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Nick Williams, managing consultant at Ashtons Franchise Consulting, on how to assess a franchisor brand and their digital presence. Love it or loathe it, social media is here to stay, so the franchise industry must think about how to harness...
Value led business - Building a family environment By Gareth Sanders of Sparkle Cleaning Great people are the core of any successful business, and we believe that creating this team starts with your core business values. What are core values? They...
We see lots of potential franchisees, some impress, some fall short. So how do you stand out at a franchise interview? Firstly, think about the view from the other side of the desk! The franchisor of your chosen business has spent years building a...
Get to grips with franchising with these commonly asked questions What is franchising? Business format franchising - the most common type of franchising - refers to the granting of a licence by one person (the franchisor) to another (the...
You can't have a franchise agreement tailored for your business before the franchise model has been established. Clive Sawyer reveals the steps you need to take I am often surprised at the number of business owners that seem to forget fundamental...
Many franchisees have a franchise territory - a defined area in which they are allowed to operate in. Andrew Hayward explains how territorial issues may arise between franchisees and franchisors, and how they can be avoided Humans are territorial...
Franchisees may consider that the larger the territory, the more potential customers and the more money there is to be made; however, this can be an overly simplistic view. It is in a franchisee’s interest to be part of a larger, better known...
How much freedom do you have when it comes to selling your business? Manzoor Ishani reveals Many franchisees choose franchising because after a number of years of hard work and dedication, they would have built up a business, which they will...
A third of franchisees are now running an existing franchised business. Graeme Jones explores the latest findings from the NatWest/bfa Franchise Survey and discusses the pros and cons of investing in a resale The 2011 NatWest/bfa survey reveals...
Why spend money on a franchise when you can start your own business? Franchise expert Peter Williams weighs up the pros and cons "Why should I spend money on a franchise when I could start up my own business from scratch?" This is a fair question I...
When you buy into a franchise you are buying into a business system, a proven brand and on-going business support. Nigel Toplis provides some top tips to help a franchisee promote their business NetworkingHere the primary purpose of all attendees...
If a franchisee wants to sell their business, most franchise contracts will state that consent of the franchisor is required. So what happens if the franchisor does not like the buyer or feels the price they are willing to pay for the business is too...