Running a franchise Articles

On Saturday 15 August, it was announced that socially-distanced indoor theatre performances could once again go ahead, after close to six months of closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. For the...

The battle to control the global pandemic continues. Closer to home, businesses are working hard to get back on track, with many needing to adapt to changed trading conditions. For those...

Being receptive to feedback and responsive to customer needs has always been at the heart of top quality service. However, over the last few months, an open ear has proved even...

If I have any good advice to give around running the finances of your business, get a Shabu to come to work with you. From the beginning, working with me as...

A good cash flow forecast is a valuable tool. But how do you plan ahead if you’re just starting out or a new business owner? And how do you create a...

In March, a report released to coincide with International Women’s Day revealed an increase in the number of women starting their own businesses compared to men last year. Analysing over 1.4 million...

International hair salon franchise Just Cuts first launched on UK shores in January 2018, with the opening of one company owned location in Lakeside shopping centre. Two years on and eight salons...

For those looking to invest in a franchise or to expand a current franchised business, securing funding from a bank is a logical way to enable expansion. However, where franchises have...