Latest franchise articles

New Franchisees: What Does Success Look Like in the First Year?

New Franchisees: What Does Success Look Like in the First Year?

Being approved for a franchise opportunity, securing funding and setting up a business are achievements in themselves - but what about once [...]

Q&A: Does Wimpy Franchise in the UK?

Q&A: Does Wimpy Franchise in the UK?

Wimpy is one of America’s most famous burger restaurants. A product of the thirties, it has an extensive history behind it, and is now [...]

Top 3 Sandwich Franchises in the UK

Top 3 Sandwich Franchises in the UK

The food industry is one of the franchising world’s most profitable sectors, and many ambitious entrepreneurs have seen success by [...]

Join Our Webinar to Find Out Why Now is the Right Time to Become a Franchisee

Join Our Webinar to Find Out Why Now is the Right Time to Become a Franchisee

Thinking about becoming a franchisee? Find out more by joining our free webinar on Friday 5th March, where we’ll be speaking to some of [...]

10 Tips for Making a Good First Impression When Meeting a Franchisor

10 Tips for Making a Good First Impression When Meeting a Franchisor

Franchise meetings can be just as nerve-wracking as standard job interviews; you need to be a convincing entrepreneur, investor, [...]

City Spotlight: A Quick Guide to Franchising in Newcastle

City Spotlight: A Quick Guide to Franchising in Newcastle

Have you overlooked Newcastle as a location for your next venture? The thriving city is home to the infrastructure needed to support fast [...]

Franchise Resales: Pay Attention to These 10 Things When Buying a Previously Owned...

Franchise Resales: Pay Attention to These 10 Things When Buying a Previously Owned...

Looking into franchise resales? Don’t forget to ask these important questions before handing over your money for a previously owned [...]

6 Tips for Dealing with Difficult Employees

6 Tips for Dealing with Difficult Employees

When you imagine running your own business, you probably picture tasks like financial planning and organising marketing campaigns - but [...]

2021 Outlook: The State of Franchising in the Gym, Fitness & Sport Sector

2021 Outlook: The State of Franchising in the Gym, Fitness & Sport Sector

Interested in joining the gym, fitness and sport sector? The industry has seen some fairly significant challenges and changes over the past [...]

Q&A: Does Dunkin' Donuts Franchise in the UK?

Q&A: Does Dunkin' Donuts Franchise in the UK?

Whether you’ve got a sweet tooth or not, you’ve probably heard of Dunkin’ Donuts. The iconic American brand has established [...]

The Importance of Feedback in the Franchisor-Franchisee Relationship

The Importance of Feedback in the Franchisor-Franchisee Relationship

Have you overlooked the value of feedback in the past? Constructive criticism - and praise - can go a long way when creating a strong [...]

Customer Success: Bringing the DIGI-Sports Concept to New Shores

Customer Success: Bringing the DIGI-Sports Concept to New Shores

We caught up with Tony Triquenot and Louis Malta-Bey from DIGI-Sports to find out how Point Franchise is helping this unique concept expand [...]

Top 10 Ways to Boost Franchisee Happiness

Top 10 Ways to Boost Franchisee Happiness

Are you looking for ways to improve the level of franchisee happiness in your franchise? Boosting satisfaction across a network can take time, [...]

Jargon Busters: Understanding the Most Common Marketing Lingo in Franchising

Jargon Busters: Understanding the Most Common Marketing Lingo in Franchising

Implementing a successful marketing campaign shouldn’t just involve shouting about your product. It’s about fully understanding [...]

Q&A: Does Esquires Coffee Franchise in the UK?

Q&A: Does Esquires Coffee Franchise in the UK?

If you dream of starting your own coffee shop business, you might be interested in joining a franchise. The food and drinks industry is highly [...]

Stay Informed: The Best Publications and Podcasts for the Finance Industry

Stay Informed: The Best Publications and Podcasts for the Finance Industry

One of the best ways to improve your understanding of a topic is to seek out industry publications. Podcasts and magazines are particularly [...]

What Can Cause a Franchisee to Breach the Franchise Agreement?

What Can Cause a Franchisee to Breach the Franchise Agreement?

The franchise agreement is a legal document, and becoming a franchisee is as much about following regulations as it is about gaining access to [...]

2021 Outlook: The State of Franchising in the Finance Sector

2021 Outlook: The State of Franchising in the Finance Sector

Interested in starting a finance business? As we emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, taking the opportunity to help others with financial [...]

Why the Ups and Downs of Franchising Can Feel Like a Rollercoaster Ride

Why the Ups and Downs of Franchising Can Feel Like a Rollercoaster Ride

What’s it like to run a franchise business? It’s the question on most prospective investors’ lips. The truth is, it’s [...]

Customer Success: How Point Franchise Helps Entrepreneurs Circle Expand and Thrive

Customer Success: How Point Franchise Helps Entrepreneurs Circle Expand and Thrive

We sat down with Nigel Botterill, Founder of Entrepreneurs Circle Coaching License, and Head of Marketing, Cameron Botterill, to find out more [...]

What Happens When the Franchisor-Franchisee Relationship Goes Sour?

What Happens When the Franchisor-Franchisee Relationship Goes Sour?

Franchisors and franchisees work closely together to build a connection based on trust and mutual respect; the success of the business relies [...]

6 Questions To Ask Yourself if Your Franchise Is Failing

6 Questions To Ask Yourself if Your Franchise Is Failing

Owning a franchise is a dream for many entrepreneurs; you can take pride in running a business while relying on expert guidance. But what if [...]

Franchisee Tips: Beat Daily Distractions and Boost Productivity With These Handy...

Franchisee Tips: Beat Daily Distractions and Boost Productivity With These Handy...

We’ve all been there; stuck in a never-ending loop of distraction and frustration. In years gone by, we’d have to put all our [...]

City Spotlight: A Quick Guide to Franchising in Cardiff

City Spotlight: A Quick Guide to Franchising in Cardiff

Looking for a location with the infrastructure of a capital city but without the high prices associated with London? Cardiff could be the [...]

Multi-Unit Franchising: What's the Magic Number?

Multi-Unit Franchising: What's the Magic Number?

While some franchisees like to build up their business network at their own pace, others prefer to have an end goal in mind. Multi-unit [...]

Franchisor Tips: Top Roles to Recruit for Your Franchise Head Office Team

Franchisor Tips: Top Roles to Recruit for Your Franchise Head Office Team

Expanding your franchise head office team is an exciting process, but it can also be a confusing one. How do you know which roles to fill and [...]

Top Tips for Creating an Attractive Franchise Package

Top Tips for Creating an Attractive Franchise Package

It’s all very well deciding you’re interested in running a franchise network, but how do you make your investment opportunity [...]

How to Support the Causes You Care About Most as a Business Owner

How to Support the Causes You Care About Most as a Business Owner

Being a business owner is about more than just turning a profit; as a leader in your community, you have the chance to make a real impact on [...]

Making a Career Change: From the Armed Forces to Franchising

Making a Career Change: From the Armed Forces to Franchising

The challenging, rewarding and invigorating experience of serving in the armed forces can lead many military personnel to contemplate business [...]

14 Tips for Running a Franchise from Home for the Long-Term

14 Tips for Running a Franchise from Home for the Long-Term

As the pandemic has forced companies to embrace new ways of working, many bosses are considering incorporating remote operations into their [...]