When prospective franchise owners evaluate business opportunities, it’s natural to focus on sectors that dominate the headlines

Picture two franchisees in your network. Comparable territories. Similar investment. They launched within months of each other. One is thriving; the other is barely covering costs

The UK’s Employment Rights Act (ERA) is the most significant shake-up in employment law for decades

Whether you’re drawn to the freedom of starting from scratch or the structure of a franchise, the right path depends on knowing yourself. Paul Clegg, MD of Coconut Creative, breaks down the key differences

Franchise due diligence UK is evolving as prospects demand transparency, data and realistic forecasts for franchise investment UK 2026

More than any other business model, franchising rewards the sharing of best practice across its network

Support is one of the main reasons people choose franchising, but ‘support’ means different things in different systems. Here is how to tell the difference before you commit

Starting a franchise from scratch is not the only option. Richard Pakey, founder of Lime Licensing Group, explains why an existing franchise resale can offer a faster, lower-risk path to business ownership

A British heatwave has a funny way of making people reassess their careers. Here is why so many end up exploring franchise ownership

Revenue growth has long been the primary focus for franchise operators. But with rising costs and tighter margins, Malcolm Muir, consultancy director at Venners, argues that protecting the profit you already earn is now just as important

As franchise networks scale, financial consistency can make or break growth. Here is why network accountancy matters more than ever

Dara’s Eurovision win proves scaling a franchise requires overcoming local scepticism, protecting your unique brand DNA and transforming your network into a powerful movement