Own Your Own Boots Opticians Practice
At Boots Opticians, you don’t just run a business — you fully own it. Our franchise model is truly one of a kind, setting us apart from every other franchised optical provider in the UK. As a BFA registered business, we operate to the highest professional and ethical standards that aims to give you confidence, credibility and a proven framework for a successful business.
- 100% business ownership – your practice, your future
- Up to a 20 year franchise agreement, providing long term stability
- Nationwide opportunities across established and growing communities
- BFA registered franchise model, recognised for quality and transparency
- Integrated healthcare environment, linking optometry, pharmacy, and wellbeing
As a Boots Opticians franchise partner, you benefit from the full strength of our organisation. This includes access to exclusive products, a highly cost-effective supply chain, and joined up trading with Boots Hearingcare. You also gain direct links to the largest loyalty card scheme in the United Kingdom.
We are committed to helping everyone see what is possible, for our customers, our colleagues, and our partners. Our clear ambition is to be number one for customers and colleagues, and our franchise partners are central to making that ambition a reality.
You’ll pay a management fee on sales — but you keep all the profit
Becoming a Franchise Partner
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Application
Believe you have what it takes to become an ideal Boots Opticians franchise partner and are ready to begin your journey with us? Click Apply Now to complete a short application form. If you meet our criteria, we will guide you through to the next stage.
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Getting To Know You
Take part in a structured interview designed to bring out your strengths and leadership potential! This is your opportunity to demonstrate why you are the right fit for Boots Opticians, while gaining a clear insight into the support and opportunities we provide. You will also have time to ask questions and explore the partnership in more detail.
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Business Planning
As suitable opportunities become available, you will be invited to develop a business plan. This is your opportunity to present your vision and demonstrate how you would you successfully run your own Boots Opticians practice, helping us identify the strongest candidates for partnership.
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Approval
Once approved, you are to move forward. We will guide you through the Boots Opticians franchise journey, giving you a clear understanding of the process, support, and opportunity ahead. You will also be enrolled into our Franchise Academy as part of your onboarding, setting you up for long term success.
Testimonials
Franchising was new territory for me, but Boots has been genuinely fantastic throughout. The Franchise Academy set me up for success, and the Multi-Site Academy is now helping me plan the next stage of my growth. Taking on Kingsthorpe has been one of the best decisions of my career.
The future is truly Boots Opticians for us, hence recently acquiring also the Boots Opticians Brent Cross store. As Franchisees we have the best of both worlds, freedom to use entrepreneurial skills within the stores along with a strong framework of support from Boots Opticians.
Becoming a Franchise Partner with Boots Opticians has been one of the best career decisions I've made. Owning my Uttoxeter Practice has allowed me to truly set free that inner entrepreneur. Empowering my business and team to grow, alongside forming real relationships within the community, has been immensely valuable. My aim now is multi-site ownership and alongside Boots, I see that goal as an eventual reality. Ultimately, my only regret is that I should have done this sooner!
Our Franchise Support Team
- Franchise Operations Team
- A dedicated Standards and Operations Manager
- Regional Managers
- Franchise Partner Accounts
- Dedicated Franchise Estates Team
- Induction by way of the Franchise Academy Course
- Access to the Boots Academy for personal development
