For over 25 years, whichfranchise has promoted ethical franchise opportunities in the UK, including franchises that are members of the British Franchise Association. We believe in giving prospective franchisees the best franchise advice and access to franchise opportunities of all types and investment levels.
It is a big step from deciding to start a franchise to actually opening your doors for business. For many, one of the biggest hurdles is approaching the bank for finance.
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Due to the complex nature of franchising, it is essential that you seek legal advice from a franchise lawyer. We can help with reviewing a franchise agreement and settling franchise disputes.
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You don't have to start a franchised business in the UK from scratch; many existing franchisees are looking to sell their franchise. In our resale section you will find advice on buying and selling a franchise resale, stories of those who bought a resale as well as listings of existing franchises for sale across the UK.
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Are you considering franchising your business? If yes, we can help. Our "Franchise Your Business" section will help you to decide if franchising is the right expansion route for your business, and if so, how to franchise your business.
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Franchising can be a very complex area and to make sure you find the right franchise for you, or set up your own franchise correctly, is it imperative that you do as much research as possible. This includes seeking professional help and advice. Our Ask the Expert section allows you to post questions regarding funding a franchise, legal issues, accountancy, consultancy and general franchise advice.
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whichfranchise helps match successful global franchise brands with qualified groups and individuals looking for scaleable Master, Area Development and Multi-Unit opportunities.
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‘What good is a person who doesn’t better the world around them?’ That’s what Dan and Paul Taherian’s dad used to say. And it’s their caring nature that led them to set up their home care business, Sylvian Care Woking, in 2022. The brothers wanted to make a difference. Paul was working in accountancy, and Dan was feeling unfulfilled in his role as an insurance consultant. ‘Why am I putting all this effort in?’ Dan thought and instead he decided it was time to start his own business.
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Rich Rochester is one of the latest franchisees to join the GoCruise franchise. Though he is not new to the franchise having been a franchisee 13 years go! Having left due to personal circumstances, and undertaking roles in the public sector and financial services, the pull of travel never faded and returning to GoCruise was a no brainer for him.
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TaxAssist Accountants is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in Putney, led by experienced accountant Beyant Khosti. Located at 123 Disraeli Road, Putney, SW15 2DZ, the new office will provide a wide range of accounting services to local businesses and individual taxpayers. Services include self-assessment tax returns, year-end accounts, payroll, bookkeeping, R&D tax credits, employment law advice, business start-up support, debt recovery, business planning, and cash flow management.
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Franchise business, Bright & Beautiful, celebrates 15 years of franchising, providing premium housekeeping and laundry services across the UK. Founded in 2007, when a busy working mum in South Manchester closed a gap in the market after struggling to find a premium service that suited her needs. Whilst trying to find a balance between a career, her family and a long list of housework, she began searching for a reliable cleaning company she could trust in her home, allowing her to spend quality time with her children.
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GoCruise & Travel is a proud member of the Fred. Olsen Travel Group and was originally established 15 years ago. The company has seen a business increase of 8% compared to 2023 figures and now with a phenomenal 61 travel franchisees selling under the brand, there is renewed optimism going forward. Colin Martin-Weekes, Franchise General Manager talks about how successful the business has been over the last 12 months.
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Raheel Choudhary, Co-Founder of The Sushi Co talks about the growing sushi market and the excitement about the brand’s live sushi kitchens. He also discusses how the experienced team at the Sushi Co have worked to refine their business model over the years and have invested in the tools needed to maximise profitability and ROI for franchisees.
Read more...whichfranchise has worked with some of the world's leading and most knowledgeable experts in ethical franchising to provide prospective franchisees with the best advice in helping them decide whether franchising is right for them.
As well as our online resources, we were also very instrumental in creating and delivering learning courses and seminar programmes on "How to Buy a Franchise" for the British Franchise Association and UK Government Agencies.
We are more than just a franchise website; whichfranchise is packed with EXPERT advice from credible franchise EXPERTS. Our step by step guide equips you with everything you need to know about buying a franchise in the UK; from franchise finance to franchise legal to how to choose the right franchise for you, whichfranchise covers it all. We help you to understand all areas of franchising before looking at which franchises to buy.
Our franchise directory allows you to read more about each opportunity including stories on some of their successful franchisees; you can find out what it is really like to become a franchisee from those who know best.
If you are interested in any of the opportunities and want to know more, simply fill in the form at the bottom of the page and the franchisor will send you a copy of their prospectus. With franchise opportunities covering a wide range of industries, types and franchise investment, there's' something for everyone.
We also have existing franchises for sale in our franchise resale section; these are, in most cases, established businesses that the owners are looking to sell on. This may be because they are retiring, relocating, ill health or simple wish to pursue other opportunities.
High investment franchising is for those looking for a more substantial opportunity to invest into. This section covers master franchising and multi-unit franchising. Many of these opportunities will be new to the UK, though successful in their own country, whilst others are established in the UK but looking for experienced investors to drive the brand forward.
Experts are on hand to answer any questions you have about buying or selling a franchise, as well as franchising a business. If you are a franchisor and keen to expand in the UK, we can send you information for advertising on whichfranchise. We look forward to helping you.