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What makes a good Franchise?
A good franchise or business opportunity will always be a member of The British Franchise Association accredited with membership and proven recognition of the business system. For more information on what makes a good franchise click on the link provided.
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Franchising & Mature Recruits
Here in the UK, the percentage of new franchisees over the age of 50 has grown to 35%. For more information on this successful franchise group click on the link....
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Seasonal Franchises
Seasonal franchises can include a vast array of business ideas and models including ice cream parlours, garden services and Christmas gift outlets. Find out more about this new and exciting industry trend by clicking on the link provided.
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Franchising: A Minority Option
Minorities in Franchising, such as ethnic groups and women are starting to make their presence felt within the UK and US franchise markets, fueling franchise growth and development. For more information click on the link provided.
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The Franchisee & Franchisor
This article lists the key financial fees both a franchisee and franchisor will have to consider before investing in a franchise opportunity (franchisee) or deciding to franchise a business (franchisor).
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Multi-Unit Franchising
An individual or company acquires the right to establish a series of franchised units over a specified amount of time. These units will usually be located within an exclusive territory. The franchisee operates the units according to his/her own account.
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Master Franchises: Benefits & Demands
Master franchises give people with significant funds to start a business a degree of power, as they will be in charge of the other franchises that are established in a specified country or region. View this article for a list of the benefits of Master Franchise Licences and the demands placed upon a Master Franchisor.
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Using a Franchise Broker
A good franchise broker can help aspiring franchisees to choose their prefect business by providing them with expert insight into possible opportunities with the franchisors they represent. They can save valuable research time and can often point franchisees in directions they would not otherwise have thought of but which could turn out to be the right ones for them.
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Franchising: The Stepping Stones
Read this article for an overview of the key steps you will have to take when deciding on investing in a franchise or business operation. Remember every franchise business model is different and unique and will have different criteria. It is up to you to take the relevant steps to find the perfect franchise to suit you.
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Assessing the Business Type
You should check that any franchise or business opportunity you are interested in investing in, is a genuine franchise or business operation. Use the checklist provided here as a guide to asking the right questions about a franchise investment before investing your hard earned money.