Financial and legal advice

'Ltd' or sole trader status?

Jenny Cheung of Menzies helps entrepreneurs through the dilemma of choosing between sole trader or limited status Read more

University challenge

Franchising is not a word you will find in the summary of most business courses, so who is educating the next generation? Joanne Larty explains

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After finding you perfect franchise, the next stage to is to obtain all the financial and legal advice necessary to take it a step further and buy your franchise.

The following articles explore a range of topics on financial and legal franchise issue - find out all you need to know, and feel confident about your future in franchise.

Buying a franchise - think before you jump

Jenny Cheung, franchising manager of Menzies Chartered Accountants, explains why you should never run before you try to crawl when it comes to buying a franchise... Read more

 

Changing hands

As networks mature, franchisors face a challenge to offer brand new sites to prospective franchisees. As a result, franchise resales are on the increase... Read more

 

International opportunities

Are you a franchisor who has developed a particular successful brand? Are you looking for further expansion, greater returns? Then a properly constructed overseas franchise network is a serious consideration. Ray Middleton of Franchise Training Ltd explains further... Read more

 

Trading places

Geoffrey Sturgess, head of the franchising team at Blake Lapthorn Linnell, breaks down the Trading Schemes Act and how it can affect franchises... Read more

 

A strong alliance

Mark Kendrick, head of franchise team at Goodman Derrick solicitors and David Bigmore & Co discusses its productive alliance and how it benefits all quarters of the franchising industry... Read more

 

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