Franchising: Your First Steps

There are several core legal documents that form part of the franchise relationship. Arguably the most important of these documents is the franchise agreement, which I will discuss in more detail...

There’s a growing need to ensure viable franchise businesses are able to obtain the finance they need to support the economic recovery. Franchising can be a safer option than going...

I’ve been involved in advising franchisors and franchisees for more than 35 years and there are many lessons I’ve learnt during that period. The three most important are: Lawyers who know very...

I’ve been asked numerous times about the importance of a banking relationship in business - and this is no less relevant to franchising. The most common questions I’m asked relate to...

Franchising as a model to expand an existing business is something that has been successfully used in the UK by many brands. Its structure of a local business owner, combined with...

Starting a business by way of a franchise is becoming more popular. However, it’s one of the most important decisions you’ll make and you need to be honest with yourself about...

Franchising has become a lucrative venture in the UK. In fact, research by the British Franchise Association has found that 97 per cent of franchisee owned units reported profitability in 2015...

There’s something about the franchising world that encourages people to stick around. Many franchisees and franchisors have been in the business for decades, which means they’re equipped with something more recent...