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How to Open a Restaurant in the UK – 8 Essential Steps to Success in 2026
Consider opening a restaurant in the UK? A step by step guide
How do you Open a Nando’s Franchise ? Is it Possible in the UK in 2026?
How to open a Nando’s in the UK? While the brand isn’t a franchise, its growth offers valuable lessons for entrepreneurs considering franchising
How to set up a gym in the UK: costs, business models and franchising
Considering opening a gym in the UK? Learn about costs, qualifications, legal requirements and whether franchising could be the right fit for you.
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.
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 and fitness centres across 44 US states and three countries.
10 Key terms every UK franchisee should know
When entering the world of franchising, you’re joining a system governed by specific terms, roles, and responsibilities.
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.
Richard Branson: A Spotlight into the Multitalented Entrepreneur
From modest beginnings, Richard Branson would go on to found the Virgin Group, a global empire spanning sectors from music to aviation, health, and even space travel.
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?
What is the operating manual?
With over 1,000 franchise systems operating in the UK, an operations manual serves as the backbone of a standardised customer experience.
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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.
