EB guest columnist Sarah Jackson explores how franchisors can support franchisees in taking the steps toward starting their own business

Franchising caters to all sorts of industries, from photography to gourmet food. But there’s one thing that franchise is lacking: significant numbers of female franchisees

Striking a franchise deal is always an exciting prospect but it pays to keep your head. Knowing the ins-and-outs of the franchise agreement will ensure you have a happy partnership for years to come

For the uninitiated, ‘franchising’ evokes images of fast-food chains, car rental outlets and hotel chains. But it hasn’t always been that way....

There are hundreds of ways to start a business. But buying a franchise is one route to business ownership you might not have considered.

Food shopping has become a deeply impersonal experience. Which is why the concept of organic groceries, delivered hand-to-hand is enough to warm anyone’s heart

In the digital age, when an abundance of photographic tools, devices and apps are at our fingertips, it takes quite a unique service proposition for a photography company to rake in the cash. Welcome to Barrett & Coe

Interior design isn’t exactly the easiest industry to make headway in. It can take years to build up a reputable brand, making the Dulux Design Service a worthwhile avenue for designers wanting to build their profile

Franchising is tempting for those who want the entrepreneurial experience but with the protection of selling a firmly tested product. This month’s franchise in the spotlight is definitely that – a strong brand tempered by years of high street experience.

Master franchises are a halfway house for entrepreneur-minded individuals who want to run a large business on a tried and tested model. But they have their pitfalls too...