These should answer any queries you may have but you can also book a discovery call any time for an informal chat to ask us anything about joining our online marketing franchise.
About activ Marketing
Who is behind activ Marketing?
activ Marketing is led by Katie Bullon, an award-winning entrepreneur, franchising expert, and marketing strategist. Katie took over activ in 2021 and transformed it into the UK’s only full marketing agency franchise of its kind, making marketing business ownership more accessible and scalable.
With over 20 years experience in marketing, a decade of that as both a franchisee and a franchisor, Katie understands exactly what it takes to build a successful marketing business. She has been recognised in the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, the Virtual Franchising Awards, and the Women in Marketing Awards amongst others, proving that activ Marketing is built on real expertise and a track record of success.
What is the activ Marketing franchise?
How does the activ Marketing franchise work?
activ Marketing is a flexible, scalable franchise model that enables you to run your own marketing business under an established national brand. You can operate without employing anyone and with full training and support —choosing how much work you do yourself and how much you delegate to our expert head office team.
What are the different franchise models available?
We offer three franchise models to suit different ambitions:
- Consultant Model – As a marketing professional, elevate yourself and your business with the back up of the activ team and brand.
- Location Model – Start a new local activ marketing business, launch and train from the ground up.
OMAF Model (Online Marketing Agency Franchise) – Upweight an existing freelance marketing business, trade under your own brand, grow on your terms with the support of the team
Training, Support & Development
What training and support do I receive?
activ Marketing provides one of the most comprehensive training and support packages in the industry. Our onboarding process includes:
- 1-2-1 mentoring from our award-winning CEO, Katie Bullon
- Business and marketing training covering everything from client acquisition to service delivery
- Marketing training modules on industry trends and marketing strategies
- Practical accreditation to ensure you feel confident and can prove your skills
- Ongoing monthly support from our designated business coach to work on personal development
Monthly marketing plan guidance to make your own marketing manageable
What is the activ Accelerator Programme?
Our Accelerator Programme is designed to fast-track franchise partners to success. This includes:
- Exclusive monthly training videos
- Step-by-step guides to winning and managing clients
- A private support forum for ongoing advice
- Monthly group coaching for personal development
- Live Q&A sessions with our leadership team
We don’t just give you a business—we actively help you grow it.
How do I stay ahead in a fast-changing marketing industry?
Marketing evolves constantly, and we keep you at the forefront with:
- Regular updates on industry trends
- Exclusive training on new marketing techniques
- Email alerts for key changes in things like SEO, social media, and advertising
- Workshops and webinars on emerging opportunities
This ensures you can always offer cutting-edge marketing solutions to your clients.
Running Your Franchise
Is this franchise suitable for marketing consultants?
Yes! activ is perfect for marketing consultants who want to expand their services while keeping control over their clients. You can manage client relationships, set your own prices, and outsource services to head office as needed.
Can I bring my existing clients?
Absolutely! You can continue working with your current clients, decide which services to handle yourself, and choose which to outsource. You retain full control over client relationships and invoicing.
How much time do I need to dedicate to make this work?
You have complete flexibility. Some franchisees start part-time, while others go full-time from day one. Our systems allow you to scale at your own pace.
Do I need to be an expert in all areas of marketing?
No! activ provides a done-for-you fulfillment service, meaning you don’t need to be an expert in every marketing discipline. You can do the work yourself using our systems and training or you can focus on sales and client relationships while our team delivers services for you, such as:
- SEO
- PPC advertising
- Branding & design
- Content creation
- Website design
Financial Expectations & Business Growth
What are the earning potential and financial expectations?
Your earnings depend on your effort and approach. Many franchise partners achieve a turnover of £5,000+ per month within six months. Our model gives you complete control over pricing and service delivery, so your income is scalable. Within 3 years you can comfortably turn over upwards of 6 figures.
Can I bring my existing clients?
activ has franchise partners who have been with us for over 15 years, managing 1000+ active clients collectively. We have a proven track record of success, and our business model is designed for long-term sustainability
What experience does the head office team have?
3 members of our head office team alone have over 33 years of service at activ. We understand what it takes to build and scale a marketing business, and we provide hands-on support to help you succeed.
What makes activ different from other marketing franchises?
Unlike traditional franchises, activ Marketing is designed to mould around you and elevate your business so you are stronger with us than alone, and all on your terms.
This means:
- No expensive overheads (no office or team required)
- Flexible working (work from anywhere)
- Scalability (No need to employ anyone but you can still scale to agency)
- Done-for-you fulfillment (you don’t have to do all the marketing work yourself – but you make a healthy profit even when delegating to the HO team)
We are the only marketing franchise in the UK offering this level of flexibility and support.
Next Steps
What marketing support will I receive to attract clients?
We don’t just train you—we help you win clients. Our franchise package includes:
- A tailored launch campaign
- Monthly marketing activity plans and resources
- Training on networking and how to gain leads and visibility
- Marketing materials to establish your presence
- Guidance on building a local or online client base
- Support on crafting proposals that close business and drive recurring income for each franchise partner
What’s the first step to becoming a franchise partner?
The process starts with:
- An initial call to discuss your goals and suitability.
- A detailed franchise information pack explaining everything you need to know.
- A discovery session where you’ll meet our team and explore how activ fits your goals.
- Business plan creation where you learn more and show how you can contribute to the activ network
- Onboarding and training, setting you up for success.
