If you’re looking to become your own boss for minimal investment but with plenty of growth potential, then a could be the answer. The demand for your services will be pretty much constant with most people needing a window cleaner at some point in their lives.
If you’re into health and well-being and have considered , there’s a good chance you will have heard about HIIT. However, despite it being fairly ubiquitous, not everyone understands what HIIT is, how it benefits individuals, or which franchises provide HIIT services.
If you have a passion for cars, you may have always dreamt of owning your own auto-orientated business. In the franchising sector, there are plenty of opportunities to do so. It's not just for car lovers though.
If you’re looking to start a fast food franchise in the pizza sub-sector, Papa John’s is one of the best options out there. This industry-leading franchise network has many locations in operation up and down the UK and a hugely proven business model to its name.
If you’re considering becoming a part-time franchisee, you may be wondering what kind of returns you’ll get on your business. In fact, you might be wondering whether you’ll get any at all. Here, we take a look at whether part-time franchises are profitable and, if so, why.
Franchise Brands Plc is an international multi-brand franchising company. Before we go any further – you might be asking, “What is a multi-brand franchising company?” So, let’s find out.
In the UK, there are around 38 million vehicles licensed for use on the roads, according to the RAC. All of these will need some sort of maintenance or care at some point, and car service businesses benefit from this huge demand.
Hire A Hubby is an Australian business and that provides ‘handyman’ services to its customers – presumably single women who lack the self-assurance to carry out these jobs themselves – in different locations, including in homes, shops, restaurants, offices and factories.
is a UK business that helps individuals and small businesses with their finances. But it doesn’t just work with tax, as its name suggests. Its areas of expertise also include bookkeeping, business plans, payroll, employment law, year end accounts, pensions and debt recovery (to name just a few).
Originally posted on 12/10/2017. Updated on 06/05/2019.While many people might not understand the full significance of the B2B industry, it plays a huge role in the modern economy. B2B (business-to-business) companies exchange products, services or information with other businesses.
Sun-seeking Brits are travelling overseas in record numbers. It is thought that 86 percent of the UK population went on holiday in the UK or abroad between August 2017 and August 2018 (ABTA’s 2018 Holiday Habits Report).
Budgeting is important for any business. It allows you to better understand your financial situation, predict upcoming challenges and, ultimately, grow the business. However, creating a budget is especially important when you’re starting up a venture.
With the UK car valeting industry contributing £1 billion to the British economy every year, it’s hardly surprising that many are looking to start up their own car washing franchise. After all, there’s no shortage of demand.
From language lessons to art classes, cookery schools to sports activities, nowadays, you can find a franchise to cater to a huge range of children’s extra-curricular activities and their overall learning and development. The children’s activity sector is one of the fastest growing in the economy.
Cricket has been around for centuries - since the 1500s, in fact. It is incredibly popular across the globe, with 104 nations as official members of the International Cricket Council.
Legal businesses offer law-related services to individuals and businesses. Specialised professionals who are trained to deal with complex legal issues and processes can offer their exclusive services to those who do not have the knowledge or experience to proceed.
Kebabs are a popular food choice in the UK. They are a firm favourite after a boozy night out with friends, possibly due to their impressive ability to soak up alcohol. As well as being a classic takeaway treat, they can also be eaten in gourmet restaurants and are enjoyed across the world.
Originally posted on 17/11/2017. Updated on 13/04/2019.If you’ve always dreamed of starting your own business and being your own boss, there are so many different industries out there - each with their own pros and cons - which can make choosing the right one a daunting feeling.
If one of your ambitions in life is to be your own boss and run your own business, what better way to facilitate this dream than by franchising? Becoming a franchisee for an existing, established brand is a great way to minimise your chances of falling foul of the risks new business owners are
Originally posted on 17/10/2017. Updated on 01/04/2019.The British public love to shop. It’s thought that we spend, on average, a colossal £1,042 a year on refreshing our wardrobes (Ariel).
Research has indicated that the automotive industry is a booming sector is the UK economy - accounting for a turnover of over £82 billion and £20.2 billion value added (SMMT).
Wyndham is a chain of hotels and resorts operating worldwide in over 110 countries. The hotel industry giant holds a portfolio of 20 different brands that cater to a variety of different markets.
Originally posted on 14/09/2017. Updated on 24/03/2019.I’m sure that at some stage or another many of us have fantasised about quitting our nine to five jobs.
Us Brits love a good cuppa. For many of us, it’s hard to beat the classic breakfast tea, which seems to be the perfect drink for every occasion. Stressed? Tea will calm you down. Happy? Cuppas all round! But in recent years, many of us have branched out into different varieties.
The vehicle rental and leasing industry contributes almost £50 billion to the UK economy every year and employs more than 465,000 people. It is estimated that, in 2017, rental and leasing businesses spent £30 billion on more than 1.8 million vehicles.
Food trends originating in the US have had an overwhelming influence on what we eat in the UK and across the globe.Half of our meat consumption in Britain is chicken, which indicates how popular and universal the protein-rich food is.
International fashion retail brand Next has over 700 stores across the globe. Over 500 of these are located in the UK, where Next is listed as a FTSE 100 company. The retail giant provides over 43,000 jobs in the UK alone and has a presence on most of the country’s high streets.
Ableworld is the largest mobility and home care retailer in the UK, supplying products and services for the disabled and elderly. The company values its customers’ wellbeing; therefore, it only employs the most caring, compassionate and capable employees.
Britain is a nation of dog lovers - 24 percent of the UK adult population owns a dog, which means there are approximately 8.9 million hairy hounds in UK households (PDSA). The pet industry is worth much more than you may think. Market research has demonstrated that Brits spend an estimated £14.
Juice bars are becoming a familiar sight on the British high street. Tapping into a market that caters for health-conscious consumers, juice bars benefit from increasing interest in the impact of what we put into our bodies.
Waffles are a delicious snack consisting of leavened batter or dough that is cooked in between two hinged metal plates - creating that classic honeycomb shape we all love. Waffles come in a variety of shapes, sizes and surface impressions, based on the type of waffle maker and the ingredients.
If you’d love to start a franchise in the education industry, becoming your own boss with plenty of franchisor support and training, you might find that running a tutoring franchise would be right up your street. The education sub-sector is vast, and there’s plenty of room for specialism.
Developments in technology have radically changed the way we work today. Twenty years ago, the idea of being able to communicate with someone on the other side of the world via email or text message was only beginning to take root as a serious option in people’s minds.
As part of an industry worth £82 billion, tyre services businesses can be extremely lucrative, benefitting from a steady income from a large customer base of car and vehicle owners.
With a turnover of £82 billion, the automotive industry is huge and highly profitable. With the average household in the UK owning at least one car, the industry has a customer base of millions.