Running a franchise

Running a franchise 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. For how many terms will I be able to run a franchise?

  

  answered by Shelley Nadler

  Legal director at Bird & Bird

  Shelley Nadler writes: Franchise agreements in the UK are often for a fixed term of five years, with rights to renew at the end of the term for either one or two...

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• Q. Why does a brand decide to franchise its concept?

  

  answered by Louise Harris

  Head of strategic partnerships at easyStorage

  Louise Harris writes: Franchising a business is not always the right or easiest route to expansion - but done well it can be a win-win for all parties. If national or international...

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• Q. How does a franchisor select franchisees?

  

  answered by John Pratt

  Senior partner at specialist law firm Hamilton Pratt

  John Pratt writes: With great care - or at least they should select franchisees on that basis. The more picky a franchisor is in selecting franchisees, the better. As a rule of...

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