In pursuit of the perfect premises
From transport links to the presence of a Waitrose, the choice of location can make or break a franchise
Franchise consultants: are you being served?
Bringing in the big guns can shake things up and inject fresh thinking into your franchise but can a consultant ever really know your business like you do?
What the founder of Apple can teach franchisors about mission statements
Franchisors are well-advised to take a note out of Steve Jobs’ handbook and sharpen up their mission statements
Great Scot: why franchising is taking off north of the border
Franchising is beginning to amass more of a following in fair Caledonia. But what will it take for Scotland to truly embrace the model?
Why do certain sectors favour franchising?
Whilst franchising is a very flexible model, there’s no hiding from the fact that it has achieved particular success in specific sectors. So what’s driving success in these industries?
Walking the tightrope: how franchising can help you find a great work-life balance
Buying a franchise is perfect way to improve your work-life balance but it requires maximum effort to get there
End of a love affair: when franchise partnerships fall apart
Just like the end of a marriage, when a partnership between franchisees falls apart it can be emotionally and financially exhausting. But there are ways to limit the fallout
How franchising can reignite local communities
Franchising won’t just boost the economy – it could also be the key to regenerating local neighbourhoods
How franchising with family can bring in a small fortune
Starting a business with your relatives may sound tempting but it’s important to maintain a healthy division between the personal and the professional
Franchise territories: is exclusivity always best?
Territories are part and parcel of the franchising industry. But some franchisors have a less rigid approach than others
