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Franchise Direct UK's Franchise Focus Blog is a dedicated resource for potential and existing franchisees to stay informed about the franchise industry. You will find industry news, franchise tips, trends and much more...

Will Climate Change Affect Your UK Business?

September 30, 2016 / BLOG POST Entrepreneurship, Franchise Advice, Franchise Industry

The debate around the effects of climate change are becoming more and more heated — pun intended. Find out how environmental changes are projected to affect UK businesses. Read more.

Should Millennials be Franchisees and Entrepreneurs?

August 31, 2016 / BLOG POST Entrepreneurship, Franchise Advice

Millennials make up a large percentage of the workforce now and have great potential as franchisees and entrepreneurs. Read more.

Olympians to Franchisees and Entrepreneurs

August 17, 2016 / BLOG POST Entrepreneurship, Women in Franchising

Olympians spend their whole lives preparing for the Games. Becoming franchisees and entrepreneurs afterwards is a natural progression. Read more.

Franchises: From the US to the UK

July 27, 2016 / BLOG POST International Franchising, Franchise Industry

Visiting the UK from the United States for the first time, I observed several differences between restaurant and shop franchises. Read more.

UK’s top franchises honoured at bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards

June 27, 2016 / BLOG POST Franchise News, Franchise Associations

The British Franchise Association (bfa) has revealed the most exceptional franchise businesses of the last 12 months at the bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards 2016. Read more.

Double Announcement at EWIF!

June 22, 2016 / BLOG POST Franchise Industry, Women in Franchising

The Winners of the 2016 Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWIF) Awards were announced at the ceremony in London. It was also announced that EWIF would be launching a Midlands Regional Meeting. Read more.

Finalists Named for 2016 bfa HSBC Franchisee of the Year Awards

June 14, 2016 / BLOG POST Franchise Industry

The British Franchise Association (bfa) has revealed the 20 nominees who will compete for the right to be named the bfa HSBC Franchisee of the Year 2016. Read more.

Are you a NatWest EWIF Awards Finalist for 2016?

May 3, 2016 / BLOG POST Women in Franchising, Franchise Industry

The finalists have been announced for this year’s NatWest EWIF Awards! These awards are designed to celebrate the achievements of women throughout the franchise industry and help them to come together to recognise each other’s successes. Read more.

Franchising Trends 2016

April 7, 2016 / BLOG POST Franchise Industry

Franchising is set to continue growing this year and here’s our list of general trends and business categories that we predict will dominate the world of franchising in 2016. Read more.

A Round Up of Inspirational TEDTalks for Franchisors and Franchisees

March 15, 2016 / BLOG POST Interviews With The Experts, Guide To Buying A Franchise, Franchise Industry

We’ve put together the top eight TED Talks that every franchise owner, franchise holder and aspiring franchisee should watch. So put the kettle on, dig out your headphones and use your next break to get motivated! Read more.

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