whichfranchise guide to franchising in Scotland

Scottish Seminar Testimonies

"I think whichfranchise.com is fantastic for prospective franchisees looking to source information. You can find the answer to almost any question about franchising and also read case studies which gives an insight into what it's really like to be a franchisee. There is also great information about up and coming workshops. Everyone at whichfranchise.com is extremely friendly and helpful, and I would recommend anyone looking to get into franchising to attend a workshop." Lisa Tobias, Dominos Pizza franchisee, Kilmarnock, Ayr, Glasgow & Clydebank

'We found the whichfranchise seminar to be absolutely brilliant and definitely well worth attending. Both my husband and I were looking for independent, impartial and honest advice, and this was certainly in abundance. The whole day was structured well with talks from franchisors, franchisees, legal and financial experts, with the extremely knowledgeable and entertaining Johnny ensuring that the seminar ran smoothly. From thinking about buying a franchise, we have now decided to take that 'big' step, confident that our research into franchising, which included attendance on this seminar, has been sufficiently thorough and positive. Not only has the whichfranchise team put together a day that is a must for anyone seriously thinking about going into franchising, but their help and advice afterwards have been invaluable. I foresee our relationship with the team continuing for some time yet! Many thanks." Samantha Fernando

"The whichfrancise.com seminar is a must for anyone who is considering buying a franchise. The quality of the presentations by Johnny Sellyn and his team was first class and gave an open and honest viewpoint of the positives and negatives involved in owning a franchise. Added to this was the opportunity to question existing franchisees on their experiences and dreams. Having already spent considerable time investigating franchising, I did not anticipate learning a great deal from this seminar. I was wrong. This will go down as one of the best day of training in my entire career. Thanks to all at whichfranchise.com for a great day." Pat Kennedy

"We found all topics covered very informative, and hearing direct from franchisees of how it is in the franchise day-to-day working environment was excellent. Before attending the seminar we knew very little about franchises other than reading magazine adverts seen for some franchise opportunities. Now I would say we are definitely 'streetwise' on the do's and don'ts of franchising." John Roger

"The Whichfranchise seminar was professionally run, informal and informative. The speakers gave an honest and well-balanced account of the rewards and challenges of running a franchise. A regular topic was the importance of assessing the franchisor and the franchise contract, both extremely important but easily overlooked amid the excitement of starting out. I took away a better understanding of how the relationship between the two parties works in practice and the information needed to assess whether franchising was really for me. It was a very worthwhile day and, refreshingly, there was no hard sell." Mike Booth

"The Seminar was extremely useful and packed with so much information and helpful guidance. I must say it has opened my eyes and steered me away from my current franchise idea and I believe therefore saved me a lot of hassle and grief later on." Katrin Munro

"Having made the decision to try another employment route, attending the Which Franchise Seminar proved to be a valuable and worthwhile day. Having done plenty research on franchising before the seminar, it was great to hear from the BFA, Banks, Lawyers and other Franchisees about their experiences, good and bad. It certainly made me think about what was being said to me at meetings I subsequently held with franchisors and gave me a focus to what I should be looking to ask. I have now taken on a franchise and without a doubt the decision was made on the back of what I learnt on the whichfranchise Seminar." Gordon Rigby

"I would like to thank the whichfranchise team for an excellent and informative day. I thought that after 14 years of running a successful franchise that I knew a lot about the industry, but found myself leaving with 6 pages of notes! I now have a much clearer idea on how to find the right franchise for me." Andrew Henderson, seminar attendee "The seminar was ideally pitched and covered all the areas of franchising I needed to know more about. It was through the seminar that I secured the services of my current lawyer and accountant, both of whom have helped me avoid a range of potential pitfalls. Not only is the whichfranchise team very experienced and knowledgeable in franchising - "they really know their stuff" - but they are also full of energy and enthusiasm, and totally supportive and encouraging. I wholeheartedly recommend that anyone considering taking on a franchise attends one of their seminars." John Gemmill

"As a potential franchisee, I found the whichfranchise awareness seminar very informative, thorough and thought-provoking. In particular it helped focus my mind on how best to approach the process and evaluate franchisors. Being given the opportunity to listen to real-life experiences and discuss issues with franchisees was extremely worthwhile. Issues were covered of which I wouldn’t have necessarily considered at the appropriate stage and, in my case, prompted the decision that now is not the right time for me, given my personal circumstances. Notwithstanding I am much better equipped to present myself as a serious candidate before franchisors and key professional bodies in the future." Bronagh Carey