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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...
Relying on product marketing techniques to sell your franchise? It might be time for a rethink…
I’m guessing you’re pretty good at marketing. After all, you’ve built a business which is successful enough to become a franchise, so you’ve no doubt got your brand marketing down to a fine art. You know exactly how to manage enquiries, set up pipelines, connect with...