Franchise Articles


Jan 25, 2018

Case Study: Danayal Zia, ActionCOACH

- Getting the buzz back Danayal Zia had been advising clients for more than 17 years with Standard Chartered Bank (SCB). He enjoyed the work but had lost the passion he once felt....
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Feb 10, 2017

The Characteristics of a Good Franchise

The decision to start your own business is often both exciting and frightening in equal measure, irrespective of the circumstances that lead you to that decision, and although franchising has an...
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Feb 10, 2017

Evaluating A Franchise

Evaluating a Franchise How do you decide whether or not a franchise is worth investing in? There are a number of points that should be considered when assessing a franchise. The first step is to...
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Feb 10, 2017

How to Finance your Franchise

At HSBC, we have had a specialist franchise team for over 25 years and most of the major banks also have units in the franchise sector. So what makes the banks interested in franchising, why do we...
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Feb 10, 2017

Franchising in UK

Unlike in the USA, Australia or Canada, there is no franchise specific legislation in the United Kingdom. However, franchise agreements in the UK, are subject to the general common law and...
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Feb 10, 2017

Introduction to Franchising

The franchising model is specific in nature, and must be understood clearly by the potential entrepreneur before investing in a franchise. Crucially, you don't buy the franchise itself. You are buying...
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Feb 10, 2017

What support do franchisors provide?

A great number of franchise opportunities exist for UK entrepreneurs. When you consider which one to invest in, make sure you're clear about the kind of support you need and expect from your...
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Feb 10, 2017

Making the most of your awards success

First things first – you’ve won an award, congratulations! Winning an award shows that you have been recognised as the prominent leader amongst a group of entries under the same criteria. It means...
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