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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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Shaz Islam took on a GoodOaks Franchise in 2023 and hasn’t looked back. Having previously worked as a driving instructor, she had no previous experience in care or franchising
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In 2024, and after a successful 15-year career in corporate recruitment with world-leading companies such as Apple, Microsoft and Procter & Gamble, Annie decided it was time for a change. She had spent years placing the right people in pivotal roles, building teams and supporting growth in some of the most competitive sectors. But while her corporate career was rewarding, Annie wanted to channel her skills into something more personal and something with a lasting impact on people’s lives.
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Jamaica Blue brought its signature blend of premium coffee and all-day café culture to Bradford, with the opening of a brand-new store at the Broadway Shopping Centre. Spanning 1,800 square feet in the heart of the city’s retail hub, the new café represents a £300,000 investment in the local community and created 20 new full time and part time jobs.
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British Franchise brands swept the board at the European Franchise Awards in Belgium last night. The UK was the only country to have finalists in all categories, with each one receiving a podium finish on the night. Domiciliary care brand Right at Home were the undisputed winners of the night, taking home the prestigious Gold award in the ‘Franchisor of the Year’ category. Franchise specialist solicitors Stevens & Bolton, claimed Gold in the ‘Services to Franchising Award’, whilst Canopy Nurseries took home the Bronze award in the ‘Emerging Brand’ category. Cost management consultancy ERA Group (Formerly Expense Reduction Analysts) were awarded Silver in the ‘International Brand’ category and franchisee, Jon Radford from Football Fun Factory, took home the Bronze position in the ‘Franchisee of the Year Award.’
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Hamim Ahmed grew up around his family’s Indian restaurant in Hertfordshire. It was working there that provided him with the knowledge of how to run a busy F&B business and gave him a taste for running his own. In 2022, Hamim and partner Nadira Miah set up their own taco business from their home kitchen. It was immediately a success. They then operated from a dark kitchen that offered delivery, before opening their first restaurant in 2023.
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Adam Senior’s journey began in 1994 as a curator’s assistant at Gunnersbury Park Museum, where he quickly saw the untapped potential of using education to connect with schools and the wider community. He developed a programme that not only enriched the museum’s offer but also deepened its impact on local audiences. Driven by a passion for audience engagement and meaningful learning experiences, he went on to launch CREW Schools—an outreach programme designed to bring interactive, curriculum-linked workshops directly into classrooms.
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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.
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