Franchising in the South West

South West England The South West, home to almost 5 million people, is a beautiful and historic part of England, consisting of the counties of Somerset, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Devon and Cornwall.

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.

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Click here for Resale Opportunities in the South West

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

Click here for information on raising finance for your franchise

South West England Franchise Case Studies

The Proven Formula with Barking Mad
Franchise case studies in the South West of England

We chose franchising because we felt we needed the back up and support from an established franchise network as we were new to being self-employed.

Franchising is Alive and Well in the South West

In order to further best practice in franchising, the BFA has designated four regions in mainland UK each with its own Regional BFA Chairman. Probably the most pro-active of these BFA groups is the South West Regional Forum.

Ask the Experts

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

Go to South West experts…

How CREATE Can Help You…

Create CREATE 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.

Understanding the Legal Issues

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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For a full listing of BFA accredited lawyers, including those in the South West, click here

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