Running a franchise Articles

Working with relatives presents a unique set of challenges, but they don’t have to be overwhelming. It can be an incredible experience, and you’re not likely to find a more tight-knit...

Climate change is a controversial subject in some quarters. But whether you believe in it or not, it’s generating an increasing number of franchise opportunities. Extreme climate events, such as the record...

The first meeting with a potential franchisor is an important one for both parties. This is the first time both sides will come face to face and start asking some probing...

What exactly is decorative concrete? When you think of the issues with a normal driveway or patio, you’d say weeds, sinking problems, oil stains and discolouration and ongoing maintenance requirements But thanks to...

The pandemic brought with it more than a few unwelcome side effects. Voluntary redundancy and furlough became common buzzwords that we hoped would never be in the conversation, but the harsh...

The pandemic has changed a lot for businesses, whether that’s their customers’ buying behaviour or product demands. One of the biggest challenges for many businesses was the shift to home working....

Rebecca Newenham, founder of Get Ahead With a home-based franchise, you can be in profit right from the beginning “Having worked from home for over 10 years, I definitely feel the advantages” Running a...

Over the last 19 years and across two continents, I’ve focused on helping good franchisors find the right profile of franchisees for their model. In that time, I’ve assessed hundreds of franchisors,...