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Q&A: Does Costco Franchise in the UK?

Q&A: Does Costco Franchise in the UK?

Are you interested in joining the warehouse chain that offers its members exclusive discounts on bulk-buy items? In this article, we ask [...]

Q&A: Does Primark Franchise in the UK?

Q&A: Does Primark Franchise in the UK?

  For many consumers, Primark is irresistible. Mainly because the clothes it sells mirror the latest trends at a fraction of the cost of [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Q&A: Does Marks & Spencer Franchise in the UK?

Q&A: Does Marks & Spencer Franchise in the UK?

You’ll be hard-pressed to find someone who hasn’t heard of Marks & Spencer. The retail giant has stores in every major town [...]

Q&A: Does Tesco Franchise in the UK?

Q&A: Does Tesco Franchise in the UK?

For many of us, Tesco is our go-to supermarket. One of the leading grocery retailers in the UK, this is a supermarket that has earned public [...]

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, [...]

5 Essential Qualities of a Successful High Street Retail Franchise

5 Essential Qualities of a Successful High Street Retail Franchise

Though faced with tough economic conditions and political instability, the UK high street retail sector continues to make a significant [...]

Q&A: Does Ace Hardware Franchise in the UK?

Q&A: Does Ace Hardware Franchise in the UK?

With more than 5,200 stores in over 66 countries and in all 50 states, Ace Hardware has been ranked as one of the 100 most recognised brands [...]

What is a retail franchise?

What is a retail franchise?

Franchising is big business. There are currently around 48,600 franchisee-owned businesses in the UK which is an increase of 10 percent since [...]

How to start a retail business

How to start a retail business

Before we get into the main article, let’s take a look at why you might want to set up a retail business. Advantages You can develop a [...]

Who is the CEO of Regus?

Who is the CEO of Regus?

Regus is a Switzerland-based company that provides high-quality workspaces across the globe. These are intended to be used as an alternative [...]

Does Debenhams Franchise?

Does Debenhams Franchise?

Debenhams has long been considered one of the stalwarts of the British high street, having around 165 stores across the country and almost 90 [...]

Retail Careers: Be Your Own Boss with a Franchise

Retail Careers: Be Your Own Boss with a Franchise

The retail industry forms the foundation of the British economy and is one of the most significant contributors to the UK treasury. While [...]