General Franchise Information
Don't know what franchising is? Here, we answer all your questions about what franchising is, the history of franchising, explain some franchise glossary, as well as providing you with details of worldwide franchise associations.
Guide to Buying a Franchise
What should you do before investing in a franchise? Find out more about how to assess a business proposition, analyse a franchise agreement, find the right business location and grow your franchise business.
Women in Franchising
Franchising can offer women a flexible approach to running their own business. Find out more about assistance for women in franchising, home based franchises and stay at home mums and details of financing available for women.
Funding the Franchise Business
Get lots of helpful information and advice on all the financing options available to you. Find out more about franchise fees, and other costs for both the franchisee and the franchisor.
The Franchisor's Perspective
Should you franchise your business? Explore the criteria for franchising your business, find out more about the operation of a pilot franchise and the development of an operations manual.
The Franchisee's Perspective
Are you right for franchising? Find out more about operating a successful franchise business, marketing your franchise business and about when and why you should take on a master franchise.
Interviews with the experts
Find insightful interviews with experts in different franchise industries in our ‘Interviews with the Experts’ section. The interviews are a perfect way to get to know the franchise industry from an insider's perspective.
Explore
- Franchisee Survey - Explore the findings of a survey we carried out amongst franchisees visiting our site and find out more about what franchisees look for in a franchise.
- Franchise Whitepapers - Read some top academic papers on the world of franchising.
- Franchise Industry Related Articles - Read informative articles on a variety of aspects of the franchise industry.
- Industry Specific Franchise Articles - Read articles on specific industries within franchising.
- Autoposy of a franchisee: - Do you have the inner skills and attitude to become a franchisee? In a fun and interactive graphic, we evaluate what franchisors look for in the most suitable franchisees - find out if you have what it takes. No franchisees harmed in the making of this graphic!
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