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Resale franchises

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.

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Resale franchises FAQs

Get everything you need to know to start running a franchise. Discover the business model for you and find information covering everything from the legal requirements to how to furnish your franchise properties.

  • Q. Is buying a franchise resale a smart move?

    Author: Shelley Nadler

    answered by Shelley Nadler

    Legal director at Bird & Bird

    Buying a franchise resale can be an attractive way to enter a franchise opportunity without starting from scratch. However, it comes with its own set of opportunities and risks that need...

  • Q. What’s a franchise resale?

    Author: John Pratt

    answered by John Pratt

    Senior partner at specialist law firm Hamilton Pratt

    When you take a franchise you are establishing your own business, albeit one that trades under the franchisor’s brand and is subject to the franchisor’s know-how. This should give you a...

  • Q. How does buying an existing franchise differ from investing in a new one?

    Author: Brian Duckett

    answered by Brian Duckett

    Former chairman of The Franchising Centre

    The biggest difference is that you will know exactly what you are buying when you take on an existing franchised outlet and you will have the trading history of the outlet...

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