whichfranchise Franchising your business
whichfranchise has been helping prospective franchisees and franchisors for over 20 years; working alongside some of the UK's leading experts in turning businesses into franchises. These experts (affiliate to the British Franchise Association) are on-hand to answer any questions you may have. They are also happy to have a non-obligatory chat with you to identify if your business is franchiseable and if so, the process going forward. Ask about franchising your business Ask about franchising your business
Can YOUR business be franchised?
By Ashtons Consultants
In principal, more or less every business, whether it is service, business to consumer, business to business, technical, professional or hospitality led can be franchised. But should you look to franchise your business? Read more
How to franchise a business
By The Franchising Centre
Successful franchising starts with a clear vision from the owner of a proven and profitable business for where they want it to be. Franchising is a means to an end; it is not an end in itself. Not every business is suitable for franchising, not even if several other similar businesses are being franchised, and there is no "right way" to franchise a business. There may however be a "right way" for your business but please be aware that you cannot save a failing business by franchising it. Franchising is about duplicating success. Read more about how to franchise your business...10 reasons to join the bfa
Joining the bfa should be a key part of any ethical franchisor's growth and development strategy. Of course, we would say that wouldn't we? But such a statement isn't rhetoric or a sales strategy (we're a non-profit) - it's based on the evidence of the advantages that membership brings.
Read more about bfa membership
Attend a prospective franchisor seminar
If you are considering using the franchise business model to expand and grow your business, there are a number of franchise your business seminars taking place throughout the UK. These seminars are run by various organisations including the British Franchise Association and bfa-accredited consultants. Click here to find out what seminars are taking place when and where
Franchisor interviews
Who better to tell you about franchising their business, then those who have already done it! Some of the UK's leading successful franchisors give us an insight into their franchising journey.
Franchising helps to minimise the risks and pitfalls
In this exclusive interview with whichfranchise, Karl Sandall, CEO of The TaxAssist Group,
shares his experience of franchising, why TaxAssist went down the franchise route,
and why franchising minimises the risks in comparison to business start-ups.
As an award-winning franchise and leader in its field, this interview gives you a unique insight into this industry.
To get the inside scoop.
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Nick Williams - Ashtons Franchise
Nick Williams is an experienced national and international franchise development consultant who has worked in the UK franchise industry for over 15 years. Nick and his team of franchise specialists at Ashtons have assisted hundreds of business to expand and grow through franchising since the inception of the business in 1981. We have worked with companies of all sizes from all sectors.
Suzie McCafferty, Platinum Wave
Suzie McCafferty is an Affiliate member of the British Franchise Association, a Franchisor and Franchisee of the Year Awards Judge and Chairperson for the Scottish Franchise Forum. With almost 20 years first-hand international franchising experience, Suzie is a well-known personality in the franchising world.
Brian Duckett, The Franchising Centre
Brian is a recognised leader in the UK and International franchise industry. He writes regularly for the UK franchising and business media,
and has published a book "How to Turn Your Business into The Next Global Brand - Creating and Managing a Franchised Network". He has also presented at many seminars and workshops. Brian and his team have always prided themselves on being practitioners rather than theorists and are dedicated to helping clients achieve their business objectives.
Click here to ask Brian a question
Richard Holden, Lloyds Bank
Richard Holden is Head of Franchising for Lloyds Bank. He has 32 years banking experience and has supported a wide range of businesses in the small business sector for many years. Richard has helped many businesses who have chosen to go down the franchise route with the funding requirements. Richard would be delighted to answer any questions you have relating to funding required to franchise your business.
Emily Price QFP, BFA
Emily Price QFP is the Operations Manager at the British Franchise Association (bfa) and is responsible for the strategic development of both membership recruitment and member services. During the past 3 years Emily has worked with numerous franchisors, ranging from start-ups to established International brands to understand their business models, support the accreditation of these and identify opportunities for development. Emily would be delighted to answer any questions you may have about the British Franchise Association and becoming a member.
Charlie Pattihis - Healys
Charlie has extensive experience in advising, negotiating and the preparation of franchise agreements, preparing area development agreements, managing the franchise re-sale process (on behalf of either a franchisor or incoming/outgoing franchisee) and offering general advice on franchising.