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New owners at The Franchising Centre
For the last 25 years The Franchising Centre (TFC) has been run under the successful ownership of Brian Duckett and Paul Monaghan. In 2018, they shared their plans with the franchising community to secure TFC’s legacy with a new senior management team.With...
Big News from the Global Franchise Awards 2020
The Franchising Centre is very pleased to announce that our very own Farrah Rose, Head of International Development, has been awarded the prestigious Category Winner prize for Contribution to International Franchising at the Global Franchise Awards 2020. International...
How To Become A Franchise Owner In 2020
Becoming a franchise owner can be an attractive proposition if you’re business minded. Low failure rates established brand awareness, and rather high profits make this option appealing to many entrepreneurs. This market has grown at a staggering pace over...
Ask the Experts – What Makes a Good Franchise..?
...and How Do I Know if it's an Ethical and Honest Business? It is important that people conduct thorough and full due diligence when considering a franchise proposition. At The Franchising Centre, we evaluate a business using a system we call 'Five Star...
If you’re thinking of buying a franchise, don’t let either Brexit or a general election hold you back!
We’re all pretty fed up with it, but Brexit rumbles on, and now we have the added complication of an election in December. No matter what your stance on Brexit is, there seems to have been a tendency by a lot of entrepreneurs and businesses, to put decisions on hold...
How To Get Your International Expansion Right
By Farrah Rose. Published in Global Franchise (Oct 2019)International franchise development is a very mature and supported method of business expansion, not only in the Americas and the U.K., but throughout Europe, the Middle and Far East, Australasia, and certain...
From the ‘blind leading the blind’ to a profession to be proud of
Published in Franchise World Magazine (Oct/Nov 2019) An interview with Brian Duckett, chairman of The Franchising Centre (TFC), who has been making his living from franchising for the past 40 years. Duckett started as a franchisee then headed up two...
What did the Romans ever do for Franchising?
The TFC team are delighted to have been involved in the Great British Franchise Cycle in the month of August 2019 to raise awareness and funds for the Franchise Trust. We have been lucky enough to enjoy many miles of cycling including the coast to coast (C2C) national...
20 unbeatable reasons to expand to the UK
Unsure about dipping your corporate toes in UK waters? Here's a score of good reasons to help you decideBy Brian Duckett, Published in Global Franchise Wire1. The UK is a densely- populated market with excellent infrastructure, good broadband connectivity...
Connect and Grow
How connecting franchise communities to create an ongoing support system will grow and sustain a brand by Brian Duckett, Published in Global Franchise Magazine Some years ago I attended a franchising conference where one of the guest speakers had been...
Franchisors Must Have a ‘Marketing-in-a-Box’ Strategy to Offer Their Franchisees
Whether you are an existing franchisor, or a company looking to franchise your business, you have to systemise your marketing strategy fully in order to ensure your franchisees' long term success, which, in turn, determines yours. If you are reading this...
Franchise Direct Can Help You Achieve Your Goals
Have you always wanted to start a new business? Do you wish you worked for yourself? Are you tired of the daily commutes? Do you want to benefit from a proven business model? If you’ve answered yes to these questions, it is definitely worth finding out...
Training – What should you ask and expect?
By Laura Harvey-Smith. Published in Franchise World Magazine (Apr/May issue) Training features in franchising on both sides of the fence. If you are a franchisee or a prospective franchisee, what should you look for and expect in terms of training from...
The similarities between franchisee and executive staff recruitment
By Brian Duckett. Published in Franchise World Magazine (Apr/May issue)As part of one of our regular meetings to improve what we, at The Franchising Centre (TFC), do for our clients, my team and I recently discussed how franchisee recruitment used to be...
Why Franchising Is a Great Option for the Employee Who Maybe Wants More!
Whether you’re a new graduate, or an employee facing a professional crossroads, the question’s often the same: is it time for you to be your own boss? Whatever stage of life you’re at, it’s fair to say the thought of reaping the financial rewards of being an...
Let’s Debate to Agree on Franchise Terminology
A topic I have broached before - who on earth started the trend of calling franchisees "franchise owners"?Similarly, what's with the term "master franchisor" when describing the foreign party to an international franchise agreement?I have even seen...
Franchising – Specialist Advice – Homecare Business
By Pam Gordon. Published in Homecarer (January 2019)Interested in franchising your homecare business? Consultant Pam Gordon of The Franchising Centre offers some valuable advice on this important step.Business format franchising, where a franchisor grants...
20 Unbeatable Reasons To Expand To The UK
By Brian Duckett. Published in Global Franchise (Jan 2019) Unsure about dipping your corporate toes in UK waters? Brian Duckett offers a score of good reasons to help you decide 1. The UK is a densely-populated market with excellent infrastructure, good...
Seasons Greetings…and a Look Back on a Memorable Year
As we approach the end of 2018 The Franchising Centre can look back on a year of challenges and triumphs, topped off by being recognised as the British Franchise Association’s Affiliate and Supplier Team of the Year. I’ve written elsewhere about there...
Where Have They All Gone?
By Brian Duckett. Published in Franchise World Magazine (Dec/Jan issue) When I attended the recent European Multi-Unit and Master Franchise Conference in London, one of my consultant colleagues from the U.S. made an interesting statement which he followed...
