Franchising: The Basics

Hands up if you remember The A-Team? Those former members of a fictitious United States army special forces unit who graced our screens during the 1980s always had a plan. I’m...

So you’ve been in the market for the perfect franchise opportunity for some time, but you’re yet to find ‘the one’. There are a few that have sparked your interest and...

Predicting the future is always a bit of a stab in the dark, but when it comes to 2020 it’s a full-scale knife fight at the bottom of a coal mine....

Here are the eight key questions you must ask before you invest in a franchise: 1. Does the franchisor have a proven track record? Firstly, you have to determine if you can trust...

Unless you’ve just won the lottery, it’s likely you’ll need some sort of funding to buy your franchise business. Taking out a loan can be daunting, as it means incurring debt...

Human Capital Department has been trading for four years. After a slow start, the business had a couple of good trading years and is looking forward to further sales growth. The...

More than ever, people are looking to invest in the children’s service sector because they recognise the longevity of the industry, the potential for growth and, in many cases, the ability...

It’s one of the best kept secrets in British franchising: around 30 per cent of franchisees own franchises from more than one brand. In the food and beverage sector, it’s even...