Franchising News

The British Franchise Exhibition held recently at the SECC in Glasgow delivered two days of good business and networking opportunities for the many exhibitors and visitors who attended.Over 50 companies showcased...

Radically simplifying the number of business support schemes from 3,000-plus to well under 100 is at the centre of new proposals to help small businesses announced by Small Business Minister Margaret...

The National Franchise Exhibition, the UK’s largest dedicated franchise event, promises a diverse selection of franchise opportunities at the NEC, Birmingham on October 5-6.The event will offer visitors the chance to...

Four out of 10 UK bosses believe that TV shows like The Apprentice and Dragons’ Den are inspiring a new wave of entrepreneurs who think they have what it takes to...

BT Business has launched a campaign to find and showcase the UK’s most inspirational entrepreneurs.BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur celebrates the achievements of small businesses that have demonstrated exceptional dedication...

The search is on to find Britain’s top-performing franchisees with the launch of the British Franchise Association’s Franchisee of the Year Awards 2007.This year’s theme is ‘customer focus’, with entrants having...

The UK small business community is still pushing the limits behind the wheel. According to new research from Bibby Financial Services, 28 per cent of bosses admit to eating and drinking...

Franchising is now worth a record £10.8 billion in the UK, according to the latest NatWest/British Franchise Association survey.The sector has now grown 44 per cent in recent years, taking the...