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What is the Marketing Fee and Why is it Necessary?

What is the Marketing Fee and Why is it Necessary?

Buying a franchise is a big commitment and involves a number of different types of costs. If you’re considering taking the leap and [...]

Understanding the Ins and Outs of Franchise Royalty Fees

Understanding the Ins and Outs of Franchise Royalty Fees

The costs associated with franchising are many and various, though the rewards are, too. Costs and pricing structures vary considerably from [...]

Is Franchise Insurance the Answer to Your Business's Recovery Post-COVID?

Is Franchise Insurance the Answer to Your Business's Recovery Post-COVID?

Throughout the past year, businesses have been asking whether their insurance policies will cover them for damage done by the Covid-19 [...]

Starting a Franchise Requires More Than Just the Franchise Fee

Starting a Franchise Requires More Than Just the Franchise Fee

Starting a franchise can be both exciting and scary. While you’ll have the support of an experienced franchisor, it’s important [...]

Franchise Investment: What is Working Capital?

Franchise Investment: What is Working Capital?

The world of franchise finance can seem complicated, especially when you first start to consider investment opportunities. Most franchises [...]

How to Evaluate Franchise Costs

How to Evaluate Franchise Costs

Wondering if the cost of your franchise investment adds up? If you’re wondering what franchise costs include, both at the beginning of [...]

8 Effective Cost Cutting Strategies for Franchisees

8 Effective Cost Cutting Strategies for Franchisees

Joining a franchise business can involve a significant investment, and whether you use your own savings or a bank loan, you’ll want to [...]

The Cost of Franchising Your Own Business

The Cost of Franchising Your Own Business

Adopting the franchise model can be a great way to expand into new territories. But before you jump straight in, first, you need to understand [...]

Is It Smart to Invest in a Low-Cost Franchise?

Is It Smart to Invest in a Low-Cost Franchise?

In short – yes! Some people have preconceptions about low-cost franchises, but investing in these economical opportunities can be a fantastic [...]

10 Pros and Cons of Investing in an Established Franchise

10 Pros and Cons of Investing in an Established Franchise

If you’re familiar with the franchising concept but aren’t sure if it’s the right business move for you, this article should help create a [...]

To Invest in a Franchise or Start Your Own Business, That Is The Question.

To Invest in a Franchise or Start Your Own Business, That Is The Question.

If you’re thinking about becoming your own boss, you will need to decide whether to invest in a franchise or start your own business. Read on [...]

How to Avoid Going Broke by Investing in a Franchise

How to Avoid Going Broke by Investing in a Franchise

When it comes to investing in a franchise, it can be tricky to judge just how much money you should invest. Many prospective franchisees have [...]

Thinking About Investing in a Franchise? Here's What You Should Keep Top of Mind

Thinking About Investing in a Franchise? Here's What You Should Keep Top of Mind

Investing in a franchise can be a life-changing event. To give you the best possible chance of success we’ve outlined what you should keep top [...]

4 Reasons Why Investing in a Franchise Is Worth It

4 Reasons Why Investing in a Franchise Is Worth It

Investing in a franchise could be your route to self-employment, even if you have no experience or little money to invest. In fact, a [...]

Franchising 101: The Complete Guide to Franchise Costs in the UK

Franchising 101: The Complete Guide to Franchise Costs in the UK

If you’ve ever considered running a franchise, the first thing that probably comes to mind is what it will cost. This can be [...]

Five Start-up Costs to Think About When Opening a Restaurant

Five Start-up Costs to Think About When Opening a Restaurant

Opening a restaurant is an ambitious – yet incredibly exciting – business venture. Starting-up in this industry promises many [...]

What's the Total Cost of Running a Retail Franchise?

What's the Total Cost of Running a Retail Franchise?

  Whether you dream of opening a food shop, clothing store, car dealership, pharmacy, second-hand technology trader or online business, [...]

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 [...]

Sources of business finance

Sources of business finance

Choosing to invest in a franchise is an exciting time. You've decided to become your own boss, and you've researched the franchise [...]

Franchise Investment vs Profit

Franchise Investment vs Profit

Today, we explore the different franchise investments and how profitable you can expect to be. Before examining 10 ways you can make the most [...]

A Guide to Business Interruption Insurance

A Guide to Business Interruption Insurance

It's easy to think that disaster will never strike. If you're running a successful franchise, you probably want to push the prospect of [...]

Investing Money with a Franchise in the UK

Investing Money with a Franchise in the UK

There is an endless number of ways to invest your money. You could play the stock market or buy a classic car. You could purchase government [...]

Reasons why you should consider investing in a new franchise system

Reasons why you should consider investing in a new franchise system

While many investors are taken by franchising’s most prestigious brands, others are more excited by the smaller, emerging franchises that may [...]

Is Bigger Best? The Pros and Cons of High-Investment Franchises

Is Bigger Best? The Pros and Cons of High-Investment Franchises

When most people think of a franchise business they immediately visualise big brand names such as McDonald’s, Starbucks and Subway. Obviously, [...]