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“Franchising in the North East”
Franchise opportunities North East EnglandNowhere else in England can you use the word Region with the same force and conviction as you can in the North East. It is amongst the most dynamic regions in Europe with a long track record as one of the principle centres of economic activity in the UK, and as an integral part of the world’s largest market, the European Economic Area (EEA). Read More...
Starting and Running a Business in the North East
Business Link North East EnglandBusiness Link is the first point of contact to help you with any business enquiry. It offers a range of services to help businesses whether you are trying to break into new markets, looking to export, seeking help with technology, starting up or expanding. As a broker of advice and support we can link into the local network to find the type of help you need. Read More...

“What’s On in the North East”
The North East is “buzzing” with business activity. To encourage the continuation of this success, various business events are running throughout the year. Click Here...
Franchise Banking Expertise available in the North West

Raising finance is often the biggest hurdle in setting up a franchise, and a visit to the bank can feel like a very intimidating prospect. But imagine if the person you first meet at the bank understands franchising, and knows the local area since they too live in the local North West area, just like you. And imagine if the bank offered you access to lots of background information on current UK franchise businesses; a business that you might be considering. How much easier would the visit to your local bank be, knowing you can get this specialist help locally?

LloydsTSB want to help you get started in the North West, to share their knowledge to get your business started. Email Vyv Sodje on:

Vyv.sodje@lloydstsb.co.uk or to find out how LloydsTSB can help you, click here…

Raising Finance for your Franchise

Raise finance for franchising in North East England.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.

Click here for further information on raising finance

Legal
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. For further information Click here.
How CREATE Can Help You…
createCREATE is a unique partnership of national business support organisations who have joined together to help people who are considering franchising. CREATE provides independent and impartial information and advice through on-line services, training sessions and workshops, one-to-one advice and mentoring. Read more…
Local Franchisee Case Study

COFFEE EXPERT SET FOR SECOND SUCCESS

COFFEE EXPERT SET FOR SECOND SUCCESS Franchisee Necita Pounder has expanded her family business by opening a second Esquires Coffee House franchise with her son Christopher. Read more...

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News from the North East
A DOUBLE FOR IBBY

A DOUBLE FOR IBBY It's double delight for a Stockton retailer after scooping a top award for the second year in a row. CHIPS Stockton, opened two years ago by franchisee Ibby Hussain and his brother Nasser, has just been named the video games chain's Store of the Year. Read more...

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Ask the Experts
You can post your questions to a panel of experts dealing with franchising in the North East. Go to NE Experts...

Resales in the Area

Buy Into 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.

For further information on buying a franchise resale, click here

To see a list of resales in the North East click here

Looking to Franchise Your Business?
In association with The Franchise Company
Julie Waites. The Franchise Company advises and assists UK based businesses of all sizes in all sectors on all aspects of franchising, either those wishing to develop the UK market or exploit new overseas markets. If you're going to franchise your business you must get professional advice. Franchising successfully requires experience, know-how and flare. You also need to be fully aware of what's involved and what your responsibilities as a franchisor will be.

For further information click here…

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