Running a franchise Articles

Being open, honest and planning in advance is the best approach for everyone when investing in a care franchise. Far from shying away from any industry challenges, you should think about them...

Gurmeet Jakhu, Shelley Nadler, Nicola Broadhurst, David Kaye, Sheilah Mackie, Manzoor G K Ishani, Emma Lusty, Andrew Perkins, Ed Savory, Jane Masih, Kate Matthews, Amy Leite, David Schollenberger, Vicki Mitman Gurmeet Jakhu,...

Franchising appears set for expansion in Scotland. So is it a good time to consider investing in a franchise or turning your business into a franchise in Scotland? Franchise consultant Suzie McCafferty,...

All successful businesses will at some point face the prospect of growth and expansion. Expanding a business unlocks both potential opportunities and threats for the owner, which will need to be carefully...

Despite the old adage ‘don’t work with kids and animals’, children’s franchises are popular and successful. Fun and varied, these businesses offer the chance to have a lasting, positive impact on...

Promedica24 is no ordinary care franchise. Forget staggering working capital requirements, staffing headaches and a complicated regulatory framework - all this is taken care of by the franchisor. This means you spend...

There is a new wave of franchisees - and they are over 50. The over-50s have come to dominate the new start-ups sector. The combination of private pension payouts being accessible...

When starting out on their franchise journey, it’s quite common for franchisees not to have given a second thought to their exit strategy. And why would you? It’s an exciting time...