A major increase in the sale of merchandise related to the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi has given independent retailers a much-needed boost. 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»

A new lending fund has been made available to new and prospective franchisees that are looking to enter the industry or expand their current business. more»

Doughnut entrepreneur Paul Hurley: “Franchising is a great way to expand the Dum Dum family and make our delicious doughnuts available to more people throughout the world.” more»

Buying a franchise is a huge step and one of the biggest decisions you will ever make. Here, head of recruitment at Auditel, Fiona Steels, offers her top tips for those considering any franchise opportunity. more»

Helen Pethybridge worked in senior HR director roles for 13 years at global brands before she became the owner of a business coaching franchise venture. more»

New research from McDonalds’ UK has revealed that a third of the UK’s senior decision makers are planning a change in careers in the next five years, with many looking to franchising as an ideal business model. more»

Pip Wilkins, CEO of the British Franchise Association, discusses the opportunities for women in the franchising space – including flexibility and support. more»

The number of franchisee-owned businesses has climbed 14 per cent in two years to 44,200 and 97 per cent of franchisee-owned units say they are profitable. more»