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The differences between B2B and B2C marketing

The differences between B2B and B2C marketing

While you might think that the processes involved in business-to-business and business-to-consumer marketing should be fairly similar, there [...]

The Qualities You Must Have to Run Your Own Wedding Events Company

The Qualities You Must Have to Run Your Own Wedding Events Company

  Weddings are often the most special event in an individual’s entire life. Consequently, anyone providing wedding services needs to [...]

The 5 Perks of Running a Successful Food Truck Business

The 5 Perks of Running a Successful Food Truck Business

  Street food is becoming increasingly popular in the UK. In fact, it’s safe to say business is booming in the sector. Building on [...]

What Does B2C Mean in the Franchise World?

What Does B2C Mean in the Franchise World?

The term ‘e-commerce’ generally tends to make us think of purchasing goods or services using the internet, but there are actually six basic [...]

5 Tips for Taking Good Care of Your Furry Friends With a Dog Care Franchise

5 Tips for Taking Good Care of Your Furry Friends With a Dog Care Franchise

The UK is undeniably a nation of pet lovers and the most popular type of pet is our canine friends. From cute Chihuahuas to loyal Labradors, [...]

Q&A:  Does FedEx Franchise in the UK?

Q&A: Does FedEx Franchise in the UK?

FedEx is a well-reputed courier company with depots across the world. With a collection of over 5,000 vehicles and 17,000 employees, and a [...]

Have a Knack for Sales? Consider Running One of These Top B2B Franchises

Have a Knack for Sales? Consider Running One of These Top B2B Franchises

B2B franchising is something of a buzzword at the moment. Take a look at any franchising website or industry publication and you're likely to [...]

Franchise Spotlight: 5 Reasons Why Running a Wooden Floor Store Franchise is a Great...

Franchise Spotlight: 5 Reasons Why Running a Wooden Floor Store Franchise is a Great...

The Wooden Floor Store is a national franchise that started out as a stand-alone store in Belfast in 1998. Two years later, a second branch [...]

Case Study: What It Takes to Run a Marston’s Pub Franchise

Case Study: What It Takes to Run a Marston’s Pub Franchise

With more than 180 years of brewing experience, Marston's has managed to create the perfect pint. This has helped it attract customers in over [...]

Get Cooking With These 7 Restaurant Franchises You Can Buy for £100,000

Get Cooking With These 7 Restaurant Franchises You Can Buy for £100,000

You might not think that it’s possible to launch a restaurant franchise with a minimum investment of £100,000 or less but believe us - it [...]

What to Look for in a Franchise During Times of Economic Uncertainty

What to Look for in a Franchise During Times of Economic Uncertainty

Since the EU referendum in June 2016, there have been significant political changes taking place in the UK. These can create uncertainty and [...]

Get Creative With These Graphic Design Franchise Opportunities

Get Creative With These Graphic Design Franchise Opportunities

It's widely accepted that creative industries are the most rapidly growing part of the UK economy, and in 2017 the sector contributed [...]

Craving Some Thai Takeaway? Start Your Own Thai Restaurant Franchise Today!

Craving Some Thai Takeaway? Start Your Own Thai Restaurant Franchise Today!

Delicious, exotic and incredibly healthy – Thai food has become a firm favourite in the UK. Its combination of fresh ingredients, spices [...]

Fresh Out of the Oven: 5 of the UK's Best Baked Goods Franchises

Fresh Out of the Oven: 5 of the UK's Best Baked Goods Franchises

Many of the British public’s favourite foods are considered baked goods. From biscuits and cake to bread and pies, there’s nothing [...]

5 Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Franchisor and Franchisee Relationship

5 Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Franchisor and Franchisee Relationship

Whether you’re attracted to franchising for the brand recognition, existing customer base or strong support network, none of these [...]

The Top 3 Martial Arts Franchise Opportunities in the UK

The Top 3 Martial Arts Franchise Opportunities in the UK

Martial arts are a form of physical activity that is popular among both adults and children. There are many different types but the top [...]

Happily Ever After? 5 Tips for Starting a Successful Wedding Planning Business

Happily Ever After? 5 Tips for Starting a Successful Wedding Planning Business

Weddings are generally considered to be one of the most special days in a person’s life. The preparation and money that goes into weddings is [...]

8 Things You Must Know Before Leasing Commercial Property for Your Franchise

8 Things You Must Know Before Leasing Commercial Property for Your Franchise

No one ever said that finding the perfect property for your franchise would be easy. Setting up a franchise has many elements to it, but [...]

The Yummy Truth About Running a Fast Food Franchise

The Yummy Truth About Running a Fast Food Franchise

Whether it’s pizza, chips or a curry, it’s safe to say that we love to treat ourselves to a takeaway in the UK. Despite an [...]

5 Things to Think About Before Opening Your Own Middle Eastern Food Franchis

5 Things to Think About Before Opening Your Own Middle Eastern Food Franchis

Middle eastern cuisine is known around the world for its fresh taste and delicious, delicate flavours. Wherever you go in the UK, you’re [...]

Franchising 101: Understanding the Pros and Cons of Franchising

Franchising 101: Understanding the Pros and Cons of Franchising

Franchising is on the up in the UK. As of 2018, there are 10 percent more franchise units than there were in 2015 and 14 percent more people [...]

Want to Become a Franchisee? Here are 50 Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Franchise

Want to Become a Franchisee? Here are 50 Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Franchise

There are many business-minded entrepreneurs out there who want to buy a franchise. The industry comprises 48,600 business units, employs [...]

6 Essential Steps for Opening a Sun-Kissed Tanning Salon Franchise

6 Essential Steps for Opening a Sun-Kissed Tanning Salon Franchise

More than 1 million UK adults visit a tanning salon every day. While small, independent salons service most of these customers, there's a [...]

Business Spotlight: Why Buying a Quiznos Franchise is the Best Thing Since Sliced Bread

Business Spotlight: Why Buying a Quiznos Franchise is the Best Thing Since Sliced Bread

The UK sandwich industry is worth an impressive £8 billion a year and employs approximately 325,000 people (NewStatesman).The fast-food [...]

6 Tips for Starting a Franchise in the UK

6 Tips for Starting a Franchise in the UK

More people than ever are looking to start a franchise here in the UK and the sector has experienced a boom over the last decade. Research [...]

8 Questions to Ask When Choosing the Best Business Bank Account for Your Franchise

8 Questions to Ask When Choosing the Best Business Bank Account for Your Franchise

When you’re just starting out, hunting for the best business bank account can seem mystifying. While it’s tempting to simply use your own [...]

Ready to Invest in Your Future? 5 Reasons Why Investing in a Franchise Makes Solid...

Ready to Invest in Your Future? 5 Reasons Why Investing in a Franchise Makes Solid...

With more and more people in the UK choosing to start their own branch of an established company, the potential advantages of franchising are [...]

The Ins and Outs of Running a Children's Clothing Store Franchise

The Ins and Outs of Running a Children's Clothing Store Franchise

  The children’s clothes UK market has never been more buoyant or more lucrative, no matter whether your business is aimed at tiny [...]

The Best Around-The-Clock Fitness Franchises in the UK

The Best Around-The-Clock Fitness Franchises in the UK

If you’re looking to start a fitness franchise that attracts a diverse crowd and provides users with all the flexibility they need, an [...]

Hot off the Presses: Break Into the Printing Business With Your Own Franchise

Hot off the Presses: Break Into the Printing Business With Your Own Franchise

The printing industry is competitive and can be difficult to enter. The traditional commercial printing industry does face some challenges, [...]