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Still time to get in on that FREE tech audit!
If you were lucky enough to catch some of the key speakers at November’s bfa conference, you’ll know tech is a huge talking point right now. Whether you’re the kind of brand who embraces it wholeheartedly, or someone who is still on the fence about whether or not the...
This framework shows you exactly where your franchise recruitment can improve
When it comes to improving franchise recruitment, there’s no “one big fix”. Strong recruitment comes from strong foundations: the systems, structure and strategy that support every stage of the process. Identifying your strengths and weaknesses isn't always easy, and...
Global investors are snapping up British brands – is 2026 your year to go international?
While some sectors of the economy have been flourishing in 2025, overall domestic growth in the UK has been pretty sluggish for a while now. However, overseas is a completely different story. No economy has escaped the last few years unscathed, but there’s a different...
Could a fresh way of thinking about recruitment unlock your 2026 growth targets?
If you’re looking ahead to 2026, no doubt growth is on your mind. More franchisees, better franchisees, more efficient systems, and more tangible returns on your time and resources. So, the big question you are probably asking is: what’s the smartest way to get more...
Need to give your next franchise conference a real boost?
Autumn is usually conference season for most franchisors. If it was for you, how did it go? Your annual conference is one of the most important dates in your franchise’s calendar. It’s not only a fantastic way to bring everyone together to share ideas and best...
Ready to start franchising? Follow these 5 steps to get it right!
A lot of businesses are drawn to franchising, and for good reason. However, I am sure I don’t need to tell you that it’s not as simple as just offering your brand and business model to potential partners and investors. You won’t get anywhere by just sticking up a “Now...
Key Franchising Insights: Your Monthly Round-up October 2025
It’s been a busy couple of months for us here at The Franchising Centre, and we’ve been having a lot of great conversations which have helped us focus on the most important developments in the industry right now. We’ve been putting a big focus this autumn on helping...
Too much franchise info, not enough clarity? Let’s fix that…
If you started looking for a franchise to join this year, how did you feel at the start of your journey? Excited? Optimistic? Great - that’s exactly how franchising should make you feel! But how about now, a few weeks or months into your journey? Still have the same...
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...
What’s the smartest investment for any aspiring franchise? Getting it right from the start
Franchising is one of the most scalable ways to grow a business but, just like any business growth strategy, it’s only ever going to be effective if it’s built on the right foundations. Too many business rush the early stages, and risk being blindsided later by...