Continuing his latest Business Advice series, Grid Law founder David Walker discusses the pros and cons of buying a franchise when starting out in business. more»

Grid Law founder David Walker begins a new series with an overview of the key aspects to successful franchising to help small business owners decide whether the model is right for them. more»

As fast food chain KFC undertakes a PR rescue mission in the wake of a national chicken shortage, franchisors have been warned to ensure supply chains are safeguarded from similar incidents. more»

Business Advice legal expert David Walker responds to a concerned reader who paid a significant sum to enter a partnership with a new franchisor but, after doubting the legitimacy of the company, declined to sign the franchise agreement put on the table. more»

It won’t take long for an immigration specialist to check your processes to make sure they are all in good order. It would cost considerably less than a fine. more»

The franchise agreement is one of the two core documents for any franchise. The first thing you will notice when looking at a franchise agreement is that the terms give wide powers to the franchisor. more»

Most company owners at some point think about expanding and one of the ways to do so is franchising. Most successful franchises share the following similar, common business elements. more»

When you open a franchise you know that you have a tried and tested business model, so many of the initial teething problems of establishing a business can be avoided. more»

In his latest column for Business Advice, franchising law expert Andrew Pena delves into UK franchising regulation to find out why it offers companies a great environment to pilot franchising businesses. more»

In his latest column for Business Advice, Andrew Pena explores the options available to a franchisee when faced with abandonment by a franchisor. more»