With over 7.3 million people and 3 million households, London is the biggest city in Western Europe. New franchise businesses in London therefore reach a huge target market with consequent huge growth potential.
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Londoners have a new opportunity to find out about the benefits that franchising can bring to them. Business London Franchise, a new London Development Agency (LDA) funded programme, has been set up to promote franchising across London.

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If you are considering franchising as a possible business start up option, then why not attend a franchise workshop. Experts from the franchise industry deliver the workshops, answering your most sought after questions, providing you with an independent appraisal on some of the issues you'll face when considering franchising. 

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With just over four years to go and £21 billion worth of opportunities potentially up for grabs, new research from Lloyds TSB highlights that three quarters (73 per cent) of firms report that they have not yet looked into the opportunities around the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. 

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As the franchise London market matures, resale of franchises is becoming more common. As well as the traditional benefits of franchising, when purchasing a resale in London you are able to take advantage of actual trading accounts, making your future a little easier to predict. You will also have an existing client base and should be able to generate income from day 1.

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Due to the complex nature of franchising you should take advice from an experienced franchise solicitor. Most franchise contracts appear to favour the franchisor so the expertise of a solicitor will help analyse areas such as restrictive clauses, renewal fees and terms, and what actions to take if there is a dispute between the franchisor and franchisee.

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On the property ladder with Belvoir franchise

Graham Watts is Belvoir Lettings’ franchisee in Barnet, North London. Graham opened his outlet in Barnet High Street in November 2006. He first met Belvoir as a prospective franchisee at the Olympia franchise exhibition but had previously experienced Belvoir’s service as a customer for two years when he rented a property through the Watford office.

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Franchise business plan - Getting it right!

Many potentially viable businesses in London do not get off the ground because the business cannot raise finance. Although franchise is a more favourable route into business for your lending bank - you will still not be guaranteed the necessary financial assistance by way of a loan, grant of fund. Often this is because the business plan is badly written - or presented.

With a population of around 180,000, Hammersmith & Fulham is the fourth most densely populated local authority in England and Wales . With its excellent transport links to central London and Heathrow Airport , the borough attracts both small and medium-sized companies and multinational firms.

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With a population of around 350,000, Croydon is London's largest borough. As one of the leading commercial centre in the UK, the borough has attracted both small and medium-sized companies and multinational firms. Further investment into the area is helping to boost it's entrepreneurial spirit, making it ripe for franchising. Read more...

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You can post your questions to a panel of experts dealing with franchising in London.

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