The new players in franchising you should know about
As we near the beginning of 2019, these are the freshest faces in the franchise market who aim to expand across Blighty
Rhythm Time launches initiative to raise awareness about the benefits of singing with children
National Early Years Music Week will run from the end of January 2019 and Rhythm Time’s new initiative already has over 12,000 children signed up to participate in the event
This Esquires Coffee franchisee saw competitors sneaking in to admire his shop
Thanks to his past, Umair Shafiq was primed to launch a restaurant business but his caffeine addiction convinced him to become an Esquires Coffee franchisee instead
Margaret Thatcher’s ex-press secretary becomes Tutor Doctor franchisee
Given the quality and quantity of franchisees Tutor Doctor announced, it’s hardly surprising Britain’s private tuition market is one of the best in the world
These franchises are changing the world – is yours?
Franchises are in a unique position to make a difference. Indeed, from Driver Hire to Esquires Coffee, we found ones that didn’t miss the opportunity
Energising franchise networks to innovate isn't easy – but giving franchisees democracy works wonders
A franchise network can house a collection of diverse opinions under the same brand. But how can franchisors encourage franchisees to innovate without derailing the organisation?
Why enduring “worse sleep deprivation” than motherhood paid off for this Puddle Ducks franchisee
While Ravneet Bermi’s business background made her the perfect candidate for franchising, it was her love for Puddle Ducks’ lessons that made her take the plunge
Regulating your staff's tips is a dangerous gamble in food franchises
The tipping culture in Britain is well-established. But given it can spark protests if restaurants get it wrong, how should franchisors treat it in their businesses?
This couple put their kids first and joined Minuteman Press
Over nine sometimes rough years as franchisees of Minuteman Press Ayr, the printing franchise, Jeff and Lise Whittle have been able to plant seeds for their children’s future with employment opportunities
Why the 2008 recession was a saving grace for Mark Chenery's property franchise
The recession spelt disaster for many across Britain. But it couldn’t have come at a better time for Mark Chenery’s thriving Northwood Lancaster estate agency franchise
