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Franchise agreements in the UK: what you need to know
01/04/2026Understanding a franchise agreement is vital for UK entrepreneurs, as it defines financial obligations, rights, and operational control before committing.
How to Open a Restaurant in the UK – 8 Essential Steps to Success in 2026
23/02/2026Consider 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?
23/02/2026How 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
14/02/2026Considering 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
12/02/2026“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.
What is the operating manual?
13/01/2026With over 1,000 franchise systems operating in the UK, an operations manual serves as the backbone of a standardised customer experience.
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.
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.
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.
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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!