Franchisor Guidance

Key law considerations to franchising in the UAE

Franchise Development Services (FDS): The FDS International Franchise Consultancy Work Programme

How to successfully franchise your business overseas

Franchise successfully with the help of a franchise consultant

The Franchisor: How to establish international networks by franchising

Master Franchising provides a method for British franchisors to expand their operations into international markets worldwide. The Franchisor profiles this system for achieving your global ambitions

The Franchisor: Do you possess these 5 Habits of Successful Franchisors

When good practice is rewarded with success it becomes habit. The Franchisor asks five top franchise brands to share their 'franchising success habits'.

The Franchisor: Turn your franchise into a global brand

It's not just the Subway®s and the Jani-Kings of the world that have achieved international networks through franchising, a huge range of retailers, food concepts, business services providers and more have utilised international franchising to enter new markets. TheFranchisor quizzes international Franchise Consultant Tony Urwin on how to go about taking your brand into the worldwide...

FDS Southern: Franchising your business - an ABC strategy for success

Based on many years of working within franchising helping franchisors and potential franchisors to franchise their businesses, bfa affiliated consultants at FDS Southern provide a proven and effective system for guiding clients through a development programme based on three key phases

Snack in the Box: Patterson & Rigby - Q&A: Thinking outside the box

Over the last decade the Snack-in-the-Box network has recorded a number of successes. Gordon Patterson and Gary Rigby interview Director Bill Owen

Jaguar Couriers: Ken Young - Q&A: 'Every day is different'

Jaguar Couriers Managing Director Dave Cheeseman answers Ken Young's questions

Legal Brief: Buying a second hand franchise?

What issues should you take into account when considering whether to launch a new franchise in virgin territory or invest in a re-sale as a going concern? Manzoor Ishani, MA, FCILS, FRSA, FInstCPD, FSALS Solicitor reflects on the differences

Leathes Prior: Selecting The Right Team

International football tournaments always emphasise the importance of selecting the right team. Jonathan Chadd of Leathes Prior recommends franchisors take similar considerations when preparing to franchise a business

Franchise Development Services (FDS): Franchising: Expand a business nationwide or worldwide

Franchising: A practical and profitable way to expand a business nationwide or worldwide

Franchise Development Services (FDS): Encouraging Communication: Creating A Franchisee Forum

If a franchise network can be viewed as a family of businesses, the opportunity to bring it together should be welcomed, advises Roy Seaman. Here, he explores the value of the franchisee forum

Legal Brief: A Framework For Master Franchising

There are many different elements to consider when negotiating the terms of a Master Franchise Agreement. Solicitors David Bigmore and Matthew Wanford give a brief overview of some of the key points

Legal Brief: What Are Your Rights To Renew?

Signing your franchise contract can be the first step to an exciting and rewarding future. But what happens when the contract expires? Manzoor Ishani, Senior Consultant Solicitor with Sherrards, reveals the secrets of right to renew

GTPR: What Do The Papers Say About Your Business?

Probably, not a lot - unless you have invested in some proactive public relations to get your important messages across.

HSBC: Managing In A Downturn

Are we heading for recession? What if house prices fall? Are interest rates going up? There are record levels of consumer debt, and speculation about a slowdown in the economy is gathering pace.

Pinsents: Avoid The Courts! Mediate

The British Franchise Association has been promoting its mediation services for some time with little or no success. There have been very few mediations involving franchisors and franchisees under the BFA scheme.

Franchise Development Services (FDS): Consultant's Advice

With the wealth of lead-generation media competing for a franchisor's franchisee recruitment budget, Roy Seaman offers his advice on developing an effective growth strategy