Franchise Information
Get helpful advice about finding, financing, buying and running a franchise.
Advice
- Franchising: the Pros and Cons
- FranchiseSales.com examines the pros and cons of buying into a franchise system.
- Franchising: what's it all about?
- An introductory guide to franchising.
- How Franchisees Are Selected
- Every job has it's selection processes and franchising is no different. Have you got what it takes?
- Video: Finding the Right Franchise
- Get some tips on how to find the perfect franchise opportunity.
Finance
- Don’t Pay Too Much National Insurance
- Andrew Small from Franaccounts provides some tips on making sure you don't pay too much national insurance.
- How to Present a Request for Finance to your Bank
- Getting finance is never easy. Here are some questions you need to have answered before you go to the bank.
Case Studies
- Baguette Express franchisee: Graham Carlson
- Graham Carlson talks about buying a sandwich franchise.
- Bidding Buzz franchisee: Mark Curtis
- Mark Curtis is a Bidding Buzz franchisee and talks about his franchise venture.
- Cafe2U Franchisee: Steve Dyson
- Steve Dyson was happy to explain all about how he jumped on the van, and joined this pioneering espresso adventure.
- Hire a Hubby franchisee: Steve Haynes
- Steve Haynes came back from Spain with money troubles and turned to Hire a Hubby for a franchise opportunity.
Events
- Belvoir! The Lettings Specialist's Discovery Days
- Find out more about Belvoir!'s brand and what it is like to be a property franchisee at one of the franchise's discovery days.
- Global Franchise Event Calendar
- A comprehensive list of the main franchising events taking place throughout the world.
Consultants
- ARC Media, Franchise Advertising Specialists
- A short introduction to ARC Media
- Franaccounts - BFA Affiliated Accountant
- If you are buying into a franchise, you are going to need a good accountant. Look no further than Franaccounts.
- Franchise Development Services
- FDS is the world's largest national and international Franchise Development organisation.
- FRANCHISE RESALES LIMITED
- Buy an Existing Franchise, Sell a Franchised Business or become a Franchisor with FRANCHISE RESALES LIMITED
- Hallmark Solicitors
- Excellence is our hallmark
- MatchPoint Franchise Consulting Network
- Get help finding the right franchise opportunity for you with MatchPoint.
- McKenna Townsend PR
- An introduction to McKenna Townsend, specialists in Franchise Public Relations.
- MP-PR
- MP-PR is a specialist PR consultancy with a firm focus on franchisee recruitment.
- Sherrards Solicitors
- Sherrards works with some of the biggest names in the UK and International franchising sector.
- Sunbelt Franchise Sales
- Sunbelt has partnered with premier franchise organizations to offer the ultimate in opportunity for FREE!
Newsletters
- Franchise Sales Newsletter - May 2010
- You can choose from thousands of franchise opportunities, here are 15 to get you going.
- Franchise Sales Newsletter - April 2010
- 15 franchises for sale and more.
- Franchise Sales Newsletter - March 2010
- March's marvellous franchise opportunities plus the latest video, audio and written advice articles.
- Franchise Sales Newsletter - June 2010
- Franchise news and opportunities from FranchiseSales.co.uk
Franchisor Information
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- Now is a Great Time to Recruit Franchisees
- When times get a little hard the first thing to face the axe is often a franchisor's marketing budget. By reappraising your budget and ensuring you are spending in the right places you can actually increase revenue.
Videos and Podcasts
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- Podcast: Advice on Buying a Fast Signs Franchise
- Garth Alison, Fast Signs' Managing Director tells Franchisesales.co.uk everything you need to know about buying and running your own Fast Signs Franchise in this franchise video, from the skills and attributes required to run a franchise to how much initial investment is required.
- Podcast: Women in Franchising, Advice from Pam Bader, CEO Molly Maid
- The CEO of cleaning franchise Molly Maid gives her views on women in franchising.
- Video: Advice on Buying a Franchise in a Downturn
- FranchiseSales.co.uk chairman Marcus Markou visits the British and International Franchise Exhibition to ask the question - is now the right time to buy a franchise?
- Video: Advice on Buying a Oven Clean a Commercial Cleaning Franchise
- Roger Wild, Oven Clean's Chairman tells FranchiseSales.co.uk everything you need to know about buying a Oven Clearn commerical cleaning franchise in this franchise video, from the experience and attributes you need to the level of investment required.
- Video: Advice on Buying an Papa John's Pizza Franchise
- Alan Mason, Papa John's UK Property and Franchising Director, tells FranchiseSales.co.uk everything you need to know about buying a Papa John's pizza franchise.
