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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.

Updated on 10/12/2025

UK Franchising Trends and Opportunities for 2026

Marketing

Published at 02/10/2025

AI for Local Marketing: Beating the Competition in Your Territory

AI for Franchise Recruitment Smarter Selection, Faster Growth

Successful Franchise

Updated on 22/09/2025

AI for Franchise Recruitment: Smarter Selection, Faster Growth

Successful Franchise

Published at 22/09/2025

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

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Bar Industry

Travel Industry

Published at 02/06/2025

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

Updated on 23/10/2024

What to Look for in a Franchise During Times of Economic Uncertainty

Since the EU referendum in June 2016, there have been significant political changes taking place in the UK. These can create uncertainty and apprehension for all business owners, including franchisees.

Published at 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!

Corporate social responsibility - how it can help your 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.

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Master Franchise

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

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

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

Top 10 Recession-Proof Business Sectors

No business venture is completely free from risk. But there are choices you can make to limit your chance of failure. Below, you’ll find a list of the most recession-proof business sectors.

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.

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

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.

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.

Updated on 04/05/2022

6 Reasons Why Starting a Franchise is a Smart Idea During a Recession

When the economy is struggling, it’s likely that the last thing on your mind is launching a business. Today, we aim to give you a different perspective and show you the reasons why starting a franchise during a recession can actually be a smart idea. Recessions present many difficulties.

Updated on 04/05/2022

A Big Thank You to the NHS for Protecting the UK During the COVID-19 Crisis

The COVID-19 crisis has had an enormous impact on the lives of people in every corner of the globe. Here in the UK, we are only able to recover from the spread of the coronavirus due to the tireless hard work and dedication of NHS staff.

Updated on 04/05/2022

The Diverse and Influential Faces of Franchising in 2020

When you look at franchising in 2020, you see indicators of a diverse industry. Let’s find out more about successful franchise professionals from a wide range of different backgrounds.

Updated on 04/05/2022

Why Franchising in the UK is More Popular Than Ever Before

The franchise model has been around for hundreds – possibly even thousands – of years, but, as time goes on, more and more people are recognising the advantages of using it. This article takes a closer look at why the popularity of franchising is on the rise.

Updated on 04/05/2022

5 COVID-19 trends likely to stay and change the way we do business

COVID-19 has changed the way we live, work, shop, travel and interact. But it’s not all gloom. Trending consumer and business behaviours could improve the way we operate – sticking around for the long haul. In this article, we explore five trends we think we’ll see a lot more of.

COVID-19

Updated on 04/05/2022

9 Ways Small Businesses Can Access Financial Support During the COVID-19 Crisis

For many small businesses, including restaurants and hair salons, re-opening on 4 July 2020 will be a welcome relief. However, not every business has the green light to open yet – and even those who do still face a long financial recovery.

COVID-19

Updated on 04/05/2022

Amazing Ways UK Franchises Are Supporting Charities During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Economic Crisis

At a time when switching on the news can always feel disheartening, we thought we’d share some of the uplifting ways UK franchises are supporting charities.

Food Industry

Updated on 04/05/2022

Diversity in Business: Be the Change You Want to See

Diversity in business is a bit of a hot topic right now, as employers start to re-evaluate their recruitment processes and eliminate any bias or prejudice influencing their day-to-day operations.

Updated on 04/05/2022

5 Tips for Reopening Your Business Safely Post-Lockdown

If you’re in the process of reopening your business post-lockdown, follow these tips to make sure you protect your workforce and customers.

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COVID-19

Updated on 04/05/2022

Lessons Learned: How the COVID-19 Crisis Proved the Resilience of Franchising Yet Again

It’s safe to say that the large majority of businesses have struggled due to the COVID-19 crisis. However, we do believe that the resilience of franchising has helped make sure that lots of franchise brands have still come out on top.

Updated on 04/05/2022

More Examples Demonstrating the Resilience of Franchising During the Current Health and Economic Crisis

The resilience of franchising has long been one of its greatest strengths. If you’re wondering whether franchises are recession-proof, we’ve picked out some examples that show how resilient franchises are during any kind of health and economic crisis.

Updated on 04/05/2022

Reopening the Economy: 20 Important Questions to Ask Yourself Now

As the UK slowly starts to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, business owners are asking themselves tough questions about the steps they’ll take in the future. This article covers the topics you should be considering as the UK starts the process of reopening the economy.