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Explore the exciting landscape of franchise market trends in the UK. With our expert articles, you’ll gain insights with data-driven analysis to help you anticipate market shifts, seize franchise opportunities, and remain competitive. Secure your future success with these valuable tips for an ever-evolving franchising industry.

Marketing

Updated on 02/10/2025

AI for Local Marketing: Beating the Competition in Your Territory

Successful Franchise

Updated on 22/09/2025

AI for Franchise Recruitment: Smarter Selection, Faster Growth

Successful Franchise

Updated on 22/09/2025

The State of AI in UK Franchising: Adoption, Opportunities, and Challenges

Updated on 16/06/2025

UK Franchising Trends and Opportunities for 2025

Bar Industry

Travel Industry

Updated on 02/06/2025

Experience Is Everything: The Rise of Experiential Nightlife Franchises in the UK

Bar Industry

Travel Industry

Updated on 28/05/2025

Explore the UK Nightlife Sector for exciting franchising opportunities

Explore the latest trends, challenges, and franchise opportunities shaping the UK’s £153 billion nightlife industry. From pub resilience to club closures and new consumer habits, discover where the sector is heading and how to be part of it.

Business Leaders

Updated on 15/05/2025

Walfinch CEO Warns of Looming Crisis in Home Care Sector

Amrit Dhaliwal highlights urgent funding shortfall in social care.

Updated on 02/05/2025

Franchising with purpose: Profitable opportunities in the UK home care sector that truly make a difference

In today's business world, profit and purpose no longer have to be mutually exclusive. Increasingly, entrepreneurs are seeking opportunities that allow them to achieve financial success while making a positive social impact.

Updated on 20/03/2025

Discover UK Van-Based Franchises

Looking to start a flexible, mobile business in the UK? Van-based franchises offer a unique blend of low-cost entry, high profitability, and the freedom to work on your terms. From transforming lofts to fixing car scratches, the UK franchise market is brimming with opportunities.

Updated on 29/10/2024

Hiring Employees for Your Restaurant

If you own a restaurant – or plan to in the future – hiring staff should be a key concern. According to YouGov, the hospitality industry in the UK has an annual staff retention level of just 70 percent – well below the UK average of 85 percent.

Updated on 08/03/2023

Expected Franchise Trends in 2023

Starting a business from scratch can be intimidating for some however, purchasing an existing business could assist with immediate cash flow but could be expensive to invest in - or another more straightforward option is investing in a franchise!

Updated on 04/05/2022

Corporate Social Responsibility: What is it?

Social responsibility is not a new idea but it's having a greater impact on how businesses are run than ever before.

Updated on 04/05/2022

Start A Pet Franchise

Gone are the days when pets are banished to the dog house. Animal-loving Brits are gradually evolving the relationship with their pets, depending on them for friendship and a sense of satisfaction from being loved unconditionally.

Award

Updated on 04/05/2022

What’s In Store For Franchising In 2019?

This year, the (BFA) confirmed that in 2018, there were 48,600 franchise units across the country, contributing over £17.2 billion and 710,000 jobs to the economy. It’s encouraging to see the industry continuing to be successful.

Updated on 04/05/2022

Go Digital with an Online Franchise in 2019

There’s no doubt that we’re living in a digital age. According to the Office for National Statistics, 89 percent of UK adults have used the internet in the last three months, a figure which rises to 99 percent when considering 16 to 34 year olds. Just 8.

Updated on 04/05/2022

10 ways to come back ready for work after holiday

Whether you’re sunbathing on a white, sandy beach, trekking through the forest, or skiing in the Alps, holidays have to come to an end sometime and you’ll have to return to work. Here, we offer our top 10 ways to come back to work ready after holiday.

Updated on 04/05/2022

Top New Franchises in 2019

You've decided you want to become a franchisee, but you're unsure of the best franchises to buy. This is a common concern of many wannabe entrepreneurs. You may find yourself attracted to big franchise brands such as Subway and McDonald’s but they could be out of reach financially. Fear not.

Updated on 04/05/2022

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 categories that the transfers fall under, and each represents a unique purchasing dynamic.

Updated on 04/05/2022

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 increase in the number of attempting to make it in the industry.

Updated on 04/05/2022

A Day in the Life: What It Takes to Run a Dog Sitting Business

Dog sitting businesses can be fantastic ventures for people who want to get out of the office and spend time with animals, all while making money. Read on to find out what a day in the life of a dog sitter involves. It’s often said that you should try to turn your passions into profit.

Updated on 04/05/2022

Franchising 101: 7 Signs You're Ready to Expand Your Business as a Franchisor

Looking to expand your business? Franchising can be a great option - if you’re ready. Today, we consider the seven signs that your business can be expanded through the franchise model.

Successful Franchise

Updated on 04/05/2022

Spring Cleaning Your Business: 12 Tips for Setting Up Your Business for Year-Long Success

Before you know it, flowers will start blooming, temperatures will rise and days will get longer. With it coming up to spring, we thought we’d put a twist on the classic idea of a ‘spring clean’ and see how it can be applied to your business.

Award

Updated on 04/05/2022

Top 6 Valentine’s Day Promotions on the Point Franchise Network

With Valentine’s Day soon approaching, we thought it would be fun to look at the top promotions from the franchises on our network.

Award

Updated on 04/05/2022

Swoon Over These 6 Franchises Perfect for Valentine's Day Shoppers

It’s not long now until Valentine’s Day. On the 14th February, loved ones across the globe will carry out romantic gestures and exchange cards and gifts. Today, we delve into the history of the annual celebration and suggest our top franchises you can head to for Valentine’s Day shopping.

Updated on 04/05/2022

Beat the January Blues: 5 Franchise Opportunities to Take Control of Your Career Development

January can be a bit of a miserable month, but there are ways to boost your mood. If you don’t like where you’re heading, now is the time to take control of your career development. Here, we look at how you can change your life by joining the franchising industry today.

Updated on 04/05/2022

Lessons Learned: Real-Life Stories of Franchising Failure

Running your own business can be nerve-wracking for a variety of reasons, and fear of failure stops many would-be entrepreneurs from initiating their dream venture.

COVID-19

Updated on 04/05/2022

How the COVID-19 Crisis Makes Online Advertising More Important Than Ever

Today we consider how the COVID-19 crisis and the UK population being told they need to stay at home makes online advertising more important than ever.

Updated on 04/05/2022

Business Stories: 6 Ways Businesses Have Overcome Economic Crisis

With the spread of COVID-19 set to turn the UK economy on its head, we thought we’d use this opportunity to highlight how businesses have overcome economic crisis in the past.

COVID-19

Updated on 04/05/2022

15 Tips for Staying Positive and Being Supportive During the COVID-19 Crisis

As the COVID-19 crisis develops, it can seem like every conversation, news article and social media post revolves around the subject. It’s hard to escape talk of coronavirus, and while government advice confines most of us to our homes, this can feel overwhelming.

COVID-19

Updated on 04/05/2022

How the COVID-19 Crisis Will Forever Change the Way We Live and Work

Today we consider some of the long-lasting impacts of COVID-19 and how they will change how we live and work moving forward. There’s no denying that the COVID-19 crisis presents many challenges on an individual level and also as a business owner.

12 Tips to Help Your Business Survive the COVID-19 Crisis
Top 10 Recession-Proof Business Sectors
Updated on 04/05/2022
How Franchising Has Historically Weathered the Storm of Global Recessions
Today we provide an overview of the franchising industry and how it’s been set up to fare well during tough economic times like a global recession. Many franchises advertise themselves as recession-proof and, in the current economic climate, this is what piques the interest of many investors.
The Diverse and Influential Faces of Franchising in 2020
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