Faith in the franchisor
I’ve often said franchising is a marriage where both parties work towards a common goal. But what exactly are the expectations the two partners should have in mind when forming a union together?
Look in the mirror and recognise what you and your franchise have accomplished
There are so many times in life and business when you’re on a treadmill and only focused on the future. Although, you shouldn’t forget where you’ve come from
Why you should have franchise conferences
Bringing together your network of franchisees at an annual conference is a perfect opportunity to learn and strengthen the business
Helen Naraine of The Creation Station isn't playing around with her future
After a decade teaching, Helen Naraine felt she needed a change to spend more time with her family. Now, just two years later, she’s reclaimed her work-life balance as a Creation Station franchisee
From the Big Apple to Britain: Why Minuteman made the UK its first stop outside the US
After launching back in 1973, Minuteman moved into franchising just two years later. The franchisor scaled so rapidly it pretty much ran out of room in the US, prompting it to enter international waters – starting with the UK
This is why franchise agreements should favour the franchisor
The legal battles between franchisors and the franchisees accusing them of unfair franchise agreements have stirred up debate around the matter
Forging a robust ROI in franchising
Peaks and troughs occur in all businesses but to get the best return on investment from your franchise, it’s important to understand the stages of a franchisee’s progression so that you can identify key opportunities and threats
UK master franchisee bows out after three years of growth
The United Franchise Group has taken back control of Signarama in the UK following a stewardship that resulted in record-breaking sales
Swapping expat life to serve up quintessentially British flavour with Beatons Tearooms
After years in the corporate world overseas, Patrick Duffy felt it was time for change. His return to the UK prompted him to do something quintessentially British and he launched Beatons Tearooms & Bookshop
How franchisors can nurture a culture of creativity
Thomas Edison famously said that genius is 99% perspiration and 1% genius. Franchisors are well-advised to create space for that last percent that’ll enable their networks to flourish
