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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...
read moreWhere 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...
read moreCulture – what does this word actually mean?
Having been asked to present at the BFA conference recently on culture, gave me the opportunity to stop and think about what culture, in a business context, actually means. I’ve read around the subject of Culture within businesses and observed both...
read moreHow Long Does It Take to Find and Recruit New Franchise Support Staff
Most people think it takes just a few weeks to employ a new member of staff, (after all you either advertise the position and see the best people who reply to your ad, or you use your usual agency, or have to spend time looking for one and instruct them and wait for...
read moreIs Running a Franchise with a Family Member a Good Idea?
There are plenty of compelling reasons why you might think that running a franchise with a family member would be a brilliant idea - you know each other well, understand what makes each other tick and share common goals. Many couples and family members...
read moreInvaluable advice on offer at the first European Master and Multi-Unit Franchising Conference…
Having just returned from three inspiring days in London at the first European Master and Multi-Unit Franchising Conference organised by franchiseupdatemedia.com I have to say how impressed I was with the quality of the content provided by real-life...
read morePlanning and Goal Setting
As a coach and facilitator, I work with businesses and individuals by helping them create visions for their businesses, their future and inevitably, this leads on to setting objectives or goals for the long, medium and short-term. Generally, as a society,...
read moreMulti-Unit Franchising: the “Flavour of the Month”
If ever there was a ‘flavour of the month’ in franchising it’s the trend towards multi-unit and multi-brand franchisees. The franchisors I knew back when the BFA was being formed will be spinning in their graves at the thought of multi-unit, never mind...
read moreThoughts following the Birmingham NEC National Franchise Exhibition…
Although much smaller in size and number of visitors than in ‘the good old days’ the National Franchise Exhibition once again introduced us to many businesses keen to find out about becoming franchisors and to existing franchisors wanting to use our proven...
read moreTaking Your Brand to New Markets Through Franchising…Ditch The Fixed Menu
What Works for Franchising in Paris, Texas will not always work in Paris, France... As with most things in franchising, there isn’t one way, or even a right way, to modify the business model for other countries. But, there is usually a ‘right way’ for each different...
read moreGreat Event for Business Owners Looking at Franchising…
The National Franchise Exhibition - 5th and 6th October (Birmingham NEC) If you're thinking about franchising your business or even if you are just wondering about what the benefits might be, why not come to the National Franchise Exhibition at the NEC on 5th / 6th...
read moreTeams
Yesterday was the BFA Chairman’s charity day where eight teams battled it out. Although frustratingly, I couldn't make it, it’s got me thinking about teams. I think we might all be guilty of assuming that a collection of people automatically become a...
read moreLooking to Franchise Internationally or Already Doing This?
My name is Farrah Rose and I, with my team of specialist international franchise consultants, have been helping brands to expand into international markets through franchising for over 25 years. I wanted to introduce you to an event taking place on 2nd – 3rd November....
read moreJust how long does it take to recruit a new member of staff?
Most people think it takes just a few weeks to employ a new member of staff, (after all you either advertise the position and see the best people who reply to your ad or you use your usual agency or have to spend time looking for one and instruct them and...
read moreFranchisors must be set up to attract (and keep the attention) of potential franchisees…
As a franchisor, the most important part of your business is growing your network of franchisees. Supporting them so they don't fail goes without saying! Most franchisors understand this and, understandably, want to get out there and find those franchisees in the...
read moreThen to Now…40 Years of Franchise World
2018 marks the 40th Year of Franchise World, who are the UK's oldest franchising magazine and seen by many as one of the most newsworthy and informative. The Franchising Centre (TFC) and Franchise World have had a close relationship for almost the entire...
read moreZees and Zors: How to Rock that Relationship
The relationship between franchisor and franchisee is often fraught with misunderstanding. BRIAN DUCKETT of The Franchising Centre offers a clear view of what each party can expect from the other. Anyone working in franchising knows that the relationship...
read moreDo I need experience of running my own business to be a successful franchisee?
Generally speaking you don’t, because the job of the franchisor is to turn you into a successful business owner through operating their proven system. They shouldn’t just train you ‘how to run the store’ they should also train you ‘how to run a business’....
read moreAre a franchisor’s ongoing fees paid on a monthly basis?
In the majority of cases yes they are, and that is what we’d normally recommend to our clients. Whatever those fees are for, be they management services fees, payments for goods supplied, rental payments on equipment, contribution to national marketing or...
read moreIf I buy a franchise, who is in control of the business?
Assuming you will be the majority shareholder and will take day-to-day responsibility for the operation of the business then you will be most definitely in control. However, remember that the purpose of that business will be to operate, under licence, an...
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