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Still searching for the right franchise? There’s a better way.
Picture this: You're at one of the big franchise shows, like the ones at Olympia or ExCel, walking the aisles, collecting brochures. Or maybe you're deep into online research, tabs open everywhere. Then you spot the stand or website of one particular franchise and,...
Could your recruitment strategy be setting franchisees up to fail?
According to the British Franchise Association, around 80% of franchisees report success five years after joining a franchise. That's an impressive track record, especially when you consider that completely the opposite is true of new business start-ups outside of...
Polished franchise stories impress. Honest ones convert.
You want your prospects to be impressed by your franchise. Which is why the most successful franchises lead with their success stories, and they’re absolutely right to do so. Their growth, their top-performing franchisees, the wins that prove their model works – all...
The key first step behind why some franchises fail overseas while others thrive
Ever heard of a franchise failing in their overseas expansion because they had too good a knowledge of their target market? Or ever been put off investing in a brand because they simply have too many great insights about what works and what doesn’t in your region? No,...
Our free Franchisor Forums return for 2026… new dates, new insights, even more expert content
Following the response to our Franchisor Forums last year, we’re pleased to confirm that we’ve planned a new series of sessions for 2026. These free, peer-to-peer online forums are designed specifically for franchisors who want the chance to step away from the noise,...
Are you automating the right parts of your franchise recruitment processes?
For a lot of franchisors, 2026 is going to be a major turning point when it comes to deciding what new technology will serve them, what will hold them back, and what to avoid as technology for technology’s sake. Especially when it comes to getting more out of their...
Skip the hype and go straight to tech solutions that actually deliver
Look, we get it - every week there's a new "game-changing" platform. Another AI tool that promises to revolutionise everything. More marketing software that claims it'll solve all your problems while you sleep. Blah, blah, blah… you know the drill. A lot of it is just...
Key Franchising Insights: Your Monthly Round-up January 2026
What’s on your agenda for 2026, and how’s it going so far? For us, January is all about new beginnings, of course, but also building on the foundations of everything we’ve learnt over the last year, and 2025 had a lot of lessons for us all. Here’s what our experts...
Want to make a change in 2026, but not sure where to start?
As far as New Year’s resolutions go, some are easy to follow - giving up sweet food or alcohol, going to the gym - although not necessarily easy to stick to. Resolutions which involve a big, sweeping life change can be a lot harder. A new year naturally brings a fresh...
How will you scale your business in 2026? Could it be franchising?
What if your growth strategy in 2026 could offer you: Reduced risk? Lower capital expenditure? Faster and more scalable growth? Highly motivated partners? Greater resilience to economic uncertainty? That would be a real winner, right? Well, all of this and more is...