About the author: Provided by Karen Sherr, Managing Director of Musical Minis There are a number of do’s that any prospective franchisee should consider: DO meet with the franchisor. This is the beginning of a relationship and it is important that you trust and...
About the Author: Written by Sally Findlay, Recognition Express Franchisee – Mid Surrey Area since 2004 Where do I start? Other people, books, magazines, exhibitions, the British Franchise Association, search the internet. I read a couple of books and spoke to...
About the author: Vicki Mitman is a franchising solicitor at Birketts, a specialist franchising law firm. Vicki is also the chair of the EWIF East region. Making the decision to join a franchise network can be empowering and rewarding. The prospective franchisee will...
There are many important issues to consider when taking on a franchise e.g. financing the purchase and raising working capital, getting up to speed with the franchisor’s system, finding premises and staff etc. but one of the most important issues to consider is...
A case study written by Mandy Bagot, Founder of Cloud Bookkeeping which she franchised in 2010 Where do you start? Visit the franchise shows, look at the British Franchise Association (bfa) website, search the internet for franchising information, we suggest you go to...
The key to a successful franchise is a strong brand. In order to have a strong brand it needs to be distinctive and well protected and have an ethos which is supported by all that the franchise does. The key to protection is through intellectual property rights. Trade...