The advantages and disadvantages of franchise resales Buying a franchise is a great opportunity to take an existing brand and make a great business. You have the support of the franchisor and other franchisees to help you avoid some of the pitfalls of running your new venture. However, you’re still building a business from scratch, …
5 new Board members announced as QFA continues rapid growth The Quality Franchise Association is pleased to announce that, as part of its ongoing growth, it has appointed its first board of directors. The new Board draws on the expertise from an experienced team of franchisors and franchise professionals. The new Board comprises of James Pink (Pink …
Pink Spaghetti Launches New Franchise Training Programme During lockdown, Pink Spaghetti recruited 11 new franchisees, 7 of whom completed the final phase of their training at our head office in Cheshire. Faced with only the option to train virtually during the spring, the team decided to use this opportunity to review their current programme and …
Why an accountancy franchise is a fantastic business opportunity If the Coronavirus crises made you re-evaluate your life and want to change things, you’re not the only one. Right now lots of people are reconsidering their life choices and career path. One of the things that more people are doing now is wanting to work …
The pet franchise opportunities in 2020 you would be barking mad to miss According to a survey by the Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA) conducted in 2020, around twelve million households in the UK have a pet – that’s 41 per cent of homes. It is clear, the market for pet services is huge, and …
How to raise funds to buy into your chosen franchise When you want to buy into one of the many franchise opportunities you have to put in some money to the franchisor. This investment money is to buy the rights of the franchise, to use their branding and support in order to establish your new …
The UK is crazy for coffee. Here’s how you can get involved Over the last few years, the UK has gone coffee mad. While tea is still our official national drink, recent statistics suggest that coffee is hot on its heels. According to the British Coffee Association, Brits now drink over 95 million cups of …
How to run a franchise as an additional income stream In today’s flexible and fast-moving society, everyone is looking for ways to make a little bit more cash. There are roughly 44,000 franchises in the UK and many of these are run part-time, alongside traditional 9-5 jobs. You may have overlooked running a part-time franchise, …
Now is the time to invest in an education franchise The coronavirus outbreak has changed many parts of our society beyond recognition. Arguably the greatest disruption of all has occurred in the teaching sector. Millions of UK children have been off school for months, leaving a huge gap in their education. If action is not …
2021 And The Franchising Boom For Work From Home Franchises It is a myth that franchising is reserved just for the bigger players with the deepest pockets, however, it is often a justified opinion because those companies are indeed the ones who usually have the marketing power to shout about their franchise offer, and the …
How to research franchise opportunities thoroughly If you are looking to buy a franchise UK, you will most likely be aware that you need to carry out sufficient research to find the right opportunity for you. However, what exactly do you need to know and do? In this guide, we provide our top tips for …
IR35 Coming to Force in the UK Market and its Impact on Franchises Introduction: IR35 is a tax law in the UK; it is a tax legislation designed to tax ‘Disguised Employment’ at a rate similar to employment. The IR35 will address workers who receive payments for work via an intermediary, for instance, their limited …