Running a franchise Articles

Wow, was this list hard to choose! We could have filled the entire magazine, but here it is - our selection of ten truly brilliant women, all making a difference, contributing...

Franchises have been making the most out of a revival in out-of-town retail and leisure parks over recent years, as the locations offer an attractive alternative to the high street. But...

According to the 2018 bfa NatWest franchise survey, the number of females opting to invest in a franchise has risen by 20 per cent in recent years. With the ongoing demand...

How important is social media in the modern day marketing mix? I have vivid memories of the first time I sat in front of my own computer. It was 1998 and Monkey...

As many baby boomers approach retirement age, it appears we are in the era of the ‘olderpreneur’. A recent report from the Office for National Statistics about people over 50 shows...

When a franchisee starts their business journey, it’s quite common for one of two things to happen: their exit plan is no more detailed than getting through the initial five-year trading...

Franchising is a word that’s often bandied about and can come in many different forms: film franchises, rail franchises and even license opportunities that disguise themselves as franchises. So what are...

Having made the decision to be your own boss, it’s important to decide the best legal and taxation structure for your enterprise. Business owners are often unsure about which entity to trade...