Halcyon Franchise Group
Specializations
About Agency
Overview
- Founded in 2021 by Keith Gardner and James Gardner, with James serving as CEO due to his prior experience at a top global Health & Social Care recruitment agency
- Launched franchising operations in May 2023 with a £25,000 franchise fee and 12-week training program requiring no prior industry experience
- Operates from Eagle Tower in Cheltenham, covering Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and Southwest England after expanding from its original West Midlands base
- Maintains a unique payment model ensuring weekly Friday payments for both staff and franchisees
- Reported as the fastest-growing independent UK staffing agency with strategic partnerships enabling rapid expansion since Q2 2021
Specializations
- Healthcare & Social Care staffing for residential care facilities and nursing homes
- Franchise model development specifically for healthcare recruitment businesses
- Targeted staffing solutions for healthcare assistants and support workers
- Regional coverage expansion strategies in Southwest England healthcare markets
Services & Approach
- Turn-key franchise operations with immediate cash flow implementation for new owners
- Full-cycle recruitment training for franchisees including client generation and staff management
- Weekly payroll processing system for franchise employees and operators
- Franchise payment plan administration for the £25,000 initial investment