Running a franchise Articles

In business, paperwork is a necessary evil and franchising is no exception, particularly when it comes to the franchise agreement, which is a crucial document. Yet without a doubt, one of the...

The number one challenge for any business is recruiting and retaining high quality employees, but finding the right people to hire is becoming harder, despite the growth of ‘find a job’...

Buying a franchise can be a viable alternative to starting your own business, but it’s not for everybody. As a leading English language school franchise, Wall Street English is well placed...

The business of franchising is changing. Despite a history that dates back to the Middle Ages, the last 30 years have seen a revolution in franchising. From the sectors, services and...

What’s the difference between franchising and licensing? While that appears to be a very simple question, there’s no simple answer. The answers can range from ‘very little’ or they are like...

Finding out that you’re going to be a parent is an exciting time, but if you own a franchise, you may find yourself wondering how you’re going to juggle everything once...

It’s easy to feel daunted by the jargon when you’re entering a new industry - and franchising is no different. So I’ve demystified some of the common terminology prospective franchisees need to...

Entrepreneurship is a very rewarding and financially beneficial venture if it’s carried out successfully. But of the 62 per cent of the millennial generation that would consider starting up their own...