Franchising: Your First Steps

Could going into business with your life partner be a good idea? Many franchises are run successfully by couples, but without a doubt, going into business with your other half is...

Setting up a new franchise isn’t cheap. But if you need to borrow money to get started, it’s vital to research exactly how much you’ll need and make the right decisions...

Premises-based franchisees who are occupational tenants can have a right to renew their tenancy at the end of their lease. This is because business tenants have security of tenure under the...

In January 2017 Franchise Finance launched an exclusive £50 million lending fund for the franchise industry, which provides franchisees, franchisors and British Franchise Association affiliates with easy to access funding for...

You’ve wrangled the business plan and you’ve attended the discovery day, but before you commit yourself fully, let’s check any last minute jitters. With nearly 1,000 franchise brands in the UK...

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 into...

There probably isn’t such a thing as a typical recruitment process, as they vary so much, particularly these days when franchisors are moving towards a more automated process for the early...

Budding entrepreneurs are increasingly becoming more aware of the advantages of looking at franchising as an option for entering into self-employment, with the added confidence of training and support offered by...