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The 8 Signs That a Franchise Opportunity Is Too Good To Be True
The franchising industry has never been stronger. There are currently a record number of franchises (48,600) that collectively contribute more [...]
What's the Difference Between a Company and a Business?
Starting a new entrepreneurial venture can sometimes feel daunting - and often, it’s hard to know, unless you’re a seasoned expert, what type [...]
The 7 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Franchise Lawyer
Franchise agreements are tough to work through, complex and full of legalese; therefore, it’s a good idea to seek the help of a legal [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
How to avoid workplace accidents
When you make a franchise investment, you want to do all you can to make sure your new business runs smoothly from the outset. Accidents [...]
What support do franchises offer?
One of the key advantages of the franchise model is the level of support, guidance and assistance franchisees can expect from the franchisor. [...]
Breach of contract notice - How to respond
Franchises offer entrepreneurs the chance to be part of a tried and tested business model without taking some of the risks associated with [...]
Quick guide to the franchise system
When you're running your own business, it can be easy to let it take over your life. Focusing on the business 24/7 can make it seem like there [...]
The benefits of a franchise
As a business model, franchising is well-known for offering a route into ownership that is less risky and provides more support than any [...]
Operating a franchise: What happens?
Considering running your own franchise? When you choose the franchise you want to invest in, you’ll have to decide whether or not to go for [...]
When not to franchise
A franchise business opportunity can be an attractive way for budding entrepreneurs to become business owners. And it’s easy to understand the [...]
Questions to ask when buying a franchise
If you're looking to become a franchisee and manage your own business, there are several questions you need to ask yourself before signing any [...]
How can businesses protect their brand?
If you are a franchisor that is considering franchising your business, or one that wants to expand their current franchise network, you need [...]
Franchising 101: The basics
If you've always dreamed of starting your own business, the thought of starting a franchise may already have crossed your mind. After all, [...]
Understanding a lease agreement
Most franchises require franchisees to find suitable premises before they can carry on planning the unit launch. If you can't find a property [...]
6 unknowns about franchising
For most people looking for information, the internet is their first port of call. This is likely to be true of franchisees doing their [...]
Start-up vs franchise - Which is best for you?
Maybe you’ve dreamed of being our own boss for many years, but you’ve finally decided it’s time to take the next step. One important and [...]
Employee to business owner: A complete guide
If you’re an employee dreaming of reaching the heady heights of franchise ownership, you’ll be happy to hear that your goal has been [...]
5 key reasons to start a business
You may have always considered starting a business, but maybe it never felt like the right time. Or maybe you have some worries and doubts [...]
Franchisee – what is a franchisee? A complete guide
A franchisee is someone who purchases the right to use an already existing company’s brand name, trademarks, business model and proprietary [...]
Avoiding franchise failure
Franchising is a great way to expand an already successful venture. With franchisees putting up the necessary capital and taking full [...]
Product or service business: Which one’s best?
As in the wider business world, franchises can be divided into two different groupings. There are those that sell products, and those that [...]
A guide to choosing the perfect franchise
It takes a particular type of person to be able to run a successful business. Many aspiring business owners fail to achieve their dreams of [...]
Protecting intellectual property: A complete guide
Franchising your business offers you the chance to use your franchisee’s capital to grow your business much more rapidly than if you chose to [...]
Regulations and Licences Required to Open a Restaurant
Opening your own restaurant brings plenty of challenges along with it, from the cost of the initial investment, to the time you’ll [...]
Top 5 Reasons Franchises Fail
Originally posted on 04/11/2017. Updated on 17/05/2019. There is an abundance of benefits to choosing the franchise route when starting your [...]
Who Are Franchise Brands Plc?
Franchise Brands Plc is an international multi-brand franchising company. Before we go any further – you might be asking, “What is a [...]
Franchise Territory Defined
Originally uploaded on 02/12/2017. Updated on 04/04/19. The benefits of the franchising model are clear to see, but some of the issues that [...]