Franchising: The Basics

However, it’s easy to forget the humble beginnings of these multinational chains. A look at their history can provide inspiration for franchisors, franchisees and entrepreneurs everywhere. ### Subway In the mid-Sixties, Fred DeLuca...

Franchising certainly offers plenty of potential reward; according to the annual NatWest and British Franchise Association (BFA) survey, 92% of franchisees – including new businesses – reported profitability in 2013. However, franchising...

However, all franchise opportunities aren’t equal. Before you reach any agreement with a franchisor you need to make a full assessment of the deal on offer and make sure it’s right...

There are plenty of potential pitfalls involved in getting a franchise off the ground, and even when your business is well established you could experience unforeseen problems. Funding is one of...

According to the Office of National Statistics (ONS), 21 million households (83%) in Great Britain had internet access in 2013. In the same year, 36 million adults (73%) accessed the internet...

Over the last 20 years or so, the average homeowner has become much more style conscious. And many householders are calling upon the services of interior designers to improve their living...

Not only do we need skilled, competent plumbers for the installation of vital equipment for our bathrooms and kitchens, but we also need them on hand for when things go wrong....

So that means there are plenty of business opportunities in the greetings card market. And franchising provides a way to take advantage of them. Card Connection, for example, offers home-based franchise opportunities,...