Introduction to Franchising

Get to grips with the basics of franchising. Learn how the model works, what to look for as you conduct your research, and the support available. You’ll also find a useful glossary of commonly used terms!

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Franchise Advantages and Disadvantages
INTRODUCTION Franchising offers a lot of potential for people looking for success, but there are several aspects of franchising model that some may see as a drawback too. Anyone that...
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10 top tips on how to avoid common financial mistakes made by franchisees
Starting a new business and becoming your own boss can be exciting and terrifying in equal measures. The prospect of running a business how you want to run it, work...
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Something To Call Your Own
Owning your own business is the dream for many people, but the reality of the situation can mean you end up confused and alone, responsible for everything from dealing with...
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Introduction to Franchising

Top Tips For Budding Franchisees

LEGAL ADVICE THANKS TO FREETHS SOLICITORS 1. Unless it’s in the contract it’s not part of the deal Once you have decided to take on a franchise, your formal appointment as a...
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What is Franchising?

Introduction  When most people hear the word ‘franchising’ they probably think of fast food restaurants such as Burger King or McDonald’s but what you might not know is that franchising...
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Taking The Leap Into Franchising

Nigel Toplis, Managing Director of The Bardon Group, details the steps and the processes you need to consider when you make the leap from being employed to becoming a franchisee. Being...
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Realising Your Investment

BY MANZOOR ISHANI “Be your own boss – run your own business!” it’s the sort of slogan that is projected at those starting out on their franchise research all the time. It is...
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Business Planning

Most businesses have an understanding of the importance of a comprehensive business plan. Without a plan, a business will usually find it difficult to obtain funding and, going forwards, can...
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Make it stick

Polish your training strategy and see results! Paul Matthews of People Alchemy talks about boosting performance with training follow-up. As a franchisor, you must train people. You know that. One of the...
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Do I Need A Lawyer To Advise Me About A Franchise Agreement?

BY JOHN PRATT  Entering into a franchise is often the most important financial decision that anyone makes; in almost all cases, if it goes wrong the financial consequences are potentially...
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Is Your Franchise Ethical?

It is one thing to run a Franchise business in accordance with the law; however, this will not as of right make the business operation ethical. A good franchisor will do...
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How Free Are You To Sell Your Franchise Business?

Manzoor Ishani (below) discusses the conditions of a resale. If you are thinking of buying a franchise, you will often be told by your prospective franchisor that you will be able to sell your...
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Think before you speak

Manzoor Ishani is a senior consultant solicitor with Sherrards (Solicitors), a commercial practice advising franchisors and franchisees in the UK and internationally. He has specialised in franchising for more than...
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