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Help Yourself to a Vending Machine Franchise

Help Yourself to a Vending Machine Franchise

Unbelievably there is one vending machine for every 139 people in the UK. That’s a lot of tea and coffee – ten million cups a day [...]

How to start a care agency business

How to start a care agency business

If you’re looking to start a potentially very profitable franchise, the home care business is a good place to start. Here, we discuss the [...]

Is starting a clothing store franchise the right fit?

Is starting a clothing store franchise the right fit?

 Though the franchising sector is traditionally associated with the fast food industry, there are a growing number of businesses looking [...]

Make a healthy profit owning a fitness franchise

Make a healthy profit owning a fitness franchise

Owning a fitness business is a great way to get paid for doing what you love. Once your business is up and running, you’ll encourage others [...]

Sell Small Clothes for Big Returns: Start a Children's Fashion Franchise

Sell Small Clothes for Big Returns: Start a Children's Fashion Franchise

The fashion industry is worth £66 billion in the UK, and offers plenty of opportunities for budding entrepreneurs and prospective [...]

Starting a web development business

Starting a web development business

The digital industries are often recognised as the future of the UK economy. If this is true, now is the time to invest in a web design and [...]

Owning a security franchise

Owning a security franchise

With the need to protect our homes and businesses being more prevalent than ever, the UK security industry has been performing well. According [...]

Electrical supply business

Electrical supply business

The electrical supplies sector is a massive industry that generates substantial amounts of revenue every year. Here, we take a look at the [...]

How can you start an Asian restaurant?

How can you start an Asian restaurant?

  While traditional fast food chains have been at the forefront of the franchising movement for many years, there’s been a [...]

How to start a wedding business

How to start a wedding business

T With a growing industry to serve, wedding businesses are making lucrative returns. With everything from catering franchises to fitness [...]

Starting a Fine Dining Restaurant

Starting a Fine Dining Restaurant

It’s a tough time for restaurants at the moment with more casual-dining outlets and fine dining chains closing than any time in the last [...]

B2B (Business 2 Business) - What does it mean?

B2B (Business 2 Business) - What does it mean?

The term "B2B" is regularly used to describe a specific type of company that specialises in inter-business commerce. Here, we [...]

How to start a home repair business

How to start a home repair business

The home improvement industry is a profitable and sustainable sector in which to operate. In recent years, there’s been a significant [...]

How to start a consulting business

How to start a consulting business

As long as there are businesses in the UK, there is always going to be a demand for the services of consulting businesses. Consulting is one [...]

How to start a recruitment business

How to start a recruitment business

If you think you’ve got what it takes to identify unrealised talent, nurture it to its full potential and then direct it towards a suitable [...]

How much money can you make owning an auto repair shop?

How much money can you make owning an auto repair shop?

The automotive franchise industry isn’t just about selling cars, but is an assortment of markets that all centre around automobiles; from car [...]

How to start an education business

How to start an education business

The private tutor industry is booming. Hardworking parents are more willing than ever to invest in their children’s future by paying for [...]

How to start an elderly care business

How to start an elderly care business

The home care sector is one of the fastest growing markets in the country and an excellent investment opportunity for any potential [...]

Elderly Care Franchises in the UK

Elderly Care Franchises in the UK

According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), more people are living in the UK than ever before, 65.6 million in fact. This is in [...]

4 Tips for Running a Healthy Food Franchise

4 Tips for Running a Healthy Food Franchise

  Healthy eating is occupying an ever more important part of our diets. And, with so many healthy recipes proving to be just as delicious [...]

How to start an automotive business

How to start an automotive business

The UK automotive industry is a crucial part of our economy. It accounts for over £82 billion in turnover and £20.2 billion value [...]

Starting a tool rental business: A quick guide

Starting a tool rental business: A quick guide

Tool franchises are an enticing prospect for many would-be franchisees. Typically, they are affordable, flexible and relatively easy to [...]

How to start an e-cigarette business

How to start an e-cigarette business

If you're looking to invest in an e-cigarette franchise, there's an increasing number of businesses to consider. As with all franchising [...]

How big is the signage industry?

How big is the signage industry?

If you’re interested in signage and the role it plays in the retail environment, you may want to consider joining a sign-making franchise. [...]

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 [...]

The best American franchises that operate in the UK

The best American franchises that operate in the UK

In the UK we’re surrounded by famous franchises that were founded in America. Dominating the fast food sector, in particular, global [...]

The best B2B examples to look at

The best B2B examples to look at

In the world of franchising, the most common demographic to aim at is the general public. By choosing a franchise that appeals to everyone, [...]

Outdoor signs business for sale

Outdoor signs business for sale

Starting a business in the sign making industry is an attractive prospect for many budding entrepreneurs. Requiring a unique blend of [...]

Hair salon for sale in the UK: What to look for

Hair salon for sale in the UK: What to look for

The hairdressing industry creates a large range of employment opportunities, with big businesses and independent companies competing alongside [...]

Pet franchises for animal lovers

Pet franchises for animal lovers

If you're a real animal lover, chances are you've dreamt about starting up a pet-based business for a considerable amount of time. The good [...]