Platinum Wave Franchising explains how targeted franchise mentoring can unlock untapped potential within existing networks and drive sustainable growth

Growth for a franchise brand is ultimately about finding the right people to build strong businesses in the right territories – and for those franchisees to feel this investment warrants a long-term relationship with their franchisor

How Paul and Marcia went from exploring franchise opportunities at an exhibition to opening their own Anytime Fitness club in Didcot.

Effective franchise support should make running a business easier, not add to the workload. Discover how franchisors can provide practical, useful support that gives franchisees more time to lead, grow and serve their communities

When weighing up franchises, one UK measure can tell you more than an award entry or brochure: what existing franchisees say about their experience

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

Alongside a tough economy and global uncertainty, employment law changes have dominated the SME landscape for more than a year

Starting a business doesn’t have to feel like a huge financial risk.  Whether you franchised a business or started from scratch, you might not get the results you want.  But as a business leader, there are things you can do to negate the risk