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Franchising marketplace: a snapshot
Many aspiring franchisees waste their time targeting the wrong sectors, reveals the FranchiseSales.co.uk quarterly survey. The global survey of franchisors and franchisees, whose average age is 43 and 80% of ...
The Misadventures of Franchise Sam
Have you met Franchise Sam? He wants to run his own business, but never quite gets it right. Take a look at the cartoons below to see his attempts and ...
Video: Understanding the Essentials of the Franchise Agreement
Are you looking to buy a franchise? Then it’s essential you understand the franchise agreement before signing with a franchisor. Manzoor Ishani, a Senior Consultant Solicitor at Sherrards, guides potential ...
Video: Benefits of Owning a BFA Accredited Franchise
Mike Goddard, Chairman of the British Franchise Association (BFA), discussed the importance of choosing a BFA accredited franchise with FranchiseSales.co.uk. The BFA selects its candidates on a standards based system, ...
Working out How Much Money Your Franchise Will Make
By Robina Every, managing director of Card Connection You can minimise the risk that comes with starting a new venture by buying a franchise with a proven sales model. However, ...

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Case Studies

McDonald's
Get out what you put in Although your work will be rewarding both financially and personally, don’t think of McDonald’s franchise as a licence to print money. The rewards are ...
Maid2Clean Franchisees
Maid2Clean is a domestic cleaning franchise that has been in operation since 1993. The business is growing rapidly thanks to the growing number of happy franchisees. Allen Lever - Woking, ...
Cafe2U Franchisee: Steve Dyson
Age 44 CV: Previously a military photographer Location: Leeds Bought in: July 2009 Launched in 2005, Cafe2U it now boasts more than 45 franchises across the country showing a fast-growing ...
Hire a Hubby franchisee: Steve Haynes
CV: Previously self employed in Spain Location: Derbyshire Bought in September 2009 Steve Haynes says, “It’s a funny name but a serious business.” Hire a Hubby (HAH) does everything from ...
Bidding Buzz franchisee: Mark Curtis
Age: 42 CV: Previously a sales consultant and business coach Location: Manchester Bought in: 2008/9 What did you do prior to owning a franchise? Mark Curtis: I have 20 years ...

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Consultants

Kyros Franchising
Are you REALLY where you belong?Can I be sure that I will find the right match for me?YESIt’s all about You!Our business is all about YOU. Kyros is the UK’s ...
MP-PR
MP-PR is a specialist PR consultancy with a firm focus on franchisee recruitment. It provides tailored publicity campaigns and lovingly crafted lead-management solutions that get results for franchisors. Through powerful ...
Sherrards Solicitors
Sherrards works with some of the biggest names in the UK and International franchising sector.Sherrards Solicitors is a long established and rapidly expanding commercial law firm.Its recent growth has been ...
FRANCHISE RESALES LIMITED
Franchise Resales are experts in managing the resales of existing franchised businesses. Approximately 30% of all purchasers of franchises in the UK do so through buying an existing business and ...
Hallmark Solicitors
Buying A Franchise Our service to Prospective Franchisees considering the purchase of a franchise package We advise Prospective Franchisees on all aspects of the Franchise Agreement and produce a written ...

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Events

South Wales Franchise Show – Cardiff 2011
The 35+ exhibitors of the South Wales Franchise Show would like to invite all those interested in franchise & business investment opportunities to the Cardiff City Stadium on Thursday 15th ...
Lloyds TSB Franchise Seminars
Are you confident in choosing the right franchise to invest in for your future? Reduce the risk by attending a FREE educational franchise seminar.Evening seminars are being held fortnightly on ...
The Franchise Show
Find Your Perfect Franchise at The Franchise Show You could be running a Papa John’s, Auditel or Cash Generator Business by April next year. Benefit from a proven business with ...
Belvoir! The Lettings Specialist's Discovery Days
Our definition of a Franchise Discovery Day "It's not about trying to sell you a franchise, far from it – we don't "sell" franchises - we just want to talk ...
Global Franchise Event Calendar
Please see below for a list of franchising events taking place throughout the world. US West Coast Franchise Expo - Los Angeles Convention Center 4 - 6 November 2011 www.wcfexpo.com ...

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Finance

Don’t Pay Too Much National Insurance
If you have income from more than one job, or if you have self employment income as well as being employed, you should take care to ensure that you do ...
How to Present a Request for Finance to your Bank
It is important to appreciate the following criteria used by banks when considering providing finance for a client: The client Does the bank know you? How long have you been ...

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Franchisor Information

Franchising marketplace: a snapshot
Many aspiring franchisees waste their time targeting the wrong sectors, reveals the FranchiseSales.co.uk quarterly survey. The global survey of franchisors and franchisees, whose average age is 43 and 80% of ...
The Misadventures of Franchise Sam
Have you met Franchise Sam? He wants to run his own business, but never quite gets it right. Take a look at the cartoons below to see his attempts and ...
Now is a Great Time to Recruit Franchisees
The deepening recession has prompted businesses in all but the most recession-proof sectors to retrench and put expansion plans on hold. Fair enough, but franchisors should remember this: the end-to-end ...

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News

Franchising marketplace: a snapshot
Many aspiring franchisees waste their time targeting the wrong sectors, reveals the FranchiseSales.co.uk quarterly survey. The global survey of franchisors and franchisees, whose average age is 43 and 80% of ...
The Misadventures of Franchise Sam
Have you met Franchise Sam? He wants to run his own business, but never quite gets it right. Take a look at the cartoons below to see his attempts and ...
Free Electrical Checks From Mr. Electric
Mr. Electric, the UK’s leading electrical contracting franchise has launched a brand new website (which goes live on the 3rd October), designed to give all UK homeowners the chance to ...
Fighting the Crunch Like the Big Boys
As the grip of the credit crunch tightens on the smaller business, The Local Bookkeeper (TLBK) has seen increased demand for its services; a strong indication that SMEs’ financial information ...
Website Franchise Teams Up with Experts to Provide Content
Business writers, speakers and experts from across the UK are lending their expertise to national website design franchise ORCA Websites in a bid to reach business customers with vital tips ...

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Newsletters

Franchise Sales Newsletter - June 2010
Video:Podcast:News:News:Franchisee Story:BLOG:More information and advice on buying a franchise in the Franchise Information area >>Find out more about Activ SEO >>Find out more about Go-Kart Party >>Find out more about ...
Franchise Sales Newsletter - May 2010
Video:Podcast:News:News:Franchisee Story:BLOG:More information and advice on buying a franchise in the Franchise Information area >>Find out more about YourPlumber >>Find out more about Jani-King >>Find out more about Boatshed >>Find ...
Franchise Sales Newsletter - April 2010
Video:Podcast:News:News:Franchisee Story:BLOG:More information and advice on buying a franchise in the Franchise Information area >>Find out more about PlumbLocal >>Find out more about Jani-King >>Find out more about WPA >>Find ...
Franchise Sales Newsletter - March 2010
Video:Podcast:News:News:Franchisee Story:BLOG:More information and advice on buying a franchise in the Franchise Information area >>Find out more about Ology >>Find out more about Activ Click and Earn >>Find out more ...
Franchise Sales Newsletter - February 2010
Video:Podcast:News:News:Franchisee Story:BLOG:More information and advice on buying a franchise in the Franchise Information area >>Find out more about Kingsmaid >>Find out more about Professional Excellence >>Find out more about DepiCool ...

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Videos and Podcasts

Video: Activ Franchisees Talk About Their Success
Why choose Activ Web Design & SEO? In return for a relatively low investment we offer you the chance to to build and sustain a secure lucrative long term business ...
Video: Advice on Buying a Franchise Resale
In this video, Derek Simpson, director of Franchise Re-Sales Ltd talks about the benefits of buying a franchise resale opportunity. Buying a franchise resale is just another way of getting ...
Podcast: Women in Franchising, Advice from Pam Bader, CEO Molly Maid
To listen to the podcast click the play arrow above. In this podcast, Pam Bader OBE, CEO Molly Maid UK, discusses topical issues surounding women in business and offers her ...
Video: Understanding the Essentials of the Franchise Agreement
Are you looking to buy a franchise? Then it’s essential you understand the franchise agreement before signing with a franchisor. Manzoor Ishani, a Senior Consultant Solicitor at Sherrards, guides potential ...
Video: Benefits of Owning a BFA Accredited Franchise
Mike Goddard, Chairman of the British Franchise Association (BFA), discussed the importance of choosing a BFA accredited franchise with FranchiseSales.co.uk. The BFA selects its candidates on a standards based system, ...

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