Special Features

Business Affairs

If you're considering going into franchising with your other half, ensure it's a business match made in heaven. Here five couples offer their tips for the top

 

Attention please!

 

Why ex-service personnel should have their eye on franchising. Vesna Siljanovska reveals

 

Ladies first

Rob McKinlay learns why franchising is what women want

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On a high

The sky is the limit when it comes to high level investment opportunities. Rob McKinlay investigates

 

 

 

 

 

Second-hand business

 

Franchise resales can be a good way of getting into franchising. Natalie Hoare investigates

 

Bargain business

There’s more to a low cost franchise than the price tag, as Vesna Siljanovska investigates

 

First birthday

Getting your business off the ground can be the toughest time for franchisees. Vesna Siljanovska talks to five franchisees one year on to see how it is done

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Think big

Nearly 25 per cent of franchisees run more than one outlet or unit – a figure that has increased in the last year, despite the downturn. So how do franchisees do it and is multi-unit franchising for you? Carol Davis reports

 

 

Age concerns

Younger and older workers have been hit hard by Britain'snose-diving job market. However, as the franchising industry holds it own despite the recession, it could be the sector with a solution. Rob McKinlay finds out

 

Couples in franchising

Working with your partner can be a match made in business heaven. Vesna Siljanovska talks to six couples to find out how to make your franchise a success –together

 

 

Cart'Wheel of fortune

More than one in four franchises are run by husband-and-wife teams. Here two Cartridge World couples share their secrets to success

 

 

Still going strong: The annual NatWest/bfa franchise survey reveals the industry is holding its own despite the economic downturn

The sweet smell of success: Burger King is looking for franchisees wirh drive, energy and passion, so if this sounds like you read on...

 

Funny business: When was the last time you laughed at work? For franchisees in the child-based sector, fun, laughter and priceless job satisfaction is guaranteed everyday, as Vesna Siljanovska discovers...

 

Two's company: Lisa Bennett's franchise has been so successful, her husband bought one too!

Franchising goes forth

Rob McKinlay speaks to three ex-servicemen to find out why the battleground is an ideal training ground for running a franchise...

 

Bringing home the dough

After being made redundant, Mike Groves bought a Domino’s Pizza franchise. Seven years on, he now plans to open his fifth store...

 

What women want

 

More women than ever before are making a success of franchising – a trend that looks set to continue. Carol Davis uncovers some of the success stories...

    

The do’s and don’ts of franchising

Carol Davis has spoken to some of the leading lights in the franchising industry in the UK and has come up with the definitive ‘how to’ (and ‘how not to’) guide…

 

Resale away

Carol Davis assesses whether buying into an established business poses an element of risk or a foundation of future success Read more

Safe as houses

The housing market may be in the doldrums, but home improvement franchises are bucking the trend and doing well even amid economic gloom. That's the message from franchising insiders, as more customers take the view, "Don't move - improve." Carol Davis reports Read more

New orders

New franchisees have a lot of obstacles to overcome. Carol Davis assesses the positives that can be gleaned in that crucial first year of a franchise... Read more

Taste success with a PHQ by Pizza Hut franchise

PHQ by Pizza Hut is an exciting new delivery pizza concept, which enjoys
global recognition and success in the USA, Canada, France, UK, Romania,
Middle East and Hong Kong. Vesna Siljanovska speaks to one of the master franchisors for Ireland, John Cronin, who explains why there has never been a better time to join this exciting franchise

Celebrating 25 years of franchising in Ireland…

This year sees the 25th anniversary of the Irish Franchise Association; editor Alison Church takes a look back at the development of franchising in Ireland and considers if now is the right time for entrepreneurs to be investing in a franchise

Franchising's showcase deemed a huge success

The National Franchise Exhibition 2008 in Birmingham provided two days of great business for visitors and exhibitors alike Read more

Multiple choice

Not satisfied with just one franchise outlet, some franchisees have chosen to take on more. Carol Davis assesses the pros and cons of becoming a multi-unit franchisee Read more

Just a number

It doesn't matter what age you are in franchising, so long as you have a bit of money to invest, and a lot of heart. Carol Davis speaks to both older and younger franchisees who have made their mark Read more

Two's company

Some people would probably run a mile if offered the chance to work with their spouse. But others thrive on the challenge. Carol Davis meets the franchise couples who have made a success of their business together Read more

Child's play

The children's and pets markets are two of the most successful franchise sectors to work in. John Bensalhia speaks to franchisors to find out why you should work with children or animals Read more

Service charge

Franchisees with experience in the service sector appear to make a seamless transition into the industry. Carol Davis delves deeper Read more

Ladies first

There's no doubt women are still not making the most of themselves in the franchise industry. Carol Davis looks at the evidence and makes the case for change Read more

Something old, someone new

With the number of resales on the increase in the UK, John Bensalhia speaks to three industry experts to find out the reasons for this growth and their predictions for the future... Read more

 

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