Foreign forays with franchising
Expanding abroad should be a carefully planned exercise undertaken by mature franchisors. It also tends to take more time and money than you’d expect
Franchise in the spotlight: Anytime Fitness
24-hour gym franchise Anytime Fitness has already firmly established itself on the world stage. And it is now flexing its muscles to great effect in the UK
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
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
Generation XX
EWIF’s Louise Bruce tells us how women are taking on the world of franchising
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
Juking the stats
Including inaccurate or intentionally misleading details in a franchise agreement can prove to be a costly mistake indeed
A franchise made in foodie heaven
Having established itself in the Harrods Food Hall, luxury pan-Asian food concept Pan Chai seems destined for franchising glory at home and abroad
A glittering success
Laban Roomes’ Goldgenie is a perfect fit for business people who feel they have the Midas touch
Franchises report record growth and prepare for bumper 2014
With the economy clambering back on the money train, it seems the franchise sector is bringing a fair bit to the party
