According to the most recent NatWest/British Franchise Association survey, there are around 900 different franchisors in operation in the UK, with an astonishing 83 new concepts launched during 2010/11 alone. That’s...

Buying a franchise is a big commitment. It may be the single largest purchase a person makes after buying a home. In some cases, a franchisee will be using their life savings...

It’s not hard to see why people are choosing franchising as their preferred way of setting up in business. With an established franchise you are investing in a tried and tested business...

Despite these difficult economic times, there’s one sector that offers real potential for success - and that’s franchising. The most recent NatWest/British Franchise Association franchise survey estimated the industry as a...

With the number of multi-unit franchise operations increasing, we look at what makes this format both different and successful. What do you mean when you talk of a multi-unit operation?————————————————————————————— The most general...

Business format franchising contains four essential elements: * The franchisor allows the franchisee to use the name associated with the franchisor. * The franchisor exercises continuing control over the franchisee. * The franchisor provides...

Franchising nowadays presents a vast array of possibilities across an eclectic mix of industries, with some 1,000 brands using the model in the UK. There really is something for every passion...

Like many business owners, a lot of franchisees get excited about social media. They set up an account on every network, make it look pretty and then unfortunately either seem to...