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Recently we read this article[1] which stated that ‘70% of British people were reluctant to start their own business in the current economic climate.’ (Aug 2022). As a business trying to sell franchises, we won’t deny, our hearts sank a little when we read the headline until we read further into the article and realised it was actually, inadvertently, advocating franchising. Almost every single thing they listed as a negative was something bypassed or made much easier by owning a franchise.
On National Franchise Day (25 August 2022), the Quality Franchise Association (QFA) is highlighting the results of a major survey into the impact of the Pandemic on the franchise sector. In survey, which is believed to be the first of its kind into the effects of the Pandemic on franchising, the franchise model has been proven to be robust and there is positivity about the future.
Multi award-winning, nationwide franchise Baby Sensory and Toddler Sense, founded and developed by Dr Lin Day, have collectively raised an incredible £481,712 for Tommy’s, the UK’s largest pregnancy charity funding vital research into miscarriage, stillbirth, and premature birth. The record-breaking total could fund a Tommy’s research centre for a year, enabling scientists to continue their life-saving work.
Burger & Sauce is celebrating National Burger Day on the 25 August 2022 with a special offer of 50% off all chicken burgers ordered in-store! For one day only, the Birmingham based fresh burger restaurant chain will offer this special discount to reward existing customers and let new customers try Burger & Sauce’s tasty chicken burgers all freshly made to order.
Gong cha, one of the world’s fastest-growing global tea brands announces its launch in Belgium after signing a master franchise agreement with Mad Vision Group, the multi-brand franchise specialists which operate more than 16 food and beverage sites across the Benelux region.
Crêpeaffaire, the UK’s market-leading crêpes brand, will be launching Crêpe & Roll at Primark Kingston to the general public today (22nd August). Both companies are excited to add Crêpe & Roll’s unique product offering to the in-store experience at Primark Kingston.
Local mother-of-three, Victoria Jennings, the founder and franchisor of the baby development business Bloom Baby Classes, has reached the finals of the prestigious Best Business Women Awards. Nominated in the Children and Families category, Victoria has been selected by a panel of industry experts, who were impressed by how she has built her business to impact the lives of families across the globe.
Döner Shack, the Berlin-inspired street-food concept, has appointed Nil Naik as its new Global Franchise Director to develop the brand’s expansion globally. Nil is the former UK & International Franchise Director for Chaiiwala, where he was responsible for managing and growing the UK franchise network of over 50 stores and identifying prospects for international markets in over 235 locations worldwide.
If there’s one consistent theme on the news at the moment, it’s the looming threat of a recession. As a result, choosing a franchise that will survive an economic downturn has never been more important. But, what makes a franchise business recession resistant?
Berlin inspired street-food concept, Döner Shack, is expanding its restaurant portfolio with the opening of its London flagship site in late Autumn 2022, the first of four new openings planned for the capital over the next six months.
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