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François Lozano

Content Manager

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.

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Dirt Coffee nears its first international master franchise deal

Dirt Coffee, the low-cost coffee and matcha franchise…

3 Min.

International, Business Sales and Acquisitions, Entrepreneurship, Master Franchise

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Black Sheep Coffee opens first UK drive-thru, in Blackburn

Black Sheep Coffee opened its first UK drive-thru…

3 Min.

Franchise Networks, Business Development

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Radley London closes all UK stores after 28 years, brand sold in pre-pack administration

Radley London closed its remaining UK stores this…

4 Min.

Franchise Networks

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How to open a bar or pub in the UK in 2026

Opening a bar or pub in England means…

14 Min.

Understanding Franchising, Getting Started, Entrepreneurship

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Am I the Right Candidate to Open a Franchise?

The BFA's 2024 National Franchise Survey put UK…

9 Min.

Understanding Franchising, Getting Started, Entrepreneurship