The Alternative Board and Trustist are both UK franchise opportunities listed on Franchise Hunt. Trustist has the lower minimum investment at £10,000, compared with £66,700 for The Alternative Board. The Alternative Board is the older brand, established in 1990. The Alternative Board operates the larger UK network with 300 outlets versus 18.
| Fact | The Alternative Board | Trustist |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum investment | £66,700 | £10,000 |
| Founded | 1990 | 2014 |
| UK outlets | 300 | 18 |
| Training included | Yes | Yes |
| Financing | Third Party | Third Party |
Trustist is the cheaper franchise of the two, starting from £10,000 compared with £66,700 for The Alternative Board. These are minimum investment figures; total project cost may be higher.
The Alternative Board is the older brand, established in 1990, while Trustist was founded in 2014.
The Alternative Board runs the larger UK network with 300 outlets compared with 18 for Trustist.
The Alternative Board and Trustist both include training for new franchisees.
The Alternative Board financing: Third Party. Trustist financing: Third Party. Contact each franchisor directly to confirm available funding support.
