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Best Franchisees Shortlist from BFA

20 of the UK's best franchisees have been announced as finalists for the bfa HSBC Franchisee of the Year Awards 2016. Recognising "the highest...

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BFA Prospective Franchisor Seminar London

Want to learn more about franchising? The British Franchise Association are running seminar on the 7th September for those interested in learning...

Summer Planning for Franchising

If like many businesses you're looking at franchising, its worth planning over the summer. Here's what you should be doing to prepare for...

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Making the most of your Franchise Agreement

The Franchise Agreement is a critical part of any franchise system, and thats why its so important to take the time to understand where you stand as...

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Online Masterclass in Franchising

Franchising is big business for small companies in the UK. In 2015 over 1,000 different franchise systems generated annual sales of £15.1bn from...

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UK's best family-friendly Franchisors and Franchisees

The finalists for a new awards programme which celebrates the UK's best family-friendly franchisors and franchisees have been announced, with...

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National Franchise Exhibition

The National Franchise Exhibition Friday 30 September 2016 - Saturday 01 October 2016 The UK's largest franchise exhibition Leading brands Meet...

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Spark4Kids franchise

Spark4Kids will be launching the franchise opportunity in January 2017. The business provides coding sessions for children, teaching them about...

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Little Desseert Shop franchise is launched

Little Dessert Shop have recently completed their franchise development project with The Franchise Company and have have just had a successful...

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New Franchises to be Launched Soon

We've been working with a number of businesses over the last few months so keep an eye out for some great new franchise opportunities that will be...

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Free tickets to the NEC National Franchise Exhibition

Want free tickets to this weekends National Franchise Exhibition. Simply click on this link to book your free ticket and save £15! Free National...

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Meet us at The Franchise Exhibition

We're going to be at the NEC this Fri & Sat exhibiting at the National Franchise Exhibition. We'll be there from 10am, talking to existing...

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Franchise Workshops

There are many businesses that want to look at franchising but are often deterred because of their lack of understanding about the whole franchising...

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Growing Your Franchise

As everyone who has started their own franchise business knows, the start-up period can be a steep learning curve for a franchisee. The wait for that...

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London Franchise Exhibition - Got your ticket yet?

There's barely 3 weeks to go before the London franchise exhibition. We'll be there talking to business throughout the South East and helping them...

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Franchising in 2016 - A Quick Review

For 2015 and 2016, the franchise sector is expected to be valued at more than £15 billion in the UK economy, according to the bfa NatWest Franchise...

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Free Tickets to The British & International Franchise Exhibition

Need a ticket to the upcoming British & International Franchise Exhibition? We have a number of free tickets available, so do get in touch....

Award Leisure gain BFA Membership in record time!

The Franchise Company have been working with spa and hot tub retailers Award Leisure over the past few months and are proud to say that we have...

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Bfa and Lloyds Bank offer up free e-learning for Aspiring Franchisees

A new e-learning initiative aimed to help aspiring franchisees has been launched by the British Franchise Association (bfa) and Lloyds Bank. The...

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Pros and Cons of Franchising

Entrepreneurs who have developed a successful business often wonder if they should franchise as a way to expand their operations. Like any business...

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Franchising Continues to Grow

We had a very exciting time at the London franchise exhibition, and with numerous new clients on board, we're pleased to say that franchising...

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Brexit - Implications for UK franchising

Brexit - Implications for UK franchising This will largely depend on the nature of the UK's future trading relationship with the EU. It is yet to be...

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Huge Response to Award Leisure Franchise

We're really pleased with the progress Award Leisure are making and from the response they got at Londons recent franchise exhibition, it looks like...

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£50M Franchise Fund Launched

Franchise Finance Ltd has launched a £50m fund that aims to "transform thousands of franchise businesses across the UK by providing franchisees with...

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Integrated Approach to Franchise Recruitment

These days it takes more than a simple phone call to recruit franchisees. To be successful you need a integrated approach that looks ta online and...

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Kids Photography Club Gain BFA Accreditation

Kids Photography Club have just announced they have BFA accreditation and will be exhibiting at the Manchester Franchise Exhibition. Working with The...

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• The Franchise Company
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Ministry of Dog Recruit First Franchisee

Well done to Ministry of Dog who have just appointed their first franchisee. The Dorset based dog walking and dog daycare company have been working...

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Emerging Franchise of the Year Award!

Well done to Heritage Healthcare who recently won the 'Emerging Franchise of the Year' award from the British Franchise Association. After working...

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The Franchise Company on the BFA HSBC Franchisee of the Year Judging Panel

One of our colleages Julie Waites is sitting on the BFA HSBC Franchisee of the Year 2017 panel. With 5 categories to judge, its going to be a hectic...

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BFA Franchise Exhibition in Manchester

Dont forget the BFA franchise exhibtion in Manchester on the 16 & 17th June. For your free ticket simply go to BFA Manchester Franchise...

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