Special Features

The British & International Franchise Exhibition returned to Olympia London on 31 January and 1 February 2025, once again establishing itself as a must-attend event for both prospective franchisees and franchisors. The event showcased a diverse...

Spotlight on Franchising Survey 2025 – Practical insights for entrepreneurs considering investing in a franchise. Franchise confidence remains high Despite current economic uncertainty, confidence in the franchise model remains strong. Over...

Living in an increasingly digital world has brought about undeniable changes to our lives. One of the consequences of this is the amount of data we all share, including many of our personal details. Medical professionals, retailers, insurers and...

Born in Mauritius, Vijay Lochun, began her accountancy career by studying at the Emile Woolf College of Accountancy in London. After qualifying as an accountant, Vijay went on to work for prestigious companies such as Chartered Institute of Water and...

IT underpins almost every aspect of how businesses operate nowadays, so when it malfunctions it can be frustrating and even be detrimental to a company’s output. According to research by the Internet Service Provider Beaming, more than one in ten...

The number of people working from home has increased by a fifth over the last decade. With 80% experiencing higher levels of morale, and 82% feeling less stressed, working from home has been found to carry many benefits. Whether you work from home...

If you think you and your partner make a great team, it’s worth looking into investing in a franchise together, writes Jack Sadler Going into franchising with your partner could be the foundation for the perfect business double act. Working towards...

Been made redundant? Anticipate a major life or career change? Launch yourself in a new direction and invest in a franchise, advises Katie Shevlin Being made redundant from your job can be a bit of a shock. The uncertain future stretches out ahead...

Many franchisees choose to make their business a family affair. Katie Shevlin looks at the value of this type of working relationship Business partnerships are often forged on the basis that you are working together with the same goals and...

With a host of impressive international brands seeking master franchisees in the UK and numerous British franchisors taking their business abroad, there is no shortage of opportunities to become part of an international franchise network Once...

These days, sustainability is not just a buzzword but a necessity in business, and, consequently, eco-friendly and ethical franchises are on the rise, finds Annie Blinkhorn  This September, the business media made much of the report that Nespresso...

It’s not necessarily true that the bigger the investment, the better the franchise. Perhaps the best things really do come in small packages. Report by Katie Shevlin There are franchise opportunities on offer to fit a whole range of budgets. Buying...