Running a franchise Articles

If you’ve had even a cursory look at social media lately, you’ll have seen a variety of posts encouraging us to support local businesses coming out of lockdown and to shun...

There has been a significant increase in multi-unit franchisees, as the big name brands have grown their chains into global concerns, achieving strong brand recognition from consumers. Many franchisors have realised that,...

Over the years, franchising has helped thousands of people to become business owners. But it takes time to find the right franchise to invest in. Here are my tips to help...

According to a FreeAgent study, 1.4 million couples run businesses together in the UK. And while spending the majority of your day with your spouse isn’t for everyone, life in lockdown...

Franchisees and franchisors will need to be sure they have enough funds in the bank to weather any further storms, plus, be well-positioned to develop new promotions, ramp-up marketing, increase communication...

At the time of writing, the Bank of England has announced a new £100 billion stimulus package for the UK economy, amid fears of a surge in unemployment once the government’s...

Globally the COVID-19 pandemic has ripped through the hospitality sector with hotels, bars and restaurants shut up for months. In the UK, outlets closed their doors on 20 March, three days...

After being made redundant multiple times in the highway construction industry, Owen Rowlands decided he needed a complete change of direction. He explains: “I was exhausted with the same cycle of...