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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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With nearly 20 years of experience running pubs, Ray Irwin knew the trade inside out. Bonnie Tarleton brought valuable kitchen experience, having worked as a chef and kitchen manager. Both had a deep love for hospitality, particularly the atmosphere, energy and sense of belonging that pubs create. During lockdown, they tested their entrepreneurial instincts by launching a small afternoon tea delivery business. That experience was a turning point and they proved to themselves they could build a business and succeed on their own terms. However, moving from employment to running their own pub business required the right opportunity. They wanted the freedom to be proactive, shape their own offer and become fully embedded in their community but without losing the operational structure and support that helps ensure long-term stability.
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Taking on your own pub business can feel daunting especially in a competitive city like Glasgow. For David Dennett, stepping into The Gallus marked an exciting opportunity, but also a significant commitment. “When you commit to running your own business, it can be quite daunting,” David explains. “Knowing you’ve got that level of support from a bigger, more established firm is good.” Like many prospective operators, the challenge isn’t just running the pub, it’s managing costs, marketing, recruitment and driving consistent local trade. Removing those barriers to entry while maintaining independence is crucial. That’s where the Greene King Pub Partners franchise model offers a different approach.
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The BFA has launched two free Redundancy Toolkits: one for employers and the other for those being made redundant. According to a study by Acas[1], ‘a third of employers (33%) are likely to make staff redundancies by January 2027’. This week Royal Mail [2] announced it is planning to cut 2,500 jobs and last month Jaguar Land Rover revealed they would be cutting 4,000 jobs over the next two years. The toolkits include an overview of franchising, statistics about the size of the industry, guides to franchising terminology, advice on how to research a franchise opportunity, case studies and links to free online courses.
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Home Instead was delighted to attend the National Franchise Exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham earlier this month, joining a wide range of leading brands, franchise experts and aspiring business owners for one of the UK’s key franchising events.
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Daniel Atherton, Founder and Director of One Less Thing, explains how his experience building service businesses over more than 20 years has shaped a modern domestic cleaning franchise built around systems, software, recurring revenue, and local customer demand. In this interview, Daniel shares how the model works, what makes the opportunity different, and the qualities he looks for in successful franchisees.
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Griff Shortt, Head of Franchise at RNR Restore & Recharge Powered by CTN, discusses the brand’s mission to make advanced recovery technologies accessible through a premium wellness studio model. Backed by exclusive CTN technology, RNR offers services including cryotherapy, red light therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and muscle stimulation training. Targeting health-conscious consumers, professionals and active individuals, the franchise benefits from multiple revenue streams, low overheads and strong growth potential in the expanding UK wellness market. Griff highlights RNR’s unique positioning, scalable business model and ambitious plans for national and international expansion.
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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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