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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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‘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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Soccer Shooters is delighted to have opened their second franchise territory. Ahmed Chami is franchisee for Bristol East. Ahmed comes from a background in talent acquisition. However, like in many industries, a period of uncertainty led Ahmed to start looking at other opportunities. He is now delighted to be using skills he has acquired in talent acquisition alongside his passion for football to be running his own soccer coaching franchise.
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The BFA (British Franchise Association) are hosting two major initiatives in June 2025 to raise the awareness of UK franchising. World Franchise Day on the 11th June will be celebrated by National Franchise Associations across the globe to raise the awareness of franchising as a successful business model. A week later (16th - 20th June) the BFA will celebrate National Franchise Week with a focus on the five pillars of wellbeing.
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whichfranchise talks to Danielle Best, Founder of Mexican food franchise, Mexi Bean Express. It was traveling to Mexico and enjoying the unique flavours of Mexican food that led Danielle to want to replicate this in the UK but with a modern brand that was centred around community and the social aspect of sharing a meal. The first Mexi Bean restaurant was established in 2020 as a dine-in concept restaurant. This was followed in 2021 with the takeaway concept of Mexi Bean Express, Mexi Bean Food Truck was launched in 2023 and their first franchise launched at the beginning of 2025. Danielle is looking to expand the brand across the UK…
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In this interview, Dan and Lynda Southwell, co-founders of Pizza1889, discuss their journey of launching the business in 2013 after returning to the UK from Australia. They share their motivations behind starting the company, their experiences setting it up, and why, over a decade later, the concept continues to thrive. The couple also talks about the enduring success of their simple yet smart model—operating out of shipping containers.
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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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