Franchising offers a proven business model and dedicated support for a strong start, ideal for career changers or new entrepreneurs. But real success takes planning, self-assessment, and a solid strategy.
The UK fast-food franchise market is thriving in 2025, worth over £13 billion and driven by tech innovation, delivery growth, and sustainable dining. Learn how to build a winning business plan that attracts investors and sets your franchise up for lasting success.
Jamie and Sarah Golding have renewed their Concept Claim Solutions franchise for another five years, and for good reason. The Oxford-based couple say the decision comes down to a powerful combination of business growth, family flexibility and ongoing support from the franchise network.
When Callum launched CS Creative Spaces, he had no clear direction. Two years on, he’s built a team of eight, signed his biggest project yet, and secured a £1.2M pipeline, with expert support from UK Growth Coach.
Recruiting the right franchisees is one of the biggest challenges in growing a network. You wade through hundreds of applications, hoping to spot the best candidates who have the money, skills, and mindset to succeed.
AI adoption is rising fast across UK franchising. From recruitment to marketing, the opportunities are huge, but so are the fears. Discover how franchises can overcome barriers like cost, complexity, and job security concerns to make AI a powerful partner in growth.
A brilliant business idea is just the beginning. Without a solid plan, it can quickly falter. To pave your way to success, it's essential to establish clear objectives, set achievable milestones, and draft a thoughtful strategy.
You might be looking to venture into the business world for the first time, I wish I knew this before I did! One of the common mistakes when individuals are looking to explore something new in business, is to compare either a franchise opportunity or stand-alone business, and (in my opinion) this
Who said you can’t combine business and pleasure? If you’re looking for a career change with a job that has you excited to wake up every morning, look no further than starting your very own dog training franchise. Man’s best friend is one thing, but dogs can be a franchisee’s best friend, too.
Papa John’s has brought in an experienced food service pro to oversee the future development of its tasty menu. Papa John’s has appointed a veteran of the food industry to its newly created role of ‘R&D Director’ for the whole of the UK.
Tutor Doctor franchisees from Berkshire, Joanna and Mark Butler crack open a bottle of champagne to celebrate their Global Franchise of the Year award at a recent black-tie event at a gala dinner in Toronto, Canada.
JAN-PRO is the newest franchise to become part of Point Franchise’s network – let’s find out more … Point Franchise is pleased to welcome JAN-PRO to its network of exciting franchise opportunities.
The Alternative Board Derby has been sold to another ambitious businessman who can continue to offer sage business advice. Julian Smith of The Alternative Board (TAB) Derby has become a well-known face on the Derbyshire business scene over the past decade.
An Aspray franchisee has revealed how he’s found the experience of running a business during national lockdown. Jack Parkhouse launched his business in January this year, unaware of the pandemic about to sweep the globe.
Energie Fitness Leighton Buzzard will be hosting the inaugural ‘Energie Fitness Yard Games’ in just under a month’s time. Energie Fitness’s Leighton Buzzard site will be hosting a fun ‘Festival of Fitness’ in early August and is inviting locals along to participate.
The British front garden has historically been well-tended with beautiful flowers, trees and plants with a picket fence thrown in for good measure. But over the last decade or so, changes have been creeping into residential streets up and down the country.
Running a home care franchise will be rewarding, profitable and incredible. But it will also require a lot of coordination, consideration and care. To ensure your success in this growing, thriving industry, you’ll definitely need to create, regularly update and stick to a business plan.
Children are the future, so it’s important they’re given the best possible start. Why not be a part of something special? If you’re thinking about becoming a childcare franchisee, the road ahead is full of joy and fulfilment.
Choosing a franchise location for your franchise is a decision that can influence its success. This importance is due to the impact on your potential customer base and the dynamics of the UK market.
In the ever-evolving business world, franchising remains a steadfast opportunity for entrepreneurs worldwide. They are generating millions of jobs and contributing to global economies. However, it’s not always easy to attain franchise success.
Held on 26th January at St. George’s Park - a venue synonymous with teamwork and England’s football teams - the day centred around inspiring franchise owners to develop even stronger leadership skills and improve their workplace culture as the foundation for a flourishing business.
In the competitive business world, innovation is the driving force behind growth and success. Innovation is critical for survival, even in the franchise industry. Across the UK, franchises are finding new ways to adapt, innovate, and thrive in a fast-chan
Are you standing on the precipice of the exciting world of franchising, ready to dive in? Are you seeking the perfect business model to catapult your entrepreneurial journey into the stratosphere? Do you want to know how to choose a franchise? If so, you'
DPD franchise jobs allow entrepreneurs to become owner-driven franchisees, delivering parcels in their local territory. But what would this involve, and how much does a DPD franchise cost? We take a look at a day in the life of a DPD franchise and what it takes to be a profitable courier.
Starting a leisure business in the UK brings both fun and profits. But where to start? Uncover the four best leisure business ideas with franchise options.
Women are thriving in the world of franchising. We look at how the gender balance is shifting as women make strides with their own businesses – showcased by four key players in franchising. Although it may have been in the past, franchising is certainly no longer a man’s world.
Always wanted to start your own healthcare business? Or does a healthcare franchise sound more your kind of thing? Here are six tips for building a business plan that will lead your healthcare business to success. Healthcare industries contribute £70 billion a year to our economy (Health Europea).
Planning ahead is a key part of becoming a franchisee and the success of your business will be significantly influenced by your decisions in the early stages. With this in mind, we’ve compiled 6 top tips for writing a business plan for a gym, sport or fitness franchise.
Starting a business involves a lot of careful consideration and planning. To make life easier, we’ve complied the top eight tips for building a business plan for a beauty franchise. Follow these and you should be on the path to success. The beauty sector is big business in the UK.
We’ve collected some of the best insights from those who have seen success in the fitness industry. Keep reading to find valuable advice from franchisees running gym and sports businesses. Running a business can be tough.
Whether you’re already operating a commercial cleaning franchise or are still thinking about starting one, follow these tips to make sure your business is successful and reaches its potential. contributes around 700,000 jobs and over £24 billion to our economy.
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.
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