Setting the standard
For a brand looking to build a successful franchise on these shores, the importance of its first franchisee can’t be underestimated
Home grown
Home working and self- employment are on the rise, so it’s little surprise there’s an increased interest in home-based franchises. We look at the practicalities of expanding via people’s abodes
Franchising: The fast way to grow
Entrepreneurs who want to expand rapidly would do well to consider franchising, writes Jon Card. He speaks to three very different businesses about why this was the best model for growth
Generation XX
EWIF’s Louise Bruce tells us how women are taking on the world of franchising
The time is ripe for franchising
We talk to the British Franchise Association’s Pip Wilkins about why there’s never been a better time to get into franchising
Ideas factory: franchisees can be masters of innovation
Franchisees may not possess the risk-taking streak of your everyday entrepreneur but their ideas have led to some game-changing innovations. They are a resource that a franchisor can thus ill-afford to ignore
The numbers game
The experience gained from building one prosperous franchise will come in handy for your next opening – but it is no guarantee of success
A safe bet?
Suzie McCafferty, managing director of franchise consultancy Platinum Wave, explains why buying into a franchise could be the best business decision you ever make
Fit for franchising?
Adapting your business plan into a working franchise concept needn’t be a struggle if you take into account a few key points
Wise up to the benefits of cloud
EB guest columnist Sarah Jackson explains why cloud computing could offer opportunities for franchisors
