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When your franchise stalls, what’s the next smart move? One franchisor’s perspective…
Over the past three years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with the Super Star Sport team, a fantastic children’s sports coaching franchise that helps people run their own businesses delivering sessions in schools, nurseries, and holiday camps. As someone who’s spent...
Free tech audit to help you find solutions which drive your growth in 2026
Between sneaking a few early mince pies and thinking about next year, November’s usually when I start jotting down my “wish list” for 2026, and planning ahead for the business is right up there. Maybe this is usually when you start putting together your new year...
Is it really worth outsourcing some, or all, of your franchise recruitment processes?
Do you want to recruit more franchisees? Yes, of course you do…who doesn’t? But it’s never just as simple as that, is it? You want more franchisees, but you also want to be sure they are the right kind of franchisees for your business, and that alone can be a...
Are these the trends that will shape the future of international franchising?
In my last email, I shared how powerful connections can be when it comes to success in international franchising, and after 40+ years in the industry, I can honestly say it’s the biggest lesson I’ve learned. So, here’s a chance for you to see how it works in practice...
What if your franchise recruitment looked like this?
How would you describe your franchise recruitment? Perfect? Or could it be better? Even if your systems and procedures are very strong, you know as a business leader that there is always room for improvement. Always more that can be done and achieved. For example,...
How to get some free expert insights into franchising your business
Were you at the Franchise Show at Birmingham NEC last week? It was a great event if you're thinking about franchising your business as it gave everyone an opportunity to see how other franchisors have managed their journey. There’s no doubt that the franchising world...
This is peak season for franchise recruitment – are you doing all you can to take advantage of it?
September, October, and November are the peak months for franchise recruitment. Every franchisor we’ve worked with sees a big spike in new leads in the autumn, and also a big increase in the number of older leads suddenly re-engaging with the brand and taking a...
Want to talk about the digital tools shaping the future of franchising?
Change comes thick and fast these days and we’re strong believers in embracing that change, especially when it comes to smart digital tools which can help franchisors and multi unit businesses grow faster, overcome challenges, and stay connected. However, it’s not...
Key Franchising Insights: Your Monthly Round-up September 2025
With our annual summer conference focusing on how we can all best respond to the changing landscape of franchising, we’ve been digging especially deep into our various areas of expertise, as well as reaching out to colleagues and partners right across the industry....
5 questions to help you give prospects the answers they need to make a decision
Have you got the impression the way prospective franchisees engage with your brand has changed? Maybe they’re taking a lot longer to make decisions and are a lot harder to convert? Or maybe what worked before just isn’t having the same effect? September to January are...
Are your systems helping you recruit franchisees, or holding you back?
Franchise recruitment has changed significantly in recent years, with prospects expecting more, taking longer to decide, and often slipping through the cracks if the right systems aren’t in place. Which is why I have been invited to join TFC in order to offer a new...
How to effectively self-audit your franchise recruitment practices
I’m sure we don’t need to tell you that successful business growth is about always staying ahead of the game and never resting on your laurels. That means constant reviewing of all your systems, products and services, and improving how your business performs on every...
Franchise Leads Taking Longer to Decide? Here’s 5 Things You Can Do
Franchise prospects are taking longer to say yes. That was one of the standout themes from the recent BFA National Franchise Forum where franchise recruitment was high on the agenda. Attendees shared what had and hadn’t been working for them in 2025 so far and...
Our new Franchisor Forum: talk to people who actually get what you’re dealing with
When facing the inevitable challenges of growing a franchise, do you ever find yourself wondering: “Are other franchisors dealing with this, too?”“How are they solving these kinds of issues?”“How can I access the right kind of advice?” If so, you’re not alone. Whether...
The #1 key to International Franchising success you might be overlooking
When people ask me what the single biggest factor is for succeeding in international franchising, they usually expect me to talk about a great franchise model, excellent marketing, or a sound legal framework. Those are all absolutely essential, of course, and you...
55% of your audience aren’t reading your posts. Here’s why…
Have you been using AI to write your content, especially social media posts? I’m sure you’ve at least tried it, and why not? It’s an incredible useful tool to help you generate ideas, but you need to be careful about relying on it entirely, and using it as a...
Who’s covering for your key people this summer, and at what cost?
Are you running around putting out fires and covering for your key staff this summer when you should be focusing your time on growing your business? It’s that time of year again. You’re key team members are off enjoying their holiday. No problem – they work hard, they...
The #1 franchise ops problem you could be overlooking and how to fix it…
As your franchise network grows, keeping it at the top of its game becomes increasingly complex and challenges are bound to arise. All franchisors start to see very similar problems and need to focus more and more resources on solving them: decreased performance,...
Why people should always be at the heart of your franchise’s content strategy
When franchisors think about what sets their brand apart, the conversation often starts with tangible assets: a proven business model, reliable systems, exceptional support, and an attractive return on investment. These are all essential pillars of a successful...
Key Franchising Insights: Your Monthly Round-up June 2025
You might not believe it from the weather, but summer is just around the corner, and things are sure starting to heat up in the franchising world. Here’s all the latest news and developments from our team of experts here at The Franchising Centre:Franchisee...
