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Franchising your business
Mum of two Rachel Ray decided to franchise her domestic cleaning company Bright and Beautiful in 2010. She shares her advice for would-be franchisors with SmallBusiness.co.uk.
Open a franchise
The success of McDonald’s shows how profitable franchising can be, but there are many other choices for the would-be franchisee.
How to get franchising right
A franchise is a logical choice for someone who aspires to own a company but wants the safety net of a trusted business model.
Franchise fees explained
The different areas of investment needed to start out in franchising come in many guises and sizes, so make sure you consider how to fund both up-front expenditure and the various running costs during the life of your franchise business.
Franchising: Why it could work for you
Many well-known brands have developed successful franchises, such as McDonalds. With over 800 networks in the UK, it has become a popular way to expand. Here are a few things to consider first
How to buy a profitable franchise
Smallbusines.co.uk has teamed up with Robina Every, managing director at Card Connection, which specialised in the franchised distribution of greeting cards, to provide five east steps to make a franchise work.
A guide to franchise agreements
If you have decided to go down the franchise route, you need to be sure that the contract you are signing suits your plans and doesn’t tie you in to anything unexpected. To ensure that this is the case, the franchise agreement or contract is all-important. SmallBusiness.co.uk offers a list of things to look out for in the agreement.
How to choose a franchise
A good franchise scheme is not just about having a good idea, it’s about the franchisor’s ability to prove the idea, have the available resources, both human and financial, and build the infrastructure to ensure the brand can be replicated by franchisees. SmallBusiness.co.uk offers some practical advice on starting a franchise.
The role of the British Franchise Association
The British Franchise Association (BFA) is the only voluntary accreditation body for franchising in the UK, and plays a key role in maintaining ethical standards in the UK franchise industry
Day-to-day franchise success
Why are some franchises more successful than others? Part of it comes down to choosing an established company with a proven track record and a good reputation. It is important that it belongs to the BFA...
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Top tips on becoming a franchisee
Turning your franchise dreams into business reality is a complex process, so make sure you set off on the right foot by following these ten steps to success.
