The difference between franchising and licensing
There’s a range of factors that can help you decide whether franchising or licensing will suit your business best
Getting your franchise sale-ready
From ensuring you’re not seen as integral to the franchise’s success to being able to demonstrate profitability, these are the things you must do in the run-up to a sale
Learning the ropes: the importance of training
Technology is making it easier than ever to ensure franchisees are equipped with the right skills and industry knowledge from the start
The Christmas coffee competition kicks off
Starbucks, Costa Coffee and McDonald’s have released their festive coffee cups but have we already witnessed peak coffee?
Athif Sarwar is cleaning up kebabs
The entrepreneur is changing minds about what a kebab can be with German Doner Kebab, one bite at a time
Breaking the mould: how Michael Arbuckle is upping Britain's cafe game
Having helped spread Muffin Break across the world, the entrepreneur has brought Britain a bakery brand unlike any other
Din Tai Fung to expand to the UK
The Taiwanese restaurant franchise has announced its plans to bring its dim sum and noodles to Blighty
How I've found my own leadership style
Jane Maudsley reflects on how she’s learned to stay true to her personality and keep her head above the water while leading her team
Is the suit really dead?
With the rules of power dressing for men looking more complicated than ever, franchisors are walking a sartorial tightrope
Website woes: the problem with franchise websites
Consumers use websites to discover, research and buy – so why do so many franchise websites fall short?
Why franchises may be missing a beat by not focusing on baby boomers
Franchises are constantly being urged to splash their marketing budgets on targeting millennials instead of the more affluent baby boomers. However, this may not be money well spent
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
