The Benefits Of Franchising

Franchising certainly offers plenty of potential reward; according to the annual NatWest and British Franchise Association (BFA) survey, 92% of franchisees – including new businesses – reported profitability in 2013. However, franchising...

However, all franchise opportunities aren’t equal. Before you reach any agreement with a franchisor you need to make a full assessment of the deal on offer and make sure it’s right...

According to the Office of National Statistics (ONS), 21 million households (83%) in Great Britain had internet access in 2013. In the same year, 36 million adults (73%) accessed the internet...

A typical example is a Scottish garden make-over company which has created 20 franchise outlets in the past four years and is now turning over £1.2 million a year. It joined...

But with over 900 different franchises to choose from, selecting the right one can be a daunting experience. A great place to start is by identifying something you’re passionate about. Also think...

Franchising is a sector that offers significant training and support to help people become self-employed and start their own businesses. The model provides franchisees with the back-up of both head office and...

Investing in the right franchise is not as straightforward as it may at first seem. It is easy to be swayed in one direction or another by the dream presented by...

It’s a common story in January: after reflecting on the year just passed, thoughts turn towards the coming 12 months and how things are going to be different. New Year’s resolutions...