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Franchise agreements in the UK: what you need to know
A franchise agreement contract is a legally binding contract between a brand owner, or the franchisor, and the operator, or the franchisee. This allows the franchisee to operate a business using the franchisor’s brand, intellectual property and business model. Understanding…
How to Open a Restaurant in the UK – 8 Essential Steps to Success in 2026
From business lunches to celebratory dinners, eating out is firmly embedded in UK life. And, with more than 30,000 restaurants operating nationwide, the sector forms a significant part of the hospitality industry.While the market may be vibrant and varied, it…
How do you Open a Nando’s Franchise ? Is it Possible in the UK in 2026?
Since first breaking onto British shores in the early 90s, Nando's has gone on to achieve a level of cult status on the UK high street that most restaurant chains can only dream of. The peri-peri chicken giant is now…
How to set up a gym in the UK: costs, business models and franchising
Think you’re business-fit enough to run your own gym? You’re not alone. The UK fitness sector is worth more than £5 billion, with around 10.7 million people currently paying for gym membership which is 16 per cent of the British…
How to Open a Pub in the UK? A 2026 Checklist
“Fancy a pint?” “Just popping to my local” and even the soap cliché “Get out of my pub” are all familiar expressions from British pub culture and for good reason. The UK has one of the highest concentrations of public…
Greg Flynn: Building the world’s largest franchise empire
From a modest beginning with eight Applebee’s restaurants in Seattle in 1999, Greg Flynn has built what is today the world’s largest franchise operation. As Founder, Chairman and CEO of Flynn Group, he oversees a $5 billion business spanning more than 2,900 restaurants…
10 Key terms every UK franchisee should know
When entering the world of franchising, you're not just starting a business — you’re joining a system governed by specific terms, roles, and responsibilities. To navigate this world confidently, it's essential to understand its unique language. Here are the key…
How banks see franchising in the UK: Lower risk, higher standards
In an economic landscape still feeling the aftershocks of the pandemic and ongoing trade tensions, franchising continues to offer an attractive path to business ownership. But how do banks perceive franchise businesses, especially when it comes to financing? And what…
Richard Branson: A Spotlight into the Multitalented Entrepreneur
Sir Richard Branson, born in 1950 in Surrey, England, embodies entrepreneurial spirit like few others. Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age and struggling academically, he dropped out of school at 16 to launch Student, a youth culture magazine. From…
How much does it cost to open a franchise?
Franchising can be an attractive route to business ownership, but one of the first and most critical questions potential franchisees must ask is: how much will it cost? The costs of opening a franchise vary significantly depending on the industry,…
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The franchise contract: Key clauses every franchisee must know
A franchise contract is the backbone of any franchising relationship, defining the terms, rights, and obligations of both the franchisor and the franchisee.
Am I the Right Candidate to Open a Franchise?
How do you know if franchising is the right fit for you? Success requires more than just enthusiasm; it demands specific skills, mindset, and preparation.
