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British Franchise Association Awards
The British Franchise Association (bfa) last Friday, announced the finalists for this year’s franchise awards. In their 21st year, the awards celebrate franchising across Britain and in particular, highlight individuals which the bfa believe have contributed substantially to the franchise industry over the last year.
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Franchise Expo Paris Report
Celia Marrec, our representative for our French sister site – Franchise Directe recently attended the International Franchise Expo in Paris. I spoke with Celia about her experience at the expo and what she feels the atmosphere is like in the French franchise market at present.
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How much is the Pet Franchise Industry worth?
Our pampered pets have begun to cost us more and more each year. A recent study by the New York Times estimated that a dog can cost its owners between $11,650 (£7,650) and $13,350 (£8,750) in their lifetime. So why are we spending so much on our pets? The industry is worth £4.3 billion annually to the UK economy, so how is the pet franchise industry benefitting from this spending?
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Guest Blog: Getting into the Black
Getting your new franchise business – in financial terms - from ‘in the red’ to “in the ‘black’ as quickly as possible must be the aim of every new franchisee.
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Start an Online Business from Home
If you’re looking to start your own business, there are a lot of factors to be considered. One of them is your local market and if you are living in a rural area or a small town, this can rule out a significant number of businesses such as large scale restaurants which simply will not attract the large customer base it will need to survive.
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Crowning Success in the Franchise Blog World
It turns out that the King did not die, but is very much alive and well in the form of Joel Libava – the Franchise King.
Joel keeps a regular blog on the franchise world, as well as helping franchise companies grow by finding potential franchisees with innovative online and social media marketing techniques, and through direct consultations with prospective franchise owners.
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Franchise Direct Team Trip to London Expo
Last week, Franchise Direct's UK team attended the Franchise Show in Excel, London. As we previously blogged, a lot of the franchises featured on our site were in attendance at the show and our team really enjoyed the chance to "put a face to the name" and met a significant number of franchisors face to face.
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The British and International Franchise Exhibition 2010
If you missed last week's The Franchise Show, then don't worry because another great franchise event is coming up in March!
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Franchise Direct Live At The IFA Convention
Find a franchise to suit you in our directory, which contains listings of opportunities divided by industry, investment and location. Read expert tips on buying a franchise business in our information centre and research news and articles about the latest developments in this thriving industry.
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IFA Convention Going Down a Storm in Texas!
Today sees the conclusion of the International Franchise Association's 50th Annual Convention in San Antonion, Texas