Running a franchise Articles

At its finest, franchising allows people the opportunity to buy into an existing, successful business model that comes with a proven track record, a successful training programme, a reliable supply chain,...

When I was starting out in management, I was given some advice: If you’re busy, you’re doing something wrong. It didn’t make sense to me at first, but it became clear...

More than 50 years ago, American founder Dave Thomas opened the first Wendy’s restaurant with an unwavering commitment to serve fresh, high-quality food, at a fair price, in a comfortable atmosphere. Dave...

Last year in Austin, TX, I was on stage at MITCON, positing how in the short term, payments would evolve away from paper currency, paper cheques, and even plastic credit cards...

Preparing your business for franchising doesn’t come cheap - and rightly so. Franchise agreements, operations manuals, trademarking and sound advice can’t be scrimped on. But many brands then underestimate the importance of...

Our franchise network is the cornerstone of Granite & TREND Transformation’s success. By attracting talented individuals to join us with our tried and tested business model, superior products and comprehensive programme...

Despite the negative consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, and there have been many, there have been some businesses in the outdoor sector with plenty to celebrate. Lawn care company Greensleeves achieving...