Running a franchise Articles

Who could have predicted the seismic impact COVID-19 would have on many people’s working lives? For some, one of the benefits of the lockdowns has been the time to assess the challenges...

Sustainability has been at the fore of the world of business for over a decade now as we see the effects of climate change the world over, and even events like...

Having overcome the challenges of starting a franchise, the next challenge is to sustainably grow the business beyond its current form. One of the most effective ways to do this is...

For those outside of franchising, it’s a common notion that becoming a franchisee is essentially just paying for a job. However, this simply isn’t true. Becoming a franchisee gives people the...

Franchising is a possible pathway to entrepreneurship for many, but particularly for those in society that may not see themselves as business owners if they were to go down other routes....

Owning a franchise can be a fruitful business relationship, where success for franchisor and franchisee is interdependent. Clear and effective communication is a key factor for that success. It’s therefore all the...

Here’s a certainty: you will have to spend money on home renovation and maintenance. The lights will fuse for no apparent reason, the drains will need unblocking the day before you...

The first meeting with a potential franchisor is an important one for both parties. This is the first time both sides will come face to face and start asking some probing...