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Looking to start a franchise business but aren’t sure what franchise opportunities are available, BusinessWings provides comprehensive how to guides and franchise business ideas based on specific franchised industries. Franchising is a great way to get into running your own business with the stability of an established brand.
The right franchise: an extension of yourself
If you're wondering where to start your search for a franchise, the answer is easy... YOU.
The online travel franchise opportunity
Co-founders of MyDestinationInfo on what to examine when franchise shopping and the particulars of web businesses.
Coffee franchise opportunity: Esquires Coffee Houses
Why Esquires prospered during the recession and how it differs from the competition, according to its MD.
Why Blockbuster is on the brink of bankruptcy
The rise and rise of DVD kiosks, rental by post and internet downloading are all pivotal factors.
Advice for women in franchising
Nicky Mowat, CEO of Beauty Calls, on why the wedding industry is dominated by women and advice on buying a franchise.
Buying a plumbing franchise
Daniel Morris, franchise manager of YourPlumber, gives the lowdown on this management franchise.
Franchising robust during downturn
Although franchising revenues fell last year, the total number of franchise systems grew.
Benefits of buying franchise resales
Derrick Simpson of Franchise Re-Sales Ltd on the merits of buying an up-and-running franchise.
Other Start a Franchise Articles
- "Struggling franchisees usually have themselves to blame"
- Ex-franchisee Freddie Rayner says 90% of struggling franchisees should examine their own performance.
- Mumpreneurs & women in business Podcast
- Just as women rear children later, women shouldn't fear starting a business at any age, so says the Molly Maid CEO.
- Boom time for heating franchises
- The government's boiler scrappage scheme is, unsurprisingly, a boon for heating engineers.
- How to buy a health and fitness centre
- Equipment, premises and customer service are all worthy, but you should look at the car park first.
- Buying an accounting franchise
- Geraldine Shelley wanted to work from home so she could fit in her job with her three teenage children.
- Franchise Sales Blog UK
- Lowdown on the UK's top franchise blog.
- Subway still number one
- The ubiquitous sub-sandwich chain can't be shifted in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 rankings.
- What is a franchise agreement? Video
- Marcus Markou asks a leading franchise lawyer about the legalities of buying a franchise.
- BFA membership & ethical franchising Video
- Why franchisees should only consider franchises affiliated to the BFA, according to its chairman.
- Running a franchise: a quick guide Video
- Franchisors explain what they want from franchisees and the benefits they'll enjoy in return.
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