Running a franchise Articles

In these uncertain times, during a global pandemic with recessionary pressures rising, you wouldn’t think that starting a business would be high on people’s agenda. However, according to recent research 64 per...

In order to succeed, a franchise needs two things: great franchisees and great support staff. Obviously, it needs other things too, but it’s remarkable how many brands seem to lack a...

Tell us about your business career My whole career came about by accident. I fell into accountancy, having left school to become a Youth Training Scheme hairdresser. After returning to complete my...

My business is starting to grow rapidly. What’s the best way to keep an eye on cash flow? Phases of rapid growth make the tough times worthwhile! However, they can also be...

Franchising offers a wealth of investment opportunities across many sectors, with support and training that will help you build your own business. But there are some key things to consider before...

During my 25 years in franchising, I’ve been asked many times how a prospective franchisee should decide which sector or brand they should consider joining. My response has been consistent over...

As an experienced franchisor, formally a director of a highly successful property franchise and now responsible for the management of an award-winning shutter franchise, I believe women have the ideal mindset...

Everyone has ideas – every person in your team will be having some kind of thought about how your franchise is being run. Their ideas will span a whole range of areas:...