Financial and legal advice

October: The numbers game

Franchise Your Business director David Tonchin explains why some franchisors find it difficult to recruit the right people, and suggests that a little planning could actually go a long way... Read more

The Franchise Agreement

Potential franchisees are about to make one of the most important decisions of their lives. Which is why very thorough homework needs to be done before any commitment is made... Read more

Property problems and solutions

Nicola Broadhurst of Mundays Solicitors takes Business Franchise through the important issues and implications that are associated with the lease ownership for premised-based franchises... Read more

More haste less speed

Max McHardy, of franchise consultants McHardy & Co, sets out the key steps that a franchisor will need to take in order to build the foundation for a highly successful franchise business... Read more

Making an exit

In the excitement of taking on a new franchise, franchisees often overlook the need to plan ahead for retirement or sale. Caroline Abrey from solicitors Shadbolt & Co examines the importance of setting up an exit strategy from the start... Read more

Knights in shining armour

Chris Robinson explains how Knights Shopfitting provides the final look for many franchised businesses to sell their products and services - putting that all-important franchise shop together... Read more