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Q&A: Does Aldi Franchise in the UK?

Q&A: Does Aldi Franchise in the UK?

In recent years, Aldi has exploded into the supermarket sector, using its low prices to entice customers away from industry leaders like [...]

Q&A: Does Poundland Franchise in the UK?

Q&A: Does Poundland Franchise in the UK?

  In recent years, Poundland has become one of the country’s most recognisable and popular discount retailers. And can anyone really [...]

Top 7 Supermarket Franchises in the UK

Top 7 Supermarket Franchises in the UK

  Here in the UK, we’re becoming a nation of ‘top-up’ shoppers. That means it’s a great time to invest in a [...]

Q&A: Does Zara Franchise in the UK?

Q&A: Does Zara Franchise in the UK?

  As one of the biggest fashion brands in the world, Zara is a would-be franchisee’s dream investment. But does it offer franchising [...]

What Should You Choose: Franchise vs Joint Venture?

What Should You Choose: Franchise vs Joint Venture?

Franchise vs joint venture… many people are confused about the differences between the two business models. In this article, we delve [...]

Top 5 Italian Food and Drink Franchises in the UK

Top 5 Italian Food and Drink Franchises in the UK

Did you know that Italian is the world’s most popular cuisine? If you want to take advantage of our mutual love of pizza, pasta and [...]

Franchising 101: What is a Franchisor?

Franchising 101: What is a Franchisor?

If you’re new to franchising and aren’t quite sure what a franchisor is, this article is your go-to guide. Or, if you are a current business [...]

6 Reasons Why You Should Open a Doner Kebab Franchise

6 Reasons Why You Should Open a Doner Kebab Franchise

If you want to be a part of one of Britain’s favourite fast food industries, read on. We explore six reasons why you should seriously [...]

Q&A: Does Pizza Express Franchise in the UK?

Q&A: Does Pizza Express Franchise in the UK?

  You don’t have to walk far on a British high street to come across the classic Pizza Express logo. If you’re budding [...]

The Upside of Being One of the Biggest Franchises in the World

The Upside of Being One of the Biggest Franchises in the World

  One of the most commonly asked franchising questions is ‘What are the biggest franchises in the world?’ So, let’s [...]

Top 4 Tyre Shop Franchises in the UK

Top 4 Tyre Shop Franchises in the UK

There are currently over 36 million vehicles on the roads in the UK. That’s a lot of tyres that will eventually need replacing. Learn [...]

Q&A: Does Lidl Franchise in the UK?

Q&A: Does Lidl Franchise in the UK?

If you’re interested in running a franchise unit in the grocery sector, you may want to find out more about Lidl’s business [...]

Q&A: Does Jack in the Box Franchise in the UK?

Q&A: Does Jack in the Box Franchise in the UK?

. The UK is undeniably a nation of fast food lovers. Even with more and more Brits opting for healthier, locally sourced, vegetarian food [...]

Franchising 101: Franchising and Professional Development

Franchising 101: Franchising and Professional Development

Professional development is a vital part of working life. Most employees look for it, and good employers provide it. Here, we take a look at [...]

Day in the Life: What It Takes to Run Your Own Hair and Beauty Franchise

Day in the Life: What It Takes to Run Your Own Hair and Beauty Franchise

  Looking and feeling good is very important to the British public, and we’re happy to part with a significant amount of cash in [...]

Franchising 101: 7 Signs You're Ready to Expand Your Business as a Franchisor

Franchising 101: 7 Signs You're Ready to Expand Your Business as a Franchisor

  Looking to expand your business? Franchising can be a great option - if you’re ready. Today, we consider the seven signs that your [...]

Meet John Chidsey, Subway CEO

Meet John Chidsey, Subway CEO

  You don’t have to walk far down a British high street to be greeted by the smell of herby, doughy goodness. Today, we consider who [...]

Q&A: Does Dairy Queen Franchise in the UK?

Q&A: Does Dairy Queen Franchise in the UK?

Although Dairy Queen is an iconic US brand, it’s still relatively unknown in the UK. But that hasn't stopped UK investors expressing an [...]

5 Tips for Protecting Your Franchise’s Reputation During a Brand Crisis

5 Tips for Protecting Your Franchise’s Reputation During a Brand Crisis

In this series, we provide tips on starting a franchise and the process of running your own business. This article focuses on how important [...]

Starting a Franchise for Every Personality Type: The Homebody

Starting a Franchise for Every Personality Type: The Homebody

In this series, we’ve been linking franchising options to different personality types, so that you can see what kind of franchise business [...]

Day in the Life: What It Takes to Run Your Own Retail Clothing Franchise

Day in the Life: What It Takes to Run Your Own Retail Clothing Franchise

  If you’ve got an eye for fashion and love keeping up with the latest trends, starting your own fashion business might have always [...]

Day in the Life: What it Takes to Run Your Own Fitness Franchise

Day in the Life: What it Takes to Run Your Own Fitness Franchise

In this article we’ll look at what you can expect your day to look like when running a fitness franchise on a daily basis. We’ll [...]

Mythbusters: You Can’t Be Autonomous

Mythbusters: You Can’t Be Autonomous

  Our Mythbusters series focuses on clarifying any misconceptions you may have about starting a franchise. In this article, we focus on [...]

Starting a Franchise for Every Personality Type: The Adventurer

Starting a Franchise for Every Personality Type: The Adventurer

  If you are far happier exploring the outdoors than sitting behind a desk, starting your own business may sound a little too restrictive [...]

Franchise Success Stories: Women in Franchising

Franchise Success Stories: Women in Franchising

  Women are thriving in the world of franchising. We look at how the gender balance is shifting as women make strides with their own [...]

Mythbusters: You Need to Be an Expert

Mythbusters: You Need to Be an Expert

  The mythbuster series tackles any misconceptions people tend to have about starting a franchise. In this article, we’re going to [...]

Day in the Life: What It Takes to Run Your Own Home Care Franchise

Day in the Life: What It Takes to Run Your Own Home Care Franchise

  In this article we’ll look at what you can expect when you’re running a home care franchise on a daily basis, the advantages [...]

Franchising 101: Expand Your Business Empire by Becoming a Franchisee

Franchising 101: Expand Your Business Empire by Becoming a Franchisee

You’re running a successful independent business, but you’re looking to take things to the next level – a franchise could help you do just [...]

Starting a Franchise for Every Personality Type: The Multi-Tasker

Starting a Franchise for Every Personality Type: The Multi-Tasker

  In this article we’ll look at how many franchise opportunities can fit perfectly into an already busy work schedule, supplement a [...]

Franchising 101: Approaching Your Franchise Investment as a Retirement Plan

Franchising 101: Approaching Your Franchise Investment as a Retirement Plan

  There are lots of ways to save for retirement – but did you know that starting a franchise is a particularly lucrative one? Here [...]