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. How can I prepare for my year-end?

  

  answered by Renata Selley

  Renata Selley is a senior relationship manager at d&t

  Renata Selley writes: Your ‘year-end’ is the date when your franchise accounting period ends. Communication is king when it comes to working with your accountant. Let them know when your information will...

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• Q. Why are a growing number of women becoming franchisees?

  

  answered by Louise Harris

  Head of strategic partnerships at easyStorage

  Louise Harris writes: This is a little ‘armchair psychology’ from me but, speaking as a women who has been a franchisee, there are some simple reasons behind the increase in women entering...

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• Q. Do all franchisors offer the opportunity to invest in multiple units?

  

  answered by Shelley Nadler

  Legal director at Bird & Bird

  Shelley Nadler writes: It’s often the case that franchisors will allow franchisees to invest in more than one franchise unit, but it depends on the type of franchise and size of territories...

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