Wise up to the benefits of cloud
EB guest columnist Sarah Jackson explains why cloud computing could offer opportunities for franchisors
Franchise in the spotlight: Sandler Training
How often have you found a product so good you had to buy a stake in the business? Probably not often. But that’s precisely what happened to Shaun Thomson when he brought Sandler Training to the UK
Taking the leap
EB guest columnist Sarah Jackson explores how franchisors can support franchisees in taking the steps toward starting their own business
Enfranchising women
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
Agreeable terms
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
From Singer to Subway: The history of franchising
For the uninitiated, ‘franchising’ evokes images of fast-food chains, car rental outlets and hotel chains. But it hasn’t always been that way....
Franchise in the spotlight: Yogberries
Zero-fat and dessert may seem like mutually exclusive terms – but one franchise is bringing healthy treats to the nation
The right path
It was a no-brainer to choose flexibility over a staid, old, top-down franchise model, says Extra Help co-founder Sarah Jackson
Franchise in the spotlight: Riverford Organic Farms
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
Franchise in the spotlight: Barrett & Coe
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
Franchise in the spotlight: Dulux Design Service
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
Franchise in the spotlight: Mail Boxes Etc.
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.
