Let's go behind the news stories and the latest industry franchise trends. Learn more about property-maintenance sector, franchising industry, and technology and get perspectives on emerging drifts. Scroll down to see the latest, in-depth blog posts from our Fantastic team, along with key industry research and opinion pieces.
2022 is the year when the "new normal", as many have called our lockdown lifestyle of seclusion and fear, will thankfully go where it belongs - in the history books. The world is opening up, and despite the prolonged lockdown, and some political, economical, and international turmoils, the economy i
Franchising is a golden opportunity for anyone who wants to invest in their own business but has limited resources, know-how, and time. By getting a well-established partner in your chosen industry, you can skip the tedious process of building your business from the ground up and go straight into th
It's a well-established fact that about 90% of all business endeavours fail in the first five years. Furthermore, research has shown that about 21.5% of them go under in the first year, 30% in the second, almost half drop out by the fifth year, and 70% fail by the 10th year. This statistical fact wo
In this century, franchising has become a popular way to do business. According to Franchise-UK, there are more than 48,000 franchised businesses in the United Kingdom alone, employing nearly 1 million people. Franchising can offer entrepreneurs the chance to own their businesses with the support of
In the UK and across the world, franchising has become a very lucrative business choice for many individuals who’d like to be entrepreneurs without all the hassle of starting a business from scratch. After all, pursuing franchise opportunities in the UK especially, comes with a wide array of benef
As someone who has an entrepreneurial streak, you might have thought that franchising might be the best way to expand and grow your existing business, or you’ve considered franchising opportunities to invest in. While some of the key features of a franchise are such that a franchise is built on a
Right. You’re a business owner with a successful business and are wondering how to expand it? Depending on several factors, franchising could be your best option. It’s profitable, it’s proven and it can help you grow. But what is a franchise business? What are franchises? Essentially, the answ
Economic downturns are inevitable due to their cyclical nature. And in the midst of Covid-19 and its related myriad of economic impacts, downturns are something to be expected. But as a franchisor, should this mean that you let fear and worry creep in, stifling any opportunities for growth or will y
Buying a franchise can be a smart decision if you want to improve the chances of successfully launching your new business. You will be joining a proven business model and trading under a known brand name. The processes you use will have been improved over many years. With the best types of fra
If you have ever seen a small business fail, it is almost certainly due to cash flow problems. Many franchises – in particular – try to grow too fast and forget their finances while they do. This makes cash flow management a skill you need to master if you are a small business or franchise ow