I have worked for the British Franchise Association for 20 years, and year on year I have seen the franchising industry grow, not only economically, but also in its diversification and its general culture. more»
Pip Wilkins, CEO of the British Franchise Association (bfa), explains why franchising is a reduced-risk business option for entrepreneurs, before interviewing a multi-unit franchisee about his journey. more»
As part of our Women in Micro Business series, we sat down with Lucy Cameron, a business owner at coaching franchise ActionCOACH, to find out how the UK can create more female business leaders, and how she has learnt to deal with setbacks. more»
What happens when your franchisor enters administration? Is your franchise agreement automatically terminated? more»
If your franchisor is not fulfilling its obligations to you as a franchisee, you may be looking for a way out. But what rights do you really have? more»
If your franchise agreement is terminated for a breach of contract, is there anything to stop you launching a rival business? Grid Law founder David Walker explains to one ex-franchisee the restrictions that may be in place. more»
Razzamataz empowers communities to develop youth programmes that tackle the issue of social inclusion. more»
Drawing his five-part franchising series to a close, Grid Law founder David Walker reveals what franchisors need to know about protecting their business through every stage of the franchise journey, from successful branding to terminating agreements. more»
Franchising offers some really exciting opportunities for anyone wanting to grow their business. If you’re ambitious, have a strong brand and a business system you can replicate, it’s definitely something to consider. more»
If you have a strong brand and a business system you can replicate, you could franchise it. But how do you do this – how do you go about franchising your business? more»
