Recent Press
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...