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The 10 Best Books About Franchising (Written by Franchisors)

The 10 Best Books About Franchising (Written by Franchisors)

The prospect of running a franchise unit can induce feelings of confusion, uncertainty and even inadequacy, but there are lots of books about [...]

Looking Back: Franchising Lessons We Never Expected to Learn in 2020

Looking Back: Franchising Lessons We Never Expected to Learn in 2020

Last year was tough for virtually every business owner, but there are a number of positive takeaways from 2020. Even though many of them were [...]

9 Must-Read Books for Business Owners

9 Must-Read Books for Business Owners

The best franchise owners fill their free time with plenty of learning and development work, and books can be a fantastic way to grow as a [...]

Meet Paul and Lori Hogan, Home Instead Founders

Meet Paul and Lori Hogan, Home Instead Founders

Today, we’re going to look at Home Instead’s founders, Paul and Lori Hogan, and break down the recipe for their success as the head of one [...]

Meet Steve Rowe, Marks & Spencer CEO

Meet Steve Rowe, Marks & Spencer CEO

M&S (Marks & Spencer) is one of the UK’s biggest retailers and has been a high street favourite for more than 135 years. But what [...]

Meet Taco Bell's CEO

Meet Taco Bell's CEO

Taco Bell is a huge brand in America – so huge, in fact, most of us here in the UK have heard of it. Let’s find out more about the man behind [...]

Meet Frank Milner, Tutor Doctor CEO

Who’s behind one of the UK’s most successful educational franchises? Today, we find out all about Tutor Doctor CEO, Frank Milner. The [...]

The Diverse and Influential Faces of Franchising in 2020

When you look at franchising in 2020, you see indicators of a diverse industry. Let’s find out more about successful franchise professionals [...]

Meet Sean Cardinaal, Poundland Director

Meet Sean Cardinaal, Poundland Director

Poundland is one of the UK’s biggest discount store chains, selling everything from shampoo to weed killer for just £1. [...]

Meet Jens Hofma, Pizza Hut CEO UK

Pizza Hut is a popular choice for Brits who fancy a delicious doughy treat. But who’s responsible for leading the huge pizza brand to [...]

Meet Pano Christou, Pret a Manger CEO

Today we delve into the career history of the Pret A Manger CEO and find out whether you can start your own franchise unit with the brand in [...]

Meet John Hutson, Wetherspoon CEO

Wetherspoon is one of the most successful British brands in recent history. Its current chairman is renowned as a somewhat eccentric and [...]

Meet Christopher Nassetta, Hilton Hotels CEO

Meet Christopher Nassetta, Hilton Hotels CEO

Hilton Hotels is one of the largest and most well-known names in the hospitality and tourism industries. But what you might not know is [...]

Meet Mark Constantine, Lush CEO

Meet Mark Constantine, Lush CEO

  If you’re a fan of natural beauty products, you probably know and love Lush. But who is the face behind the brand? In this [...]

Meet John Perkins, Specsavers CEO

Meet John Perkins, Specsavers CEO

Next up in our ‘Meet the CEO’ series is John Perkins, the highly successful businessman who is also the Specsavers [...]

Meet Jill McDonald, Costa Coffee CEO

Meet Jill McDonald, Costa Coffee CEO

Costa Coffee is an iconic part of the British high street and is the largest and fastest growing coffee shop chain in the UK. Due to there [...]

Meet Tony Lowings, KFC CEO

Meet Tony Lowings, KFC CEO

KFC is one of the most loved chicken brands in the UK and across the world. But who’s behind the incredibly successful fast food chain, you [...]

Sector Spotlight: The CEOs Whipping the Sports, Fitness, and Gym Industry Into Tip-Top...

Sector Spotlight: The CEOs Whipping the Sports, Fitness, and Gym Industry Into Tip-Top...

  Fancy joining the fitness sector? Here are the CEOs leading by example. We’ll find out how they’ve adapted their franchise [...]

Meet Andrew Lynch, Nando's CEO

Meet Andrew Lynch, Nando's CEO

  Over the last two decades, few brands can claim to have been as successful in the UK market as Nando’s. The Portuguese-inspired [...]

Meet Ernesto Tanmantiong, Jollibee CEO

Meet Ernesto Tanmantiong, Jollibee CEO

Not everyone in the UK will be familiar with the Jollibee brand. After all, the majority of its restaurants can be found across the rest of [...]

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 [...]

Meet Carlos Crespo, Zara CEO

Meet Carlos Crespo, Zara CEO

In this article, we’re going to dive into Zara’s new CEO, Carlos Crespo’s past. We’ll examine how the company’s structure works day to day and [...]

Meet Paul Marchant, Primark CEO

Meet Paul Marchant, Primark CEO

Ever wondered who’s behind the retail giant, Primark? Well, you’re in luck. Today, we learn more about the highly successful [...]

Meet Alison Jane Brittain, Premier Inn CEO

Meet Alison Jane Brittain, Premier Inn CEO

If you’re interested in joining the hotel sector, you’re probably brushing up on the big players in the industry. Premier Inn is [...]

Meet Emma Woods, Wagamama CEO

Meet Emma Woods, Wagamama CEO

    Next up in our ‘Meet the CEO’ series is Emma Woods, the leading lady of Wagamama. Wagamama is lots of Japanese [...]

Meet Sebastian James, Boots UK CEO

Meet Sebastian James, Boots UK CEO

Up next in our ‘meet the CEO’ series is Sebastian James. To find out more about the ambitious businessman and whether Boots [...]

Meet Kevin Johnson, Starbucks CEO

Meet Kevin Johnson, Starbucks CEO

  Starbucks is one of the biggest coffee shop chains in the UK and is many coffee-lovers’ go-to choice across the globe. But who is [...]

Meet Philip Jansen, BT CEO

Meet Philip Jansen, BT CEO

BT is a huge company with international reach. Let’s find out more about the brains behind the business – its CEO, Philip Jansen. [...]

Meet Mark Slade, Kwik Fit CEO

Mark Slade is the head of Kwik Fit’s British operations – but who is the tyre giant’s MD and what kind of career path has led him to this [...]

Meet Brad Sugars, ActionCOACH CEO

Meet Brad Sugars, ActionCOACH CEO

ActionCOACH is headed by Brad Sugars. Here, we take a closer look at his entrepreneurial experience and how he’s built the business from [...]