What is franchising? Aug 15 2005

Wouldn't it be great if there was a way you could start a business of your own with a much greater chance of survival than the average start-up? Well, there is and that method is called business format franchising and here's how it works...

Financing your franchise Oct 28 2003

Unless you have a lump sum available to you to invest outright in a franchise business, you will need to secure significant funds from elsewhere to cover the upfront and running costs associated with becomming a franchisee. Usually, these funds are raised by borrowing, so here are some points to consider...

Top tips on franchising your business Aug 24 2005

Many well-known brand names have franchised their company, but there are pros and cons to taking the franchise route to expansion. Here are some of the issues to consider…

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