Franchising News

Over 80 per cent of those wanting to start their own business should consider taking up a franchise rather than starting a completely new business from scratch, says former ‘Dragon’s Den’...

BT Business has launched a free online service to help small businesses manage the fundamental day-to-day elements of their business. BT Business Builder brings together a series of online tools to...

A study by small business insurer More Than Business has revealed that 75 per cent of people are influenced by a catchy business name. The research revealed the key role an...

Autosheen, the UK’s leading national mobile valeting franchise, has appointed Bernard Tiller as its new National Account Manager.Tiller has a wealth of automotive experience and has previously worked for Motorist Discount...

Ed’s Easy Diner is to franchise its popular American-style restaurant concept to mark 20 years in the trade.The company has partnered with Lanbury Associates for the proposed roll-out. Lanbury is a...

With the launch of its new start-up offer, NatWest has become the only high street bank to offer small business start-ups two years’ free banking supported by free face-to-face advice from...

That’s a 20 per cent increase on 2012, according to latest figures from the Direct Selling Association, the trade body for the industry. Currently, women make up 76 per cent of the...

Paul Stafford of the British Franchise Association highlights the key areas to consider and questions to ask yourself before you make a commitment Nowadays, franchising presents a variety of possibilities across an...