Running a franchise Articles

Women franchisees are still in the minority in the UK. They only account for 23 per cent of franchisees, according to the 2015 NatWest/ British Franchise Association franchise survey, and just...

Franchise advertisements aimed at women often highlight the freedom and flexibility self-employment can offer. But there many other issues to consider when choosing between a job and starting a franchise: Can you handle...

Watching a Netflix movie and checking your emails while pounding away on a treadmill may not be everyone’s idea of a good night out, but it’s created an industry currently worth...

The first of the essential elements of a franchise package is a success proven model. All franchisees should reap the rewards of running a tried and tested business system, backed by a...

Investing in a franchise is becoming an evermore popular option for entrepreneurs - aligning your independent instincts with known brands to build a sustainable business. Before you go further with any...

For a long time, business was seen as a cut-throat world of competitiveness. But over the last 10 years a group of people have been quietly advocating the place of women in...

When starting a franchise, we’d suggest you look at this as embarking on a business journey, with your business objectives acting as your destination points. Think of your business plan as your...

Multi-unit franchising, where a franchisee owns more than one franchise outlet, is growing. In 2015, 29 per cent of all franchise units were owned by franchisees who ran multiple units, up...