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Key Franchising Insights: Your Monthly Round-up April 2026
Spring is properly here, and with it comes a real sense of momentum in the franchising world, especially following the big franchising show at ExCel earlier this month, and we’ll be sharing some of our insights from that soon. In the meantime, our team has been...
Removing this barrier today could solve a network performance problem tomorrow
One of the most consistent patterns we see when working with franchise networks of all sizes is this: a promising franchisee candidate stalls, the conversation goes quiet, and the recruitment journey that looked so positive simply fizzles out. The reason, more often...
Why a fixed price for franchise development should raise more questions than it answers
If you've been exploring the idea of franchising your business, chances are you've already encountered a firm offering to do it for a set package price. A defined cost, a defined timeline, a tidy franchising-in-a-box arrangement. You pay, you become a franchise, and...
How you define your pipeline defines your future
Last month, I talked about the value of a good CRM when it comes to tracking engagement with your leads and making the most of your email database in terms of recruitment. If you missed that, it’s worth a read as this is one of the most important topics that always...
When content gets stale, your leads go cold
When did you last read your own recruitment content through the eyes of a prospect? Not to check for typos or update a stat, but to genuinely ask whether the story you're telling still reflects where your franchise actually is today? Your franchise content shouldn’t...
Key Franchising Insights: Your Monthly Round-up March 2026
Well, spring is just around the corner and while the weather is still a bit iffy, things are certainly starting to warm up in the franchising world with 2026 off to a very promising start. Green shoots are appearing everywhere, and not just in our gardens. There’s...
The tech landscape keeps moving. Here’s how TFC Software House can help you keep up!
One of the things I genuinely enjoy most about my role at The Franchising Centre is the ongoing process of finding, testing, and curating the technology that ends up in our Software House. There sure is a lot of it out there, and it can be a challenge to know what can...
Thinking about international franchising? Let’s talk at Excel
Will you be at The International Franchise Show at ExCel on April 17th and 18th? It’s definitely one of the best events in the franchising calendar, and a definite must if taking your brand into new overseas markets is something which interests you. Even if...
A great place to start your franchising journey or learn how to take the next step
If you've been thinking about franchising your business, or even if it’s just a growth option you’re considering, then it’s well worth your time coming to The International Franchise Show at London’s Excel on 17th and 18th April. It’s the perfect place to research...
Introducing TFC Mentor – expert franchise guidance at every stage of your growth
When we talk to experienced franchisors, we always like to ask: Looking back, what's the one thing you wish you'd had access to from the start? The answers vary. Sometimes it’s better legal advice, sometimes it’s a clearer picture of the road ahead. More franchisees...