I spent 11 years as a franchisee, initially operating as a ‘man and a van’, before expanding into a multi-vehicle franchise. I subsequently sold my business and joined the franchise management...

With around 850 franchises in the UK alone, prospective franchisees have plenty of businesses to choose from. Among the ones available, around 350 are accredited by the British Franchise Association. The bfa...

If you want to know what it’s like to work with the UK’s leading gas and electrical inspection franchise, talk to Dennis Healey. He started at gas-elec shortly after the company...

Investing in a franchise is usually one of the more significant purchases of a franchisee’s life - financially, personally and emotionally. Even if you’re not investing your life savings or taking out...

Every year, as the franchise industry grows and franchising becomes increasingly diverse, prospective franchisees could be forgiven for feeling overwhelmed and somewhat confused by the wide choice they face in choosing...

Nicky Morgan is the franchise services manager for the organic food delivery franchise Riverford Organic. The company has attended dozens of franchise shows over the last 10 years, both as a...

A franchisor’s obligation towards its franchisees does not end once the ink has dried on the franchise agreement. A franchisor will be bound by continuing obligations that are contained in the franchise...

An important aspect of becoming a franchisee is how you finance your venture. The majority of prospective franchisees won’t have the necessary finances required to start up a franchise, so will...