Where you are in the Franchise Lifecycle?
Like many businesses, a franchisee will typically experience four distinct phases during its lifetime: start-up, growth, maturity and renewal or decline.
Keeping heads above water – and swimming
With inflation and costs on the rise, embracing the use of franchise management software could allow franchise businesses not just to cope, but to thrive.
Why training is critical for a franchise’s success
The age-old belief that ‘practice makes perfect’ is one that, while true to some extent, only tells half the story. What is more accurate, in fact, is that practice makes permanent.
How to scale your franchise business for success
Rebecca Newenham explains how to scale your franchise business to achieve your growth ambitions.
Funding boost for UK’s franchising sector
HSBC launch their latest significant financial support for the country’s SMEs
Understanding the rules of engagement
Nigel Toplis offers a quick guide on the different responsibilities faced by the franchisee and franchisor.
Why launching a business does not have to be a lonely affair
Due to the pandemic, many business owners have felt lonely and unsupported at work, which has significantly impacted people's physical and mental health.
Meeting of minds: sharing ideas and challenges is a huge benefit of being a franchisee
When people buy into a franchise, they do it after a great deal of consideration of all the pros and cons.
Fitness fanatics
With an established presence in the Elite Franchise Top 100 and operating in a fiercely competitive UK fitness space, énergie Fitness has clearly been doing something right when it comes to attracting both talent and customers.
Getting to grips with the world of franchising
Richard Pakey offers a practical assessment of what the franchise industry is all about.
