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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...
Building your own franchise dream team from 20+ experts in every conceivable field
We’ve been asking you about what your business might need to achieve its franchising goals, but one of the most common questions we hear is, “What exactly can The Franchising Centre do for me once we start that conversation?” It’s an important question, especially...
Trying a new marketing direction could be more affordable than you think…
When someone says to you “I’ve got a great way to transform all your marketing!”, what do you think? Probably that it sounds expensive. Great marketing isn’t cheap, sure, and you only get results by investing, but trying something new shouldn’t mean diving in...
What happens if someone from your leadership team hands in their notice after summer?
As a franchisor, you’ll be well aware of the “summer effect” on franchisee recruitment. During July and August themselves, things can seem a bit quiet – like it is for many businesses – but then there can be a sharp spike in interest come autumn. The reason being that...
If you only ever watch one international franchising story – make sure it’s this one
You know me… I love talking about anything and everything to do with International Franchising, and why wouldn’t I? It’s an incredibly dynamic, fast-moving sector, and I’ve had the privilege of working with hundreds of amazing people in markets around the world. For...
Things are heating up in the international franchising world. Is it time you went global?
In just the last two months, we’ve helped two of our partners secure 3 Master Franchisees and Area Developers in key overseas markets, with two more well on their way to being finalised. These weren’t household names or multinational corporations. They were focused,...
“Why doesn’t everyone else have these problems?” Actually, they do…
Have you ever felt like you’re the only one facing some of these problems: Struggling to support franchisees as your network expands? Knowing your brand has more potential, but lacked time or clarity to unlock it? Good franchise recruitment leads just not moving...
Solve your franchise recruitment problems with support built around you
At The Franchising Centre, we work with more than 20 different brands across a wide range of sectors, so we’re able to see a cross-section of the franchise recruitment world and have a unique perspective on the many challenges being faced across the industry right...
Smarter, faster, better: The latest software updates to take your franchise where you need it to be!
Your needs as a franchise and a business are always changing, so why shouldn’t your software grow and change with you? Franchising is a fast-moving, ever-evolving business. Whether you're growing your network, improving compliance, or just trying to get your teams...
Is franchising really the right move? And how much support do you really need – if any?
I’ve attended a lot of franchising seminars and webinars recently, not least the recent International Franchise Show at Excel in April. It was certainly one of the busiest and most exciting I’ve been to in a very long time. A lot of franchisors are talking about...
Thinking of bringing your brand to the UK? Read this first
I’ve been having a lot of conversations lately with international brands looking to expand into the UK – and honestly, it’s no surprise. Franchising tends to be one of the first things to bounce back after periods of economic uncertainty, and the UK is often one of...
Sick of snail’s pace growth in the UK? Why not go international instead?
Over the past few months, I’ve seen a major shift happening – more and more UK franchisors are looking beyond our borders and exploring international growth. Of course, international franchising has always been a major goal for franchises when they reach a certain...
Key Franchising Insights: Your Monthly Round-up – April
The expert team at The Franchising Centre is more extensive and knowledgeable than ever, and they’ve never been more active at the heart of the franchising world than they are right now. Each month, they’ve been focusing on the key developments and trends shaping the...
Is that great candidate you spotted for your team too good to be true?
Spring always brings change, and this year is no exception when it comes to the job market. In fact, I’d say there’s more movement among skilled franchise professionals than I have seen in a while. It’s been a very positive month for us, and we have placed 4 excellent...
Could the right tech give your franchise the edge it needs? These people sure thought so!
I’m sure you’ve heard from other members of our team how amazing The International Franchise Show was earlier this month. Perhaps you were there, and picked up on the amazing buzz yourself? For me, it was all about the tech (naturally!) and I loved just how many...
What 11,000 people at EXCEL told us about what they’re looking for in a franchise
Over 11,000 people walked into the recent franchise expo at London’s EXCEL. They weren’t there to admire the architecture – they were actively looking at franchise opportunities. In fact, more than 1000 people came to our stand and specifically asked for us to send...
London Excel: the big franchising question on everyone’s lips!
I’m still buzzing from The International Franchise show in London earlier this month. 11,000 people in attendance, with more than 1000 of them coming to our stand to sign up for more info about joining a franchise… This year’s show was by far the biggest and most well...
How do you deal with “comfort-zoners” in your franchise?
In our emails, we’ve talked a lot about problem franchisees and their opposite numbers, high performers. However, there is a distinct third group: the “comfort-zoners”. Every franchise has them. People who are perfectly good at what they do, and never rock the boat...
What connects all the most successful franchises when it comes to recruitment?
I’ve worked with dozens of franchise brands over the years, including many at the very top of the EF100 rankings. Some with a handful of strategic franchisees developing multiple territories, and others with 100+ franchisees around the UK. I’m not telling you this to...
