Franchising: The Basics

Depending on the network, there will be varying levels of skill required to join a franchise. Some brands I know of will only recruit franchisees who have experience within the sector. This...

Franchisors make their money from the royalties paid by successful franchisees, so underinvesting in their training is ultimately going to hurt the franchisor the most. There’s no generic list of what a...

Congratulations on choosing to buy a franchise! Franchising is big business, offering opportunities to those dreaming of running their own company and reaping the rewards of their own hard work. Here...

Since you’re still in the early stages of researching franchising, you might wonder why a successful business decides to use this model to aid their business growth. What are the advantages...

Starting a new business at any age can be tough, but it can seem more difficult if you’re over 55. Yet people are starting franchise businesses in later life - and...

You now know the franchising basics, and why big businesses choose to use this model to expand their companies. But how should you find the right opportunity for you? While national...

Franchising is essentially a tried, tested and profitable business format that is readily replicated in another geographical area to deliver the same levels of success in the new area. Sometimes referred...

According to the 2015 British Franchise Association industry survey, there are currently 901 franchise brands operating in the UK, with 44,200 outlets employing 621,000 people making up the industry’s £15.1 billion...