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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...
Culture – 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...
How 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...
Is 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...
Invaluable 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...
Planning 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,...
Multi-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...
