Why standout campaigns are critical to franchise success

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

Buying the dream? The reality of franchise ownership revealed at Elite Franchise Live

Georgina Taylor
May 15 '26
An Easter party shows how small moments can build trust, strengthen relationships and support better retention and continuity in home care.

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
Paranoia of any kind can really mess with your head, but it cannot undo all the hard work you have already done

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

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
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.

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
The most resilient franchise brands recognise that success is not a destination. It is the stage where deeper development begins

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
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

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
Here, Kevin Thackrah, Director of Petpals, discusses what that kind of longevity really looks like in practice – and why it still matters

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
Minimum wage increases and new employment rights are reshaping home care, here is what that looks like from inside a franchise

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
Before signing on the dotted line, prospective franchisees need to understand the financial side of the investment.

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

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