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
- 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.
- MatchPoint Franchise Consulting Network
- Get help finding the right franchise opportunity for you with MatchPoint.
- Sunbelt Franchise Sales
- Sunbelt has partnered with premier franchise organizations to offer the ultimate in opportunity for FREE!
Newsletters
- Franchise Sales Newsletter - February 2010
- Fifteen fantastic franchises for February.
- Franchise Sales Newsletter - January 2010
- 15 great franchise opportunities to kick start the new year and the new you.
- Franchise Sales Newsletter - December 2009
- Festive Franchises from FranchiseSales.com! Merry Christmas!
- Franchise Sales Newsletter - November 2009
- Franchise opportunities, new video and audio content and more.
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.
- 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.
