Franchising News

While the country is in the cold grip of recession, the founders of Blazes fireplaces have cooked up a heartwarming franchise opportunity perfectly suited to white-collar professionals. The brainchild of Michael...

A former North London estate agent is tackling the credit crunch head on by setting up his own recession-busting business.  UK-born Turkish Cypriot Mehmet Moustafa, a former dry cleaner and estate...

TaxAssist Accountants has opened its 70th outlet with the launch of Peter Sewell’s franchise in Llandudno, North Wales“The support centre were very proactive and helped me select two possible locations in...

A 27-year-old woman from York who owns two Venture photography studios has been named Gold Winner of the 2008 British Franchise Association Franchisee of the Year Awards.Angie Baynes, who started her...

But entrepreneurs see opportunities in downturnRecessionary fears, falling house prices and soaring interest rates have given UK entrepreneurs’ confidence a beating in 2008. But despite this 47 per cent remain upbeat...

Three quarters of UK companies admit that their logo may be causing more confusion than clarity among consumers trying to work out what products and services they actually offer, a new...

Nearly 65 per cent of small business owners would turn their back on an offer from any of BBC TV’s ‘Dragons’ Den’ panellists as they don’t believe it represents good value...

Entrepreneurs can now register online for StartQuest, a free email crash course that will provide them with guidance and advice when setting up a business. Developed by Business Link London, the...