Franchising in East of England

Find out all about franchising in the East of England. Many franchises are available in the East of England. The East of England, situated just north of London, is a thriving region with a population of around 5.4 million people. The region comprises of the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.

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Starting and Running a Business in the East of England

Business Link is the first point of contact to help you with any business enquiry. It delivers impartial, expert and practical business information and advice tailored to meet local business needs. The East of England is served by 6 individual Business Links.

Looking to Buy an Existing Franchise?

You may think you have to start a franchised business in the UK from scratch but this is not always the case. Many existing UK franchisees are looking to sell their franchise.

East of England Franchise Directory

If you have decided franchising is for you, and are now looking at what is available, our East of England Franchise Directory lists some of the companies looking for franchisees in the region.

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East England Franchise Case Studies and News

Seeing the great potential in purchasing a Driver Hire franchise
Franchise case studies in the East of England

George Griffiths could be described as an all-rounder. A qualified Accountant; he’s also got an Honours Degree in Chemistry. Originally from New Zealand, he settled in the UK and used his accountancy skills working for a number of motor dealerships. “I guess you could say that I had one redundancy too many,” says George. “That was when I decided it was time to work for myself.”

What's happening in the East of England

The East of England is “buzzing” with business activity, with numerous events taking place throughout the region. Business start-up & franchise events in East England

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You can post your questions to a panel of experts dealing with franchising in the East of England.

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Raising Finance

Raising finance is often the biggest hurdle for anyone looking to start a franchise - and having to borrow can be a risky proposition for many. However, with franchising the risks are less, hence why banks prefer franchising and potential franchisees feel more confident visiting their bank.

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Understanding the Legal and Commercial Issues

As there is no specific legislation for franchising, the franchise agreement is therefore the most important document as it sets out your rights and obligations and should spell out clearly exactly what it is that you are buying.