Over the recent Easter break, David Glover of Caremark took time away from the franchise’s West Sussex-based head office to enjoy a holiday with his wife and son – something he prioritises, for the good of the franchise and his family. Here’s why
Keep these considerations in mind when recruiting franchisees
Pip Wilkins, CEO at the British Franchise Association, delves into how you can find your franchisee match
Is there room for feminism in franchising?
While it’s important for businesses to be more inclusive, this year has seen a new wave of feminists. But has the battle for equality gone too far?
Playing favourites in the workplace is never a good idea
While it’s understandable you may get along better with some employees, favouritism in the workplace can be detrimental to your franchise
Why is it so difficult to get culture in franchising right?
Culture is often cited as the key to keeping businesses together during uncertain times. However, while it’s difficult to achieve a good culture in regular businesses, it’s even harder in franchising
Franchisors must take care of their mental health for the sake of their franchise
The responsibility of the entire network rests on the franchisor’s shoulders. So leaders must take care of their own mental health for the welfare of the franchise
Six steps franchisees need to make to recruit the right candidates
From soft skills to background checks, do you have what it takes to find the right employee for your franchise?
Ten troubling times fast food franchises attracted crazed customers
From releasing rats to hitting employees with bats, fast food workers have seen it all. We explore the customers who behaved badly in fast food franchises such as McDonald’s and Domino’s
Why franchises must use social media debate
Awesome social media strategies can bring both budding franchisees and customers closer to your brand
The staff retention remedies you have to know right now
As business owners, one of the biggest headaches can be caused by employee recruitment. David Glover, managing director of Caremark, explains how improving staff retention can be one of the best medicines