Franchising: The Basics

It’s a common story in January: after reflecting on the year just passed, thoughts turn towards the coming 12 months and how things are going to be different. New Year’s resolutions...

Many college graduates are having a tough time finding work at the moment. And for those who do find paid employment, the salaries on offer can be low. According to new...

Setting up a new business can be a difficult and arduous task, which is why more people who want to be their own bosses are turning to franchising instead of starting...

It goes without saying that to make a success of running your own business, you must be self- motivated. Franchisees invest in an opportunity to become independent and free of other...

Setting up a new business can be a difficult and arduous task, which is why more people who want to be their own bosses are turning to franchising instead of starting...

Look back at franchising over the last 10 years and the wider UK economy reveals just how strong the performance of the sector has been - in good times and bad....

During my 26 years in the UK franchise community, I have seen and worked with some successful franchisees who have taken on a franchisor’s concept and system and used it to...

The world of franchising is constantly expanding in size, complexity and diversity. Gone are the days when franchising only embraced fast food with high street locations. In today’s environment there are...