Running a franchise Articles

Tell us about Barclays’ involvement in the franchise sector. Barclays has been working with franchising clients for many years, but in 2018 launched a specialist franchising team. As of October 2020, I was...

In 2021, the food and beverage market has shifted beyond imagination in literally a matter of months. From traditional bricks and mortar sites to the development of virtual ones, food brands...

Whether you’re opening your first, second or your 50th restaurant, it’s important to understand what to look out for when choosing a new site for your franchise restaurant. Location influences the...

You may have heard the phrase ‘no debt is good debt’, but to what extent is this true? Throughout history, people have pioneered problem solving solutions - simple things like back scratchers...

The last year has convinced many people to start their own businesses rather than rely on the dubious stability of employment, while many have discovered they don’t need the constant presence...

The great British pub is an institution unlike any other. In quiet country villages, busy urban sprawls and everywhere in between, the pub is a place where a community can come...

Every business has a customer, whether it’s another business or a consumer. This means customer service matters regardless of which sector you operate in. While businesses talk the talk about the...