Prospective franchisees don’t do their homework
Far too many franchisees fail to make a proper and thorough investigation of the franchise they are buying, warns Martin Mendelsohn, franchise lawyer, author and academic. (more…)
The Franchise Marketing Awards 2012 winners announced
The winners of the prestigious Franchise Marketing Awards (FMA) 2012 have been announced, showcasing the industry’s most innovative and effective marketing campaigns. (more…)
The Mr Franchise personal service to help people find their ideal franchise
Some 1,000 new franchise units and the creation of 10,000 new jobs a year by 2015 is the vision of Mr Franchise, a franchise brokerage service that has been launched by Iain Martin and aims to build a national network of 50 regional consultants. (more…)
Driver Hire franchisee finds the route to success
Lorraine Thompson has owned and run Driver Hire’s franchise in Oxford for over 16 years. In that time, she has become a leading example of how to combine personal drive and dedication with a proven franchise system to achieve business success. (more…)
New trade body, the Approved Franchise Association, for franchisors launched
A new, lower-cost franchise trade association, the Approved Franchise Association (AFA) has been launched for franchisors and suppliers at a time when the well-established British Franchise Association has begun enlarging its membership with the recruitment of franchisees. (more…)
Moreland Insurance Brokers and the British Franchise Association announce new partnership
Moreland Insurance Brokers, a highly recognised independent insurance specialist, has announced an important new partnership with the British Franchise Association (BFA), as part of a new BFA Brand Partnership initiative. (more…)
Latest recruit for Driver Hire in franchise resale
A resale franchise in Portsmouth for Driver Hire, the transport and logistics recruitment franchise, has been sold to Jamie Williamson. (more…)
New owners for Kall Kwik and Prontaprint print chains
Two of the longest-established and best-known British franchise systems, Kall Kwik and Prontaprint, together with their holding company, On Demand Communications (ODC) have gone into administration and Deloitte, the business advisory firm, appointed as administrators. (more…)
British pavilion for Franchise Expo, Paris 2012
The British Franchise Association (BFA) is to host a British pavilion at the Franchise Expo, Paris, on March 18 – 21 for its members. The cost of exhibiting is Euros 2,000 plus VAT. The show is expected to attract 450 exhibitors and more than 32,000 visitors. (more…)
Ground-breaking EU franchise law thesis gains doctorate for Mark Abell
World-renowned franchise lawyer, Mark Abell, has been awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by the University of London. Dr Abell, co-head of European law firm, Field Fisher Waterhouse’s franchising and licensing practice, was awarded the doctorate for his thesis on the Regulation of Franchising in the European Union. (more…)
Paul Salmon’s successful journey with Autovaletdirect, the mobile valeting franchise
I had spent 25 years in the retail trade working my way up from a retail assistant to retail store manager, but found it more and more unrewarding with the constant pressure, and the politics involved. (more…)
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