Franchising News

Organisations worldwide need to start putting their company mission statements into practice rather than simply paying lip service to their good intentions, says a leading attitude research specialist.A survey by Sirota...

Franchise opportunities across the UK have reported record highs in turnover and full-time employment, according to the 2013 NatWest British Franchise Association franchise survey.  The research, which looked at the five...

43 per cent of prospective franchisees surveyed by FranchiseSales.com would prefer a franchisor to do all their marketing,with a further 48 per cent wanting some assistance and only nine per cent...

44 per cent of part-time business owners say they run their ventures to supplement existing incomes, according to Aviva’s bi-annual SME Pulse survey. The insurance provider’s research found that 70 per cent...

A survey of 300,000 small UK companies has shown a rise in the number of people setting up micro businesses and hiring people for part-time work. The study, undertaken by small...

There’s an increasing level of optimism among owner-managed businesses about their medium-term growth prospects, according to the latest Owner Managed Business Barometer report from Bank of Cyprus UK. The research, which questioned...

Cathryn Hayes, HSBC’s head of franchising (pictured), says it’s extremely important that you check the background and business performance of your prospective franchisor and you’re not rushed or pressured into signing...

Nineteen of the UK’s best franchisees will compete for awards in six categories, as well as the coveted British Franchise Association Franchisee of the Year prize, at a black tie ceremony...