Have you found yourself staring at a franchise agreement, scratching your head at all the legal business jargon? Here’s our guide to deciphering franchise contract legalese.Franchise agreements are legal documents, so they come with their fair share of jargon.
The franchise model provides a way to expand your business efficiently, with individual investors spending their money to develop additional branches under your branding. But, as in any system, those involved may come up against obstacles from time to time.
Franchising gives investors the chance to set up a profitable business with a proven model, but the system involves a bit of preparation. We’ve rounded up some of the most important lessons franchisees have learnt after signing their franchise agreement, to help you get ready for investment.
Whichever franchise you’re joining, having the right insurance in place is essential. Unforeseen events can quickly derail a franchise unit and have catastrophic effects not only on the business, but on its owner and staff too.
The thought of taking maternity leave as a franchisee can be daunting; you may not know how to take time off without compromising the performance of your franchise unit. Or you might be worried about losing your edge as a business owner while spending months away from your desk.
Franchise agreements often seem to be weighted in the franchisor’s favour, but franchisees have several key rights protecting them from unfair treatment after they invest their money.
Thinking about running a franchise network? The benefits of franchising a business are clear to see; you can generate investment, access a greater customer pool and boost your brand awareness. But franchising isn’t right for everyone.
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled his much-anticipated ‘roadmap’ to ease restrictions across England. As more and more people receive vaccinations, businesses can start to make plans for reopening.
The prospect of running a franchise unit can induce feelings of confusion, uncertainty and even inadequacy, but there are lots of books about franchising to help you through the process. Often, those who have made it right to the top of the franchise industry can offer insight and reassurance.
As a franchisee, you’re neither an employee nor a completely independent boss, which can have an effect on various aspects of your personal life. While working mums can generally have time off after the birth of their child, the situation is slightly different in the franchise world.
Growing your business doesn’t have to be difficult if you’re part of a franchise; in fact, many franchisors help their investors set out an ongoing launch schedule from day one. If you’re wondering how to be a multi-unit franchisee in the UK, take a look at our eight top tips for success.
If you’re interested in launching or joining a franchise, you probably have a vague idea of the role of a franchisor and a franchisee. But failing to carry out all your responsibilities once you’ve signed on the dotted line could have disastrous consequences - both for you and the franchise.
Collected data can be a great asset for a business, but keeping customer information safe should be a priority. Understanding how to take care of personal details and adhering to general data protection regulations helps franchisees build relationships based on trust and loyalty.
If you’re considering becoming a franchisee, you may have found yourself wondering what the safest franchise option is: a big-name brand or a smaller, more niche franchise. The answer depends on your priorities.
When you start running your own business, you want to avoid potential problems if you can. Joining a franchise can help you mitigate against some of them - but is franchising risky as an investment venture? Let’s weigh up the pros and cons.
Are you coming to the end of your franchise agreement term? If you are - or if you’re just thinking ahead - it’s worth considering the franchise renewal process. Many investors are keen to know whether franchisors automatically renew their contracts and whether there are any franchise renewal fees.
Brexit has prompted considerable uncertainty and concern for the business world, and many entrepreneurs are now facing challenges as they find their way through a changing economic environment. Here’s our guide to the impact of Brexit on franchising.
A successful invoice ends a project on a high note, ensures timely payment, and potentially even secures future work. With our simple set of tips for successful invoicing, you’ll be hitting the mark every time in no time at all.
Your first year as a franchisee is likely to be very exciting and daunting in equal measure. It can be tricky to adjust as life to a franchisee, particularly if you’ve never spent time as your own boss.
Franchise agreements don’t last forever. So, anyone who enters into a contract as either a franchisor or a franchisee must understand their franchise renewal rights if they want to avoid unexpected problems later on.
Here’s a common misconception: when a business owner chooses to become a franchisor, they collect investors’ money, hand over an operations manual and step back to watch their empire grow.
A profitable franchise doesn’t just come into being overnight; for an investment opportunity to do well, it needs a dedicated, passionate entrepreneur leading the way. So, what makes a successful franchise owner? Let’s find out.
The franchise model is increasingly recognised as one of the most straightforward and secure ways to start a business. But for a franchise to be successful, the franchisor-franchisee relationship has to work well, so both parties get something out of the partnership.
The sugar tax was introduced back in 2018 to a mixed reception. Three years on, we explore how the levy has affected sweets franchises and other businesses with a focus on sugary food and drinks.
Starting a franchise unit with a business partner isn’t for everyone. But those who do choose this route to entrepreneurship can share the investment cost, stresses and celebrations with someone else as they build their business. Here’s our guide to franchise partnerships.
If you’re going to lead a network of franchisees to develop your brand, you’ll need to have a strong understanding of the definition of a franchisor. What is expected of a franchisor and what makes a good one? We answer these questions and more in this franchise guide.
The world is constantly changing, and success will only be achieved through adaptation. The new faces of franchising are exciting, diverse and innovative, adding depth and value to the sector and helping units across the UK to keep up with the latest franchising trends.
Signing a franchise agreement is a big commitment, and a franchise contract renewal is a means you’re willing to do it all again. When things aren’t working out between you and your franchisee, knowing how to end a franchise contract gracefully is extremely important.
If you’re a self-employed person running your own business, you automatically become a sole trader. Some business owners and franchisees will choose to remain sole traders in the long term, while others will choose to set up a limited company or some other kind of legal enterprise.
Whether you’re running a franchise or running your own business, the basics can be tougher than they seem. Figuring out how to setup a limited company can be an intimidating process, with many different technical terms to wade through, so we’ve put together a simple guide to help you through.
Payroll is an integral part of running your own business, and running it smoothly. Paying your employees correctly and on time is an absolute must, so if you have employees, you NEED a successful payroll processing system.
A good infrastructure is imperative to building a successful franchise. Though this can be an intimidating prospect, once in place, you’ll find yourself in a solid position to achieve success. Here are some key franchisor tips on how to develop the right franchise infrastructure.
As a franchisor, recruiting franchisees can be a daunting process. You’re putting your brand in the hands of a stranger, and getting that process right is incredibly important.
The franchising industry is growing, dynamic, and full of opportunities of all kinds. If you’re looking to make an investment, you probably have some questions. Here are the eight most asked questions about franchising, answered.
There are many similarities between franchising and starting your own business, especially when it comes to the day-to-day responsibilities. But choosing to become a franchisee has its own distinct advantages over running your own business, not least the lowered risk of failure.
The world of franchising is full of variety. It’s a dynamic, ever-changing space, and finding the right franchise concept to invest in is crucial. Here are six unique franchises just waiting for your investment.
Starting a new business can be a difficult process. When you’re building up a brand from scratch, you don’t have an established business model to fall back on, and you don’t have the support of an expert franchisor. All the risk that you take on is yours alone.
Master franchising is one of many different growth paths within the franchising industry, creating room for expansion and increased revenue. But though master franchising can be exciting, rewarding and profitable, it definitely isn’t for everyone.
Most franchise opportunities will bring you profit if you follow the business model and work hard. But if you’re looking to take things to the next level and create a truly thriving, successful franchise, certain good habits will help you on your way. Here’s what those habits are.
There are so many different analogies out there, describing the franchise business model in metaphor. But if you’re running a franchise, you might have noticed one yourself: Franchising and football share a lot in common.
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