Guidance for Franchisees

Articles providing advice and guidance for franchisees and people interested in buying a franchised business.

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Coconut Creatives: Are you buying a business or a brand?

Coconut Creatives

Many people decide to buy a franchise instead of starting their own business because they seek to profit from the advantage of an already established brand.

Brand Protect: Using the ® or ™ symbol in franchising

How a franchise can make everyone else aware of its rights, regarding trademarks, logos and other brand features, can be a legal minefield for the uninitiated.

Franchise Development Services (FDS): FDS Southern Q&A

FDS Southern Franchise Consultant, Gary Rigby, speaks with Nick Cooper, Franchise Director of lettings franchise Northwood

FranMatch: Specialist franchise owner recruitment is an investment - not a cost

Chris Davies, who has over 20 years' experience in the franchise industry, looks after FranMatch – the specialist recruitment division of Franchise Development Services – explains why.

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

Richard Denny: Winning new business

Franchising no matter the capital

If you're interested in owning a business but don't have that much capital to spend don't panic.

Check before Cheque

Refer to this checklist when researching your franchise opportunities of interest

FDS (Master): Have you considered the value of your knowledge to the International Market?

Professor Roy Seaman, MD of Franchise Development Services, shares his thoughts on making a successful move into the global market

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

British Franchise Association (bfa): Your bfa questions

We ask Paul Stafford, PR Executive of the British Franchise Association to answer your most burning questions in relation to the importance of the bfa

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

Are you CSR savvy?

For McDonald's franchisee Robert Holdcroft, Corporate Social Responsibility is not just a business buzzword but an approach central to his company's ethos

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

Find your ideal business opportunity

There are hundreds of franchise opportunities currently available in the UK, so finding the one that is right for you can seem daunting. Here Professor Roy Seaman CFE QFP explains how to narrow down your search to ensure you invest in a genuine and successful business

Express Newspapers: Brighten your outlook

Express Newspapers

The hottest franchise opportunities every Monday in the Daily Express

What does that mean?

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

The key to success

With so many businesses out there offering the same products and services as you, what is going to set your franchise apart from the rest?

Shopping: Britain's patriotic duty

Napoleon once said: "Britain is a nation of shopkeepers." This is still true today with retail remaining strong and new brands filling the sector

Redundancy: A new beginning

Hoping for the best, preparing for the worst – why there's never been a better time to go into franchising

How to... Secure your franchise funding

Having carried out your due diligence and identified the franchise for you, now is the time to get the ball rolling and secure your business funding

How to become involved in the £13.5 billion – franchise industry

As you read these pages, whether in print, online, or via our App, you will be amongst 100,000 people looking for a route to success in the franchising market

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.

Franchise Sales & Resales: A winning formula

FDS Resale Consultant Jess Bains identifies the two most common entry levels when considering a resale franchise as a going concern

Discover how to succeed in franchising

The 25th edition of The United Kingdom Franchise Directory is available to help you through the exciting world of franchising

Frequently asked questions

Franchisors tap into their years of experience to answer some of the most frequently asked questions by people looking at becoming franchise owners

Lloyds TSB Bank: Franchise Futures

Lloyds TSB Bank

Richard Holden explains how the right business plan can make the difference between success and failure

How to find your ideal franchise

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

Labour of love

Some of our biggest franchise success stories come from those who started their franchise because they love what they do; they had firsthand experience of their service and above all they had passion. Here Jenna Leeds reveals why your hobby could become a franchise

Be a healthy business owner

When you are a franchise owner, taking care of your personal health is just as important as your business' health

New year new you!

Along with the New Year come New Year's resolutions – the majority of which are focused on career progression or self-improvement. Tiffany Brooking investigates the fitness and wellbeing industry and how its opportunities could be the perfect chance to get your career back into shape

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

TaxAssist Accountants: Prepare for taxing times ahead

Jo Nockels, of TaxAssist Accountants, explains what to do when Income Tax arises, the various deadlines associated with it and offers some tips on how to plan and manage it

Frequently asked questions

Franchisors tap into their years of experience to answer some of the most frequently asked questions by people looking at becoming franchise owners

Frequently asked questions

Franchisors tap into their years of experience to answer some of the most frequently asked questions by people looking at becoming franchise owners

Lloyds TSB Bank: The importance of picking the right bank

Lloyds TSB Bank

Choosing which bank to support your plans requires careful consideration, as it could well mean the difference between your ultimate success or failure

Royal Bank Of Scotland: Size matters when funding a franchise

Colin Chadwick QFP looks at the challenges faced by prospective franchise owners when they are seeking funding for small and large franchises

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

Franchise Development Services (FDS): 10 tips for a franchise fortune

Franchise Development Services (FDS)

Thinking of investing in your own franchise? Don't get so taken in by all the hype and excitement that you ignore any warning signs. Professor Roy Seaman CFE, QFP offers 10 tips to get you started on the road to franchise success

Frequently asked questions

Franchisors tap into their years of experience to answer some of the most frequently asked questions by people looking at becoming franchise owners

Franchise Sales & Resales: Buying an established franchise

Franchise Sales & Resales

Investing in a resale can have many advantages over starting a new unit from afresh, but always remember to do your research carefully first

Lloyds TSB Bank: Sorting the wheat from the chaff

Lloyds TSB Bank

Richard Holden, Head of Franchising at Lloyds TSB, explains how to identify a genuine franchise opportunity from an opportunist who wants to just take your money

Vodafone: Vodafone One Net Express

Business self-help books: Good? Vodafone One Net Express: Better

Franchise Sales & Resales: Buying an established franchise

What's in a name?

Strong branding is one of a number of key elements to look for when choosing the right franchise opportunity for you

Card Connection: Cash Flow is King

Michael Johnson, Managing Director of Card Connection, explains the importance of cash flow for franchise owners

Cubism Law: Your legal position explained if your franchisor goes into administration

What happens to your franchise if your franchisor goes into administration or bankruptcy? Franchise solicitor Robert Bedford of Cubism Law offers his insights

Lloyds TSB Bank: Discover how banks can support your franchise plans

Lloyds TSB Bank

Head of Franchising at Lloyds TSB, explains why it is essential for anyone considering investing in a franchise to thoroughly research the market and take appropriate professional advice first

FranMatch: Are you eager to leave your current employer?

FranMatch

Looking for a fresh start after redundancy?

Freeth Cartwright LLP: A beginners guide to the legal pitfalls of franchising

Freeth Cartwright LLP

Fiona Boswell and Philippa Dempster, Senior Associate and Partner of law firm Freeth Cartwright, reveal the legal obstacles you may face when becoming a franchise owner and how best to avoid them

NatWest: So you want to own a franchise?

Mark Scott, Director of Franchise Development at NatWest, explains why banks back franchising

Tatty Bumpkin: Women take control with franchising

Sam Petter, founder of children's yoga inspired activity franchise, Tatty Bumpkin, reveals why franchising may be the way for women to secure their careers in 201

Frequently asked questions

Franchisors tap into their years of experience to answer some of the most commonly asked questions by people looking at becoming a franchise owner

Frequently asked questions

Finance and banking experts share their industry knowledge and experience to answer some of the most common questions asked when securing franchise funding

Making the most of an exhibition visit

As the unemployment figure in the UK reaches a 17-year high of 2.67 million, thousands of people are seeking new opportunities to secure their future, with franchising proving to be one of the most popular options

The pros and cons of owning a franchise

Is franchising really the right route into self-employment for you?

How to find your ideal franchise

Nigel Toplis, Managing Director of Recognition Express, ComputerXplorers, The Zip Yard and past Chairman of the British Franchise Association, advises on how to assess a prospective franchise opportunity

FranMatch: Considering owning a franchise?

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