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2024 UK franchising: trends and insights
Greg Flynn: Building the world’s largest franchise empire
07/01/2026From 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.
Entrepreneurial Story
10 Key terms every UK franchisee should know
12/09/2025When entering the world of franchising, you’re joining a system governed by specific terms, roles, and responsibilities.
Franchisors, Toolbox
How banks see franchising in the UK: Lower risk, higher standards
01/07/2025In an economic landscape still feeling the aftershocks of the pandemic and ongoing trade tensions, franchising continues to offer an attractive path to business ownership.
Entrepreneurial Story, Entrepreneurial Story, Expert opinion, Expert opinion, Emprender, Redes de franquicias
Richard Branson: A Spotlight into the Multitalented Entrepreneur
20/05/2025From 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.
Entrepreneurial Story
How much does it cost to open a franchise?
01/04/2025Franchising 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?
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What is the operating manual?
12/03/2025With 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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How to choose wisely your franchisor
06/02/2025Choosing the right franchisor is one of the most critical decisions to make. It’s a partnership that can shape the trajectory of your business.
Toolbox
The franchise contract: Key clauses every franchisee must know
07/01/2025A franchise contract is the backbone of any franchising relationship, defining the terms, rights, and obligations of both the franchisor and the franchisee.
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Am I the right candidate to open a franchise?
26/12/2024How do you know if franchising is the right fit for you? Success requires more than just enthusiasm; it demands specific skills, mindset, and preparation.
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L’Express Franchise is the key player in the franchise universe. Much more than a platform connecting franchisors and franchise candidates, L’Express Franchise is also a media outlet. Articles, podcasts, videos, and white papers – every day, we offer inspiring content. Our ambition: to provide informed answers to all the questions that future franchisees might have. Soon, the franchise world will hold no more secrets for you!