Franchising: The Basics

When investing in a franchise, many decisions come into play. Which sector do I want to operate in? Should I opt for an owner-operator model or a management franchise? Do I...

Franchising has historically been a proven model to increase the chances of success when going into business for yourself. We know failure rates are under five per cent and have been...

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed a huge strain on the business community and will cast a long shadow for months, if not years, to come. There will be casualties along the...

Whether you’re a franchisor, franchisee or someone thinking about getting involved in franchising, there has never been a better display of an industry pulling together for the common good than in...

The British Franchise Association has represented the UK industry and the interests of those operating within it since 1977. The ethics and standards enforced and the training and education surrounding them...

It’s a significant part of the second fastest-growing franchise sector. Some of its franchisees turn over nearly £1 million a year. Yet still many people don’t take it seriously. What sector...

Deborah Dudley PACK & SEND’s Salford Quays Franchisee I’d always dreamt of starting my own business, but raising two children as a single parent did limit my flexibility and freedom to do...

Christine Kelly’s son Lucas was two and football mad. Every day he urged his mum to take him to the park for a kickabout. Christine did her best, but she was...