Why standout campaigns are critical to franchise success
Grace Cole
May 18 '26
Discover how franchise marketing campaigns can bridge local relevance and national brand strategy for franchisees
Buying the dream? The reality of franchise ownership revealed at Elite Franchise Live
Georgina Taylor
May 15 '26
Why small celebrations make a difference in home care franchising
Graham Precious
May 11 '26
An Easter party shows how small moments can build trust, strengthen relationships and support better retention and continuity in home care
Business paranoia
Anne-Marie Martin
May 5 '26
Paranoia of any kind can really mess with your head, but it cannot undo all the hard work you have already done
No trade background? No problem: Kitchen Makeovers attracts diverse new franchisees across England
Will Frankling
Apr 27 '26
We’ve recently welcomed four new business owners into the network, each coming from completely different industries – from hospitality and retail to manufacturing and even straight out of university
A different breed of franchise opportunity
Kevin Thackrah
Apr 22 '26
The idea of starting a pet care business often begins in a familiar setting – out walking the dog and starting to question whether it could be more than just part of the daily routine
Beyond the first year: supporting franchisees when growth really begins
Carla Davison
Apr 20 '26
The most resilient franchise brands recognise that success is not a destination. It is the stage where deeper development begins
Own your weekends again
Lisa Stead
Apr 16 '26
Here, Lisa Stead, CEO of Stagecoach Performing Arts, explains why the role of a franchisee today is far less about standing in front of a class every weekend and far more about running a business
The staying power of trust
Kevin Thackrah
Apr 7 '26
Here, Kevin Thackrah, Director of Petpals, discusses what that kind of longevity really looks like in practice – and why it still matters
The new financial year brings rising costs for home care providers
Graham Precious
Apr 1 '26
Minimum wage increases and new employment rights are reshaping home care, here is what that looks like from inside a franchise
Breaking down the franchise finances – understanding the numbers before you invest
Frank Milner
Mar 25 '26
Before signing on the dotted line, prospective franchisees need to understand the financial side of the investment
One year on
Ian Furlong
Mar 20 '26
As we reach this final diary entry, it is remarkable to reflect on how quickly the first year has passed since Ian Furlong and Louise Sergent acquired Signs Express Liverpool & Wirral