The advantages of opening a franchise business
Here, we summarise the advantages of starting a franchise and some of the locations that are worth taking into consideration.
Investing in a franchise
This section provides helpful guides and advice on how to invest in UK franchise opportunities. We discuss the benefits of setting up and growing a franchise over starting a business from scratch. Franchising is a well-established practice which is used by some of the most successful and well-known brands in the UK covering just about every business sector.
Becoming a franchisee is a self-employment business opportunity. It gives you the chance to start your own company, but trading under an established brand and with support available on everything from financial planning to marketing .
For the franchisor, it can sometimes be a way to expand their business more quickly and cost-effectively compared to opening further company outlets, whilst maintaining legal safeguards are in place to maintain brand control, consistency and protection.
Here, we summarise the advantages of starting a franchise and some of the locations that are worth taking into consideration.
Investing in a franchise
Investing in a franchise
Here, we look at how to ensure you're making the right decision to invest in a franchise.
Investing in a franchise
Those investors who want to know how to start a franchise business should read this simplified guide.
Investing in a franchise
Here are five good reasons why opening a franchise is a great alternative to starting a business from scratch.
Investing in a franchise
Many small businesses look to grow as soon as possible, but what is the next step? Here, we take a look at the true cost of setting up a franchise.
Investing in a franchise
Philip Ciniglio, CEO of Bartercard, discusses the small business franchising opportunity and what company owners should be aware of.
Investing in a franchise
How two co-founders of a thriving PR firm harnessed a “mid-life crisis” to switch careers to their enduring satisfaction
Investing in a franchise
Former BP forecourt manager Gayan Weerakkody discusses how he uprooted his family to take on the arm of a successful greetings card franchise.
Investing in a franchise
How two co-founders of a thriving PR firm harnessed a “mid-life crisis” to switch careers to their enduring satisfaction
Investing in a franchise
Former BP forecourt manager Gayan Weerakkody discusses how he uprooted his family to take on the arm of a successful greetings card franchise.
Investing in a franchise
Paul Clark talks about how he took on a franchise opportunity in oven valeting and made a success of it.
Investing in a franchise
In this Q&A, Peter Searle discusses the process of taking on a franchise in the business consultancy sector.
Investing in a franchise
Here's why the franchise route could be the best one for your business aspirations.
Investing in a franchise
Here, Pip Wilkins discusses the traits a person needs if they want to run a successful franchise arm.
Business Technology
To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis
Investing in a franchise
Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.
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