Franchising: The Basics

There are a wide variety of franchise opportunities available in the UK across a broad range of industry sectors. The choice of franchises can sometimes be bewildering, so thorough research is...

Pizza Hut is a brand with a rich heritage. Founded by two brothers, Frank and Dan Carney, in Wichita, Kansas in 1958 after seeking a $600 loan from their mother, Pizza...

Young children are not getting the opportunities they need to develop important listening skills, according to a recent article by Robert Watts in Right Start magazine. Watts has been exploring why...

You may read numerous articles and visit many websites and events that promote the vast amount of opportunities available in franchising, but before parting with any money you need to know...

According to the most recent NatWest/British Franchise Association survey, there are around 900 different franchisors in operation in the UK, with an astonishing 83 new concepts launched during 2010/11 alone. That’s...

It’s not hard to see why people are choosing franchising as their preferred way of setting up in business. With an established franchise you are investing in a tried and tested business...

Despite these difficult economic times, there’s one sector that offers real potential for success - and that’s franchising. The most recent NatWest/British Franchise Association franchise survey estimated the industry as a...

If you are thinking about buying a franchise, you’ve probably also considered the daunting prospect of being solely responsible for developing the new enterprise while dealing with routine daily tasks. Sharing the...