5th September, 2022-
9 minutes to read
Franchisee Recruitment Process: Dos and Don’ts
As many franchisors across the UK and the world expand into new territories, they require a franchisee partner to help scale their business. But the franchise recruitment process is not as straightforward as one might think. It requires a lot of effort and preparation and while there are some best practices, there are also loopholes … Continued
- 25th August, 2022
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11 minutes to read
7 Reasons Why You Should Buy a Franchise In a Recession
The Bank of England recently announced that the UK economy is predicted to shrink in the last three months of this year. This negative growth is expected to last until the end of 2023. So what does this mean for individuals and business owners? Apart from the emotional upheaval of uncertainty, negative economic growth affects … Continued
- 19th August, 2022
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13 minutes to read
Are Franchises a Good Investment?
An ever-growing number of people in the UK are looking at business opportunities. In fact, recent research shows that the number of individuals interested in starting a business has increased to one in three from one in seven last year. As a major part of the business scene, franchises are quickly coming to the fore … Continued
- 16th August, 2022
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8 minutes to read
Why We Should Encourage More Women Into Franchising
The world’s population is almost evenly distributed between men (50.42%) and women (49.58%). As such a huge force, and with their inherent talents, women are a force to be reckoned with and they require the right business opportunities to help empower them and through them, others. There’s various research on the topic of women in … Continued
- 31st July, 2022
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9 minutes to read
What does a successful franchise model look like?
Franchising as a business model, developed more formally just over two centuries ago, although it has been in existence in less formal structures for even longer. Franchising is an excellent way for aspiring entrepreneurs to establish themselves in the business world with a strong support structure, which means that they don’t start from scratch. Instead, … Continued
- 15th July, 2022
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10 minutes to read
The Five F’s of Franchise Marketing
I have been passionate about franchising for over a decade now. And this passion has led me on an unforgettable journey of working for a franchisor, being a franchisee, running a franchise marketing agency, writing my best-selling book Franchise Fame and so much more. So, why am I telling you all this? Because in this day and … Continued
- 5th May, 2022
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12 minutes to read
Franchise vs Independent Business – Which is Best for You?
Becoming your own boss is a dream for many people who’d like to escape the rat race and venture out to make a living on their own. With this decision comes the very important question of which business model you will go for. Will you choose a franchise vs an independent business? Before you answer … Continued
- 30th April, 2022
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9 minutes to read
Where to Find Low-Cost Franchise Opportunities in the UK
Investing in the best franchise opportunities in the UK doesn’t have to mean a hefty price tag. In fact, you can find excellent franchise opportunities for under £10,000. You can even find really great opportunities for under £2,000. As always, different franchise networks have different benefits that make them suitable for different people. It’s not … Continued
- 26th April, 2022
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11 minutes to read
Getting On The Same Page With Your Franchising Brand Consistency
A brand is an intangible business asset that has a lot of value. It speaks volumes about your company’s story, its principles, vision, mission and values. And if managed correctly, it can lead to impressive results. While this may be somewhat easier to manage with a sole business owner, with franchising things get a bit … Continued
