Franchising Basics

All the basic information you need to know about owning a franchise

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Franchise Seminars: Attend a Free seminar by FDS

Franchise Seminars

Our FREE 'How to Franchise' seminar will be delivered by Nick Williams, a bfa affiliated Franchise Consultant

Check before Cheque

Refer to this checklist when researching your franchise opportunities of interest

10 steps to success

10 key activities entrepreneurs should be undertaking in their first year

How to...evaluate a franchisor

You've identified your franchise of interest, now its time to quiz the franchisor. Here we reveal what you should consider when evaluating a franchisor.

Freeth Cartwright LLP: Make your landlord a franchise partner?

Philippa Dempster of Freeth Cartwright, one of the UK's leading law firms, tells us why teaming up with your landlord gives financial benefit

21 benefits of owning a franchise

While the UK's fragile economy continues to throw a dark shadow over unemployment figures, many people are taking advantage of their situation by securing their future and investing in a franchise

How to...Gain legal advice before taking up a franchise

Ed Savory, an Associate in Leathes Prior's franchising team, provides some legal advice before taking up a franchise

Check before Cheque

Refer to this checklist when researching your franchise opportunities of interest

Lead the way in a white collar

Do you dream of running your own business? Have you got the know-how, experience and desirable skills needed to manage a business but no idea where or how to get started? Here Jenna Leeds explains the potential in white-collar franchises

Franchisee to franchisor

Former franchise owner Sarah Jackson tells The Franchise Magazine how, learning from her own experiences, she was able create a successful and supportive franchise business model

The franchising concept

So you've decided that you would like to run your own business or you're thinking you'd like to 'buy' a business? Well look no further, as franchising could be the career path for you

What does that mean?

Are you new to the franchising industry? Here we explain some of the terminology used in the franchising industry

How to...research your ideal franchise

We take a look at the first integral step into franchising – research. Research is key when choosing the franchise for you.

11 essential things you need to know about franchising

A franchise basically provides the franchise owner the rights to replicate the franchisor's business, including using their branding and business model, within a designated territory

Leathes Prior: The importance of seeking legal advice

Leathes Prior

Ed Savory, an Associate in Leathes Prior's Franchising Team, provides prospective franchise owners with some useful guidance to taking legal advice

21 benefits of owning a franchise

Five tips to researching your perfect franchise opportunity

A no-nonsense guide to franchising

Check before Cheque

How to make the most of the exhibition experience

Is a Master Franchise right for you?

Introduction to Franchising

If you're new to franchising, this introduction will give you a basic understanding of the concept, the variety and the requirements of a format for rapidly replicating a proven successful business with the support and branding of a national organisation

Popular UK Franchises