About Me
Specialist in the UK market and the franchise world, I write practical guides for people opening their first business or buying into a franchise. From coffee shops and bakeries to garages and franchised networks, I focus on what matters before signing anything: the real costs, the licences and the lease.
Their articles
Mothercare warns on solvency as Middle East partner closes stores
21 Sep 2026
Mothercare has told the market its longer-term solvency…
Conservatives pledge to restore tax-free shopping for overseas visitors
21 Sep 2026
The Conservatives have pledged to restore VAT refunds…
Joules to open four new stores after administration
18 Sep 2026
Fashion and homeware retailer Joules is to open…
Auntie Anne’s opens its 50th UK and Ireland site in Eastbourne
18 Sep 2026
Auntie Anne's opened its 50th UK and Ireland…
KFC franchisee Gastronomy opens its 50th restaurant in Shrewsbury
18 Sep 2026
Gastronomy opened its 50th KFC restaurant on Monday…
Wingstop opens in Bournemouth as UK estate passes 100 sites
18 Sep 2026
Wingstop opens its first Bournemouth restaurant on Friday…
Co-op adds six Peacocks and Bonmarché concessions
18 Sep 2026
The Co-op has opened six new "store within…
Randy’s Donuts picks Edinburgh for first UK shop
18 Sep 2026
Los Angeles doughnut chain Randy's Donuts has filed…