Buying Into a Franchise: Tips from our Franchisees Are you considering buying a franchise but are slightly trepidatious about exactly how they work and what you can get out of them? That’s not surprising. There are some differences in the way franchises work to other businesses. But it doesn’t have to be scary or confusing. …
Getting started with a business advice franchise Business advice and consultancy companies are becoming increasingly popular this year. The sector is fast-growing and is now estimated to be worth over £60 billion. Business consultancy firms can help with all aspects of business advice. This includes management, strategy, implementation and industry specialist forms. All kinds of …
Home Instead health app partnership creates care sector first Once again, the leading home care franchise Home Instead is leading from the front, launching the social care sector’s first Digital Health Library and tablet scheme through a partnership with the highly respected Organisation for the Review of Care and Health Apps (ORCHA). Available exclusively to …
ActionCOACH UK sweeps global awards At this year’s global conference, ActionCOACH UK walked away with Team of the Year for the 12th consecutive year – an incredible achievement, when you consider the world’s number one business coaching franchise is in 80 countries and started in Australia eight years ahead of launching in the UK. With …
Is a plumbing franchise right for you? Plumbing has been an essential trade for centuries. This means that there is always a great demand for this kind of service, whether it is to install vital bathroom or kitchen equipment or to fix emergency plumbing problems. If you are thinking about starting a plumbing business, franchising …
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 …