Guidance for Franchisees

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

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

Lloyds TSB Bank plc

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

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

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

NatWest: So you want to own a franchise?

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

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

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

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?

Franchising Works: Franchise funds for ex-Forces

Frequently asked questions

Plan ahead for your franchise success

What you need to know about franchise agreements

Seasonal franchises

Frequently asked questions

21 benefits of owning a franchise

FranMatch: The Franchise Matchmaking Specialists

FranMatch

Leathes Prior: Modern Thinking Traditional Experience

Leathes Prior

Leathes Prior: Tips to achieving a smooth exit strategy

Leathes Prior

Intuit: With QuickBooks doing my expenses, Saturday mornings are free again.

Intuit: Quickbooks. It's about time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Lloyds TSB Bank plc: The path to successful franchise investment

Lloyds TSB Bank plc

Manage your future with a franchise

Five tips to researching your perfect franchise opportunity

Frequently Asked Questions

Lloyds TSB Bank plc: The Golden Rules for raising finance

Lloyds TSB Bank plc

Frequently Asked Questions

Express Newspapers: Looking to recruit franchisees in 2011?

Lloyds TSB Bank plc: Ask questions before you invest

Lloyds TSB Bank plc

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

NatWest: "This year we're making £100m available to the franchise sector"

A no-nonsense guide to franchising

Anglia Finance Ltd: Funding your purchase of a franchise resale

24th Edition of the UK Franchise Directory – just published

Is a Master Franchise right for you?

How to make the most of the exhibition experience

Check...before Cheque!

Frequently Asked Questions

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

FranMatch

Bluebird Care Franchises Ltd: "We don't sell franchises - we recruit franchise owners"

Bluebird Care Franchises Ltd

Northwood (GB) Ltd: "The process is like a double interview"

Northwood (GB) Ltd

British Franchise Association (BFA): What's involved in recruitment?

New report reveals franchise sector growth

Frequently Asked Questions

Ovenclean: Training and ongoing support at the heart of Ovenclean franchise package

Ovenclean

Minster Cleaning Services: Training is one of the best investments franchisors can make

Minster Cleaning Services

Cargocall Franchising: Cargocall trains to gain

Cargocall

ip21 Ltd: Remember to keep your trademark portfolio up to date

British Franchise Association (BFA): What training should you expect in franchising?

Lloyds TSB Bank plc: Lloyds TSB can help you with your franchise plans.

Lloyds TSB Bank Plc

Lloyds TSB Bank plc: Your New Year Franchising Resolution

Lloyds TSB Bank Plc

Anglia Finance Ltd: Cash continues to be king

Frequently Asked Questions

Anglia Finance Ltd: Funding your purchase of a franchise resale

Frequently Asked Questions

A no-nonsense guide to franchising

Anglia Finance Ltd: How to obtain the funds to realise your franchise dream

When it comes to raising finance to buy a franchise, your first port of call should be an independent commercial finance broker.

Dell: All successful businesses started small

Even the most well-known companies started out with a big idea and a small budget. You need technology that will help turn your startup business into a thriving company.

Richard Denny: Top 10 tips for helping you build a Success Mindset

Author and motivational speaker Richard Denny provides some advice about how to succeed in business.

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

Groundbreaking survey on franchising

Popular UK Franchises

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