Franchising: The Basics

With around 850 franchises in the UK alone, prospective franchisees have plenty of businesses to choose from. Among the ones available, around 350 are accredited by the British Franchise Association. The bfa...

In 2012 the government announced that up to 54,000 jobs are to be cut from the armed forces - meaning that many thousands of service personnel will now be debating their...

On average, it takes between three and six months for an individual to reach the decision to buy into a specific franchise. It is a long process and prospective franchisees will not...

There are a number of benefits to home based franchising, especially for those who may not have a great deal of capital to invest. While most franchises require a buyer to...

The franchise industry can sometimes be seen as a mystery to many. ‘Franchising’ is a term misused on a regular basis and one that many therefore misunderstand. So what is franchising...

It may not be immediately obvious to you when looking at a franchised opportunity, but there is more than one way of establishing a franchised business. In fact, there are at...

Whatever business you are in, goal setting is important. If you don’t know where you are going, how will you know when you’ve arrived? Without a goal you will not move...

Karen Underwood has been a franchisee with specialist property search provider X-Press Legal Services for six years. Last year she was named the company’s Brand Builder of the Year. Before joining X-Press,...