Running a franchise Articles

Franchising has become a lucrative venture in the UK. In fact, research by the British Franchise Association has found that 97 per cent of franchisee owned units reported profitability in 2015...

McDonald’s, Cash Generator and Bang & Olufsen. All household names, all franchised brands and perhaps an indication of just how successful franchising as a business model has become. Indeed, franchising is...

Would you be more - or less - likely to apply for a franchise if it required a certificate to do so? The Prospect Franchisee Certificate, launched in October 2016 by the...

The first year of life as a franchisee is widely acknowledged to be the hardest. Franchisors strive to prepare new franchisees as far as possible for their first year, but it’s inevitably...

Franchising can have quirky, odd and sometimes downright hilarious moments, as these stories prove. Ed Mauleverer, founder of the franchise Ed’s Garden Maintenance, recalls this conversation between himself and a client: Client: “Do...

Mr. Electric franchisees Nadia and Rachid Bellili say consideration for the customer is what sets them apart. Trevor Johnson reports Mud on the carpet, brick dust on the shelves, rings from tea...

Despite having a successful career, Tahira Rahman wanted something more for herself and her family. When she found Promedica24, it prompted Tahira to reassess many things on a personal and professional...

Founded in 1993 by Carol Stewart-Gill, Dublcheck is one of the best-known cleaning franchises in the UK, providing premier cleaning services for offices, showrooms and health facilities throughout the UK. The...