The Economist recently published a leader article entitled "Why the world needs more franchises". Its central argument was correct in pointing out the benefits of the franchising business model. It is true that franchising has been one of the most successful...

Franchise exit payments are the costs you pay to end your contract early as a franchisee. They are commonplace, yet one of the most striking things about them isn’t that they exist. It’s that so few people seem prepared to question them! Thankfully, that’s what we...

Franchising is one of the quieter success stories of Britain’s modern economy. From food outlets and gyms to home-care providers and vehicle services, the model has allowed thousands of people to run their own businesses under established brands. For many aspiring...

Why does the UK franchising sector attract so many failed business models? Because the UK has no specific franchise regulation, anyone can sell a franchise without proving that the underlying business model actually works. Also, that it is sufficiently profitable...

For many franchisees in the UK, franchising begins with optimism. The promise of a proven business model, established brand, and ongoing support can be highly attractive, particularly to first-time business owners. However, when the reality of operating the...

The UK franchising industry has grown rapidly over the past two decades, but that growth has happened in a near-total regulatory vacuum. While franchising can be a legitimate and mutually beneficial commercial model, the absence of oversight has allowed serious...

Across the UK, children’s activity franchises have exploded in number over the past decade. From toddler music groups and baby sensory sessions to after-school foreign-language clubs and messy-play mornings, the market appears vibrant and full of opportunity. On...

In recent years, a new trend has emerged in the UK franchise market; the rise of non-territorial franchises. These franchises differ sharply from the traditional business format franchise model, which has long been the foundation of the sector’s success and...

The UK franchise industry has long been seen as a gateway to entrepreneurship—a model that offers the support and branding of an established business in exchange for investment and commitment. However, a growing number of franchisors have begun to distort the...

Across the UK, a growing number of young mothers are being drawn into a franchise dream that often turns into a financial and emotional nightmare. Promoted as a flexible business model that fits around childcare responsibilities, these franchises are marketed as...