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What Franchise provides you with all the information you need to start running a franchise. Our experts will show you how to choose the best franchise model, fund the business and run it successfully. We can explain the legalities of running a franchise and support you with helpful data and guides to your chosen market. Franchising attracts a wide range of people, who are all looking to invest in a proven business model and reap the rewards of self employment opportunities, many of which offer flexible hours and the chance to work from home. Is franchising for you? Search our advice section to find out.
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Running a franchise can be a daunting task, especially if it is your first time. We will provide you with all of the essential information required to start running a franchise. Find how to buy or sell a franchise, choose the best franchising model, meet running standards and even furnish your premises. Our advisers will explain the legalities of running a franchise and support you with helpful data and guides to your chosen market.
50 franchise brands with training programmes in 2025
Updated 02 Jan 2025Here are the franchises providing a variety of training programmes - all covered by your initial investment in the business
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Franchise funding: How to beat the banks
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Franchise agreements: How to navigate territory rights
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Why choosing the right shipping partner matters
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How to get Brits making and sticking to new year business goals
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How a two-day trip to head office sets Blossom franchisees up for success
Updated 27 Jan 2025
Marketing & promoting your franchise
Marketing and promoting your franchise is important, especially if you are looking for it to expand. There are lots of ways to market your franchise, whether online or offline, attracting potential franchisees is essential. We will walk you through establishing your audience and creating a franchise prospectus to show what you can offer your franchisees. Explore our articles on how to market you franchise locally and find helpful tips on the different mediums you can promote through.
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How Wok To Walk is regenerating its brand to take on the UK
Updated 15 Jan 2025Poised to grow across the country, Wok to Walk wants to give its franchisees and consumers something fresh after 20 years of international business
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How to win a franchise award
Updated 22 Aug 2024Industry awards can come with morale-boosting trophies. But entering them requires devoting time to applying – so how can you ensure you make the most of your submission?
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Franchising exhibitions offer the opportunity for you to meet and discuss the running of franchises with experienced franchisees. Search through the wide range of BFA recognised businesses exhibited, branching across all types of franchises from food and beverage franchises to industrial cleaning franchises. Learn what it is really like to run your own franchise from professionals and gain vital information about your chosen industry.
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International Franchise Show 2024: Who to see and what to know
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How to make the most of franchise industry events
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How prospects can get the most out of a franchise show
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Top tips for mastering expos
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Diary of a franchise newcomer: My first franchise show
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Go-to guide for prepping for your first franchise show
Updated 01 Apr 2022
Buying a franchise resale can often prove a sensible move, as the franchise will already have an established customer base and will be well-recognised in its situation. People sell their franchises for many different reasons so it is important that you get the business valued, whether you're buying or selling yourself. What Franchise shows you the best resale franchise opportunities on offer.
Home-based franchise opportunities for remote entrepreneurs
Updated 14 Jun 2024Wanting to work from home doesn’t prevent you from starting a franchise and being your own boss. There are a whole host of work from home franchise uk opportunities you can choose from at What Franchise
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15 franchises under £15K
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Franchising in a downturn
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Is now the right time to start a business?
Updated 22 Nov 2022
The British Franchising Association is the single corporation responsible for maintaining the
integrity of the entire UK Franchising Industry. The BFA promote ethical franchising across the
UK and enable clear distinctions between the quality of franchises. High standards must be met by
franchises in order to attain membership and consequently receive representation by the supervising body,
along with advice from professional and experienced consultants. Offering a variety of memberships for both
well-established businesses and first time franchisees the BFA provide respectable and invaluable accreditation for franchises.
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bfa HSBC British Franchise Awards 2022
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#Leading the change
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How to choose the right franchise for you
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A return to events
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Feel the fear, but do it anyway
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“We’ve found new ways to support all of the franchising industry”
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How franchise forums are hitting the mark
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“The Franchise Training Academy is starting off with a series of educational seminars, giving you the insight and expertise to excel in different areas”
Updated 16 Mar 2022
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