Pip Wilkins, CEO of the British Franchise Association (bfa), is adamant that you cast away the January blues and begin your franchise journey with a bang. more»

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»

What happens when your franchisor enters administration? Is your franchise agreement automatically terminated? 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»

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»

One individual may consider their opportunity to be the chance to work for themselves. To another, the opportunity could be to make a huge amount of money. more»