Why struggling to generate franchise enquiries can actually be an awareness problem, and why throwing more money at lead generation will not necessarily solve it.

Industry body reveals results of most recent members’ QOTM (Question of the Month) polls

Petpals Director Kevin Thackrah reflects on 25 years of pet care franchising and explains how anniversary fundraising is bringing franchisees, colleagues and local communities together to support animal welfare

Prospective franchisees understandably spend a great deal of time choosing the right brand, carrying out due diligence and arranging finance. Yet signing the franchise agreement is not the finish line; it is the start of the real journey

Two new Greensleeves Lawn Care franchisees are putting their training into practice as they take their first steps into business ownership following lengthy careers in IT and telecoms

Partnership with Cineworld will grow Creams’ brand presence using new franchise format requiring less space, fewer staff and a shorter build time

The British Franchise Association’s annual conference returns to Telford on 12 November 2026, sponsored by The Franchising Centre and Constant Contact, with keynote speakers including Sara Davies MBE and a full programme of talks on AI, recruitment, leadership and the future of franchising

Paul Lewis of Pitman Training explains why becoming an employer is one of the most significant transitions a growing franchisee faces – and why the skills that helped you start your business are not always the ones that help it grow

As AI leaders ask the UN to keep humans in control, Katie Bullon of Activ Marketing asks marketers the same question about their own work: who is really steering?

Lisa Stead of Stagecoach Performing Arts explains why being indispensable can become a limitation as a franchise grows, and how effective delegation creates the space to build something bigger

Rebecca Newenham, an experienced entrepreneur, business mentor, and franchise consultant, shares a simple networking mindset shift that could change the way you build relationships and generate opportunities for your franchise

Buying or selling a franchise is more than a financial transaction; it can involve identity, emotion, trust and difficult decisions on both sides