Find out the attributes typically sought, choosing between two business models and picking the right franchise in a category comprising a wide range of sectors.
If a home-based business seems appealing – the low overheads, avoiding the daily commute, an easier coexistence with family life – then franchising offers myriad choices.
A chef turned consultancy franchisee says you don’t need a background in finance and describes the interview process and a typical day in and out of the office.
A greetings card franchisee and pawnbroker MD offer advice on working hours, business models and support, as well as recession and ecommerce resilience.
Ex-marketer Ian Jamieson needed no tourism experience to buy a Hotels.tv franchise, recommends conducting both online and offline research and advocates picking a brand with a proven track record.
Husband-and-wife franchisees at Platinum Property Partners talk about raising investment capital, the merits of discovery days and the importance of a supportive head office.
Featuring some of the world’s most recognised brands, fast-food franchises can be incredibly lucrative – but competition for the right to trade under the most famous names is fierce.
Have you ever dreamt of becoming an events planner? The events industry in the UK is worth a massive £40 billion to the UK economy with over 25,000 active businesses in the sector and over 10,000 venues across the UK that are regularly used for events.
The fitness sector, which was widely assumed to struggle during economic downturns, has actually performed surprisingly robustly since the 2008 financial crash. Amid the biggest squeezes on spending, people are still finding enough money to maintain their gym membership as they cut back elsewhere.
Events franchises cover a broad spectrum of occasion management – from wedding planning to science parties for kids, conference solutions to setting up a speed-dating evening.
The healthcare industry is already a multi-billion pound market place and is growing fast. Learn the most important questions to ask before you buy a care franchise.
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