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It’s a significant part of the second fastest-growing franchise sector. Some of its franchisees turn over nearly £1 million a year. Yet still many people don’t take it seriously. What sector...

The British Franchise Association has represented the UK industry and the interests of those operating within it since 1977. The ethics and standards enforced and the training and education surrounding them...

Whether you’re a franchisor, franchisee or someone thinking about getting involved in franchising, there has never been a better display of an industry pulling together for the common good than in...

In 2003, I was gifted a book by business coach Judith Morgan. Called The e-Myth Revisited and written by Michael E Gerber, it has been the cornerstone of creating my franchise...

Franchises have been making the most out of a revival in out-of-town retail and leisure parks over recent years, as the locations offer an attractive alternative to the high street. But...

It’s widely recognised that teaching is a tough profession, and 2020 has surely got to be one of the toughest years yet. If classroom sizes and under resourcing weren’t bad enough,...

Franchising has historically been a proven model to increase the chances of success when going into business for yourself. We know failure rates are under five per cent and have been...

For many women, starting a business isn’t on the radar. It’s a lot of effort, and high-risk. However, over recent years, there’s a female entrepreneurial revolution taking place as more women...