Why HR is a necessary evil
Business owners never enjoy HR issues but good policy is essential for the success of all franchise businesses to ensure uniformity, compliance and to uphold the reputation of the brand
Crossing over: why employees make great franchisees
Allowing employees to buy into a franchise as a franchisee can have huge benefits for all involved
Taking the leap
EB guest columnist Sarah Jackson explores how franchisors can support franchisees in taking the steps toward starting their own business
Young franchisees: the next generation
Young franchisees are on the rise and proving they have just as much business savvy as their elders
Two’s company: franchise partnerships between couples are the perfect match
It seems as though it’s not only budding, entrepreneurial singles that are cashing in on the success of a franchise. Couples are also taking the plunge as franchisees
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
