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. What restrictions will I face as a franchisee?

  

  answered by John Pratt

  Senior partner at specialist law firm Hamilton Pratt

  Buying a franchise means buying into a system – and that system comes with rules. Franchise agreements impose a wide range of restrictions designed to protect consistency, brand value and long-term...

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• Q. What does franchisor support look like in practice?

  

  answered by Brian Duckett

  Former chairman of The Franchising Centre

  Buying a franchise means buying into a system, not just a brand. While initial training is often well understood, many prospective franchisees are less clear about what support they should expect...

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• Q. Do I have to buy products from my franchisor?

  

  answered by John Pratt

  Senior partner at specialist law firm Hamilton Pratt

  When you’re assessing a new franchise opportunity, it’s important to understand how the franchisor supplies products and the obligations you have as a franchisee. Franchise agreements often set out detailed rules...

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