Pitman Training has taken office skills overseas
With a UK network of 60 franchises under its belt, Pitman Training is now taking its popular programmes to new climes
Sign of the times: how Craig Brown rejuvenated the signs sector
Craig Brown, managing director of Signs Express, has dedicated his life to signage. Which means there were few better placed to inject some innovation into the industry
Can good faith be taken for granted in franchise agreements?
The majority of franchises are built on mutual respect. But good faith in franchise agreements is anything but black and white, explains Emily Sadler, solicitor at Paris Smith
A strong brand name can stand a franchise in good stead
Deciding what to call your franchise is the first step to creating a strong brand identity. However, with plentiful legal obstacles to consider, settling on a company name is far from a walk in the park
Why flexible working goes hand in hand with franchising
Flexible working arrangements can help franchisees shape their businesses to best suit their lives
Pizza franchise Basilico is delivering fresh Italian flavours
Having delighted Londoners with its wood-fired pizzas, Basilico is beginning to branch out across the UK
Pip Wilkins appointed CEO of the bfa
Former head of operations set to step into the role, with current CEO Brian Smart to stand down in two months’ time
The national living wage: how can franchises prepare?
Many businesses will be fearing the introduction of the national living wage but there’s plenty that franchises can do to lessen its impact
Is it time for your franchise to invest in tech?
Whether it’s maintaining customer expectations, coping with growth or gaining data to understand your business, technology is fast becoming an essential investment for franchises
Mobalpa is bringing Alpine fixtures to British abodes
Not content with a distribution network spanning half the world, the kitchen and bathroom brand is now on a serious franchising drive in the UK
