How can franchises help social causes?
Social impact is well documented in the world of startups and corporate social responsibility is often touted by large firms. But how does it fit in when it comes to the franchising sector?
What women want and how franchising can help them get it
From gender pay gap reporting to campaigns designed to support women in business, we’re heading in the right direction. But what can be done to ensure the franchising sector becomes less of a male-driven environment?
How KFC’s delivery nightmare showed that logistics can be franchises’ weakest link
Following KFC’s supply-chain fiasco, franchises may understandably worry about their own logistics. Fortunately, not only can franchisees and franchisors rebuild when disaster strikes but can set up measures to avoid it from happening in the first place
How to seeing franchisees fall can help franchisors
While few franchisees fail, it’s important that franchisors learn from their mistakes to prevent it from happening again
Business-services franchises are taking care of business
Helping companies firm up their financials, tweak their training and relaunch their leadership, business-services franchises are enabling SMEs to achieve success
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
The clock is ticking for GDPR compliance – is your franchise ready for judgement day?
The implementation of GDPR in May means UK companies must ensure use of personal data is up to code or run the risk of huge penalties. But how does the new legislation impact franchisors and franchisees?
How healthcare technology is helping these franchises improve their services
From heart-rate monitors to robotics, technology is rapidly transforming the healthcare sector. However, what should franchises around Britain consider before adopting these new innovations?
New beginnings and future franchising opportunities
Kicking off 2018 in style, we checked in with franchisors to hear about their achievements in 2017 and challenges they face in the year to come
How to hand over the reins of your franchise with care when it's acquired
When your franchise is being acquired, it’s important to make sure the transition is as smooth as possible for the network
